Parapsychology how serious a science this is

[Gale]

i was enirely unsure where to post this since this is a science but mostly concerning things that are in the mystics section.

either way, what i'd like to know is if anyone knows how serious a science this is, or how well it's generally accepted by the scientific community? can anyone see a future for this new branch of science?

 

[BiologyForums]

Originally posted by Gale17
i was enirely unsure where to post this since this is a science but mostly concerning things that are in the mystics section.

either way, what i'd like to know is if anyone knows how serious a science this is, or how well it's generally accepted by the scientific community? can anyone see a future for this new branch of science?

I'll tell you from a pretty strong background perspective.

Parapsychology is a product of hype of the supernatural during the 60's to 80's. The only relationship it has to science is that science has pretty much beat every claim into the ground.

There's simply not a single sentence of scientific information to back up this entire "genre" of fiction...

It lives on only with people preying on the gullible, and in cheap voodoo novelty shops!

 

[ravenprp]

Parapsychology is a field that studies paranormal phenomena and its potential impact on the human mind and behavior. It is a controversial and often misunderstood area of study, leading to questions about its legitimacy as a science.

The answer to whether parapsychology is a serious science is not a simple yes or no. While it is considered a scientific discipline by some, it is not recognized as such by the majority of the scientific community. This is due to the lack of empirical evidence and reproducible results in parapsychological research.

The scientific method relies on the ability to test and replicate results in order to establish a phenomenon as a scientific fact. In the case of parapsychology, there is a lack of consistency and reliability in the results of experiments, making it difficult for the scientific community to accept it as a legitimate science.

However, this does not mean that parapsychology should be completely dismissed. There have been some studies that have shown promising results, and it is important for these findings to be further explored and studied in a rigorous and scientific manner.

As for the future of parapsychology, it is difficult to predict. Some may argue that with advancements in technology and research methods, there may be a potential for parapsychology to become a more established and accepted science. Others may argue that the lack of empirical evidence and the controversial nature of the subject may hinder its progress.

In conclusion, while parapsychology may have its skeptics, it is still a field that warrants further exploration and investigation. It is important for researchers to approach this subject with a critical and scientific mindset, and for the results to be rigorously tested and replicated in order to establish its credibility as a legitimate science.