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A Consensus of One
By Marco M. Pardi
Phenomenological analysis of “social groups” must conclude that the concept of human social groups, if extended beyond the purely physical, is an illusion built upon a delusion. An illusion has an external referent, and the observer knows it. We pay to see the illusionist “saw the woman in [...]

Mea Maxima Culpa
by Marco M. Pardi
In analyzing the many hundreds of Near Death Experience reports, particularly those with no veridical evidence such as verifiable knowledge gained which could not have been gained otherwise, one quickly recognizes a problem: Beyond the currently acknowledged possibility that a priori exposure to the commonly accepted sequence of NDE [...]

(by Marco M. Pardi) Can investigations into Near Death Experiences and related “paranormal” phenomena be considered science? Perhaps, as is so common, the answer is in the question. As Isaac Asimov reportedly said, “The most exciting sound in science is not ‘Eureka’ (I have found it), but ‘That’s funny’”.

(by Steve Trask) According to Wikipedia, a psychomanteum “ …often called “mirror gazing”) is a mirrored room, specially set up to communicate with the spiritual realm. Reflective objects or surfaces, such as blood or water, were considered a conduit to the spiritual world in ancient times. Sometimes described as an “apparition booth” the psychomanteum dates back to ancient Greece, where a person would gaze into a still pool of water. This silent and steady gazing into a reflective pool would produce apparitions or visions. The room is set up to optimize psychological effects such as trance. Its key features are low light or near-darkness, flickering light, and a mirror. The dimness represents a form of visual sensory deprivation, a condition helpful to trance induction.”

(by Angus McLeod) Are you familiar with Julianton Plantation? This expansive acreage at Harris Neck was originally the home of one of the first successful planters of sea island cotton, Francis Levett. Named for his mother, Juliana, Julianton has over 1,500 acres of high ground and an equal amount in marsh, a fabled holding with abundant low country grace and centuries old charm.

(by Jamie Butler) The readings which make the most impact on others contains absolute “proof of purchase”. What I mean is, when the sitter gets to hear the perfect recantation of their family members last dying wish or words. Here are a few of those sessions I recall.