Psi

The so-called ‘observational’ theories offer an alternative view of how psi works, one loosely based on quantum mechanics and at odds with the conventional view held by most parapsychologists. Here, psi does not work on events directly, but rather on the invisible underworld of quantum probabilities. A feedback channel connects an external quantum system via the senses to a hypothetical quantum system (psi source) in the brain, creating a weak quantum(-like) correlation. A human must observe the external system in order to be able to affect it, hence ‘observational’. Observational Theories of Psi, psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk
The Observational Theories (OTs) offer an approach to psi built on ideas from quantum mechanics (QM). This is in contrast to Rhineanism , which involves a ‘transmission’ model – mental radio with an unknown carrier. [...] For JB Rhine, psi was above all ‘non-physical’. Whereas OT does not fit into the world-view of classical physics familiar to Rhine, the non-classical physics of quantum mechanics offers a more congenial niche. The kinds of physical variables envisaged by Rhine were straightforward ones, such as distance and time. More subtle factors, such as quantum probabilities, which are central to the OTs, were apparently not ‘physical enough’ to count.Observational Theories of Psi, psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk
----“Researchers proposed a groundbreaking model in the study of psi phenomena, suggesting the human brain functions as a psi-inhibitory filter. They used repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to temporarily inhibit the left medial middle frontal region in healthy individuals, observing significant psi effects as a result.
The study reveals that individuals with neurological or rTMS-induced frontal lesions show enhanced mind-matter interaction abilities. This research offers a new perspective on how the brain might suppress innate psi abilities, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of these elusive phenomena.neurosciencenews.com
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* Observational Theories of Psi -- psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk
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* Thoughtform; Psiwar; Mindwar; Mental plane; Planes; Nine planes; Trans-worldly
* psy; psych; psykology; psyker; psychic mechanism; psywar
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