Do you believe that focused intention can influence outcomes in the world? Many scientists in the field of parapsychology suggest that it’s possible. Over the years, psi (or “psychic” functioning) has been studied for its applications in areas such as self-improvement, executive decision-making, financial markets, military strategy, and even law enforcement. But what about applying this potential to the most pressing crisis of our time: climate change? Public Parapsychology (PuP) is proud to support the development of Planet Minute, a mobile app that empowers users to harness the power of coll ..read more

Join us for the upcoming meeting of the Psi Book Club on August 13th at 7:30pm (Eastern) as we dive into “DMT Entity Encounters” edited by David Luke & Rory Spowers, with chapters contributed by Ralph Metzner, Chris Bache, Whitley Strieber, Jeffrey Kripal, Angela Voss, Bill Richards, Chris Timmermann, Michael Winkelman, Luis Eduardo Luna, Anton Bilton, Bernard Carr, Daniel Pinchbeck, Dennis McKenna, Ede Frecska, and David Luke. This book offers a captivating exploration of the mysterious entities encountered during DMT experiences. Date: Tuesday, August 13th Time: 7:30pm (Eastern) Book: “D ..read more

A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology offers intriguing insights into the cognitive styles of psi researchers compared to skeptics and lay believers in the dynamic field of parapsychology. The study compares the thinking styles of academic researchers who study these phenomena, skeptics who doubt them, and ordinary people who either believe in or doubt such phenomena. Study Objectives The primary goal of the study, conducted by researchers at the Division of Perceptual Studies, Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, University of Virginia School of ..read more

Join us for the upcoming meeting of the Psi Book Club on July 9th at 7:30pm (Eastern) as we dive into “The Science of Channeling” by Helané Wahbeh ND MCR. This session promises to be extra special, as Dr. Wahbeh herself will be joining us to answer your questions! Date: Tuesday, July 9th Time: 7:30pm Book: “The Science of Channeling” by Helané Wahbeh ND MCR Why Attend? Fascinating Content: Explore the scientific approach to channeling and psi phenomena. Interactive Discussion: Participate in a lively discussion with fellow enthusiasts. Meet the Author: Get your questions answered directly by ..read more

In a groundbreaking study published in the American Journal of Criminal Justice, Amanda Heitkamp and colleagues at Bowling Green University (Ohio, USA) delved into a novel aspect of college life: the intersection of substance use and paranormal beliefs. College students exhibit higher rates of substance use—ranging from alcohol and tobacco to marijuana and amphetamines—compared to their peers outside the college environment. Despite various efforts to curb this trend, the issue persists, prompting researchers to look beyond traditional factors. Heitkamp’s study introduced an intriguing premise ..read more

How might stories about supernatural experiences be a tool for resisting the effects of colonialism? In the article “It’s more like it doesn’t even exist: stories of hauntings as a way of resisting colonial elimination of Sámi presence,” published in the journal AlterNative, Astri Dankertsen, associate professor in sociology at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Nord University discusses how storytelling around haunting experiences is important to Sámi cultural identity, connecting them to their ancestors and the land. As they share their haunting experiences, the Sámi also relate their history o ..read more

Have you ever wondered what happens to your pets after they die? Do they go to heaven or some other kind of afterlife? These questions, often asked by pet owners who are grieving the loss of their beloved animals, are explored by Andrew Dean of the University of Sunderland in the article “The Rainbow Bridge: Imagining ‘Animal Heaven’” published in the Journal of Religious Experience. It is common to imagine the afterlife, but there is little understanding about how our imagination functions as an otherworldly sense, or as a means to potentially experience supernatural realities. This ethn ..read more

Many African societies practice divination to enhance decision-making, foster healthier relationships and manage stress. Divination is a process through which one is purported to gain health, honor, prosperity, or other benefits via supernatural or unseen abilities. It may employ occult techniques, a methodical procedure, or a ritual to attempt to gain insight into a situation or a topic. A recent research study published in the Open Journal of Social Sciences explored the common types of divination practices undertaken within traditional Dagbon communities in Ghana, identified disease-causati ..read more

In a series of volunteer-run events that took place between December 2021 and January 2022, the Public Parapsychology Community (PPC) provided a virtual space for academics and members of the public to explore the application of consciousness-based practices as change agents to help combat the global climate crisis. The Workshop featured presentations by Alex A. Álvarez (Unidad Parapsicológica de Investigación, Difusión y Enseñanza -UPIDE ), Mark Boccuzzi (The Windbridge Institute), Michael Daw (University of Northampton), Ramsés D’León (UPIDE), Jack Hunter (University of Wales Trinity Saint D ..read more

The Exploring Consciousness-Based Applications for Climate Action Workshop & Ideathon has closed. Three teams were formed: one team exploring “subtle activism” as a psi application, one carbon removal Xprize team, and a team working on a mobile app for collectively focusing intent. At this point, most of us are resting for the holidays, but looking forward to completing this series with a Collaborative Sprint on January 8th. In the meantime, the excellent quality of the Workshop presentations surprised even us, and they are freely available at Public Parapsychology’s (new) YouTube channel ..read more