Michael Prescott's Blog
Archived blog focusing on the paranormal
Category: Web/Tech
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An interesting article appears in the latest issue of The Atlantic, arguing that the trend toward hypersensitivity on college campuses reflects an unhealthy and counterproductive set of coping mechanisms. Called "The Coddling of the American Mind," it points to a series of cognitive distortions that are associated with neurosis and shows how each of these…
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Here's a cost-free way to contribute to cutting-edge research into mediumship. Use this URL as your portal to Amazon.com : http://www.amazon.com/?tag=windbridge-20 If you bookmark this URL for Amazon (replacing any Amazon bookmark you may already have), and use it whenever you start shopping there, a percentage of your purchases will be directed to the Windbridge…
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I'm linking to a political post in The Federalist, but my purpose is not to start a political discussion. What's interesting about this article, "Why Is Wikipedia Deleting All References to Neil Tyson's Fabrication?", is what it says about the mindset of hardcore science fans (as distinguished from actual scientists), many of whom undoubtedly fall…
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A debate about life after death between proponents and skeptics will be live-streamed online tomorrow (Wednesday). The debate will center on NDEs. Details here. In support of the statement that "Death is not Final" will be seminal researcher of the NDE, Dr. Raymond Moody, and neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander, who has had an NDE himself…
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Kopimism, a "religion" for people who like to steal copyrighted material, is already a hit in Sweden. Now it's coming to the USA! Here's an interesting account of one bereaved mom's visit to the Afterlife Communication Conference in Phoenix. She came away moved by some of the events and amused by some of the offbeat people…
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News item the first: Chris Carter has contributed an essay to the newly published book Debating Psychic Experience: Human Potential or Human Illusion?, edited by Stanley C. Krippner and Harris L. Friedman. The book includes essays by well-known skeptics Ray Hyman, Christopher French, Michael Shermer, and James Alcock, and contrasting views offered by Dean Radin…
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Here's an interesting website that links to "Forty Insightful Articles about Near-Death Experiences." There's something here for everyone, as the site does not take a position on the cause or meaning of NDEs, and includes both skeptical and paranormal material. In such a controversial area, it's nice to see a balanced approach.
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At the moment, the Drudge Report features a giant red headline that links to this Wall Street Journal story. The Drudge headline reads: GOOGLE SPIED ON WIFI The linked story is interesting, but what struck me about the headline is that if it had appeared ten or fifteen years ago, it would have been complete…
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Ginny from comments pointed me to this useful site, which offers an eclectic collection of paranormal writings and videos. Arthur Findlay’s On the Edge of the Etheric is one of the books available for free download. Also of interest is a video clip of the shenangigans at Camp Chesterfield, where phony “materialized spirits” were exposed…
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Here’s an interesting Web site dedicated to escapology. Two pages of the online catalogue (here and here) offer a variety of handcuffs for sale to the enterprising escape artist. Two of these cuffs are actually called "seance handcuffs" and are similar to those used by fake mediums in Houdini’s day. Also note that gimmicked flex-cuffs…