Speaking of the Skeptical Inquirer, interesting that during the 1980's they
had to fudge the results of a study trying to refute the positive results of
Gaquelins's earlier studies. Too bad one of their own blew the whistle on
the scheme, huh. Like scientists don't have agendas of their own. What a
laugh. I wouldn't want to spend 5 seconds in your world Wally.
Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: "GL" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2000 4:11 PM
Subject: Re: [P-F] Chi of the Caveman
Hi Wally,
I can understand where you are coming from. I come from a
scientific/skeptical background, long time subscriber to "Skeptical
Inquirer".
I used to say/think the same things as you. But I have had to re-evaluate
my
thinking after I discovered I can erase clouds from the sky with my mind.
Obviously I don't expect you to believe me. But if you are really
interested,
you can prove to yourself that it works. The instructions are here:
http://www.h2net.net/p/nslade/cloud.html
This will naturally changes your opinion about "paranormal phenomena" from
here on out...
An article about James Randi and his million dollar bet can be found here:
http://www.h2net.net/p/nslade/Papers/paranormal.html
It's not always easy switching paradigms. But the fun is just starting.
Regards,
GL
PS I just remembered, this is my first posting to this group. Hello
everyone! I have been trying to eat instinctively for about a year and a
half. This seems the most nutritious way to eat. I am currently reading
"Instinctive Nutrition" by Severen L. Schaeffer.
>
> Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2000 13:21:38 -0400
> From: Wally Ballou <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Chi of the Caveman
>
> On Sat, 8 Jul 2000 09:05:22 -0400 Siobhan <[log in to unmask]> writes:
>
> > I think many said the same thing about the possibility of flight,
> > automobiles, computers, etc.
>
> Baloney... Feng Shui, astrology, and all such similar nonsense have been
> around for much longer than any of the above, and they consistently have
> failed to prove ANY solid evidence that they are have ANY basis in
> reality. The hallmark of truth is that something can be demonstrated
> beyond doubt to someone who does not "believe."
>
> It's easy for a believer to rationalize any amount of coincidence, or
> stretch definitions or expectations to validate the "results" of all
> sorts of mystical nonsense. The tiniest "unexplainable" morsel becomes
> the basis for accepting the entire nonsensical package. There have been
> ample opportunities to prove these fantasies, but they have never proven
> anything except the unlimited capacity for human gullibility and
> self-deception.
>
> It may take 30 years to "truly understand" astrology, but once YOU have
> mastered it, it should be a simple matter for you to demonstrate its
> validity. Whether it's the banal generalizations of the newspaper
> "horoscopes," or comprehensive personal "charts" done for either the
> living or the dead, there has never been, and never will be any
> "accurate" result that is more than coincidence, and even those are
> vastly overwhelmed with inaccurate garbage. It is simply the nature of
> the "believer" to discard the garbage, no matter how overwhelming, and
> fixate on the occasional instances of "eerie coincidence."
>
> I suspect that this discussion has reached the limit of OT junk that can
> be tolerated on this list, so this will be my final comment. Believe
> what you wish, but don't complain about criticism until you have
> incontrovertible proof... If your 30 year study has given you the
> ability to solidly *PROVE* the validity of astrology, then I can tell you
> how to make an easy million dollars. To put it briefly, all you will
> have to do is present solid claims of your abilities, define in advance
> what you will be able to demonstrate, and then DO it under controlled
> conditions, with firm definitions of "success" and "failure" set forth
> BEFORE the experiment begins.
>
> If you wish to take this on, I will provide you with information about
> where to find the actual legal conditions, and where to submit your
> application...
>
>
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