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#593: Richard Wiseman on Lessons from Dale Carnegie, How to Keep a Luck Diary, Mentalism, The Psychology of the Paranormal, Mass Participation Experiments, NLP, Remote Viewing, and Attempting the Impossible

The Tim Ferriss Show

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The Magic of Parapsychology

This chapter explores the fascinating intersection of magic and parapsychology, detailing the speaker's journey from magician to PhD researcher. They discuss the intriguing phenomenon of 'staring detection' and the importance of the experimenter effect, while also addressing broader replication issues in psychological research. With a focus on the insights gained from the art of magic and its community, the speaker reflects on the psychology behind belief in the paranormal and the transformative power of performance.

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