Science Weekly Telepathy…what’s the evidence?
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Jan 21, 2025 Chris French, an emeritus professor of psychology at Goldsmiths University and author of "The Science of Weird Shit," dives into the controversial world of telepathy. He discusses how scientists have rigorously tested claims of mind reading, revealing the reliance on nonverbal signals and subconscious cues. Anecdotal evidence is juxtaposed with skepticism from the scientific community. French also addresses why the allure of telepathy persists despite a lack of solid evidence, and what it could mean for beliefs in psychic phenomena.
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Telepathy and Science
- While science has much to explain, current evidence doesn't support telepathy.
- Its existence would contradict known natural laws.
Telepathy Tapes Podcast
- A podcast called "Telepathy Tapes" gained popularity, surpassing Joe Rogan's podcast.
- It explores claims of telepathy in non-verbal autistic children.
Defining Telepathy
- Telepathy is a type of extrasensory perception (ESP).
- Other ESP types include precognition and clairvoyance.
