Wednesday, May 2, 2007

The Sense of Being Stared At

THE SENSE OF BEING STARED AT
AND OTHER ASPECTS OF THE EXTENDED MIND
RUPERT SHELDRAKE


Just got a copy of this book and from what I've seen of it so far and what I know of Sheldrakes studies it looks to be possibly the most interesting read of the year for me.

Book Description (from the publisher)
Most of us know it well—the almost physical sensation that we are the object of someone’s attention. Is the feeling all in our head? And what about related phenomena, such as telepathy and premonitions? Are they merely subjective beliefs? In The Sense of Being Stared At, renowned biologist Rupert Sheldrake explores the intricacies of the mind and discovers that our perceptive abilities are stronger than many of us could have imagined.

Despite a traditional academic background, Sheldrake has devoted his notable career as a scientist and writer to challenging the boundaries of “acceptable” science. A firm believer in the power of an experiment to yield answers about nature, he has dedicated years of intense research to investigating our common beliefs about what he calls our “seventh sense.” After compiling a database of 4,000 case histories, 2,000 questionnaires, 1,500 telephone interviews, and the results of a decade of scientifically controlled experiments, Sheldrake argues persuasively in this compelling, innovative book that such phenomena are real. In fact, he rejects the label of “paranormal” and shows how these psychic occurrences are a normal part of human nature.

Have a gander at Sheldrakes own website.

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