1678: "The Formal Study of ESP"
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The episode discusses a Duke University student's ability to identify symbols on hidden cards, raising questions about the validity of ESP research.
Interesting Things with JC #1678: "The Formal Study of ESP" – A Duke University student is identifying symbols on hidden cards without seeing them, his scores repeatedly exceed what chance predicts, and the results trigger years of scrutiny as researchers try to determine whether the effect survives stricter testing.
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Host: JC
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Organizations: Duke University
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