The Ideomotor Effect
I just learned about this; it's accountable for the perceived effects of dousing rods, Ouija boards, etc.
"The ideomotor effect is a psychological phenomenon wherein a subject makes motions unconsciously; ... automatic writing, dowsing, facilitated communication, and Ouija boards have been attributed to the phenomenon." Source >
James Randi Speaks: Dowsing, the Ideomotor Effect
James Randi exposes Uri Geller and Peter Popoff
This is hard to watch. I hate watching people embarrass themselves in front of others, even when they're charlatans.
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I don't feel sorry for religious charlatans that are exposed in front a national audience. I actually think we ought to see more of that.
I'd start with these guys....
(I'll give Hagee the benefit of the doubt that he thinks he's right, but the others are full of hooey and would have a level all to themselves if Dante were writing the Inferno today. An appropriate punishment might be a cool glass of cool water that is repeatedly offered and withdrawn, or having to watch each other's videos for eternity.)
[2013-08-20]
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