I have an idea for a Ghost detection machine

Discussion in 'UFOs, Ghosts and Monsters' started by HawkI, Nov 15, 2017.

  1. DaveC426913 Valued Senior Member

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    And in case you doubt that, re-read the quote:

    "Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal, awarded Aykroyd a "Snuffed Candle" award, for "contributing to the public's lack of understanding of the methods of scientific inquiry."

    i.e. it did not reflect reality (of scientific inquiry). i.e. it is sensationalized.
     
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  3. river

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    What others have rejected the PSI-Factor findings .
     
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  5. DaveC426913 Valued Senior Member

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    The better question is: what reputable scientific bodies have not rejected it?
     
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  7. river

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    Indeed
     
  8. DaveC426913 Valued Senior Member

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    Well, I'm glad we're in agreement.
    If one is looking for good science, television shows are the last place one should look for it.
     
  9. river

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    Don't distort what is said .

    Posts# 62,63,64
     
  10. DaveC426913 Valued Senior Member

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    I have distorted nothing. To what do you refer?

    No reputable scientific body has said endorsed the show.
    The one body that had anything to way about it said it is contributing to the public's lack of understanding of the methods of scientific inquiry.

    So yeah. Get your science elsewhere. Save "reality" TV for entertainment.
     
  11. river

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    What science body has rejected the shows findings ?
     
  12. DaveC426913 Valued Senior Member

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    You're right. CSISP is not a scientific body.

    It is a paranormal investigations body. It should be supporting the producers of the TV show, since they're into the same things.
    So, yes, even the show's own paranormal proponents are criticizing the show for its misrepresentation.
     
  13. river

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    Good , OSIR investigations standard stands . ( Office of Scientific Investigation and Research )
     
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  14. DaveC426913 Valued Senior Member

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    There is no indication they were involved in the show at all, let alone their standards.
    Just their case files.
     
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