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Originally Posted by Lallymac  What do you mean 'not enough evidence?' The evidence is all around us everywhere. It's in our language, in all of the Arts, in our religions, everywhere you find creativity, everywhere you find inspired thought. And still we ask for more evidence. |
Well I'm no expert, I'm just summarising what I've been exposed to. I can't speak for everyone, but I probably can speak for those who've said the same things I have.
None of that is evidence of extrasensory perception. The brain has an amazing ability to filter large amounts of information gathered from ordinary sensory perception, and to provide our conscious awareness with a feeling that summarises that plethora of input. That's intuition. And our brain also has the ability to form connections between otherwise separate concepts. That's creativity.
No doubt there's some examples of extrasensory perception which
can't be explained by ordinary means. But can they be explained at all, can they be systematically improved, and can they be taught?
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Originally Posted by Lallymac If man were restricted to the five physical senses alone, this world would be an incredibly boring place. |
Spears of golden sunlight illuminating a majestic snow-capped mountain. The peaceful sounds of wildlife frolicking in a forest, including the beautiful echoing call of the lyre-bird. The scent of an exotic flower garden in full bloom. The intricate flavours of a spicy traditional Indian meal. The feeling of a lover's skin against your own.
These experiences of ordinary senses make the world a boring place?