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Why Ganzfeld experiments haven't proven ESP

Why Ganzfeld experiments haven't proven ESP

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Jul 15, 2025
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Ganzfield experiment, by Nealparr (Public Domain)

The Ganzfeld procedure attempts to test for ESP by placing someone thought of as the "receiver" in a state of mild sensory deprivation. The receiver wears ping-pong ball halves over their eyes, with red light shining on them. White noise plays through headphones. Meanwhile, a "sender" will attempt to ment…

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