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Interesting skeptic's opinion on psiball!

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DigGil

What do you think about this video?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qkUlbvCrVo&feature=related
What do you think about this video?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qkUlbvCrVo&feature=related

Posted 4 years, 6 months ago

Sean

Self delusion is possible... which is why there are methods of confirming the existence of the psi ball. For example, testing it with digital thermometers, geiger counters, and cameras. If you become skilled enough, you can program the construct to perform actions that aren't explained by self hypnosis.
*shrugs*
The video doesn't really bring any new skeptical ideas to the table. Pretty much a run-of-the-mill argument against psi balls.
~Sean
Self delusion is possible... which is why there are methods of confirming the existence of the psi ball. For example, testing it with digital thermometers, geiger counters, and cameras. If you become skilled enough, you can program the construct to perform actions that aren't explained by self hypnosis. *shrugs* The video doesn't really bring any new skeptical ideas to the table. Pretty much a run-of-the-mill argument against psi balls. ~Sean

Posted 4 years, 6 months ago

Dash

lol.. if you check the comments theres someone who's teaching others how to make them..
the video kinda blew up in his face,
lol.. if you check the comments theres someone who's teaching others how to make them.. the video kinda blew up in his face,

Posted 4 years, 6 months ago

Dis

Youtube rule #1 - If video title contains 'the truth about' = 99% save to ignore.
That being said, self-delusions (what an ugly term for something so effective and beautiful) do generally explain about 40% (and upwards) of psi-phenomena, followed by about 59% of other non-psi explanations, very broadly speaking. Self-hypnosis and everything that falls into such a category DO explain a lot of what everyone encounters everyday, and it is extremely easily possible to delude yourself with psi-balls without noticing it. (Hypnosis was considered absolute nonsense 40 years ago.) If you really think you´re able to create constructs, either take it to a (real) scientist, or do not expect to be taken seriously by the majority of this western part of the world - and even then. Who ever claims to have the truth, might as well say he can create psi-balls. Which includes my opinion.
Youtube rule #1 - If video title contains 'the truth about' = 99% save to ignore. That being said, self-delusions (what an ugly term for something so effective and beautiful) do generally explain about 40% (and upwards) of psi-phenomena, followed by about 59% of other non-psi explanations, very broadly speaking. Self-hypnosis and everything that falls into such a category DO explain a lot of what everyone encounters everyday, and it is extremely easily possible to delude yourself with psi-balls without noticing it. (Hypnosis was considered absolute nonsense 40 years ago.) If you really think you´re able to create constructs, either take it to a (real) scientist, or do not expect to be taken seriously by the majority of this western part of the world - and even then. Who ever claims to have the truth, might as well say he can create psi-balls. Which includes my opinion.

Posted 4 years, 6 months ago

zephyr

That guy is such a douche. His arguement centered around anime and chuck noris and he through in a big word like "self-hypnosis" towards the end to make himself feel smart. Stupid people like that really tick me off >.< Don't you guys feel the same way?
That guy is such a douche. His arguement centered around anime and chuck noris and he through in a big word like "self-hypnosis" towards the end to make himself feel smart. Stupid people like that really tick me off >.< Don't you guys feel the same way?

Posted 4 years, 6 months ago

DigGil

Chuck Norris was only to better explain...
Youtube rule #1 - If video title contains 'the truth about' = 99% save to ignore
Of course! Everyday new things are tested, other are revised, new questions and answers are revealded around any single thing. Until someone actually gets the truth about anything we'll have to wait some centuries.
And, sorry, I forgot to say that I didn't read the comments. I was focused in the video's ideas.
Anyway, you all are right there's stuff that a psiball can do, but self-hypnosis can't. That don't mean that the general idea (existence of some kind of unknown energy like psi) is correct either. Psi is just a way to mind 'drive the boat safely'.
And that video have a nifty music.
Chuck Norris was only to better explain... [quote]Youtube rule #1 - If video title contains 'the truth about' = 99% save to ignore[/quote] Of course! Everyday new things are tested, other are revised, new questions and answers are revealded around any single thing. Until someone actually gets the truth about anything we'll have to wait some centuries. And, sorry, I forgot to say that I didn't read the comments. I was focused in the video's ideas. Anyway, you all are right there's stuff that a psiball can do, but self-hypnosis can't. That don't mean that the general idea (existence of some kind of unknown energy like psi) is correct either. Psi is just a way to mind 'drive the boat safely'. And that video have a nifty music.

Last edited by DigGil, 4 years, 6 months ago
Posted 4 years, 6 months ago

Psikillion

Honestly if he cited his sources, I would not have been so annoyed... Just saying supposed "facts" with his opinion accomplishes nothing but pushing around hot air...
What I really found so funny is this video under related videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ2rngRMcW0&feature=related
Honestly if he cited his sources, I would not have been so annoyed... Just saying supposed "facts" with his opinion accomplishes nothing but pushing around hot air... What I really found so funny is this video under related videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ2rngRMcW0&feature=related

Posted 4 years, 6 months ago

Dash

whenever i see videos like that it reminds me of those michael jackson impersonators..
or .. "the kings"
and pretty much like them, i don't think these are cool or funny.. i think they're just sad..
.. man im depressing today..
whenever i see videos like that it reminds me of those michael jackson impersonators.. or .. "the kings" and pretty much like them, i don't think these are cool or funny.. i think they're just sad.. .. man im depressing today..

Posted 4 years, 6 months ago

Ixien

I agree with Psikillion, the author of the video doesn't cite any parapsychological research paper nor any book about psychic abilities. He doesn't even cite Wikipedia.
I agree with Psikillion, the author of the video doesn't cite any parapsychological research paper nor any book about psychic abilities. He doesn't even cite Wikipedia.

Posted 4 years, 6 months ago

DigGil

Only a small part of Youtube videos cite sources. Paranormal is no exception.
Only a small part of Youtube videos cite sources. Paranormal is no exception.

Posted 4 years, 6 months ago

Akio

>.< when I saw the video I felt like posting a very large rant to it, and while he's busy reading this impossibly large rant, find out where he lives and bash his head into his computer so he can't make another crappy video like that again. and then leave him a get well card for him in the hospital that says nothing on the inside except "Cite your F**king sources!"
But then someone offered me a cookie ^_^, and life was good.
>.< when I saw the video I felt like posting a very large rant to it, and while he's busy reading this impossibly large rant, find out where he lives and bash his head into his computer so he can't make another crappy video like that again. and then leave him a get well card for him in the hospital that says nothing on the inside except "Cite your F**king sources!" But then someone offered me a cookie ^_^, and life was good.

Posted 4 years, 6 months ago

DigGil

But it talks about Chuck Norris!
But it talks about Chuck Norris!

Posted 4 years, 6 months ago

zephyr

I agree with Akio when you get cookies life is good ^_^ But that guy is still stupid and annoying!
I agree with Akio when you get cookies life is good ^_^ But that guy is still stupid and annoying!

Posted 4 years, 6 months ago

DigGil

Allright, he should research a bit more.
Allright, he should research a bit more.

Posted 4 years, 6 months ago

cinderwild

I find it funny that most of what he suggests is actively acknowledged in the psychic community. That, and he didn't provide proof for his explanation, so his 'truth' is just as far fetched as the psi-ball.
I find it funny that most of what he suggests is actively acknowledged in the psychic community. That, and he didn't provide proof for his explanation, so his 'truth' is just as far fetched as the psi-ball.

Posted 4 years, 6 months ago

ryan

He could be right, some people could be tricking themselves into thinking they are making a psiball when they are not. Self-hypnosis is a serious possibility.
Some people. Not everyone.
Some of the most frequent methods for making psiballs that I have seen on the internet involve tricking yourself into thinking you're making a psiball.
Psipog was one of the only websites I found that offered viable resources on the topic.
Some people are hypnotising and fooling themselves. Not everyone.
He could be right, some people could be tricking themselves into thinking they are making a psiball when they are not. Self-hypnosis is a serious possibility. Some people. Not everyone. Some of the most frequent methods for making psiballs that I have seen on the internet involve tricking yourself into thinking you're making a psiball. Psipog was one of the only websites I found that offered viable resources on the topic. Some people are hypnotising and fooling themselves. Not everyone.

Posted 4 years, 6 months ago

zephyr

I like your tiger ^_^
I like your tiger ^_^

Posted 4 years, 6 months ago

Gumby

I have verified psiballs to myself. Get some cards, put the psiball in a card, shuffle. Lay them all out face down, and feel for wich one has the psiball. If you use 10 cards, by chance you will get 1/10 right. If you can consistantly get more(for example, 6/10) then your probably doing it. You just verified your psiball and sensing skills. :)
I have verified psiballs to myself. Get some cards, put the psiball in a card, shuffle. Lay them all out face down, and feel for wich one has the psiball. If you use 10 cards, by chance you will get 1/10 right. If you can consistantly get more(for example, 6/10) then your probably doing it. You just verified your psiball and sensing skills. :)

Posted 4 years, 5 months ago

DigGil

Psychometry is what they call in your case, I think.
Psychometry is what they call in your case, I think.

Posted 4 years, 5 months ago

zandor117

His explanation doesnt explain why my cold psiballs can cause thermometers to drop when my body heat should be increasing the temperature.
His explanation doesnt explain why my cold psiballs can cause thermometers to drop when my body heat should be increasing the temperature.

Posted 4 years, 5 months ago

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