Investigating Discarnate Intelligence: Paranthropology Vol. 2 No. 3

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The aim of this blog is to provide a platform for musings on the nature of what are often termed
"discarnate entities" or "spirits". Such beings can be contacted in a variety of ways, utilising a plethora of techniques, and have taken a central role in human life for countless centuries and across all continents.

While not necessarily taking a solid standpoint with regards to the definitive nature of such entities, the intention is to explore the phenomena associated with them as they are experienced: that is phenomenologically - what might be called an "as if" approach.

This provides the investigator with great potential for research; there are so many different facets for inquiry and speculation.

I will endeavour to discuss current interpretations of the phenomena associated with spirit mediumship, possession, altered states of consciousness and other manifestations of "paranormal" communication.

I am particularly interested in the way that supernatural experiences are interpreted and lived with by those who are witness to them.

Input and discussions are most welcome.

e-mails can be sent to:

discarnates@googlemail.com

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