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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
A Good Read No Matter What Stance You Take, July 16, 2006
I purchased four copies of this book to share with friends so we could discuss. I actually find it to be quite different than I originally thought. The book is written by scientists who are all skeptics and go on to explain that each paranormal event has no scientific proof to back it up which can be disappointing but I feel each writer would welcome the opportunity to be wrong which is refreshing.
If you are looking for straight ahead scientific talk about these events then this book is great. I was honestly hoping to read words from scientists who would encourage that some of these events could exist, however, not one of them said any of this was impossible so there is always the chance.
Coming from a religious background that I have slowly lost over the last 6 years, it was quite a mind blowing experience to read what some of these writers had to say. Though no one comes out and bluntly says, "religion is a cult", you start to see where they are coming from and for once in my life, I realize, I`m not the only one who feels this way about religion.
I was looking for a little more spirituality in the book but there is none and thats not a bad thing. This book has me questioning my new spiritual beliefs so I`m more confused now than ever before but that means I`m thinking and just not accepting what is told to me.
I would recommend this book to anyone who feels that there is more to life than what they are currently experiencing. This book expands minds and though it can be scary at first, I think we can all agree, its the best thing in the end.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Thought provoking and well-written., January 3, 2006
Whether you are a skeptic or a believer, this book is a great find for anyone interested in a study of the paranormal and occult. The book written by skeptics, but I got the impression throughout the book that many of the authors would actually love to be proven wrong! The articles in the book give the reader tools to analyze in a scientific, logical and rational way any paranormal claim. Each article is well-written and thought-provoking.
My personal opinion is that it is possible for things to exist outside of the ability of science to explain or categorize. If you agree, you will probably find that you often disagree with articles in this book. But disagree or not, it is intelligent and though-provoking and a must-read for anyone who is seriously interested in the study of the paranormal and occult.
This book will definitely make you think, and that's ALWAYS a good thing. I recommend reading the book with a friend or partner so you will have someone with whom you may discuss the ideas presented.
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
Great skeptical scientific and fair viewpoints of paranormal, December 7, 1996
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The hundredth monkey is a collection of essays taken primarily from the Skeptical Observer magazine and directly takes on the issues of ESP (PSI), astrology, UFOs and other items associated with the paranormal. Very well written -- I especially liked the investigations into ESP and astrology. Perfect starter book for anyone trying to understand the arguments against the paranormal
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