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Definition:
Discovered by Semyon Kirlian in 1937, Kirlian Photography involves putting an object
on photographic film, either directly or with a piece of glass in between, while electricity
is passed through the object. This electric field creates a halo effect on the film of paper in
the shape of the object.
Kirlian believed that this halo represented some sort of life energy of the object, and paranormalists of all kinds for years thought this presented proof positive of the existence of a spiritual realm. However, such halo effects are readily explained by basic physics, thus eliminating the need for paranormal ideas.
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Skepticism & Critical Thinking
This is the main index for issues dealing with skepticism, critical thinking, logic and arguments. The first section is Critical Thinking itself - how to think about claims and arguments you hear, how to critique arguments, and how to formulate your own arguments such that they are more likely to be sound and valid. The second section is about Skeptical Investigations - the practical application of the critical thinking skills covered in the first section. Here you will find critiques of things like astrology, alternative medicine, parapsychology, the New Age and more.
