Hey guys
Before I say anything else - I wanna say how much I like this forum and how friendly, interesting, helpful, intelligent and open minded everyone is.
I have always noticed how well organised the skeptical community is - it gives it an air of credibility that is probably doesn't deserve at times and I think contributes to those not involved properly in these debates/discussions to think that the skeptical stance is the one of truth and objectivity, when the truth is probably more balanced.
I also saw that for example Julie Beischel's research only has two small financial contributors! For work as important and as interesting as that that's a crazily small amount.
So basically, the proponent side is derided, doesn't get the research, doesn't get the financial support and doesn't get the coverage. I think we need to do something about this - it's in everybody's interest even the Skeptical side as it will lead us closer to the truth.
So, are any proponents in this forum interested in aiming to get more organised, get the research out there, maybe help some of the researchers financially even if it's just a little bit, try to remove the psi taboo and make people who have had experiences feel like they can be open about them, share them and if needed get support for them?
Skeptiko is a great resource but I feel like I could do more, but the more people that do something the better!
Let me know what you guys think :).
Cheers!
Before I say anything else - I wanna say how much I like this forum and how friendly, interesting, helpful, intelligent and open minded everyone is.
I have always noticed how well organised the skeptical community is - it gives it an air of credibility that is probably doesn't deserve at times and I think contributes to those not involved properly in these debates/discussions to think that the skeptical stance is the one of truth and objectivity, when the truth is probably more balanced.
I also saw that for example Julie Beischel's research only has two small financial contributors! For work as important and as interesting as that that's a crazily small amount.
So basically, the proponent side is derided, doesn't get the research, doesn't get the financial support and doesn't get the coverage. I think we need to do something about this - it's in everybody's interest even the Skeptical side as it will lead us closer to the truth.
So, are any proponents in this forum interested in aiming to get more organised, get the research out there, maybe help some of the researchers financially even if it's just a little bit, try to remove the psi taboo and make people who have had experiences feel like they can be open about them, share them and if needed get support for them?
Skeptiko is a great resource but I feel like I could do more, but the more people that do something the better!
Let me know what you guys think :).
Cheers!