Mind-Matter Interaction
A Review of Historical Reports, Theory and Research
Published on 3. March 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
319 pages
978-0-7864-4971-2 (ISBN)
Description
The power of the mind to influence the physical world has long been debated, debunked, studied for military applications, and used in science fiction. This historical and theoretical study of mind-matter interaction, or MMI, explores the phenomena of levitation, stigmata, inedia, paranormal activity, bilocation, fire immunity, luminosity, and the teleportation of matter. The results of more than a century of formal experimental research are discussed, as are resultant training techniques, theories, and controlled experiments used to test or bolster psychokinetic abilities.
Reviews / Votes
"A very welcome compilation and review of the wide range of so-called psychokinetic type of human experiences that puzzle laymen, experiencers and scientists alike. It is a real treasure to have all in one book such a collection of the types of spontaneous case experiences, a sensible summary of the long history of experimental research, theoretical considerations, some modern applications of mind-matter interaction, as well as a summary of training techniques to improve such ability"-Sally R. Feather, Ph.D., Executive Director, The Rhine Research Center, Durham, North Carolina; "One of the most insightful and important sources on the experience of being psychic and developing psychic abilities out there, with the added much-needed focus of addressing the oft-neglected inherent ability we all have, psychokinesis"-Loyd Auerbach, M.S., adjunct professor at JFK University in California and Atlantic University in Virginia Beach.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
3 photos, 3 charts, glossary, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
605 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-4971-2 (9780786449712)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Pamela Rae Heath, M.D., PsyD., has written widely about such topics as experiential research, place memory, the afterlife and mind-matter interaction. She is a member of the Parapsychological Association, the Society for Psychical Research and the Society for Scientific Exploration. She lives in South Carolina.
Content
Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Preface
Introduction
PART I: A HISTORICAL CROSS-CULTURAL REVIEW OF ANECDOTAL MATERIAL THROUGH THE AGES: RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL
Levitation
Stigmata
Inedia
Teleportation
Bilocation
Fire-Immunity
Luminosity
Materialization/Transformation of Matter
Hemography
Deliberately Caused Bodily Damage Phenomenon
Weather MMI
Physical Mediums
Anomalous Healers
Martial Artists and Athletes
Poltergeists
The Wild Card: Spontaneous Nonrecurrent MMI
Summary
PART II: MMI RESEARCH AND THEORY
Poltergeist Research
Early Research with Physical Mediums
Dice and Sphere Experiments
Random Generator Research
Biological System Research
Macro-MMI Research
Metal-Bending Research
Instrumental Transcommunication Research
Anomalous Photography
Other Areas of Research
Performance Factors
MMI Facilitation and Training
What Learning Theories Suggest about MMI
MMI Models and Theories
PART III: THE MMI MATRIX: EXPERIENTIAL RESEARCH
Phenomenology
Altered State of Consciousness
Connection
Dissociation from the Individual
Ego Identity
Suspension of the Intellect
Playfulness or Peak Emotion
Sense of Energy
The Physical State
Focused Awareness (Attention)
Trust in the Process
Investment
Openness to the Experience
"Knowing"
Guiding the Process
Impact
ESP and MMI Overlap
MMI Facilitation and Inhibition
Conclusions
Glossary
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Abbreviations
Preface
Introduction
PART I: A HISTORICAL CROSS-CULTURAL REVIEW OF ANECDOTAL MATERIAL THROUGH THE AGES: RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL
Levitation
Stigmata
Inedia
Teleportation
Bilocation
Fire-Immunity
Luminosity
Materialization/Transformation of Matter
Hemography
Deliberately Caused Bodily Damage Phenomenon
Weather MMI
Physical Mediums
Anomalous Healers
Martial Artists and Athletes
Poltergeists
The Wild Card: Spontaneous Nonrecurrent MMI
Summary
PART II: MMI RESEARCH AND THEORY
Poltergeist Research
Early Research with Physical Mediums
Dice and Sphere Experiments
Random Generator Research
Biological System Research
Macro-MMI Research
Metal-Bending Research
Instrumental Transcommunication Research
Anomalous Photography
Other Areas of Research
Performance Factors
MMI Facilitation and Training
What Learning Theories Suggest about MMI
MMI Models and Theories
PART III: THE MMI MATRIX: EXPERIENTIAL RESEARCH
Phenomenology
Altered State of Consciousness
Connection
Dissociation from the Individual
Ego Identity
Suspension of the Intellect
Playfulness or Peak Emotion
Sense of Energy
The Physical State
Focused Awareness (Attention)
Trust in the Process
Investment
Openness to the Experience
"Knowing"
Guiding the Process
Impact
ESP and MMI Overlap
MMI Facilitation and Inhibition
Conclusions
Glossary
Notes
Bibliography
Index