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A Bayesian analysis reveals evidence against micro-psychokinesis

Markus A. Maier, Moritz Dechamps, et al. · 2018 · Frontiers in Psychology, 9, 379

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This source is used as challenges evidence across 1 linked claim and 2 related evidence hubs. Its citation record is marked verified; that verifies the source trail, not the truth of any linked claim.

Source type
Study
Map role
challenges
Claim links
1
Direct access
Recorded

Summary

Large preregistered-style micro-PK test using Bayesian analysis, reporting evidence against intentional influence on quantum random-number-generator output.

How this source is used on the map

Useful modern counterweight to earlier RNG meta-analyses because it focuses on evidential strength rather than only significance testing.

Citation record

Authors
Markus A. Maier, Moritz Dechamps, et al.
Year
2018
Publication
Frontiers in Psychology, 9, 379
Source type
Study
Map role
challenges
Credibility level
primary
Citation status
Verified
DOI
10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00379
PubMed
Recorded
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Not recorded
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Linked claims

Evidence score 3/10
Psychokinesis

Famous macro demonstrations have collapsed under scrutiny. Lab work on random event generators shows very small effects, hotly disputed.

Related evidence hubs

Topic hub
Psi & Anomalous

Lab-tested claims of telepathy, precognition, remote viewing, and PK.

Evidence pillar
Psi / psychic phenomena

Telepathy, precognition, remote viewing, PK.

Related research reports

Synthesis report
Psi and Anomalous Experience Evidence

A balanced synthesis of telepathy, precognition, remote viewing, presentiment, psychokinesis, and skeptical methodological objections.

Related sources

Book · challenges
Anomalistic Psychology: Exploring Paranormal Belief and Experience

Major reference for the sceptical / cognitive-explanation side of psi-style claims.

Meta-analysis · supports
Examining psychokinesis: The interaction of human intention with random number generators - A meta-analysis

The key modern meta-analytic source for micro-PK claims: important because it reports a signal but also makes the interpretive weakness visible.

Secondary summary · context
Parapsychology

Useful general-audience anchor for psi-related claims; gives both the field's self-description and the standard sceptical critique.