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Anomalous experiences

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Spiritual Evidence Map/Last updated May 10, 2026/Claims v1.0.0-provisional/Sources v1.0.0/Scores provisional

Summary

Overview of the academic study of 'anomalous experiences' — including the PEAR programme, the failures to replicate macro-PK, and contemporary skeptical analyses.

Why it matters here

Useful background for the 'intention affects physical systems' claim; covers the PEAR programme and its critics.

Linked claims

Evidence score 3/10

Intention affects physical systems

PEAR-style RNG studies, water crystal claims, plant-growth experiments — small effects in some, refuted in others.

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