Mind and matter correlated in a matrix. Replicating a new method
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Watt, Caroline
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Walach, Harald
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Leal Borges Rapazote Flores, Ana Beatriz
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Flores, Ana
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2021-11-09T16:35:14Z
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2021-11-09T16:35:14Z
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2021-07-31
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The thesis explores whether mind can interact directly with
matter, i.e., with a physical system, without the use of any
known physical interaction. The concept, called psychokinesis,
is yet an unexplained phenomenon.
The study of paranormal manifestations has been arduous due
to the difficulty in replicating its findings. To address the
problem Walter von Lucadou developed a method called
Correlation Matrix Method (CMM) that endeavours to explain i t.
CMM is supported by the Model of Pragmatic Information (MPI)
and Generalised Quantum Theory. These theories based on
principles from quantum physics were translated by analogy into
a general quantum theory to be applied to the field of
psychology. Links established between physics, psychology and
parapsychology are then explored in the thesis.
The CMM method consists of correlating psychological
behaviours produced by participants with the behaviour of a
random number generator, to investigate whether participants
can mentally influence the random number generator.
Previous experiments conducted by von Lucadou and Walach
showed significant results. This thesis replicate s the former
experiments in five studies to test the reliability of CMM. The
first two studies were exact replications of the original studies
by Lucadou and Walach. The s ame random number generator
(RNG), software program and protocol were used in the
replications. Study 3, whether the number of participants was
relevant against the number of sessions produced. In study 4
and 5 a new type of RNG, was introduced to compare with the
performance of the original RNG. A new method for control and
for data analysis were introduced and compared with the
orig inal.
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https://hdl.handle.net/1842/38225
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http://dx.doi.org/10.7488/era/1491
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The University of Edinburgh
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Ana Borges Flores. Edinburgh Software Validation Test for Researchers in Psychology. Open Science Journal of Psychology. Vol. 5, No. 5, 2018, pp. 68-72.
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Flores, A. (2016). Correlation matrix replication study. http://www.koestlerparapsychology.psy.ed.ac.uk/Documents/KP U_Registry_1022.pdf
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Flores, A., (2017). Exact replication of the Correlation Matrix Method experiment (KPU Registry study ID 1022). http://www.koestlerparapsychology.psy.ed.ac.uk/Documents/KP U_Registry_1031.pdf
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Flores, A., Watt, C., Tierney, I. Replication and Extension of a New Paradigm for Psychokinesis: Mind-Matter Interaction through Non-Local Entangled Correlations? 41st International SPR Conference; 2017 September 1-3; De Vere Horsley Estate, East Horsley, KT24 6DT
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Psychokinesis
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psychic abilities
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paranormal
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replicability issues
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Walter von Lucadou
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correlation matrix method
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parapsychology
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CMM method
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Mind and matter correlated in a matrix. Replicating a new method
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Thesis or Dissertation
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dc.type.qualificationlevel
Doctoral
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PhD Doctor of Philosophy
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