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LOCATION:The Swan & Rushes\n19 Infirmary Square\, Leicester\, LE1 5WR
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DESCRIPTION:Skeptics in the Pub\, Leicester\n\nSubject:The Psychology of Anomalous Experiences\nSpeaker:Prof. Chris French\n\nEver since records began\, in every known society\, a substantial proportion of the population has reported unusual experiences many of which we would today label as “paranormal”. Opinion polls show that the majority of the general public accepts that paranormal phenomena do occur. Such widespread experience of and belief in the paranormal can only mean one of two things. Either the paranormal is real\, in which case this should be accepted by the wider scientific community which currently rejects such claims. Or else belief in and experience of ostensibly paranormal phenomena can be fully explained in terms of psychological factors. This presentation will provide an introduction to the sub-discipline of anomalistic psychology\, which may be defined as the study of extraordinary phenomena of behaviour and experience\, in an attempt to provide non-paranormal explanations in terms of known psychological and physical factors. This approach will be illustrated with examples relating to a range of ostensibly paranormal phenomena.\n\nAbout Prof. Chris French:\n\nChris French is a Professor of Psychology and Head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit in the Psychology Department at Goldsmiths College\, University of London (www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/apru). Anomalistic psychology may be defined as the study of extraordinary phenomena of behaviour and experience\, including (but not restricted to) those which are often labelled “paranormal”. It is directed towards understanding bizarre experiences that many people have without assuming a priori that there is anything paranormal involved. He has edited the (UK) Skeptic magazine since 2001. He is also a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the British False Memory Society and the Advisory Board of the Center for Inquiry\, London. He has published over 100 articles and chapters covering a wide range of topics within psychology. His main current area of research is the psychology of paranormal beliefs and anomalous experiences. In addition to academic activities\, such as conference presentations and invited talks\, he frequently appears on radio and television casting a sceptical eye over paranormal claims.
SUMMARY:Skeptics in the Pub: The Psychology of Anomalous Experiences\, Prof. Chris French
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