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than random chance. This system is showing that psi research has consistently been accurate over its decades of testing. As with any field of science, certain psi experiments show robust results, while others appear less significant.
Where Do We Fit In?
Okay, so scientists are finally proving what most people already know: The mind can reach beyond its physical boundaries. But what does that mean for those who aren't focused on science?
Think about the possible uses for psi. By seeing across space and time, historians could discover what really happened in the past, rescue missions could locate accident victims, and explorers could dig up lost treasures.
Using the mind to control living matter can be invaluable in the areas of both conventional medicine and spiritual healing. The study of the mind-body connection has shown people how to use their minds to help overcome cancer and chronic illnesses, conditions that traditional medicine remains unable to treat. We'll discuss this phenomenon more in Chapter 10.
By using the mind to control matter, people could invent more responsive machines and even robots that could act on their wishes. Of course, an obvious choice for a business based in psi is the casino industryand it has researched its potential. (You can bet we'll be talking more about that in the next chapter!)
Of course, all of these scenarios are fantasies. A few of them may be close to happening, and others probably never will. And would we really want them to? There's plenty we can do with psi on a personal level. Indeed, using your thoughts to empathize with others and to create order in your own environment is perhaps a much more appropriateand attainabledream.
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