Precognition is a popular subject in movies, particularly because no solid scientific explanation has yet been developed to explain the presence of this ability in individuals. The conflicting views on precognition also contribute to its mystery and make it such a good base for a movie plot. Popular movies that revolve around precognition include “The … [Read more…]
Precognition is a popular idea in the present culture, as it has been in cultures of the past. Historically, individuals who possessed the ability to see into the future were either respected and venerated or scorned and isolated. Sages, mystics, mediums, and diviners enjoyed the reputation as sources of guidance and counsel in times of … [Read more…]
The first tests used in the study of precognition were done by J.B. Rhine, the father of modern parapsychology, and his wife. Rhine originally conducted the studies to study telepathy, but results also supported precognition and psychokinesis. He started conducting his studies in the 1930s using traditional Zener cards, a deck of cards that contained … [Read more…]
The idea of precognition has been around for thousands of years, and ancient societies placed great importance on people who were able to see into the future. However, formal studies on precognition were not conducted until the beginning of the 20th century. It was a British aeronautics engineer who formally started the inquiry into precognitions … [Read more…]
Precognitive knowledge is the knowledge gained from precognitions or dreams and visions of the future. It has played an important role in events in the past, and many people in the present still believe in the importance of precognitive knowledge and its usefulness in averting potential tragedies or disasters. Studies by psychic researchers estimate that … [Read more…]
Precognitive dreams are dreams about future events and are the most common form of precognition experienced by people. Precognitive dreams are often seen as omens and warnings and can be used to avoid danger or avert disasters. For some, precognitive dreams can become a cause of anxiety for the dreamers and can lead to isolation … [Read more…]
Precognition or the vision of things to come is a phenomenon that has been observed for more than 2,000 years. The Bible and other ancient texts offer various evidence of precognitions and precogs in the form of mediums, diviners, and seers who used their abilities to avert disasters or to prevent or win wars. Nostradamus … [Read more…]
Precognition or the ability to see the future has its own share of critics. The existence of the phenomena is strongly disputed by those who believe that known examples of precognition can better be explained using the principles of psychology instead of the paranormal. Early inquiries into the authenticity of precognition were done by Aristotle … [Read more…]
Precognition is the perception of an event through paranormal means prior to the actual occurrence of the event. It comes from the Latin words “prae,” which means “prior to,” and “cognitio” or “getting to know.” This ability is closely related to presentiment, the perception of information about the future through emotions. Precognition and presentiment are … [Read more…]
The history of precognition or the ability to see into the future has been recognized since the ancient times, when seers, diviners, and mediums were regularly sought by kings and ordinary people alike for their access to the future. However, scientific studies on the phenomena were not conducted until recently. It was British aeronautics engineer, … [Read more…]