Kenneth James Batcheldor (27 September 1921 – 9 March 1988) was a British clinical psychologist whose scientific experiments advanced the study of paranormal phenomena, particularly psychokinesis, building on the work of Michael Faraday to investigate unconscious muscular action as an explanation for table-turning.[1] Batcheldor investigated the mental states that were conducive or inhibitory to the effect, attempting to create a repeatable process by which anyone might produce it.[2] Amongst other techniques, he pioneered the experimental use of infrared video recording to observe the actions of subjects in the dark.[citation needed]
Kenneth Batcheldor | |
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| Born | Kenneth James Batcheldor 21 March 1921 Watford, England |
| Died | 9 March 1988 (aged 66) Exeter, England |
| Alma mater | University College London (UCL) |
| Known for | Parapsychology, Psychokinesis |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Psychology |
References
edit- ^ Faraday, M. (1853). "Experimental Investigation of Table-Moving". Journal of the Franklin Institute. 56 (5): 328–33. doi:10.1016/S0016-0032(38)92173-8.
- ^ Batcheldor, K.J. (1965–66). "Report on a Case of Table Levitation and Associated Phenomena". Journal of the Society for Psychical Research. 43: 339–56.
External links
edit- "Modern practical guide to table tilting". ASSAP. based on the work of Kenneth Batcheldor.
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