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| In ], '''ectoplasm''' (From the Greek ektos, “outside,” + plasma, “something formed or molded”) is a term coined by Charles Richet to denote a substance or ] "exteriorized" by physical ]. Sometimes materializations of ] are formed from this substance, and some say that it makes ] possible.<ref>http://parapsych.org/glossary_e_k.html#e Parapsychological Association website, Glossary of Key Words Frequently Used in Parapsychology, Retrieved January 24, 2006</ref> | In ], '''ectoplasm''' (From the Greek ektos, “outside,” + plasma, “something formed or molded”) is a term coined by Charles Richet to denote a substance or ] "exteriorized" by physical ]. Sometimes materializations of ] are formed from this substance, and some say that it makes ] possible.<ref>http://parapsych.org/glossary_e_k.html#e Parapsychological Association website, Glossary of Key Words Frequently Used in Parapsychology, Retrieved January 24, 2006</ref> As with all ] phenomena, the existense of ectoplasm is highly controversial. | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| In the early ], photographs claiming to show ectoplasm were occasionally published; these were mostly shown to be ]ulent.{{fact}} Often the |
In the early ], photographs claiming to show ectoplasm were occasionally published; these were mostly shown to be ]ulent.{{fact}} Often the mediums concealed ] or a similar substance about their person to produce at an appropriate moment. {{fact}} Numerous studies were carried out in the 1950s and 60s to attempt to prove the existence of ectoplasm, including experiments by spiritualists who have attempted to show that ectoplasm projects itself from people during ]. {{fact}} | ||
| Professor Richet concluded that: ''"There is ample proof that experimental materialization (ectoplasmic) should take definite rank as a scientific fact. Assuredly we do not understand it. It is very absurd, if a truth can be absurd"'' (for more details see {{cite book | Professor Richet concluded that: ''"There is ample proof that experimental materialization (ectoplasmic) should take definite rank as a scientific fact. Assuredly we do not understand it. It is very absurd, if a truth can be absurd"'' (for more details see {{cite book | ||
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| ==Ectoplasm in popular culture== | |||
| Besides this conclusion ectoplasm is not accepted as true by many mainstream scientists. | |||
| The term '''ectoplasm''' was used |
The term '''ectoplasm''' was used in the 1984 film '']'' and its sequel, and in the 2002 British television series '']'' | ||
| == See also == | == See also == | ||
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| == External Links == | == External Links == | ||
| http://www.survivalafterdeath.org/articles/richet/conclusions.htm | http://www.survivalafterdeath.org/articles/richet/conclusions.htm | ||
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In parapsychology, ectoplasm (From the Greek ektos, “outside,” + plasma, “something formed or molded”) is a term coined by Charles Richet to denote a substance or spiritual energy "exteriorized" by physical mediums. Sometimes materializations of spirits are formed from this substance, and some say that it makes psychokinesis possible. As with all paranormal phenomena, the existense of ectoplasm is highly controversial.
History
In the early twentieth century, photographs claiming to show ectoplasm were occasionally published; these were mostly shown to be fraudulent. Often the mediums concealed cheesecloth or a similar substance about their person to produce at an appropriate moment. Numerous studies were carried out in the 1950s and 60s to attempt to prove the existence of ectoplasm, including experiments by spiritualists who have attempted to show that ectoplasm projects itself from people during meditation.
Professor Richet concluded that: "There is ample proof that experimental materialization (ectoplasmic) should take definite rank as a scientific fact. Assuredly we do not understand it. It is very absurd, if a truth can be absurd" (for more details see Richet, Charles (1923). Our Sixth Sense.).
Ectoplasm in popular culture
The term ectoplasm was used in the 1984 film Ghostbusters and its sequel, and in the 2002 British television series Look Around You
See also
External Links
http://www.survivalafterdeath.org/articles/richet/conclusions.htm
References
- http://parapsych.org/glossary_e_k.html#e Parapsychological Association website, Glossary of Key Words Frequently Used in Parapsychology, Retrieved January 24, 2006