Ectoplasm (parapsychology)
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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.[1] As with all paranormal phenomena, the existense of ectoplasm is highly controversial.
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Professor Richet said 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. ).
[edit] Ectoplasm in popular culture
The term ectoplasm was used in the 1984 film Ghostbusters and its sequel, where it was portrayed as a viscous, cloudy white slime. It was also mentioned in the 2002 British television series Look Around You. It is also commonly used in the Nickelodeon television show Danny Phantom.
On the CW show Supernatural (TV Series) ectoplasm was featured heavily in the episode "No Exit" which aired on November 18th, 2006. Sam and Dean find the substance in an apartment building and it leads them to the violent spirit of serial murderer H. H. Holmes.
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[edit] External Links
http://www.survivalafterdeath.org/articles/richet/conclusions.htm
[edit] References
- ^ http://parapsych.org/glossary_e_k.html#e Parapsychological Association website, Glossary of Key Words Frequently Used in Parapsychology, Retrieved January 24, 2006
A photo taken in the dungeon of the Alnwick Castle:
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