Developing a Science of the Subjective - Exploring Objective and Subjective Scientific Methodologies
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Overview
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Explore a 13-minute lecture from the Society for Scientific Exploration examining the critical need to develop methodologies for studying subjective experiences in scientific research. Learn how current scientific approaches predominantly focus on objective methodologies, potentially overlooking important anomalous or paranormal phenomena. Discover how Goethe's work provides insights into more subjective scientific methods that complement traditional Newtonian approaches. Examine the challenges and potential benefits of creating a "Science of the Subjective" as proposed by PEAR (Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research) founders Robert Jahn and Brenda Dunne. Understand the limitations of current scientific tools in studying higher dimensions and consciousness, and consider how integrating both objective and subjective approaches could lead to a more comprehensive understanding of exceptional human experiences and the interconnected nature of knowledge.
Syllabus
Jahn, R.G., Dunne, B.J. 1997. Science of the Subjective Journal of Scientific Exploration, 1–224, 1997.
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Society for Scientific Exploration