著者

佐古 曜一郎 本間 修二

出版者

人体科学会

雑誌

人体科学 (ISSN:09182489)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.5, no.1, pp.57-65, 1996

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Numerous examples of oral tales and other forms of ancient literature from various countries have referred to the existence of "Ajfia Chakra", a third eye, suggesting that human beings once had the power of "clairvoyance" the ability to see letters and objects without the use of eyesight. In the 20th century, such scientists as Tomokichi Fukuirai of Japan, J. B. Rhine of the United States, and Chen Shouliang of China conducted serious research into this area. While their studies affirmed the existence of this phenomenon, due to difficulties in repeatability and the possibility of unfair manipulation, these studies continue to be a subject of debate. Some other studies have suggested that clairvoyance, where subjects can perceive letters or objects written on paper that is folded or rolled up and placed in thier hand or ear, does not exist. We have sought to prove that this type of clairvoyance does indeed exist through the results of two test subjects, T. T. and Z. W. In 35 trials, T. T. was correct 97.1% of the time. Subject Z. W. participated in only three double-blind tests, but was able to correctly answer all three times. The probability of correct answers by chance is extremely low (3.7x10^<-8>). We hope that these test results will serve as a first step in putting to rest the continuing debate regarding the existence of clairvoyance.