How can you test your extrasensory perception (ESP) skills: Testing extrasensory perception (ESP) skills is a challenging and controversial endeavor because there is limited scientific evidence to support the existence of ESP. However, if you are interested in exploring and testing your own perceived ESP abilities for personal or entertainment purposes, you can try some informal and fun exercises. Keep in mind that the results should not be taken as definitive proof of ESP, as they are not scientifically validated. Here are some ways to test your ESP skills:
- Zener Cards: Zener cards are a popular tool for testing ESP. They consist of a deck of cards, each with a different symbol (e.g., star, square, circle). One person selects a card and focuses on the symbol, while another person tries to guess the symbol using their ESP. Keep a record of guesses and compare them to the actual cards to see if there is any correlation.
- Coin Flips: Ask a friend to flip a coin and concentrate on predicting whether it will land on heads or tails. Record your predictions and compare them to the actual outcomes over multiple trials.
- Remote Viewing: In remote viewing exercises, one person tries to describe or sketch a hidden object or location without any prior knowledge. This can be done alone or with a partner. Afterward, you can compare your descriptions to the actual target.
- Guessing Cards or Dice Rolls: Similar to coin flips, you can try to guess the outcome of card draws (e.g., guessing the suit and rank of a playing card) or dice rolls (e.g., guessing the number rolled on a standard six-sided die).
- Dream Journal: Keep a dream journal and pay attention to any instances where you dream about events or information that you couldn’t have known through normal means. Occasionally, these dreams may seem to predict the future.
- Intuitive Decision-Making: In everyday life, practice making decisions based on your gut feeling or intuition. See if your intuitive decisions turn out to be correct more often than chance.
- Online ESP Tests: There are various online websites and apps that offer ESP tests and games. These are often for entertainment purposes and should not be considered scientifically valid.
Remember that the results of these exercises are highly subjective, and factors like chance, cognitive biases, and suggestion can influence outcomes. People have different beliefs and experiences regarding ESP, so it’s essential to approach these activities with an open mind and a healthy dose of skepticism. If you are genuinely interested in exploring ESP abilities, consider participating in scientific research studies conducted by reputable institutions, as they use more controlled and rigorous methodologies.
Shervan K Shahhian
LIBERTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 