"Outwardly paranormal experiences are happening almost every day around the globe to very sensible ordinary people in startling numbers. These constitute crucial evidence of a remarkable and unexplained world that is too often denied by the hard scientism of mainstream thinking. This book, written by one of the most respected paranormal researchers, assesses brand new evidence and covers:
• Ghosts and poltergeists
• Psychic phenomena and premonitions
• Unexplained Aerial Phenomena
• Out-of-body experiences
• Bizarre occurrences and strange synchronicities
Evidence has been gathered from Thomas's own meetings with many eyewitnesses. Paranormal episodes include:
• A struggle with many ghostly grabbing hands in a Californian casino
• A mysterious glowing rock in the Colorado desert
• A meeting with the figure of a dead soldier comprised of tiny circles of light in Hong Kong
• Unexplained craft coming up from the sea near a nuclear power station
• Alien encounters denied by authorities but witnessed by many, including an apparent invasion of a Miami shopping mall
• An immediately successful rain dance performed by a Navajo shaman in the Arizona desert
• A mysterious day in Toronto where a Canadian repeatedly and inexplicably came across the number 323 ...
Strange makes a robust case that it is time to come to terms with mysterious phenomena and understand why recognizing it matters for the future of the human race."
"Through their part in some huge controversies, conspiracy theorists are being branded the Number One Enemies of our times - the new heretics. They are seen to threaten the very fabric of modern society, spreading doubts and fears that result in Washington Capitol invasions, transmission mast burnings or the spread of anti-vaxx material. Yet the theorists prefer to call themselves 'truth seekers' and see the mainstream establishment as the real disruptor, treating its increasingly harsh censorship as direct validation of their views.
In truth, the new heretics, whose numbers are swelling, are symptoms of a wider polarization splitting apart much of the world in ideological divisions. Many have lost trust in politicians and the media, while nuanced debate is crushed and information overload and manipulation breeds uncertainty, civil unrest and mental health issues. How does the age old strategy of divide-and-rule play out in such an environment?
Using his extensive experience of negotiating disputes between cynics and truth seekers, Andy Thomas explores the proliferation of conspiracy thinking, peeling back unhelpful layers of biased thinking on all sides to find more insightful ways to bridge the polarised divides and create a better way forward."
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