Boing Boing, a directory of Hypocritical Things has topped the last time I mentioned them advising us of a study. This time, they point, again matter-of-factly with no sense of derision or ridicule, to a study on ESP being conducted by the University of Edinburgh.

They quote the Guardian (another fine publication) directly:

Parapsychology is about as far off mainstream science as it is possible to get in a reputable university. It is the study of paranormal phenomena, and the subjects of the Koestler lab’s recent experiments range from extrasensory perception through psychokinesis and clairvoyance to hauntings and out-of-body experiences. It is easy to see why the scientific community might give them a wide berth. Yet parapsychologists use the rational language and rigorous methods of science. They have no time for charlatans and fantasists.

Striving for academic reputability, the researchers at the KPU are incredibly careful about their methodology and their language. In many respects they are a model of scientific good practice.

No derision on the topic. No scorn. No ridicule. Nothing.

It’s pretty obvious that Boing Boing has no problem believing in ESP, or Out of Body Experiences. If they did, they’d make fun of it. Kinda like they do when they mention that a Giant Spaghetti Monster created and rules over the universe.

God is an open topic of scorn. People who believe in Him are.

People who believe in ESP and OBE are perfectly sane, as long as they call their exploration of such crap “science.” Pretty great way to live your life. Believe what you want; call it science; gain acceptance.