-Caveat Lector- > > >>>The >>>"sleep paralysis" explanation covers a particular part of the abduction >>>phenomenon but by no means all, or even the greater part of it. And most >>>importantly, to my mind, it doesn't account for the strong >phenomenological >>>similrity bewween UFO abductions and near-death experiences -- by no means >>>all of which occur in a state of being near to death, and few if any of >>>which involve hypnosis. >> >>On the other hand, Michael A. Persinger has developed a theory that >>abduction experiences involve microseizures in the temporal lobe, and he >>has provided a number of empirical studies that support this theory. His >>theory covers both differences in predisposing factors within individuals >>and external, precipitating events. His theory does cover the similarity >>between abduction experiences and NDEs. Furthermore, his temporal lobe >>theory integrates a host of related phenomena, including hypnotic >>suggestibility, mystical experiences, and OBEs. He's published over 50 >>articles on this topic; the following is a nice introductory overview to >>his research programme: >> >>Persinger, M. A. (1983). Religious and mystical experiences as artifacts of >>temporal lobe function: A general hypothesis. Perceptual and Motor Skills, >>57, 1255-1262. >>-------------------------------------------------------------------------- - >-- >> > > <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
