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The article explores the tension between maverick science and mainstream skepticism, questioning when unconventional scientific claims should be taken seriously. Topics include historical cases of controversial discoveries, mainstream rejection of findings such as extrasensory perception (ESP) and c...

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Publicado en:Journal of Parapsychology Vol. 87; pp. 104 - 153
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Publicado: Rhine Research Center 2023 Special Issue
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Sumario:The article explores the tension between maverick science and mainstream skepticism, questioning when unconventional scientific claims should be taken seriously. Topics include historical cases of controversial discoveries, mainstream rejection of findings such as extrasensory perception (ESP) and cold fusion, and the challenges of distinguishing valid scientific breakthroughs from unfounded assertions.