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%TRANS-SCIENTIFIC PHENOMENA 770709
Trans-scientific phenomena fall outside the
methodological framework of scientific presuppositions and
analysis. Such phenomena are so inconceivable as to be
misperceived when present. To preserve the methodological
framework and presuppositions of science, trans-scientific
phenomena are perceived in ways which permit traditional
analysis. In some instances they may be perceived as
illusions or tricks not deserving of detailed study by
reputable scientists---and scientists who do study them
become disreputable for their efforts. Professional
excommunication may be used to discourage investigation
and publication of findings. Phenomena ostensibly within
the jurisdiction of science are to be regarded only
scientifically by reputable scientists, else
excommunication shall follow.
The success of the scientific community depends in
large part upon its integral discipline and the obedience
of its believers. When discipline becomes collusive the
power it releases becomes idolatrous, and so destructive.
The discipline can blind the obedient to each other's
unique subjective realities and block communication of
trans-scientific understanding. Such power is demonic.
It empowers technocrats to promote cancerous growth in a
technocratic society. Members of the society are blinded
to the trans-scientific phenomena which point to the
cancerous nature of such growth.
Trans-scientific phenomena merit consideration in
part because in seeking to understand them scientists may
be forced to critically examine their methodological
framework of scientific presuppositions and methods of
analysis. An examination made with the aid of those who
are committed to differing perspectives and modalities of
coping may help the scientists become free of their
collusions and demonic powers. They may discover the
human meaning of the trans-scientific phenomena which they
could not bear to consider dispassionately before. Such a
discovery will help generate an understanding of the
limitations of science and its proper place within a
humane community. Then people may be free to experience
life more fully.
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