Study Links Subconscious Mind to Anomalous Experiences
High subconscious connectedness linked to anomalous experiences like premonitions.
Why it matters
- Study in Psychology of Consciousness journal links subconscious mind to unusual experiences.
- Common occurrence among adults.
By the numbers
- 84-86% of adults report anomalous experiences.
- Surveyed 2,000+ U.S. adults.
The big picture
- Subconscious connectedness affects perception.
- Explains vividness of certain experiences.
What they're saying
- Measurement methods questioned.
- Skepticism on rejection of high strangeness events.
Caveats
- Self-reported data.
- Possible confirmation bias.
What’s next
- Research on underlying mechanisms.
- Explore evolutionary advantages.