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.