Parapsychology in the 21st Century: Evaluating Scientific Validity and Public Perception

Abstract

Parapsychology, the study of paranormal phenomena, remains a controversial field within the scientific community. This article reviews the current state of parapsychological research, assessing the methodologies, results, and criticisms. The study also examines public perception of parapsychology, exploring the gap between scientific skepticism and popular belief in phenomena such as telepathy, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis.