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“If you are just having unusual experiences and feeling special–especially if you feel better than everybody else–I think that is a dangerous thing.”

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Charles Tart
Charles Tart

Charles Tart, born on April 29, 1937, is an American psychologist known for his extensive research in the fields of consciousness studies, parapsychology, and cognitive psychology. more

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