Extraordinary Knowing

This study group explores the intersection of scientific inquiry and anomalous human experiences through Elizabeth Lloyd Mayer's groundbreaking work, Extraordinary Knowing (Random House, 2008). We will consider Mayer’s personal journey, the history of research in parapsychology, the challenges posed by skepticism and scientific norms, and the implications of “extraordinary knowing” for how we understand consciousness, perception, and human potential.  Each week we will examine psychic phenomena, intuition, and extraordinary knowing from multiple perspectives—scientific, clinical, philosophical, and personal. Participants will engage critically with questions about consciousness, the limits of conventional science, and how we evaluate extraordinary claims.