Paranormality richard wiseman november 21, 2011 professor richard wiseman discusses his work researching the psychology of the paranormal. The whatever you act like sensation, which is known as the as if concept, took root in the 19thcentury work of philosopher william james. Browse audiobooks read by richard wiseman sorted by best. Buy paranormality by richard wiseman from waterstones today.
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