Psychic Science International Special Interest Group
Psychic Science International Special Interest Group
A now-defunct group founded in 1976 from among members and associates of Mensa (persons who have established by score in a standard intelligence test that their intelligence is higher than that of 98 percent of the population). PSISIG was concerned with interest in and conducting of scientific research in the psychic sciences and arts, such as theories of existence and reality, states of mind, human auras, clairvoyance, mental and thought projection, telepathy, dowsing, psychometry, healing and defense, multiple personalities and possession, psychokinesis, survival after death, discarnate entities, and extraterrestrial life. It disseminated research findings and applied research and education for the benefit of humanity in mental health, reduction of superstition and fraud, safety, and enhancement of human relations.
PSISIG provided educational programs to promote awareness and capabilities in the psychic sciences and arts and offers grants, scholarships, and other aids to persons or organizations studying psychic sciences. It also operated a speakers bureau, provided members for surveys by responsible, noncommercial organizations, and compiled statistics. The group published the PSI-M Newsletter/Journal and a Yearbook.