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Crop Circles, Burkas, and the like November 3, 2007

Posted by Graham in : General, Science and Rationaltiy , 13comments

Anyone interested in crop circles -are they human-made hoaxes? or is there some other-worldy paranormal explanation? should check out this thread

The debate falls into two camps: on the pro-paranormal side, very detailed examination of the patterns and microscopic changes in the cellular structure of the wheat stems etc is presented as evidence that they could not have been man-made. A rather obscure alternative theory to do with plasma and the “universal subconscious” is presented instead. (more…)

Alanna Moore’s reply November 1, 2007

Posted by Graham in : General, Permaculture, Science and Rationaltiy , 1 comment so far

Just read Graham’s blog….

He’s entitled to his opinion. But so are others entitled to have other ideas. Not everyone likes every article in a mag and no-one is forced to read them. (more…)

Permaculture Magazine Replies October 31, 2007

Posted by Graham in : Permaculture, Science and Rationaltiy , 3comments

Dear Graham

I sympathise with your reservation about geomancy. Did you know, however, that all the major oil and water companies employ dowsers? It is far cheaper than using geophysical equipment and they find it effective.

Lastly, the study of energy in the landscape is being experimented with by the Austrian Traffic authorities. Let me give you some details:

In Austria, the highways authority has started using stone monoliths to prevent accidents at black spots. They are said to restore the natural flow of energy and reduce drivers¹ tiredness. On the A9 Pyhrn motorway in Styria the authorities erected two massive white quartz megaliths with the help a geomancer, Gerald Knobloch. They were located away from the road and the project was kept secret. Previous attempts at warning signs had failed to eradicate the problem. Over a two year period the accident rate fell from six fatalities per year to none. The 100% success rate cannot be disputed and the Austrians intend to use this technology in blackspots elsewhere. Knobloch explains that rerouted water flows, bridges and construction projects disrupt natural energy flows which affect drivers and create Œsleep zones¹.1

1 The Sunday Times, June 1 2003.

I do not think that this is a question of religion or faith, it is rather akin to our understanding of quantum physics and the consequent effects of energy in an interconnected field. It may be controversial but it cannot be ignored. Permaculture is an inclusive and broad movement and as an editor I give virtually no space at all for these type of views. I steer an uneasy path between the demands of all my readers but I am also sensitive to your views and the need to persuade the mainstream of the validity of permaculture. I will again review my editorial policy.

Yours,

Maddy

No place for Woo-woo in Permaculture October 28, 2007

Posted by Graham in : Permaculture, Science and Rationaltiy , 28comments

Open Letter to Permaculture Magazine in response to the article “Geomancy and Permaculture” by Alanna Moore

Dear Permaculture Magazine

Many thanks for the recent edition of PM54 with its many excellent and useful articles. You continue to do an excellent job of promoting quality permaculture ideas and reporting on sustainable projects around the world.

I have written before about the confusion that seems to permeate much of the alternative/environmental movement between “pre-rational” animism that rejects science and “post-rational” beliefs that include science (see PM 36 “Zone Zero Zero”) and am dismayed to see this confusion still alive and well in the article Geomancy and Permaculture by Alanna Moore. (more…)