(September 18, 2013 at 5:31 am)Fidel_Castronaut Wrote: Still zero evidence, though.
Statically these accounts are significant as there are only a certain number of things anyone would by coincidence be able to guess. And these aren't general statements that could apply to anyone like cold reading technique or astrology. So yes this is evidence of some kind for something.
Quote:Until all other avenues have been explained, the the assertions succeed in holding up to rigorous scrutiny, I still dismiss it as woo.
But this is something you can put to the test by seeing if they actually remember where they lived and what details of their families. They're getting these details right with an alarmingly rate of accuracy. Adults may have the means pull a con job for some media attention/money as there's a motivation there. But a 5 year old would have to be some kind of super genius and they would lack these motivations. So these are excellent specimens overall. This is a potential lead into something an interesting phenomenon.
Quote:You automatically infer 'past life memories' in your above. There is no evidence of this, which is why I dismiss it.
It would apparently be the the best explanation. I once read a Muslims (they reject reincarnation) account that past life memories are formed from encounters/conversations with departing souls heading up to heaven just before you're born. That's technically possible as well I suppose but the simple explanation is the best one.
