Mind over matter

[franklin]

Am I'm effecting the outcome or predicting it?

I'd venture to guess the answer is neither.

like if I'm playing blackjack I'll call for the number I need and visualize it and sometimes get it (by that I mean more often than I'd expect - ... I know, some call that luck ).

and when I don't think I'm going to win ... and I don't. I am left wondering if I did it to myself or if I had a premonition it would happen that way?

but yes, I am pretty good at guessing when I'll hit a win

If your claims are true then you're virtually assured of winning James Randi's $1 Million prize. Go apply for it.

of course, its also possible that I've picked up on some kind of pattern that I don't recognize on a conscious level...

With all due respect I think it entirely more likely that you're simply deluding yourself. I could be wrong, of course and if you believe that so, why not apply for the $1 Million prize? Should be easy money.

But I think everybody has days when they know they're going to win.

I'm sure they do. They're just no more right about it than could expected based on chance alone.

[liquidsoap]

Hi All
I was just watching a show on discovery channel about mind control of machines, they point to a study carried out over 18yrs by princeton uni where volunters with no apparent para normal abilities are asked to perform tests on random event and random number generators.

It was found that some people could influence these machines to a degree greater than chance.

Does anyone have any experience with this, I dont think I can do it but just thought it make for conversation,

hang on folks dont all think at once i can only listen to one mind at a time

I dont believe this is nonsense, heres my proof....
I have a negative attitude, thats why I always lose....
I highly doubt anyone can win just by thinking they are going to win....

[silcnlayc]

liquidsoap says: I dont believe this is nonsense, heres my proof....I have a negative attitude, thats why I always lose....

and is this then TRUE? If it is, then you just proved what you beleive

I, myself, believe, when I log into any casino and make a deposit to play (got a ritual here) ...that I WILL WIN....ALWAYS....

Geezes, I love that dream !!!!!! and I have always been proven RIGHT just like you!

[liquidsoap]

Wow what was I thinking I totally worded that wrong, it should be like this
This is true, heres my proof.
I have a negative attitude, and I always lose.

Serouisly though this is nonsense, when I am drunk I think I can win, boy am I wrong.

Curse you edit button, it wasnt on my other post.

[bb1webs]

Serouisly though this is nonsense

how I took it.

my post was tongue in cheek and I was just pondering.

If I could predict or effect outcomes ... I'd not be here telling anybody about it

[tennis_balls]

every royal flush i've hit has come when all hope was lost.

perhaps i should give the dealer half my deposit and have him kick me in the nuts prior to playing?