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| In ], '''retrocognition''' (also called '''postcognition'''), is the proposed ability to observe the past of an object, place, or occurrence through ] means. The term was coined by Frederic Myers.<ref>http://parapsych.org/glossary_a_d.html Glossary of parapsychological terms from the Parapsychological Association website, retrieved ] ]</ref> ] and ] can both be considered types of retrocognition. | In ], '''retrocognition''' (also called '''postcognition'''), is the proposed ability to observe the past of an object, place, or occurrence through ] means. The term was coined by Frederic Myers.<ref>http://parapsych.org/glossary_a_d.html Glossary of parapsychological terms from the Parapsychological Association website, retrieved ] ]</ref> ] and ] can both be considered types of retrocognition. | ||
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| A widely known depiction of Retrocognition drama is in the ] ], '']'', or the ] novel '']'' and its film and TV adaptations. It can also be seen in the popular TV show '']'', with the character ]. The ] character ] possesses this ability; she can scan the past 6 hours or so of a given place. In '']'' episode "]" contained ] which allowed its user to see a past event in a specific location, etched by a psychic imprint of strong emotions. | A widely known depiction of Retrocognition drama is in the ] ], '']'', or the ] novel '']'' and its film and TV adaptations. It can also be seen in the popular TV show '']'', with the character ]. The ] character ] possesses this ability; she can scan the past 6 hours or so of a given place. In '']'' episode "]" contained ] which allowed its user to see a past event in a specific location, etched by a psychic imprint of strong emotions. | ||
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In parapsychology, retrocognition (also called postcognition), is the proposed ability to observe the past of an object, place, or occurrence through paranormal means. The term was coined by Frederic Myers. Psychometry and past life regression can both be considered types of retrocognition.
Retrocognition in popular culture
A widely known depiction of Retrocognition drama is in the Canadian television series, Seeing Things, or the Stephen King novel The Dead Zone and its film and TV adaptations. It can also be seen in the popular TV show Charmed, with the character Phoebe Halliwell. The Marvel Comics character Snowbird possesses this ability; she can scan the past 6 hours or so of a given place. In Torchwood episode "Ghost Machine" contained a device which allowed its user to see a past event in a specific location, etched by a psychic imprint of strong emotions.
Retrocognition in America's History
Edgar Cayce: Twentieth Century Psychic
References
- http://parapsych.org/glossary_a_d.html Glossary of parapsychological terms from the Parapsychological Association website, retrieved December 17 2006
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