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“When some French were assembling an encyclopedia of paranormal experiences, they decided to leave déjà vu out, because it was so common it could not be considered paranormal.” quote by Kim Stanley Robinson
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“When some French were assembling an encyclopedia of paranormal experiences, they decided to leave déjà vu out, because it was so common it could not be considered paranormal.”

Kim Stanley Robinson

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Source Essay: The New Yorker, 2015

The authors omitted déjà vu from their paranormal encyclopedia because it is too common to be considered supernatural.

In simple terms: Common experiences aren’t seen as paranormal.

Key Takeaway

Question what counts as extraordinary.

Themes

paranormal commonality definition

Mood

analytical curious

Type

philosophical inquisitive

When to use this quote

  • research
  • education
  • public perception

Key Concepts

cognitive bias epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines a paranormal event?
  • Should frequency affect classification?
A Different Perspective

Excluding common phenomena may overlook patterns.

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