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“I often hear skeptics say that, if psychic behavior was real, the psychics would be playing the stock markets or the ponies. In my experience, many of them do. There is, in fact, a kind of secret level of activity in which psychics consult to major corporations and businesses. People seem…” quote by Michael Crichton
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““I often hear skeptics say that, if psychic behavior was real, the psychics would be playing the stock markets or the ponies. In my experience, many of them do. There is, in fact, a kind of secret level of activity in which psychics consult to major corporations and businesses. People seem embarrassed to admit this activity but it takes place, just as you'd expect it to.””

Michael Crichton

About This Quote

Source Interview: Discussing Psychic Phenomena, Michael Crichton, 1995

Some psychics allegedly influence corporate decisions, suggesting a hidden, unverified layer of decision‑making.

In simple terms: Psychics may affect business choices secretly.

Key Takeaway

Question unseen influences in markets.

Themes

conspiracy psychic business ethics

Mood

skeptical inquisitive

Type

analytical critical

When to use this quote

  • stock trading
  • corporate consulting
  • risk assessment
  • media reporting

Key Concepts

parapsychology corporate strategy information asymmetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • How would you verify such claims?
  • What impact does belief in psychics have on market behavior?
A Different Perspective

Evidence is anecdotal and unverified.

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