Dowsing – Some Scientific Details for the Cognitively Dissonant

darkbeaver

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Dowsing – Some Scientific Details for the Cognitively Dissonant

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Louis Hissink
MODERN ACHIEVEMENTS OF DOWSING
(Brief review of scientific research, 1990 – 2000)
Alexander P. Dubrov Phd.
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Russian Medical-Technological Academy, Research-Practical Center of Traditional Medicine and Homeopathy the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. 34/4/188 , Novatorov Street, Moscow – 117421, Russia.
ABSTRACT
This paper examines modern achievements in the theory and practical application of dowsing on the basis of extensive research publications both in Russia and abroad. The paper outlines the views of competent researchers on the nature of the dowsing field and possible biophysical mechanisms of the effects of this field on the dowser.
Extensive studies conducted on the basis of precise techniques incorporated blind and double blind experiments, verification of dowsing prognosis by direct exploratory well drilling ,the application of modern geophysical instruments for seismic and geo-electromagnetic studies, and accurate registration of all experimental conditions.


This brought the following important scientific and practical results :
1. There is proof of the full professional suitability of dowsing in the sphere of terrestrial sciences, particularly in hydrogeology ;
2. Exploration of aquifers based on dowsing resulted in an 80 % average pinpointing of locations for drilling high-debit wells, something that cannot be achieved by classical methods of prospecting for water. In Sri Lanka the efficiency of dowsing exploration reached 96% for a total of 691 wells drilled for water;
3. Dowsers that had been screened and properly tested can be used for hydrogeological exploration, specifically for identifying the most promising sites for well drilling ;
4. In order to ensure the most efficient operation in the sphere of engineering and ecological geology the dowser shall always work hand in hand with specialists from these fields of science
 

lone wolf

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I'm pretty sure dowsing has something to do with electrical or magnetic connectivity. My father was very good at it. With the loss of a leg came the loss of the ability
 

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I could never do it but I know a few people that are quite good at it. There was one old timer at home that could even find waterlines.
 

lone wolf

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My grandmother could tell you where, how deep, and if it was a good flow. You can only imagine the smug look on the backhoe guy when he got to 4 feet (over a stream that was supposed to be 4½ feet down) and dirt was still dry. More memorable was how that grin vanished when water flowed into his next scoop....
 

Dexter Sinister

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I'm pretty sure dowsing has something to do with electrical or magnetic connectivity.
It has more to do with the fact that if you drill anywhere you're very likely to hit water at some point, this is just more junk science from the Beaver. Under properly controlled conditions, conditions dowsers themselves agree are fair and reasonable, dowsing doesn't work. It's the most common thing applicants for the JREF million dollar prize try to do for proof of paranormal ability. They always fail. Always.
 

darkbeaver

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It has more to do with the fact that if you drill anywhere you're very likely to hit water at some point, this is just more junk science from the Beaver. Under properly controlled conditions, conditions dowsers themselves agree are fair and reasonable, dowsing doesn't work. It's the most common thing applicants for the JREF million dollar prize try to do for proof of paranormal ability. They always fail. Always.

The Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation disagrees with you. You are officially and scientifically excused, don't bother leaving your resume. I suggest you enroll in a clinical study of cognitive dissonance, I'm sure you will make your scientific impact as a test subject.

Alexander P. Dubrov Phd. ——————————————————————————–
Russian Medical-Technological Academy, Research-Practical Center of Traditional Medicine and Homeopathy the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. 34/4/188 , Novatorov Street, Moscow – 117421, Russia.
 
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lone wolf

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My daughter wanted to demonstrate dowsing as a school project. The powers that be nixed it - claimed it was "witchcraft"....

Maybe I'll see if I can do it. There's good money in locating good wells....