Now I'm a bit skeptical, it's true, and the spirit of skepticism suggests, even demands that I be open to his ideas and not dismiss them outright.
And they're curious ideas indeed, and he's doing the research. He's charming, well spoken, and has that steampunk style that seems entirely natural and unaffected. Do I agree with his conclusions? Well, not necessarily, I don't know, but I'm glad there are people out there investigating these things.
More here: Wiki on Dr. Michael Persinger, Laurentian University, at Wired.