Everyone has an autopilot function where certain tasks are performed without thought,but scientists have been studying not only how the autopilot feature works but if it is capable of doing more. This led them to experiments with the Quija board. First participants were asked to answer questions to the best of their ability and they scored around 50%. Next they were given partners, blindfolded and told to let the planchette move freely to reveal answers to the questions. The partners did not put their hands on the planchette. The subjects then answered the same questions at a rate of 65%. It is believed that this subconscious part of the mind is also the same part that controls the autopilot actions but it is difficult to study as that part of the brain is hard to access. Pretty cool huh?
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