Phantasms of the Living, Vol. I

These phenomena seem to involve a certain impulsive quality in the transference . . . . . . . . . 79-80

§ 14. Apart from serious and systematic investigation, interesting results are sometimes obtained in a more casual way, of which some examples are provided. It is highly desirable that more people conduct experiments under conditions that prevent the possibility of unconscious guidance. At present, we know very little about the proportion of the population in whom this specific faculty exists . . 81-85

CHAPTER III.

THE TRANSITION FROM EXPERIMENTAL TO SPONTANEOUS TELEPATHY.

§ 1. There is a class of cases where, although they are experiments on the agent's part and involve conscious concentration to achieve a result, the percipient is not consciously or voluntarily participating. Such cases may be called transitional. In these instances, the distance between the two people involved is often significant . . 86-87

§ 2. Spurious examples are often cited; specifically in connection with mesmerism Early term for hypnosis., where results are often attributed to the operator's will but are actually due to previous commands or suggestions. Still, there are genuine examples of inducing a hypnotic trance in a "subject" at a distance through the deliberate exercise of the will . . . . . . . . 87-89

§ 3. Illustrations of inducing or inhibiting specific actions by the agent's will, directed toward a person who is unaware of the intent . . . . . . . . 89-91
The relationship between will and telepathic experiments is often misunderstood. The notion found in fiction that one person can acquire and exert a dangerous dominance over another’s actions from a distance appears entirely unsupported by evidence. An extreme example of what may actually occur is provided . . . . 92-94

§ 4. Illustrations of inducing specific ideas through the agent's will . . . . . . . . . . 94-96

§ 5. The transference of an idea, deliberately chosen by the agent, to an unprepared percipient at a distance, is difficult to establish, as ideas of unknown origin frequently arise spontaneously. Nevertheless, telepathic action may possibly extend considerably beyond the well-marked cases that form the basis of our proof . . 96-97