Scientifically measuring the soul

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Scientifically measuring the soul
OP - November 12, 2008, 06:55 PM

I have this, concept potential experiment I have hypothesized, which is trying to measure the soul scientifically. Obviously, somethings need to be taken into consideration.

1.) A measuring, specifically a extremely accurate weighing device would be required.
2.) A human (opted in) someone on death-row, terminal (brain dead, on life support, etc.)
3.) The environment in which the measuring would take place, maybe in a vacuum a perfect vacuum if plausible?

Some potential questions:

Q.) How, would the results, be compared?
A.) Few seconds before and after death. (Would measure the weight of the person two seconds before death and two seconds after death, to see any changes, zero changes within the time frame suggest no soul, changes, such as weight loss, potentially give supporting data to support the thoery of the existence of a soul.

Q.) How would the person be killed?
A.) Toxins, lack of oxygen etc.

There could be more problems, which I've not envisaged... Any suggestions/comments?

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Re: Scientifically measuring the soul
Reply #1 - November 12, 2008, 07:08 PM

That experiment was done back in 1907...

http://www.snopes.com/religion/soulweight.asp

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Re: Scientifically measuring the soul
Reply #2 - November 12, 2008, 09:03 PM

Quote from: Cheetah on November 12, 2008, 07:08 PM
That experiment was done back in 1907...

http://www.snopes.com/religion/soulweight.asp

Damn

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Re: Scientifically measuring the soul
Reply #3 - November 12, 2008, 09:19 PM

Interesting article, the methodology was flawed, am sure in 2009 we can do this experiment, with better equipment, better scientists and better understanding. Now I am really wanting to get to the bottom of this, rather then killing my curiosity his expremints have kindled by curiosity.

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