paranormal

There's plenty of paranormal and conspiracy theory subs that coexist with /r/science.

Because it's called "paranormal" the default is "there must be something wrong with the methods" and so naturally people find fault with the methods.

Well it's EU-related, so anything other than conceited BS would be paranormal.

This could be why these and other paranormal things are, well, paranormal--when the simulation detects a glitch, it pauses and the developers patch it.

You just refuse to believe because paranormal phenomena are embarrassing to your narrow scientific worldview.

Hypothetically, even if real paranormal effects are surfacing in the data, the nature of the research works against persuading certain circles.

No plot, cardboard characters, wild improbability poorly embedded in a paranormal universe.

I will note for onlookers that your critique of the James Randi Challenge for persons who claim to have paranormal abilities is largely responded to in the FAQ[1] on the website for the challenge, which I invite you and all interested readers here to read.

"Michael Shermer ... defines scientism as a worldview that encompasses natural explanations, eschews supernatural and paranormal speculations, and embraces empiricism and reason.

I would recommend anyone at least trying a few times; it changes things long term, but like others said, I don't think you'll move to religious or something like that; if you're scientific, it is more likely to explain things to totally eradicate that last sliver of paranormal stuff in the world.