Third man factor: brain tricks you
Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 10:33 pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Man_factor
"The Third Man factor or Third Man syndrome refers to the reported situations where an unseen presence such as a "spirit" provides comfort or support during traumatic experiences. "
"In recent years well-known adventurers like climber Reinhold Messner and polar explorers Peter Hillary and Ann Bancroft have reported the experience."
"Scientific explanations consider this a coping mechanism or an example of bicameralism."
The brain really needs an owners manual if it can pull tricks like that...
"The Third Man factor or Third Man syndrome refers to the reported situations where an unseen presence such as a "spirit" provides comfort or support during traumatic experiences. "
"In recent years well-known adventurers like climber Reinhold Messner and polar explorers Peter Hillary and Ann Bancroft have reported the experience."
"Scientific explanations consider this a coping mechanism or an example of bicameralism."
The brain really needs an owners manual if it can pull tricks like that...