VaHigherEd.com

Throughout this blog, we try to post items that demonstrate what a difference higher education is making for both individuals and communities.  With that in mind, this posting is perfect for a Friday.

A story in today’s edition of USA Today explores a survey that counts how many people believe in things like ghosts, UFOs and people who promise, “the check’s in the mail.”  (Okay, I made up that last one.)

But what popped out at us at VaHighedEd.com was this poll result:

Those who find credibility in ESP are more likely to be better educated — 51% of college graduates compared to 37% with a high school diploma or less.

Overall, the 48% who accept ESP is less than the 66% who gave that answer to a similar 1996 Newsweek question.

So, if you have a college degree, you are more likely to believe in ESP?  I have no idea what that means, even though I have ESPN.  

If you have ESP, could you kindly email me the winning numbers to the next drawing of the Virginia Lottery?  Thanks.

Posted by Jeff Kraus