T A S T E
The Archives of Scientists’ Transcendental Experiences
ABOUT
Is an online journal devoted to transcendent experiences that scientists have reported. It lets scientists express these experiences in a psychologically and professionally safe space.
PURPOSE
The TASTE project is an attempt to work toward rectifying the limitations of the materialist paradigm which typically does not accept the authenticity of the first-person experience.
SUBMISSIONS & GUIDELINES
Scope: Anyone Can Read, Scientists Can Contribute. Prof. Tart accepted accounts only from scientists for several reasons. He says, “First, scientists are my community, my peers.
Archives
28. Knocking at the Door of Consciousness: Beam Me Up, Scotty!
Editor's Introduction Claudia Ann Robinson (real name) has bachelors degrees in both physics and computer science and a masters degree in physics. She has worked as a teacher at the college level and now manages the ECOPSYCHOLOGY networking and discussion [...]
27. Ecstatic State
Editor's Introduction This anonymous scientist has a PhD degree and has been trained in Analytical Biochemistry and Cognitive Psychology. He has been employed as a Research Fellow, but is modest about his accomplishments, " Nothing special - published research in well [...]
26. Precognitive Dreams
Editor's Introduction This anonymous scientist has a bachelor's degree in psychology and philosophy and a masters in developmental psychology. She is currently finishing her Ph.D. work. She has contributed three transcendent experiences, the first of which here involves an apparent precognitive [...]
25. Vacuum Plenum
Editor's Introduction James H. Austin (real name) has an M.D. degree and is Professor Emeritus of Neurology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He is the author of Chase, Chance and Creativity, and author or co-author of more [...]
24. A Spiritual Journey
Editor's Introduction Henry Swift (real name) received his Ph.D. degree in Experimental Physics from the University of Iowa in 1943. He worked for the government (Civil Service GS15 Research Scientist) and industry for 30 years supervising research and development of [...]
23. Beings of Light
Editor's Introduction This anonymous scientist is trained in Biochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, and has had a varied career, including working as a research chemist. His experience occurred on a merchant ship he was working on at the age of 27. He [...]
22. A Very Impressive Experience With A “Teacher Plant”
Editor's Introduction Bruno Severi (real name) was trained in Clinical Electron Microscopy and has been the Coordinator of the Institute of Clinical Electron Microscopy, Medical Faculty, University of Bologna, Italy. The experience reported here occurred on the 28-29th of October, [...]
21. “Merely” A Dream or Hallucination?
Editor's Introduction Brian Terry (real name) received a B.Sc. degree in physics in 1960 and, as research money was difficult to come by, decided to pursue a career in industry rather than further training for research. He has been a [...]
20. Awakening to Peace
Editor's Introduction Bob Riley (real name) has an M.S. in mechanical engineering and has been employed as a Chief project engineer for a large company. He has since become employed doing social work. The unexpected experience occurred in May of [...]
19. Meet that Girl!
Editor's Introduction Ian Timourian (real name) was trained in electrical engineering and computer science as am undergraduate, receiving both a BS in computer science and a BSE in electrical engineering from a leading American university. He has a Masters degree [...]