A body of knowledge that exists alongside or parallel to mainstream science, using some of its language and methods but operating with fundamentally different, often looser, epistemic rules. It addresses similar questions (consciousness, anomalous phenomena) but accepts anecdote, personal revelation, or untestable axioms as valid evidence. It's a neighboring kingdom with a similar-looking but distinct constitution.
Example: "The study of crystal healing as a vibrational medicine is a Parascience Theory. It uses science-y terms ("frequency," "resonance") and may cite poorly controlled studies, but its core premise—that quartz can channel healing energy—is not falsifiable within the standard scientific framework. It's a parallel track of explanation."
by AbzuInExile February 1, 2026
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