Sciences that seek to understand and explain phenomena which purportedly transcend the known laws of physics and the limits of empirical measurement as currently defined. This domain brushes up against—and often incorporates—the mystical, the paranormal, and the profoundly metaphysical. It’s the rigorous (or attempted rigorous) study of consciousness as a fundamental force, psi phenomena, or the nature of reality as a mental construct. It operates at the frayed edge where science, philosophy, and spirituality collide.
Example: Serious academic research into the hard problem of consciousness, attempting to detect or measure informational fields related to collective thought, or scientifically investigating reported near-death experiences under controlled conditions could be considered Transcendental Sciences. It's the controversial frontier where scientists dare to ask if there's a "there" there beyond the materialist model.
by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal February 3, 2026
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