Using 2:1 odds would require too many repetitions, perhaps 50 or 100 for an acceptable protocol. It would be better to use 10 pictures in 10 envelopes, identify all 10 before they are opened, do 2 sets.
You wouldn't have to get all 10 right, I don't have the numbers in front of me, but I believe it is 7 or 8. Less if you do 2 sets(20 pictures total).
Whatever the protocol, the whole thing will be decided on in advance, and the entire test will take place before the results are tabulated. There will be no adjustment of the test based on prior results.
As you probably know. the test won't take place if you aren't comfortable, the conditions aren't right, ect.
If you ended up beating odds of, say, 500 to 1, it is true you would fail the test, but it certainily would attract some interest.
Hi Pavel,
are you familiar with the Carina Landin protocol? It seems basically the same - she uses diaries/letters instead.
You would only need one run of 20 photos - without prior knowledge of how many of each is used - and need to get 16 or more correct.
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10 envelopes, 1 for each photo, no pairs involved. But perhaps as GzuzKryzt says a single run of 20 would be better. One by one, you would identify the photo contained in each of 20 envelopes. Then the envelopes are opened. If 16 answers are correct, then you have passed. If the odds seem long, that is the point. You are not supposed to be guessing, you are supposed to be detecting the contents of the envelopes. If you must have pairs in your protocol, make it as simple as possible, and only submit to JREF one which meets 1000 to 1 odds and takes a day or less.Sorry to sound dumb, but when you talking about 10 envelopes, you mean 10 single envelopes or 10 pairs? as for example if it is 10 singles than to get random 4 out of 10 and guess them all correct in the right order, would be 1 to 5.040. And if we talking about 10 pairs, I am not sure how to count, but I guess I have to get all 10 or 9 to reach 1.000 odds... or 17-18 photos out of 20
Still thinking about whether it is 10 PAIRS or 20 Pairs and let say 5 runs that would make (50 or 100 pairs) or at least 3 runs for any of 10 or 20 pairs tests.
RE to the conditions, yes I know, so trying to list it all in the protocol, cause for example I would mind any strong odor in the room cause I am often getting headache from strong odors. Although it should be good weather as when it is windy and the pressure are low it although affect me with a headache or I feel very low and sleepy… etc. ( some one will smile upon it, but I am sensitiveand there is nothing I can do...)

"If you read my post 282 where I am saying about more then 1 run.. Let say 20 pairs I claime to be right with minnimum 14 that is 70% and still would be more cofortable if I woudl have let say 3 runs but not just 1 and things happne even great players cant always show best result form 1 try..If you read my post 282 where I am saying about more then 1 run.. Let say 20 pairs I claim to be right with minimum 14 that is 70% and still would be more comfortable if I would have let say 3 runs but not just 1 and things happen even great players cant always show best result form 1 try.."
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So by chance you would get 10 on average but u can get 14 out of 20 but only if u have 3 tries at it??!!! I might try for the million myself sounds easy.
If you want to claim u can get 70% as a minimum u would need to do many trials to prove it , problem is any that fall below 70% u want to disregard as not warmed up or stressed etc..
good luck with trying to weaken the protocol further and further until u can do it..![]()
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I can not verify Pavel's academic affidavits as he has not yet sent in his Challenge Application and associated materials.
~Remie
Ok that is the claim that will be sent on Monday to the JREF.
"I am Pavel, psychic clairvoyant. As a part of my gift, I have the ability to identify photographs that are sealed in double envelopes without seeing them first, just by holding the envelope between my hands and concentrating for a few minutes. I would prefer to use sets of photos that are completely different from each other, for example, a horse, the statue of liberty, ship, mask etc. The photos will be known to me and the set that is used for testing will be made of the same pictures that I usually practice with , and will be provided to the JREF beforehand together with the name for each photo. However, no one can speak while I perform and there should be no distraction of any kind. For that reason, I prefer that my eyes are covered with a mask, and I will use earplugs, to eliminate light and sound distractions. It is important that in the room where the test will be held, there should be NO photos or pictures of any kind on the walls or anywhere near me. I will need a small break between the runs if there will be a few runs of the testing. I need to come 1 hour before the test, to the place where it will be handled (as I need to get used to place and the people around to be calmer and make sure that I will be comfortable in my place during the test). Such an ability I can perform with the accuracy of a minimum 70% and a success rate significantly better than random chance. ”
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Hi Pavel.
I would feel much more comfortable investing my time in this discussion if the JREF had received and accepted your application.
Your protocol proposal still needs much tweaking - specific numbers, specific setting, etc. - but given my experience with the JREF's needs for clarity, your current proposal would be accepted as reasonably precise and suitable to be worked out.
You need to be clear about how many photos are in a set and whether a new set is being used for each try. If mean you will choose the correct photo out of ten possibilities, and that when doing this 20 times with a fresh set of envelopes each time, then getting 14 or more out of 20 would be very impressive.
If you mean choosing from a set of two envelopes and getting 14 or more right in 20 trials, this would be better than chance but not incredibly surprising and is unlikely to qualify.
There is nothing wrong with specifying in advance that you want to be allowed three tries to succeed, but it does affect the chances of success.
-Dick Startz
Pavel, despite what you might think I did have the upmost confidence in you initially. Unfortunately you have weakened your argument by reducing your abilities to a 50/50 guessing game. If you are psychic and can see the image inside an envelope then why does it need to be between 2 envelopes at a time? Why can you not hold up an envelope and say "This is picture number 4"?
Please don't reply with answers about 'interference' and 'warming up', because these are classic get-out clauses for frauds. If you are genuine then please test yourself using 10 or 20 photos and guessing each one in turn (only opening to check answers after you have given an answer for each of them). If you cannot do this then I'm afraid you are not psychic, and coming to terms with this can only be a good thing.
Here is the text that I will attach to my application maybe it will be edited slightly but mainly will be the same. Please review it as to avoid the application to be returned to be due to some insignificant mistakes or disagreements from the side of JREF. As to the accuracy, I understand what you were saying, the only thing as the number of the successful photos for me will depend on the finale agreed protocol. As it still can be set of 20 photos where 5 pulled out and I would say I will be right with 3 minimum or let say set of 20 pars where I would have to identify just one photo from each pair, that makes numbers different. Can I state in my claim the ODDS or a % instead of definite number? As JREF demand 1 to 1000 odds to be bitten irrelevantly from the way, it performed. So I would like to claim ODDS as well. In my opinion it will be a success if I will beat say 150 odds as it is it self way more to the chance, taking to the considerations that it will be not 100 runs and just a few like in case with 20 pairs set I would prefer 3-5 runs by 20 sets. Or with 20 photos where 5 will be taken I would prefer have 3 runs only. Will it be fine for the claim as the accuracy to state 70% minimum from my side?
If so, then the following text ( still might be slightly edited) will be attached to the application form together with media coverage (photo copy of the news papers with the articles about me) and the letter signed by 2 professors who tested me and witnessed the results.
"I am Pavel, psychic clairvoyant. As a part of my gift, I have the ability to identify photographs that are sealed in double envelopes without seeing them first, just by holding the envelope between my hands and concentrating for a few minutes. I would prefer to use sets of photos that are completely different from each other, for example, a horse, the statue of liberty, ship, mask etc. The photos will be known to me and the set that is used for testing will be made of the same pictures that I usually practice with , and will be provided to the JREF beforehand together with the name for each photo. However, no one can speak while I perform and there should be no distraction of any kind. For that reason, I prefer that my eyes are covered with a mask, and I will use earplugs, to eliminate light and sound distractions. It is important that in the room where the test will be held, there should be NO photos or pictures of any kind on the walls or anywhere near me. I will need a small break between the runs if there will be a few runs of the testing. I need to come 1 hour before the test, to the place where it will be handled (as I need to get used to place and the people around to be calmer and make sure that I will be comfortable in my place during the test). Such an ability I can perform with the accuracy of a minimum 70% with the success rate significantly better than random chance. ”
Reagards,
Pavel
Pavel:
Since it's your application, you should tell us how many photos will be in each set and how many you will correctly identify from that set, and how many trials you will do, and what percent of the trials you will succeed at. The chance of succeeding randomly can then be calculated. While the final values for these details are subject to agreement between you and JREF, you might as well start with something you feel comfortable with and where JREF is likely to find the odds acceptable. If you give us a specific number several people here can be helpful by calculating the odds for you.
Pavel, please remember to keep it simple. I suggest again to remember the Carina Landin protocol.
When did you send your application?