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I Think I Am a Mentalist!

12 min readApr 19, 2025

Ok, now I get that there could be confusion there.

For those familiar with popular culture, I am a bit odd. I often do things that seem irrational or strange. I'm guilty!

Suppose you are into entertainment and its genres. In that case, you might understand that I am an entertainer who specialises in feats reflecting the human mind’s potential, including ESP, mind-reading, and psychic stuff. Again — Guilty

However, if you are of a more philosophical bent, you could assume that I am philosophically inclined to what is known as mentalism, which is in contrast to materialism.

Guilty on All Three Counts.

“The only true wisdom is knowing you know nothing.” — Socrates.

As a philosophical school of thought, mentalism invites profound contemplation about the nature of consciousness, reality, and the relationship between the mind and the external world. Though often associated with mysticism and performance art, mentalism’s philosophical underpinnings offer rich insights into thought, perception, and the construction of reality.

Core Principles of Mentalism

At its foundation, mentalism posits that the mind plays a crucial role in shaping reality. This perspective contrasts sharply with…

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Dr Alan Jones PhD FRSA
Dr Alan Jones PhD FRSA

Written by Dr Alan Jones PhD FRSA

Writing about the mind, the esoteric, spirituality and, life in general. Website: https://www.alanjonesUK.com Other Places: https://zmii.uk//alanjones

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