Excerpt from The Ether World
Yes, the experiment is along the usual lines.
You probably remember our discussion about spiritualism and mediumship. You know we both agreed that it would be a great consolation and boon to humanity to know - absolutely know - and not just believe, that there is a life beyond the grave. We both thought that to obtain such knowledge through mediums was harmful both to them and to us. Perhaps you remember my telling you how many cases of insanity had been brought on by mediumship and hypnotism. You remember that I said that many of these cases had started with the Planchette. You know what a harmless and simple amusement the little Planchette board seems to be; but I believe that a large percentage of those cases of insanity began with that little device. Automatic writing led to other forms of mediumship, and mediumship led directly to insanity. There is no question about this in my mind. Mediumship leads to insanity just as sure as the sun is bound to rise, or the ripened apple to fall.
Prof. Wise: Yes, I remember your bold statement as to mediumship and insanity. I will have to admit that you had traced those cases very thoroughly. You gave several instances of the proved relation.
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