Abstract
The “second consciousness state” (SCS) of human consciousness is described. While in this state, it is possible, for example, for a trained person to move a piece of paper out of a well-capped container without physical contact. The solid state of matter (in this case, a piece of paper) seems no longer to behave like a solid during the removal process. Rather, it seems to behave according to a tunneling process associated with a quantum mechanical wave function. The key element for success of this experiment is a participant with the ability to achieve the SCS. The participant has to adjust his/her consciousness to awaken this new state, which co-exists with the normal, fi rst consciousness state. A detailed description of the experiment as well as of the SCS is presented. Achievement of the SCS is enhanced with an unhurried and supportive environment. At least a week should be allowed for a formal test of a well-trained participant. The possibility of deceptive practices is discussed. This experiment is of interest because it poses a serious challenge to scientifi c principles known to physicists and neuroscientists.Authors retain copyright to JSE articles and share the copyright with the JSE after publication.