selväaistiminen

Selväaistiminen, a Finnish term often translated as "clear seeing" or "clairvoyance," refers to a purported psychic ability to perceive information beyond the normal human senses. Individuals who claim to possess selväaistiminen report experiencing visions, images, or impressions that are not derived from sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell. These perceptions are often described as occurring spontaneously or in response to a question or situation.

The nature of selväaistiminen varies in descriptions. Some individuals report seeing symbolic imagery, while others describe more literal visual representations of past, present, or future events. It is sometimes distinguished from other forms of extrasensory perception, such as clairaudience (clear hearing) or clairsentience (clear feeling). Proponents suggest that these abilities, including selväaistiminen, are natural extensions of human consciousness that can be developed through practice and meditation.

Skeptics often attribute experiences attributed to selväaistiminen to psychological phenomena such as coincidence, confirmation bias, cold reading techniques, or misinterpretation of ambiguous sensory input. Scientific research into the existence and validity of clairvoyance has yielded inconsistent results, with many studies failing to provide conclusive evidence. Despite the lack of widespread scientific acceptance, selväaistiminen remains a topic of interest in parapsychology and among those exploring alternative belief systems.