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    1. James Heathers‏ @jamesheathers 1 Mar 2018

      "So what does it feel like?" It has three features. (1) people 'tighten' something at the back of their neck or feel a pressure behind their ears (2) a sensation travels down the spine (3) goosebumps manifest on primarily the arms but also elsewhere.

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    2. James Heathers‏ @jamesheathers 1 Mar 2018

      "What's unusual about people who can do it?" Well, this is exploratory research, but it asked a very focused question. And it just so happened that we (think/hope) it was borne out. *VGP (voluntarily generated piloerection) subjects are *REALLY* high in personality openness.*

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    3. James Heathers‏ @jamesheathers 1 Mar 2018

      The reason we looked was INvoluntary goosebumps and 'chills' have their own relationship with emotion. My collaborators did a lot of this work previously. That's why they were interested. Aren't sure if this will stand up to repeated scrutiny (how could you be?)

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    4. James Heathers‏ @jamesheathers 1 Mar 2018

      I'll give it a 'promising' - we asked a focused question and found something. Let's not get too excited though. "What else is cool about it?" Pretty sure it's a latent ability and not conditioned. Some people only found out they could do it when they read the study description!

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    5. James Heathers‏ @jamesheathers 1 Mar 2018

      "Can you do it?" NO. AND IT BUGS ME TO THIS DAY. Do you know how many hours I've spent staring at my damn arms or hands, trying to focus 'energy' at the back of my head?? I feel ridiculous and I absolutely cannot do it.pic.twitter.com/NQbQM6R2oA

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    6. James Heathers‏ @jamesheathers 1 Mar 2018

      "What else is strange about it?" The fact that it's so normal, and has been RIGHT UNDER OUR NOSES since the first paper on it in FRIKKEN *1902*. Since then there is ONE case study in 1938 and ONE case study in 2010. And that's IT. http://www.physiology.org/doi/pdf/10.1152/ajplegacy.1902.7.4.369 …

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    7. James Heathers‏ @jamesheathers 1 Mar 2018

      "How did you find out about it?" I read weird old journals more than you.

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    8. James Heathers‏ @jamesheathers 1 Mar 2018

      Anyway, look. I won't go on about it any more, people never make it to the bottom of these threads. If you can do this, GET IN TOUCH jamesheathers@gmail.com Or post here. Especially, post a video! I'm still amazed by it. Everyone else will be too.

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    9. Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK 1 Mar 2018
      Replying to @jamesheathers

      I'd be fascinated to know if there's any relationship with ASMR

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    10. James Heathers‏ @jamesheathers 1 Mar 2018
      Replying to @GidMK

      Answered this a few times now: I'll give you a "probably but FFS I really need more data"

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      Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK 1 Mar 2018
      Replying to @jamesheathers

      Just get more data it can't be that hard James

      2:47 PM - 1 Mar 2018
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        2. James Heathers‏ @jamesheathers 1 Mar 2018
          Replying to @GidMK

          I'll CUT you.

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        3. Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK 1 Mar 2018
          Replying to @jamesheathers

          Actually, real suggestion: why not ask some ASMR people on Youtube to put the call out? They have enormous followings and would probably be keen to do it

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