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The relentless march of reiki in public universities in Brazil

Summary by The Skeptic
Brazilian academia has shown itself to be a receptive home for reiki, a pseudoscientific doctrine that presupposes the existence of a universal reservoir of “vital energy” that can be accessed by trained therapists. This energy, transmitted through the laying on of hands, is said to be capable of curing illnesses, reducing stress and increasing well-being. On the weekend of 21 and 22 September, the São Paulo State University (Unesp) not only hos…
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The Skeptic broke the news in on Friday, July 18, 2025.
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