Goal Orientation by Blindfolded Humans After Long-Distance Displacement: Possible Involvement of a Magnetic Sense

Abstract

A wide range of animals are able to orient toward home when subjected to displacement-release experiments. When comparable experiments are performed on blindfolded humans, a similar ability emerges. Such goal-orientation does not result from following the complete journey on a mental map, nor is it influenced by cloud cover. Bar magnets worn on the head do seem to exert an influence.