Reaffirming African-Centered Scientists’ Place in the Paradigm Shift

Abstract

Using research findings from spiritual healing to remote viewing and the limitations of the Newtonian model that characterize science, new age scientists are working to shift the current paradigm. However, a closer inspection reveals that they are working toward a shift that is not only reminiscent of what Africa has already given to the world but also of what contemporary African-centered scientists have been working toward recreating/creating. New age scientists acknowledge neither ancient Africa nor current-day African-centered scientists. This omission has left the story incomplete and for erroneous conclusions to be drawn. As in the past and documented by James in his book Stolen Legacy, a theft of science is once again occurring. African-centered scientists must move to familiarize themselves with such efforts so that they might take their rightful place in the paradigm shift and help steer it in the proper direction.