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The third man factor

Surviving the Impossible
Book • 2009
The Third Man Factor explores the phenomenon where individuals under extreme duress, such as adventurers, explorers, and survivors of traumatic events, report sensing an unseen presence that offers hope, protection, and guidance.

This book, based on six years of physiological, psychological, and historical research, includes compelling stories from survivors like Ron DiFrancesco, Ernest Shackleton, and Jerry Linenger.

It delves into the explanations for this phenomenon, ranging from hallucination to divine intervention, and presents recent neurological research findings.

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Mentioned by Ben as one of the best books about the third man syndrome.
The Third Man Factor, Chapter One: "Who is the third who walks always beside you?"

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