
Miles Lewis – The State of the Paranormal
Radio Misterioso
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Wishing Machines and the Hum of Tinnitus
This chapter explores the fascinating idea of wishing machines in the paranormal context, highlighting a lecture by William S. Burroughs on the ethics of wishing and its surprising outcomes. Personal experiences with a mysterious humming sound, akin to tinnitus, are shared, accompanied by discussions on the placebo effect and the psychological impacts of auditory phenomena. The chapter weaves together technology, belief, and personal anecdotes, revealing the complexities of auditory experiences and their varied perceptions.
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Transcript

My longtime friend Miles Lewis and I always have lots to talk about. This time, we started out with a story I read recently that dealt with people taking megadoses (meaning 1000x the normal amount) of LSD and how they might be short-circuiting their brains. With that out of the way, we discussed the new book on 
