Chris french is head of the anomalistic psychology research unit at goldsmith's university london. Although he doesn't believe in the paranormal himself, he has had some ghostly run-ins. And what does it say about the world around us and how we cope with it?
While telling ghost stories has always been a favourite pastime for many, during the pandemic signs of paranormal activity have reportedly been on the rise. Madeleine Finlay speaks to Prof Chris French about why more of us may have been having eerie experiences, how to explain these phenomena scientifically, and why – even among nonbelievers – ghost stories are still as popular as ever. Help support our independent journalism at
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