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572: COMPILATION: The Science of Ghosts and Ghost Hunting

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

CHAPTER

The Ghostly Rivalry: Tesla vs. Edison

This chapter examines the historic rivalry between Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison, focusing on their unique inventions aimed at communicating with the spirit world. Through intriguing tales of devices like Tesla's 'spirit radio' and Edison's 'ghost phone', it illustrates the era's fascination with the supernatural and the scientific attempts to bridge the divide between life and death. Additionally, it highlights the evolving concepts of Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) and the cultural context that fueled a desire for contact with lost loved ones.

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