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Dr. Michael Shermer on science and skepticism
The Rational View podcast with Dr. Al Scott
Magical Thinking and Belief in Paranormal Phenomena
This chapter explores the resurgence of magical thinking in society and its relationship to people's belief in paranormal phenomena. They discuss the portrayal of ghosts in popular culture and the inconsistent polling data on people's belief in the paranormal. They also mention launching a study to better understand these beliefs and address the challenges of conducting scientific studies in the social sciences.
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