Science Vs Ghosts: The Science of Spooky Encounters
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Oct 24, 2024 Join Dr. Katie Mack, a theoretical astrophysicist, Dr. Baland Jalal, a Harvard neuroscientist, and Prof. Chris French, an expert in the psychology of paranormal beliefs, as they dive into the chilling world of ghosts. They explore fascinating concepts like the connection between sleep paralysis and spectral sightings, and whether electromagnetic fields can reveal ghostly presences. With humor and science, they investigate a haunted house, debating the possibility of ghosts across dimensions and the psychological factors influencing our spooky encounters.
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Lynn's Priest
- Lynn, growing up in a house near cemeteries, felt a presence from a young age.
- She called this figure "the priest" and lined up stuffed animals for protection.
Anthony's Cemetery Ghost
- Paranormal investigator Anthony Simonelli saw a ghostly woman praying in a cemetery as a kid.
- This experience motivated his career in paranormal investigations.
Ghosts in Parallel Universes
- Some believe ghosts exist in a parallel universe, unable to interact with ours.
- Dr. Katie Mack suggests that if ghosts were real, they might reside in such a universe.
