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The Studies Show
Episode 54: Halloween special on psychic mediums
Oct 29, 2024
Dive into the spooky realm of psychic mediums and parapsychology! The hosts explore the quirky history of spiritualism, including the tension between science and belief during the Victorian era. They humorously dissect mediums' techniques like cold reading while examining a 2022 Italian study on empathy and mediumship. With playful banter and personal anecdotes, they also touch on the emotional vulnerabilities of those seeking closure. Join in for a Halloween treat filled with skepticism, laughter, and the mysteries of the afterlife!
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- The podcast humorously tackles the concept of psychic mediums, intertwining parapsychology and comedy while discussing historical figures like Reverend Thomas Bayes.
- Hosts critique the entertainment aspect of ghost-hunting shows, emphasizing how logical explanations often overshadow the allure of supernatural occurrences.
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The Spirit of Competition
The episode humorously explores the concept of communication with the dead as it begins with a fictional psychic connection involving a historical figure, Reverend Thomas Bayes. The comedic tension arises when it is revealed that the host, Tom, has not won a prestigious book award related to Bayes, leading to a playful curse about his future luck based on statistical probabilities. This sets the stage for a Halloween special that intertwines the themes of parapsychology, competition, and the humorous misgivings about claiming psychic abilities. The inclusion of real scientific references plays with the idea of how statistical outcomes can influence beliefs in the supernatural.
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