Category: Deep Dive
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Speak Its Name: Sleep Paralysis and Acknowledging the Demon
I awoke in darkness, my body utterly unresponsive. At first, I thought I was still dreaming, yet the sensation in the room was different – heavier, charged, undeniably real. A presence loomed. I couldn’t move, couldn’t speak, yet my mind was alert and unusually calm. Perched on my chest was a small figure, no taller
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EMF: The Millstone Around the Neck of Paranormal Research
From ghost hunting TV shows to YouTube channels and even formal parapsychology studies, few tools are as omnipresent – or as misunderstood – as the humble EMF meter. Flashing LEDs showing sudden spikes have become staples of ghost-hunting TV shows and late-night urban explorations alike, and devices of all different form factors and feature sets
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Debunking the Debunkers? Part Three: Tribes and Toxicity
The Erosion of Scepticism in Online Spaces Scepticism, at its heart, is the practice of questioning narratives and assumptions, testing ideas and refining our understanding of the world. It seeks to avoid blind acceptance by critically examining claims based on the evidence available, while maintaining awareness of gaps in knowledge. It is not about rigid
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Debunking the Debunkers? Part Two: The Danger of Getting Things Wrong
In this second instalment, we delve deeper into the world of scepticism and debunking, focusing on detailed case studies and the cognitive pitfalls that often accompany the process. By looking at a couple of specific examples from recent years, we will explore how debunkers’ overconfidence and premature conclusions can lead to significant reputational harm and
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Debunking the Debunkers? Part One: Consistency and Fairness
As anyone that has spent any amount of time working in the paranormal field- tension is rife, dividing groups and individuals. Rival paranormal groups, believers, and sceptics frequently clash over what constitutes compelling evidence in a realm where certainty is elusive. The popularity of TV shows like Most Haunted, Ghost Adventures, and Ghost Hunters has
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