Tag: Pseudoscience
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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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Video Essay – Debunker vs. Skeptic: What’s the Real Difference?
Does “debunked” mean a claim is false, a content creator is fake—or something else? And when debunkers imply that they’re not levelling that accusation… is that still debunking?In this video, I explore the boundary between scepticism and debunking—and how the language we use can influence public perception, bias inquiry, and short-circuit honest debate. Featuring a
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Thoughts on Gatekeeping in the Paranormal World
“There are two kinds of paranormal researchers,” the gatekeeper says, leaning back in his chair. “The serious scholars, and the amateurs that cosplay Ghostbusters with dodgy pseudoscientific ideas and methodologies.” You hear this division often—spoken with the certainty of someone who believes expertise is measured in citations rather than firsthand experience. But here’s the irony:
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The Stone Tape Theory – Stepping Stone or Misstep?
Imagine walking through the ruins of a long abandoned castle in the English countryside. Despite being alone, you suddenly hear footsteps echoing through hallways that no longer exist. Following the sound, you come upon the remains of a spiral staircase, and to your surprise, you see the shadowy figure of a woman in a long
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