Can science probe the paranormal? From Richard of P.I.H.K.
Can science probe the paranormal?
Some people say that the paranormal represents something beyond science. It
represents a realm beyond the physical that cannot be probed by scientific methods.
However, consider the following. If a person sees a ghost then something
scientifically measurable has happened. There may be something physical to see or
hear which could be photographed or recorded. Even if there is no detectable
physical ghost, there might be a measurable stimulus (like a magnetic field) that is
inducing the experience in the witness. Even if that is not true, we are only a few
years from being able to measure and read the sensory input and its interpretation
inside human brains. So even if a ghost only appears in the brain, we will soon be
able to see where it comes from.
The point is, for an apparently paranormal event to be witnessed, it has to
interface with the physical world in some way, even if it is only in someone’s mind.
Therefore, there must be something to measure. And if there is something to measure
then science can get involved.
Science is good at working things out by measuring them. Whether the paranormal
turns out to be exotic science or just the ‘normal’ in an unfamiliar guise, science
is the best tool to tease apart the details. It’s use of logic, inference,
theorising and experiment is uniquely good at separating fact from fantasy.
A great many beliefs have grown up around paranormal phenomena but few agree with
the evidence found by serious investigators. Unless such beliefs are first
discarded, and the subject approached a neutral way, it seems unlikely any great
progress will be made.
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Earth’s Magnetic Field and Weather Can Affect Paranormal Investigations. From Richard of P.I.H.K.
Earth's Magnetic Field and Weather Can Affect Paranormal Investigations There is a consensus among ghost hunters that under some weather conditions more paranormal activity occurs. Conditions that seem to help these paranormal events are ones that influence the earth's magnetic field including solar flares, geomagnetic storms and full moons. It is believed that ghosts use electrical energy in some way. During paranormal investigations, equipment and batteries are sometimes drained of energy and ghosts are thought to be the reason for that. During the conditions that charge up the earth's electromagnetic field, it is thought that the ghost can tap into the extra energy and that is why there are more paranormal events at those times. Ghost hunters use paranormal investigators equipment such as their computers, devices and the calendar to check conditions. Solar Flares Extra solar activity in the form of solar flares affects the earth's geomagnetic field. Some great paranormal evidence has been collected during times when there is solar activity such as mega flares and geomagnetic storms. It is unknown why this happens. Serious ghost hunters will watch for high-level periods of solar activity and try to plan investigations during those times. Conditions where either an M Class flare, X Class flare or a Mega Flare has occurred are ripe for ghost investigations. When the geomagnetic field either indicates an unsettled or storm condition that is another good time for paranormal investigations. Full Moon Lunar phases also affect the earth's geomagnetic field. The earth's electromagnetic field is affected when the moon is closer such as when it is full. People and paranormal activity are both influenced when the gravitational force is affected during a full moon. More activity seems to happen with the full moon by some paranormal investigators while other investigators do not notice this fluctuation. Thunderstorms Thunderstorms and lightning are also thought to be good for having success with a ghost hunt. It is believed that during a thunderstorm a higher vibration frequency is reached by both the living and the not so living, which can make the odds a bit better for somebody to spot a ghost. Is it any wonder that thunderstorms seem like such a likely setting for a scary event in a movie or a book? Solstice and Equinox It is also believed that the solstice and equinoxes that occur every year present more opportune times for paranormal investigation. This is not based on science; it is because cultures from around the world believe that the solstice and equinoxes are a supernaturally important time. So, the next time you want to raise your levels of a successful paranormal investigation, try hunting after making sure that the earth's magnetic reading is on storm and solar activity indicates a Mega Flare during a solstice or equinox and that it is also a thunderstorm during a full moon all at the same time. With earth's magnetic field and weather full of zap like that, you could get some great results
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Why do paranormal investigators “go dark” on investigations? From Richard of P.I.H.K.
Why do paranormal investigators “go dark” on investigations? What is the purpose of turning down or off the lights? Let’s say up front, that no one can be right or wrong on this question. As a working theory, let’s consider for a moment that ghosts are seen, heard, felt, or smelled by our physical senses. We must consider that ghosts must gather or generate energy, and then use that energy to manifest in a fashion that can be sensed by our physical senses. The theory goes that this is a difficult process for the ghost/spirit. If you wanted to find a lit candle in the middle of a grassy field, would you rather look for it at Midnight or at Noon on a sunny day. So the theory suggests that by turning down the lights, you are putting the investigators in the right frame of mind and the right conditions to better sense lesser manifestations they might not otherwise notice. During the daytime, there is often more traffic, people walking by, and other noise in the neighborhood where your investigation is taking place. High levels of movement and activity outside the location of your investigation can be extremely distracting, invalidate your EVP work, and lead to anecdotal experiences (mostly sound) that can be mistaken for paranormal. At night, things tend to quiet down…and this is less of a problem. Some groups turn down or off the lights to help calm everyone on the investigation and in the home. When its is dark, it quiets people automatically, without having to demand that everyone quiet down. For some groups its sort of an unspoken rule that when it “goes dark,” things get quiet. Considering the theory that manifestations require a source of power, some groups believe that “going dark” can (theoretically) force the issue, leaving the investigators as one of the only power-sources to draw upon within the environment. Basically, batteries, equipment, and the investigators. Light can obscure subtlety…and it tends to distract us from our other senses and our ability to reason and think. When we focus less on our sense of sight, we are forced to use our powers of deductive reasoning more…and to understand and logically analyze the input we are receiving from our other senses. When reviewing evidence, it makes things easier to understand your light sources and where they are coming from. When you eliminate all of the light sources except the flash, this can keep things simple. Low light video captured with Night Shot technology is basically represented in shades of green and black. Eliminating color in this way from the video can also simplify your analysis of what you’ve captured. Of course, if your witness/client always experiences the paranormal activity at night and not during the day…it would help to investigate at night. If your witness/client always experiences the paranormal activity during lunch when the house is fully lit, you would probably want to investigate during lunch when the house is fully lit! Another thing to consider when choosing to “go dark” or not “go dark,” is the fact that our eyes have a tendency to malfunction in low light environments. As our eyes attempt to focus in low light and are shifting the focus of reception from the cones to the rods, we tend to get a lot of false input. Investigators will sense movement and sometimes flashes of light, where there is neither.
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