572: COMPILATION: The Science of Ghosts and Ghost Hunting

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

18-10-2024 • 2 hrs 22 mins

A driver sees a strange light floating above an empty road at night. At the same time, a researcher works on a machine to contact the dead.

These events might seem unrelated, but they're part of humanity's long-standing interest in the supernatural. People have always been curious about ghosts, unexplained phenomena, and the possibility of life after death.

Even famous inventors like Tesla and Edison were interested in the paranormal. Their competition went beyond just creating new technologies - they also tried to build devices to communicate with spirits.

Throughout history, people have reported seeing shadow figures during sleep and mysterious lights in the sky. These experiences push the boundaries of what we understand about the world.

Scientists continue to study these phenomena, trying to find explanations. As we learn more about our past, we discover how closely linked science and the supernatural have always been.

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