Psi field researchers are making themselves more available to the public with information on how to properly study paranormal phenomena.
A small gathering of parapsychologists wants to ask you a question, “If your house was being robbed, would you rather have a cop come to your house or someone who has seen six seasons of the TV series COPS?” This question was inspired by the current flood of self-proclaimed ghost hunters and paranormal investigators making themselves available online and on cable TV.
Parapsychology and the Paranormal: The Conspiracy To Deny The Real
"I cannot seriously believe in quantum theory because it cannot be reconciled with the idea that physics should represent a reality in time and space, free from spooky actions at a distance."- Albert Einstein
Chalk it up to the glut of paranormal-themed programs, but every time they mention "Chicago Paranormal Detectives" in A&E's latest painfully earnest not-very-real reality show, it brings to mind a "Saturday Night Live" sketch, a la "Ex-Police."
They are "police officers by day, and 'Paranormal Cops' by night," we're told, inspired by their supernatural experiences to take "cases" on behalf of those who suspect they're being haunted. What follows, inevitably, are lots of night-vision photography, eerie music and "Omigod!" moments.
It's enough to rouse the dead, perhaps, but only those most gullible among the living.
This Day in Paranormal History: Air Force revision of UFO regulations revealed
On February 27, 1960, United Press International (UPI) reported on the revision of Air Force regulations related to UFOs.
Admiral Roscoe H. Hillenkoetter, quoted in the article below, was the first director of the CIA. He also served on the board of governors of the National Investigations Committee On Aerial Phenomena (NICAP) from about 1957 until 1962.
A look at conditions in Wicklow Jail in the early 18th century.
With such harsh conditions and so many terrible deaths it’s no wonder that so many spirits remain in the jail to this day.
The one thing I take away from a night of research in the jail is a strong feeling of sadness. I’m sure I’m not alone in this and if you get a chance to go and visit the jail, do, even if it’s just on one of the day tours. It’s a worthwhile experience.
