Bias in the Dark: How Our Minds Shape Paranormal Investigations

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Paranormal Declassified: The SPIRIT Files

Eric Extreme & Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT

59 episodes

6 days ago

Paranormal Declassified: The SPIRIT Files A podcast by: Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT Paranormal Investigators (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Team) As a paranormal investigator, Eric Extreme has decades of experience. He focuses on the scientific study of perceived paranormal phenomena. In this podcast, he discusses the methods and tools used in investigations, exploring how factors like cognitive biases, environmental conditions, and technological anomalies can influence perceptions of the paranormal. His approach is to identify natural causes first before considering any paranormal explanations. With years of research and fieldwork behind him, he offers insights into how these phenomena can be studied objectively, based on evidence. The goal is to help listeners understand how to approach paranormal investigations focused on science, distinguishing between what can be explained and what cannot. As he always says, ”Science comes before the spooky.” Book: https://www.ApparitionOfThePast.com Homepage: https://www.MWVSpirit.com Podcast: https://mwvspirit.podbean.com IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16150782 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mwvspirit Blog: https://www.MWVSpirit.com/blog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MWVSpirit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MWVSpirit Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mwvspirit X: https://x.com/mwvspirit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mwvspirit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mwvspirit Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mwvspirit.bsky.social Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mwvspirit/ Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Mount-Washington-Valley-SPIRIT Substack: https://substack.com/@mountwashingtonvalleyspirit Tumblr: https://mountwashingtonvalleyspirit.tumblr.com

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Bias in the Dark: How Our Minds Shape Paranormal Investigations

Paranormal Declassified: The SPIRIT Files

32 minutes

2 weeks ago

Bias in the Dark: How Our Minds Shape Paranormal Investigations

Join Eric Extreme on the Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT podcast as he explores the critical topic of cognitive bias in paranormal investigations. This episode dives into how our minds can skew perceptions, leading to misinterpreted data and inaccurate conclusions. Eric distinguishes between ghost hunting and paranormal investigation, highlighting how biases manifest differently in each approach. Learn about specific biases like confirmation bias, expectation bias, and pareidolia, and discover practical strategies to minimize their impact. The episode emphasizes the importance of pre-investigation assessments, objective data analysis, and a commitment to scientific principles to ensure reliable and credible investigations. Discover how to protect clients, maintain team credibility, and advance the understanding of unexplained phenomena through a science-based approach. Tune in to learn how to seek the light of reason and stay skeptical in the pursuit of the truth.