This episode explores the history and cultural significance of Ouija boards, tracing their origins from the spiritualism movement in the 19th century to their modern-day perception as tools for communicating with the dead. Jessica touches on the evolution of the Ouija board, its connection with demons, and the psychological mechanisms behind its use. We also discuss some broader themes of spiritual practices, including witchcraft and voodoo, and how societal views have shifted over time.

05:28 The Rise of Spiritualism in America

11:31 The Evolution of the Ouija Board

17:59 Cultural Shifts and the Demonization of Ouija Boards

27:52 Modern Perspectives on Spiritual Practices

Sources:

👻https://www.britannica.com/biography/Margaret-Fox-and-Catherine-Fox
👻https://allthatsinteresting.com/zozo-demon
👻https://darrenevansparanormal.blogspot.com/2017/03/unmasking-zozo-peeling-away-fact-from.html?m=1
👻https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/artsentertainment/the-dark-and-fascinating-history-of-the-ouija-board-baltimore-origins/
👻https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-ouija-board-cant-connect-us-to-paranormal-forces-but-it-can-tell-us-a-lot-about-psychology-grief-and-uncertainty-5860627/#:~:text=The%20Ouija%20board%2C%20in%20fact,upstate%20New%20York%20in%201848.
👻https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-ouija-board

👻https://allthatsinteresting.com/zozo-demon
👻https://cwesleyclough.wordpress.com/2024/03/04/the-philip-experiment-a-benchmark-in-paranormal-research/

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