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- Dictionaryparanormal/ˌparəˈnɔːml/
adjective
- 1. denoting events or phenomena such as telekinesis or clairvoyance that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding: "a mystic who can prove he has paranormal powers"
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Thus, paranormal phenomena include extrasensory perception (ESP), telekinesis, ghosts, poltergeists, life after death, reincarnation, faith healing, human auras, and so forth. The explanations for these allied phenomena are phrased in vague terms of "psychic forces", "human energy fields", and so on.
Why do so many people still believe in the paranormal? David Robson discovers that there’s good reason we hold superstitions – and a few surprising benefits.
paranormal, term commonly applied to experiences or events that seem unusual or unnatural. Those who experience paranormal events often attribute them to magical, supernatural, or folkloric origins while disregarding the steps normally taken to attain rational scientific explanations.
Paranormal activity refers to any event or situation outside the scope of scientific reasoning. Learn more about UFOs, Roswell and other paranormal events.
Oct 24, 2023 · Why It's Normal to Believe in the Paranormal Psychology explains paranormal beliefs despite scant scientific evidence. Updated October 24, 2023 | Reviewed by Ray Parker
The experts weigh in on whether or not ghosts are real, hauntings, paranormal activity, poltergeists and what some believe happens after we die.
Feb 1, 2022 · Scientific journalism. Time 1 to read. Although for many people they are a matter of faith, events such as alleged ghostly apparitions, voices from beyond the grave or near-death experiences have scientific interpretations.
Dec 15, 2017 · Having paranormal beliefs is impressively common, even among intelligent people like Winston Churchill. Our video explains the deep psychological reasons for having such beliefs, and if you want...
Mar 28, 2022 · Studying the paranormal can contribute to anthropology, says Jack Hunter in Harvard talk.
Sep 1, 2015 · Recent psychological research has found a surprising relationship between these types of personal convictions; espousal of conspiracy theories, pseudo-science and belief in the paranormal turn...
