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d in popular TV ghost hunting B.S. along with their false reality tech "evidence," you're visiting the wrong page!

09/08/2024

HOW DISTORTED IS THE IDEA OF GHOSTS

Take a look at this article's cover video. It is a perfect example of how humans over time distort and shape information to their needs and goals. It is no less different as pertains to the creation of a systematized belief in ghosts.

What is your perceived concept of ghosts and where does that perception come from?

Allow me to state some of the most prevalent and repeated beliefs concerning ghosts:

1) they become stuck in the location they have died
2) they have unfinished business
3) they take the form of shadow people
4) their presence creates cold spots
5) their ethereal presence can be captured on various cameras & video
6) some are malevolent and can physically touch, push or injure you
7) physical visits while sleeping (commonly explained as sleep paralysis)

I could go on and on with further numerous examples that have been merged into one large concept that can be operationalized for specific rhetorical needs.

The idea that a person's spirit exists separately from their body led to the development of funeral rituals, whose purpose was to ensure that the spirit would "move on" and not return to haunt the living. Here we are in present day ghost hunting, standing in cemeteries attempting communication with those very same alleged spirits. Why wouldn't they have moved on? Are you telling me they're still right there with their bodies just hanging out?

The lucrative, electronic ghost detection devices market has created a false reality. They offer no proof of an actual ethereal presence and only detect that which already exists in our current physical existence and that which those devices are designed to detect. Since there is no verifiable, testable theory of ghost detection, every one of these devices are nothing more than entertaining toys with no real scientific value.

You cannot use the Negative Proof Fallacy as your argument in favor for the existence of ghosts, or anything else for that matter. You claim you want to prove that ghosts exist? Try using methods that can help achieve that goal such as measuring for Infrasound, Electromagnetic Fields, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, etc., thus building on an hypothesis that could lead to a serious theory. Psychological factors can also contribute to a strong power of suggestion inclusive of the human tendency to find patterns in visual and auditory chaos.

A great number of people throughout history starting from many early cultures have believed in Animism and Ancestor Worship. It is the belief that all things possess a spirit. There's nothing wrong with that, in my opinion but let's keep that belief grounded in common sense. If you believe in spirits, there most likely is a connection to an afterlife that has been constructed and overseen by a "Creator." How arrogant of us to assume an ability to cross barriers or break the rules constructed by that same Creator. As far as science can tell, the same fundamental laws of nature apply to all objects, at all times and in all locations, all across the Universe, not just on earth.

Our beliefs and experiences are deeply intertwined with various brain functions and neurochemical processes. They highlight the complex interplay between biology, psychology, and culture in shaping our spiritual lives.

Finally, you say you saw something or heard something. You may not have been alone in that experience when it happened. These are sometimes profound and transformative experiences. Well..... so what! If a personal experience or testimony is your major proof, you need to find something better, otherwise don't broadcast it on social media as empirical proof.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Maybe life is simpler than we realize and underappreciated for what it is. No need to complicate it. As far as ghosts are concerned, it may be a fallacy to think the possibility of the existence of something automatically means the probability of it.

P.S. The Center for Inquiry Investigations Group (CFIIG) has an outstanding $500,000.00 offer to anyone concerning the following: "... anyone who can demonstrate, under properly controlled and mutually agreed upon observational conditions, any testable, measurable or similarly verifiable supernatural, occult or other paranormal ability or event... in a way that rules out chance or any other natural explanation."

To date, this reward goes unclaimed.

- MoonJoey

06/07/2024

The argument against physical hauntings - "Non-Local Consciousness"

The scenario: a person dies and a perceived cause/effect is a haunting. Inherently, this could include the idea of non-local consciousness.

The non-local consciousness hypothesis implies that consciousness isn’t confined solely to a physical body. Therefore, severing the brain’s connection upon bodily death would not necessarily disrupt continued consciousness outside of the body. This means transcending physical limitations, where physical body death would only disrupt that specific brain/consciousness connection, leaving the rest of the connections intact. If consciousness exists beyond the physical, its interactions might not align with our conventional understanding of haunting.

Not being tied to a physical body also means not being tied to a physical location, precluding popular notions of physical hauntings. It would be logical to assume that non-local consciousness resides in states of existence beyond our current understanding. The complexity of interaction would require a methodology for accessing any kind of bridge between our physical realm and that beyond it. Attempted communication would necessitate a database of accumulated scientific knowledge to provide the means for creating access. Even if communication occurs, it might be subjective and difficult to verify objectively. Cultural beliefs, folklore, and individual expectations could further cloud our ability to discern the influence of genuine communication.

There are numerous accounts of out-of-body experiences reported by people during various medical emergencies. These accounts often involve contact with friends and relatives who have already passed away, although they are not exclusive to individuals familiar to the experiencer. These near-death experiences (NDEs) have occurred even when a person’s heart has stopped, but their brain was still functioning. However, what happens when the brain is no longer functioning?

A relatively recent medical event sheds light on this question. A neurologist experienced a rare attack of bacterial meningitis, which left him with no signs of a functioning brain cortex. Remarkably, he survived after spending one week in a coma and later reported an NDE-type experience. The mystery lies in how this was possible if his brain was no longer active.

Where does this leave us? Unfortunately, only opinions can be given. Mine is as follows:

There are no ghosts. Why? A lack of empirical evidence and a cosmic rule that cannot be broken, preventing such contact. Taking this thought a step further, if contact is not allowed, do those who have moved on retain any memory of their previous bodily existence? Would that be necessary, or does it simply evolve in their new situation? Having passed on and existing with the knowledge that something inevitably wonderful awaits all who will follow, there might be less need to attempt contact with relatives and friends. Alternatively, perhaps we lose all sense of our former selves and become part of life in the greater cosmos.

Perhaps life is much simpler than we give it credit for—standing apart yet unable to perceive, in plain view despite the pseudoscience generated by today’s popular ghost-hunting claims. Just as a funeral serves as a coping mechanism for the survivors, not the deceased, an alleged afterlife requires no need for proof from the perspective of the deceased experiencing it.

Summation: The physical brain facilitates sight, hearing, touch, smell, and other sensory experiences. However, in the absence of an occipital lobe, how does a spirit perceive us visually? Without a temporal lobe, how does it hear our questions and respond? And in the absence of a frontal lobe responsible for body movement, how can we explain encounters with shadow people, claims of emotional attacks by alleged spirits, EVP (electronic voice phenomena), and the detection of fragrances left by them?

How can we tell if our brains are working? There are two major theories on how our ‘minds’ are generated by our brains, and they both involve electric currents. It has been generally accepted by neuroscience that our thoughts are electrical impulses. Measuring electrical activity in the brain is usually done with electrodes physically attached to a person’s skin on and around the head, after which brainwave activity is recorded. Can you name a ghost-hunting tech device involving electromagnetic detection that can do that, not only on a living person but also on a ghost? I’ll wait.

Non-local consciousness makes more sense than any electronic ghost-hunting device or technique ever could. In my humble opinion, here on Earth, we are more than just our physical bodies.

- Moonjoey

19/04/2024

The Quantum Ectoplasmic Engine (An A.I. Copilot ghost story)

In the heart of an abandoned laboratory, where the veil between dimensions wavered, stood the Quantum Ectoplasmic Engine. Its existence defied the laws of physics, bridging the gap between the mundane and the ethereal.

Description:
The Engine:
The engine resembled a delicate lattice of shimmering crystal, suspended in midair. Its core pulsed with iridescent hues—cobalt blues, opalescent whites, and hints of otherworldly green. Quantum filaments intertwined, forming a complex web of energy. Each filament hummed with latent power, resonating with the frequencies of unseen realms.

The Ghostly Figure:
A spectral form hovered nearby, its outline wavering like a mirage. It wore a tattered Victorian gown, its fabric translucent as morning mist. The ghostly figure was neither male nor female, but an amalgamation of memories—a forgotten soul seeking solace. Its eyes, hollow yet filled with longing, fixed upon the engine. Was it drawn to the energy or bound by some ancient pact?

Connection:
The ghostly hands extended toward the engine, fingers trailing through the quantum filaments. Sparks danced along its ethereal skin, merging with the energy lattice. The engine responded, resonating with the spirit’s presence. Threads of ectoplasmic light spiraled outward, wrapping around the figure like a lover’s embrace. Was this connection accidental, or had the ghost once been a brilliant scientist, lost in experiments beyond mortal comprehension?

Theories and Whispers:
Quantum Entanglement:
The scientists who stumbled upon the engine whispered about quantum entanglement. Could the ghost be entangled with the very fabric of reality? Perhaps the engine harnessed the spirit’s residual energy, drawing it from parallel dimensions. Or maybe the ghost was a guardian, ensuring the engine’s stability.

Temporal Rifts:
Some believed the engine opened rifts in time. The ghost, a traveler displaced from another era, sought answers within its shimmering core. Did the engine hold secrets—messages from the past or glimpses of a fractured future?

Eternal Quest:
The ghost’s eyes held memories—the taste of rain on cobblestone streets, the scent of old books, and the touch of a lover’s hand. Perhaps it sought redemption, closure, or reunion. Or maybe it yearned for oblivion, its existence forever tied to the Quantum Ectoplasmic Engine.

Conclusion:
As moonlight filtered through broken windows, the ghost and the engine remained locked in their spectral dance. The laboratory walls whispered forgotten equations, and the air crackled with anticipation.

The Quantum Ectoplasmic Engine—gateway or prison? Only the ghost knew, and it would continue its silent vigil until the boundaries of reality unraveled completely.
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Disclaimer: The Quantum Ectoplasmic Engine is purely fictional. No ghosts were harmed during its creation. Remember, dear reader, that while science and imagination dance together, the veil between worlds remains tantalizingly opaque.

- Moonjoey

05/04/2024

BEWARE THE VEILWALKER

As the debate continues as to the existence of Bigfoot/Sasquatch, I would like to relate a conversation I recently had with a close friend of mine, an avid hunter. This man is 2-tour Iraq & 1-tour Afghanistan deployment Army veteran. He is of impeccable character. Here is a part of my interview with him.

Q. So, you were hunting. What region were you hunting in?

A. We were up by Craig, Colorado, Unit 4 located in Northwest Colorado.

Q. What were you hunting?

A. We were hunting elk. My buddy & his dad wanted to stop in a particular area. The dad got out and started going up a hill. Me and my buddy just stayed on the road. We were glassing and that sort of thing. We just happened to look up and there was right along the tree line what appeared at first to be a hunter. But then I started thinking that he looks awfully big. I then realized he wasn't wearing any orange. I just watched him for a little bit. He just kind of stood there. I had looked away for just a moment and upon looking back he was gone.

Moonjoey Note: In a 3800-acre designated hunting area during peak Elk hunting season, you would have to be a moron to stand out in an open, unobstructed place without wearing the color orange. It's a good way to get shot! Related to the topic of Bigfoot, I know engaged in a coversation with Microsoft CoPilot AI
as follows.

Moonjoey: Hello, CoPilot. State compelling scientific reasons as to why Bigfoot can't be real.

Copilot: Certainly! Let’s delve into the scientific perspective on Bigfoot and explore why it’s unlikely that this legendary ape-human hybrid truly exists:

Lack of Biological Evidence:
Despite numerous claims and sightings, there has never been any real biological evidence supporting Bigfoot’s existence. No bodies, bones, skin, hairs, or DNA have been found.
In the world of science, to validate the existence of an animal, we typically need some tangible part of that animal. In Bigfoot’s case, there’s nothing at all.
Eyewitness Accounts Are Unreliable:
Many Bigfoot believers rely on eyewitness accounts as proof. However, these accounts are shockingly poor in reporting what actually happened.
While they make good stories, they don’t hold up as reliable scientific evidence.
Population Size and Reproduction:
If Bigfoot were a real creature, it would belong to the hominid family. For such a species to exist, there would need to be a significant population of hundreds of individuals to ensure reproduction.
Yet, despite the myth, we don’t observe a large population of Bigfoot creatures.
Habitat and Distribution:
Primates, including hominids, generally flourish in tropical and subtropical regions like South America, equatorial Africa, and southeast Asia.
The dense forests of North America, where Bigfoot is said to roam, are not a likely place to find an unknown bipedal hominid.
Faked Evidence:
Footprints, DNA samples, remains, photographs, and films have all been faked and disproved in the past.
Doubts, errors, and possibilities of fraud surround much of the evidence.
In summary, while the legend of Bigfoot persists, the scientific community remains skeptical due to the lack of concrete evidence and the implausibility of its existence.

Moonjoey: Hypothesize how a hominid the size of Bigfoot could use a type of vibrational frequency within itself to distort light and have a transparent appearance.

Copilot: Certainly! Let’s embark on a speculative journey into the realm of imagination.

Title: The Veilwalker

In the dense, ancient forests where shadows linger and whispers weave through the leaves, there exists a creature known as the Veilwalker. This elusive hominid, akin to Bigfoot in size, possesses an extraordinary ability: the manipulation of vibrational frequencies within its very being.

Bioluminescent Resonance:
The Veilwalker’s skin is not merely flesh and hair; it’s a living canvas of bioluminescent cells. These cells pulse with energy, resonating at frequencies beyond human comprehension.
When the Veilwalker desires concealment, it orchestrates a symphony of vibrations, aligning its cellular harmonics with the ambient light. The result? A shimmering translucence that renders it nearly invisible.
Quantum Cloak:
The Veilwalker’s physiology defies conventional biology. Its cells harbor quantum entanglements, allowing them to exist simultaneously in multiple states.
By manipulating these quantum threads, the Veilwalker bends light around its form. It becomes a walking distortion—a ripple in reality—its edges blurring into the forest backdrop.
Frequency Modulation:
The creature’s heart emits a steady rhythm, like a cosmic metronome. Each beat resonates through its body, altering the refractive index of its tissues.
When threatened, the Veilwalker accelerates its pulse, shifting its vibrational frequency. The world around it warps, and it steps into a parallel dimension—a place where light refracts differently.
To our eyes, it appears transparent, a ghostly silhouette. But in its own reality, it remains solid, watching us from the veil.
Temporal Phasing:
The Veilwalker’s existence transcends linear time. It can briefly phase out of sync with our temporal flow.
Imagine a slow-motion dance: as it steps forward, milliseconds stretch into minutes. During this temporal hiccup, it slips through our reality, leaving behind a faint echo of its passage.
The Whispered Forest:
Legends say that the Veilwalker guards ancient secrets—the murmurs of forgotten civilizations, the echoes of vanished tribes.
When it walks, it stirs the air, releasing these whispers. Those who listen closely might glimpse lost histories, hear the heartbeat of Gaia herself.
Remember, dear reader, this tale is spun from the threads of imagination, woven with stardust and wonder. The Veilwalker remains hidden, a spectral guardian of the wild places, forever dancing between light and shadow.

Moonjoey: Can you take your hypothesis a step further and describe existing animals today that come close to or mimic such an ability.

Copilot: Certainly! While we don’t have creatures exactly like the Veilwalker from our speculative tale, there are existing animals with fascinating abilities that share some similarities:

****Cuttlefish (Sepia spp.)**:
Cuttlefish are masters of camouflage. They can change their skin color and texture to blend seamlessly with their surroundings.
Their skin contains specialized cells called chromatophores, which expand or contract to display different colors. By adjusting these cells, cuttlefish can mimic patterns, textures, and even the play of light.
While not transparent, their ability to manipulate their appearance is reminiscent of the Veilwalker’s vibrational frequency control.
****Glass Frogs (Centrolenidae)**:
Glass frogs are found in Central and South America. Their skin is semi-transparent, allowing us to see their internal organs.
Their unique feature is their translucent abdominal skin, which reveals their beating hearts and digestive systems.
Although not intentionally manipulating light, glass frogs demonstrate how transparency can be advantageous in specific environments.
****Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus spp.)**:
These small salamanders inhabit forested areas in North America.
Their skin is partially translucent, allowing them to blend into leaf litter and moss-covered rocks.
While not as dramatic as the Veilwalker, their natural transparency provides excellent camouflage.
****Leaf-Tailed Geckos (Uroplatus spp.)**:
Native to Madagascar, leaf-tailed geckos are masters of mimicry.
Their flattened bodies resemble leaves, complete with leaf-like fringes and patterns.
When pressed against tree bark or leaves, they become nearly invisible due to their uncanny resemblance to their surroundings.
****Octopuses (Octopoda)**:
Octopuses are renowned for their adaptive camouflage. They can change color, texture, and even mimic objects.
Their skin contains specialized cells called chromatophores, similar to cuttlefish.
While not hominids like the Veilwalker, octopuses demonstrate how intelligent creatures can manipulate their appearance for survival.
Remember, these animals don’t possess the exact abilities of the Veilwalker, but they showcase the remarkable ways nature has evolved to blend in, deceive, and survive. Perhaps hidden within their adaptations lies a hint of the fantastical.

- Moonjoey ... the search continues...

26/03/2024

Well, I tried...

22/03/2024

WHAT IF THE GOVERNMENT WAS IN THE GHOST HUNTING BUSINESS?

(Summary of conversation with CoPilot A.I.)

MoonJoey: Compare a typical K-2 meter's level of detection of electromagnetic waves to a Rydberg state detector's ability for the same.

CoPilot: In summary, while the K-2 meter is limited to lower frequencies typically associated with electrical wiring and appliances, the Rydberg state detector has a much broader frequency range and higher sensitivity, making it suitable for advanced applications like quantum sensing and communication technologies. The Rydberg detector’s ability to detect signals across the entire radio frequency spectrum represents a significant advancement over traditional EMF meters like the K-2.

MoonJoey: Are there any quantum detectors that act like a Rem Pod does, that is, emits an electromagnetic field around itself. When something or someone enters this field, the device reacts?

CoPilot: In summary, while quantum detectors don’t function exactly like a Rem Pod, they can detect the presence of objects or fields in a way that is conceptually similar but based on different physical phenomena.
There are quantum technologies that can detect the presence of objects or particles by observing the disturbance they cause in a prepared quantum state. For example, quantum radar concepts use entangled photons to detect objects, and any disturbance in the entanglement can indicate the presence of something in the area. This is somewhat analogous to how a Rem Pod reacts to disturbances in its emitted electromagnetic field, but the underlying principles and mechanisms are quite different in quantum detectors.

MoonJoey: Do quantum detectors have anything to do with the ultraviolet or infrared spectrums?

CoPilot: Quantum detectors are indeed related to both the ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) spectrums. This technology allows for highly sensitive detection and identification of molecular signatures. Using near-ultraviolet photon-counting dual-comb spectroscopy provides high-resolution frequency calibration and can reach the quantum limit of signal-to-noise ratio, making it suitable for precision broadband spectroscopy at short wavelengths.

MoonJoey: Could it be hypothesized that while ghosts are unproved, if they did exist in a dimension other than our physical dimension, that quantum information processing could be a way to manipulate an electromagnetic wave carrying information to communicate with our physical world?

CoPilot: Hypothetically, if there were other dimensions and if entities within them could interact with our dimension, it’s conceivable that advanced technology based on quantum information processing might be used to detect or communicate with such entities. This would require a mechanism by which quantum states could be influenced by these other dimensions and then measured or observed in our own.

However, this remains purely speculative and within the realm of science fiction, as current scientific understanding does not include methods for detecting or interacting with other dimensions in this way. For now, the idea of using quantum information processing to communicate with entities from other dimensions remains a fascinating but unproven hypothesis.

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(Full conversation with CoPilot A.I.)

MoonJoey: Compare a typical K-2 meter's level of detection of electromagnetic waves to a Rydberg state detector's ability for the same.

CoPilot: A typical K-2 meter and a Rydberg state detector are both used to detect electromagnetic waves, but they operate in different frequency ranges and have different levels of sensitivity:

K-2 Meter:
Detects Extremely Low Frequencies (ELF) from 50 to 1,000 Hz and Very Low Frequency (VLF) range from 1,000 to 20,000 Hz.
Measures electromagnetic field strength in milligauss, with a display divided into five levels ranging from less than 1.5 mG to over 20 mG.
Commonly used in ghost hunting to detect electromagnetic fields that may indicate paranormal activity.

Rydberg State Detector:
Capable of detecting a wide range of frequencies, from zero frequency up to 20 GHz, covering AM and FM radio, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other communication signals.
Uses highly excited Rydberg atoms to sense the electric fields of electromagnetic waves with high sensitivity.
Can detect fields down to amplitudes of approximately 1 μV cm^-1 with a sensitivity of ~ μVcm-1Hz-1/2, which can be improved to

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INDIRECT CONTACT WITH SPIRITS In my previous article, I posed the question of whether paranormal research should be "looking for less, not more." What did I mean by that? It all boils down to simplicity. There are no electronic devices being used, no mediums, no Ouija boards, no alleged portals. Q. What does that leave us with? A. Indirect contact. Sometimes what we are looking for is so obviously in front of our faces, we fail to recognize it. If I am going to propose a hypothesis without a provable, testable theory behind it, at least it is a fresh direction that can point to new ideas being developed instead of rehashing the same old paranormal beliefs. Instead of placing value on what we can see, hear or touch, more emphasis is needed on what doesn't have form or shape or a physical, audible voice. We need to see, hear and touch the departed with the truth in our hearts. In dealing with indirect contact, I feel there needs to be a catalyst that enables the contact. The following is one such example based on my many years of research and outreach to others in their own areas of expertise. 1. The simplest of ideas... we all do it... if you are one who prays, you are actually performing this process. Have you ever simply "talked" to someone dearly departed? I'm not ashamed to admit I have when it comes to my own family, my departed mother and brother in particular. If we do this sort of thing, it's like making a mental phone call, absent the physical phone device. Is your call ringing on the other end? Can someone answer, and if so, can they answer back into your mind, for example as you sleep. A known grief coping mechanism, talking to your departed loved ones is known to be helpful, consoling to us. But why would it on its own merit? Something else has to be making the consolation possible, something as yet not recognized, acknowledged or appreciated. In Japan, there is something known as the "Wind Phone." Located in Ōtsuchi, Iwate Pref

PARANORMAL QUESTIONS (the lighter side) If you're anything like me, you've visited haunted locations too numerous to count, researched or used just about every piece of ghost hunting equipment and most likely come to the same conclusions as many others involved in the pursuit of the paranormal. Instead of more answers, I am personally left with more questions and therefore need to get some things off my chest about ghosts/spirits. Why do poltergeist video captures never show an item suspended in mid-air? Can't the invisible-to-our-eyes entity have the ability to just hold an item in their ghost hands for a few moments before deciding to trash the place? Why don't they ever grab the camera and throw that? Are there no poltergeists that are neatness-minded enough that they clean up a mess made by other poltergeists? How come they don't leave a sign of their presence by doing the dishes? Instead of throwing the dishes out of my kitchen cabinet, how about emptying the dishwasher and putting everything back where it belongs. Run a vacuum while I'm gone, clean the cat's litter box or take out the trash and I will be a believer!!! And about that stacking of items, chairs, etc... like a cheap magicians' trick, we don't get to see the trick unfold, just the finished product! Why are shadow people always in a hurry, darting about, never standing still or posing for a pic? Why do they insist on playing peek-a-boo at night? Are they embarrassed for not wearing clothes? Why are shadow people always black in color, more or less? Are they hiding their weight because black is more slimming? Aren't there any shadow people with style for vibrant and varied colors? Do any walk with a limp? Has anyone using a Ouija Board ever received the message, "We're not in right now. Please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible?" Why do apparitions act like a secret club member going to a costume party whose invisible portal entrance is known only to them?

WHY IS THERE A BELIEF IN THE PARANORMAL? There are countless reports of alleged paranormal experiences. One thing that binds them all together is a broad consensus or belief of the immediate perceived observation without ever having contemplated the possibilities that made that experience possible in the first place. By this I mean, it is already accepted by "believers" that spirits exist without ever going deeper into analyzing the substance of that belief. "Contextual variables guide the interpretation of ambiguous stimuli." This quote is from an outstanding article put forward by "www.skeptic.org." An expected-to-be haunted location can be conducive to a subjective paranormal experience, made possible by the extraordinary capabilities of the human brain, the extent of which is less known about than what resides in earth's deepest oceans. If one is to consider the possibility a discarnate entity intruding into our earthly plane of existence, can one conclude that they possess their consciousness having carried it forth from their prior earthly existence? How else could it be hypothesized that spirit intelligence exists? While it is currently not possible to produce a testable theory concerning this, it seems important to talk about known facts related to neurological research that enable a discussion that can, depending on your point of view, either subtract from or add weight to the hypothesis. Explanations such as magnification of PK effects, physiological and psychological reasons or just plain beliefs based on negative proof fallacy should be disregarded in such a discussion. The numerous ghost detection devices that are so popular today should also be disregarded along with their associated methodologies of use (Singapore Theory, Estes Method, Stone Tape Theory, etc.). These at best provide a quasi-interface with the "spirit world" and are not backed by control period testing where these techniques are both used and not used. Neurological stu

Have you ever heard of the UFO Watchtower in Hooper, Colorado, USA? Visitors are encouraged to leave an item to feed the power of two alleged vortexes said to be there, along with "two large beings that are there to protect the vortexes, but also there to help." (or it's just a big pile of junk scattered around?). Strange lights have been reportedly observed in the darkness of night along the distant mountains. ORCS note: it's always interesting to see how the acronym "UFO" can automatically be attributed to aliens, and those aliens typically with big bald heads, humongous eyes and frail-looking, disproportional bodies...

WHAT CONSCIOUSNESS DO WE TAKE WITH US TO THE AFTERLIFE - WHAT ROLE MIGHT MUSIC PLAY IN SPIRIT CONTACT? Why is it so difficult to capture proof of ghostly/spirit contact? The fleeting shadow seen out of the corner of the eye, the anthropomorphic shape, semi-transparent or otherwise, seen only for a second and disappearing before your very eyes... these are but a few of the common claims by paranormal witnesses. If spirits do try to communicate with us, can part of that elusiveness be attributed to their bodily consciousness transforming intact to the spirit world upon bodily death? Why do they seem to have the same difficulties completing contact with us as we seem to have in our attempts to contact them? If consciousness does exist outside of ourselves, then to what degree? You don't have to be a neuroscientist to have the general understanding that our brains work in conjunction with our bodies, receiving and interpreting stimuli from physical touch, temperature, eyesight, hearing, etc. In the process of deciphering various incoming stimuli, our brain makes choices. So what happens when our physical body is no longer linked with our consciousness? What do we take with us to the afterlife and what abilities do we newly acquire, if any? In our present corporeal existence on earth, we exercise the inarguable trait of free will. It makes possible both happiness and misfortune. The Creator has chosen to create a world where both good and evil can flourish, rather than one where neither can exist. How do we explain negative behavior of alleged spirits? Does a person's psychiatric, neurological, or neurodevelopmental disorders transfer with their consciousness to the afterlife as well? Based on the popular "you take your personality with you" hypothesis, it appears likely, as there sure seem to be reports of a lot of nasty spirits ready and willing to give ghost hunters and people in general, a hard time. On the flip side, it appears very few "nice" spiri

Caving yesterday... beautiful crystalline & coral-like structures encountered at 4:06 of this video...

RETROCAUSALITY AND THE PARANORMAL From the beginning times of record keeping, it is now estimated that there are 15 dead persons for every living one. If that estimate is anywhere near accurate, then where are all the ghosts? Other than them waiting to audition for a popular TV ghost show, I'd like to entertain a hypothesis for anthropomorphic anomalies that doesn't actually involve ghosts... Retrocausality. By simple definition, this means that backwards causation is a concept of cause and effect where the effect precedes its cause in time, so that a later event in time affects an earlier event. Wait... huh? What the heck does that mean? I'll give you an example as it might relate to doing a paranormal investigation. Victor finds himself walking through the building, doing measurements, noting observations, etc. Finding himself in a particular room or area of a building, he notices a shadow person suddenly appear standing across the room from him. The shadow person surprises him in that it appears to be aware of his presence in the room. In the brief time he observes this semi-transparent anomaly, he can distinguish slight features, observing what appears to be hair but also notices the semblance of a a muscular frame. This shadow person quickly moves toward Victor, seemingly passing right through him as it exits the room through the doorway and instantly disappearing. Victor remains composed yet wonders, WTF just happened? If you were alone when this happened, you would naturally question whether what you just witnessed was real or imagined. Victor went home after the investigation and reviewed his data, but nothing shows up on video to substantiate his incredible experience. He does what most would do, given the opportunity... he plans a return to that location. He feels compelled to and more or less won't rest until he does. Relating his experience to the other team members and convincing them to return with him, we now fast forward to the time th

Those eyes...

QUESTIONING THE 'HOW' OF EVP - "The receiver is lulled into a sort of trance." Let's get sort of technical to a degree (if you want some of your beliefs shattered). Are your EVP from spirits? The truthful answer to that question is, "we don't know." For those who believe that spirits simply impress their "voice" onto an audio recorder, consider the answer to the question, "how is it possible for spirits to communicate via a voice recording?" To devote any serious consideration as to how EVP formation is done or even possible, it is necessary to have a workable, testable theory from any hypothesis. It is also necessary to disregard other reckless hypotheses such as one I recently read from a popular TV ghost show member who stated, "The receiver is lulled into a sort of trance." Moving on... First, let's exclude ghost boxes and talkers from both the EVP & AVP category. They are not an alleged spirit's actual voice. Ghost box speech contains snippets of already modulated human or artificial speech patterns. Talkers/phonetic devices, i.e. Ovilus, use a random selection from a canned library of words/phrases within the device whose stored algorithm is activated by environmental conditions around the user. Once again, it is not an alleged spirit's actual voice. Going outside of the normal TV ghost show claims of the ability of spirits to impress their voices onto an audio recording, I found this from an Association TransCommunication study (https://atransc.org/transform-evp-study/). It is fascinating and implies a telekinetic psi influence with the foundation of their research on EVP as follows: "EVP are conceptual influences which produce objective effects. Any theory explaining their formation must necessarily address both the conceptual (etheric space) of the communication and the objective (physical space)." This obviously is a good example of out-of-the-box hypothesis testing concerning EVP formation and they provided the data of their own testing result

WHEN THE DYING SEE & TALK TO THEIR DEPARTED LOVED ONES At random times, the memory of my deceased brother suddenly pops into my mind. To provide a little background, I never had the opportunity to say "goodbye" in person. At his passing, time and distance separated us, making it impossible to be there. We talked often on the phone before he died. His fondness for my interest in the paranormal led him, in a most gracious way typical of him, to discuss with me a possible method he would get a message to me after he passed. We came up with a "secret phrase" known only to the both of us. It would be a way of confirmation of not only life after death, but proof of the power of love crossing the seemingly impenetrable boundary separating life and death. You may be familiar with the prevailing commonality among some on their death beds, where they see and/or talk to a loved one who preceded them into the hereafter, and by now, you may have heard of the recent passing in the U.S. of the beloved actress Betty White, just short of her 100th birthday. What I just read about this event was what Betty's assistant revealed to have witnessed at the bedside, claiming Betty's last word was "Allen." If you are unfamiliar with what the name "Allen" has to do with anything, it was the name of her beloved husband who passed June 9, 1981. It was no secret he was the love of her life and she made it known as such. But the story of Betty's last word lacks detailed context. Upon learning of this, what popped into my mind was this: Did she just mention the name or was there more to it? Was she acting as if he was in the room with her and she was talking to him? No doubt many of you have witnessed or have heard of similar experiences in your lifetime. I can add my own to this topic. 1) as told to me by someone close to me, when their mother was on her deathbed dying, she called out to her own deceased mother, by name, but not in English. She spoke in German, the language of t

MEDICINE MAN CHRONICLES - THE MEDICINE RIBBON Omolkhua: "Yá’át’ééh!" MoonJoey: "Yá’át’ééh, Omolkhua! Let's get right into it and please share concerning the red ribbon." Omolkhua: "The color "red" among the medicine people, the medicine society, represents the blood of Mother Earth. It has strong medicine that is used and wielded by some of the very powerful, known medicine people that have existed throughout history. It is a symbol and the symbolism is an emotional one. The best way to describe it to you is holding your child or grandchild when they are really tiny, like weeks upon arriving into the world. You hold something so precious. You're extremely delicate and cautious, making sure the movement is not so abrupt to startle the baby. You handle it not only with such care, but also with such love, that it's immeasurable. The feeling, the emotional connection you have with this new being that has arrived into this world that is part of your lives, can bring tears of joy because it is so amazing to see new life. The medicine ribbon is similar in its essence. I wear it. I take care of it. Yes, I know that it represents a strong medicinal foundation. I know what it can do." [[MoonJoey Note: I found this closely relates to a quote from the book "Intimate Nature" by Linda Hogan that states: "I've found, too, that the ancient intellectual traditions are not merely about belief, as some would say. Belief is not a strong enough word. They are more than that: They are part of lived experience, the on-going experience of people rooted in centuries-old knowledge that is held deep and strong, knowledge about the natural laws of Earth, from the beginning of creation, and the magnificent terrestrial intelligence still at work, an intelligence now newly called ecology by the Western science that tells us what our oldest tribal stories maintain--the human animal is a relatively new creation here."]] "And with such reverence or respect, I also

PARANORMAL GRAVITY HILL You're on a road where it appears to be an uphill slope. You stop and put the car in neutral gear, take your foot off the brake pedal and to your surprise, the car is drifting uphill! You've heard of this road and its associated phenomenon and are shocked to discover it actually is happening to you as well. What are the popular explanations? 1) anti-gravity 2) mysterious magnetic fields that defy physics 3) spirits of people pushing your vehicle from behind 4) some other explanation Well, after going to such a location and doing multiple tests myself (and no, I didn't sprinkle baby powder on the trunk of my car looking for handprints afterward), I choose #4 as an explanation. The location I chose was a popular one in the U.S. State of Indiana when I recently traveled there. Being a paranormal researcher, how could I pass up the opportunity, right? Located near the intersection of Griffin & Chapman Roads in Ft Wayne, IN is a hilly road, at the bottom of which is said to exhibit this strange phenomenon. As you can see from my video, my car did travel approximately 20 or more yards, seemingly uphill while in neutral gear. I'll grant you, it is not a very exciting video, but it is but one of multiple duplicated attempts with the same result. My explanation for this is: due to the angular terrain, it manifests the optical illusion of an upward sloped road that is in actuality, slightly downward in angle over the larger general area. The movement occurred only at the bottom of the hill where the illusion was slightest. Never, after repeated attempts did my car drift upward while on the more visually obvious upward slope of the road. There are probably numerous other areas in the U.S. where this phenomenon is also reported, with perhaps even more dramatic slopes. I would encourage others to try the same as I did. In my opinion, the field of paranormal research suffers ridicule from claims such as these, where perpetuated folklore with

PARANORMAL QUESTIONS ABOUT VENGEFUL GHOSTS, HELL, CULTURAL GHOSTS, ETC. DEFINITON: In mythology and folklore, a vengeful ghost or vengeful spirit is said to be the spirit of a dead person who returns from the afterlife to seek revenge for a cruel, unnatural or unjust death. In certain cultures where funeral and burial or cremation ceremonies are important, such vengeful spirits may also be considered as unhappy ghosts of individuals who have not been given a proper funeral. Abe Lincoln's spirit reported seen in the White House... Ben Franklin's spirit appears near his home in Philadelphia. Blah blah blah blah. You've heard these or stories like them, but have you wondered about them beyond the surface of the reporting? I'm talking about longevity here. To me, it appears that reports of apparitions involve someone who has died at least a good while ago, whether it be a famous person or someone associated with us such as family or friend. Among all of the stories concerning visitation by spirits in our physical realm, I don't recall hearing much about the Abe or Ben or famous/infamous alike actually haunting someone. They are considered residual hauntings with no intelligence seemingly behind them. Most alleged interactive hauntings seem to be by majority, of the more recently deceased. Why is that? Questions have to be posed as to the nature of intelligent hauntings themselves. A few questions would be: 1) do all deceased have a choice/opportunity to haunt the living? 2) do the deceased have a time limit as to how long they can choose to remain haunting the living? 3) are spirits restricted to physical boundaries they cannot transgress? 4) do the circumstances of a death play a factor in any of the above (peaceful death vs sudden or crime victims)? 5) do the beliefs of the living influence the efficacy of a spirit presence, malevolent or not? 6) concerning religious & spiritual beliefs, are there cosmic rules concerning spirits that cannot be violated? 7) co

"THE BAD GUYS COME OUT OF THE FLOOR & THOSE ARE THE ONES I RUN AWAY FROM" Just as we may be incorrectly expecting extraterrestrial life's appearance and traits to be based on our own bias of carbon based anthropomorphism, are we also stuck in the familiar and popular hypotheses concerning ghosts? I have written previously about my Cajun Medicine Man friend, Omolkhua. He continues to help those seeking his talents when dealing with what he calls "the unseen." To a non-Native American like myself, a more familiar term might be "ghost," or "spirit." Unlike the TV ghost shows and so many individual ghost hunting teams in existence, his efforts were necessitated by a calling not for enjoyment, curiosity, fame or notoriety, but a genuine heartfelt desire to help others and live his belief in sharing his knowledge and talent with others. It is the way passed down through his family and his Chitimacha nation's teachings. He does not go in search of finding spirits. The people and families who believe they have no where else to turn for assistance, seek him out. Here is an example of one such situation he was called upon to help with. "I received a call yesterday afternoon from a friend who referred me to a family with a 10-year-old boy who has for as long as the boy can remember, seen his grandfather (who passed on when, I don’t know). The mother of the young man is desperate and is trying to help her son. Now, the story becomes a little dark. The grandfather use to abuse the kid; in what manner, I don’t know, be it physical like spanking, verbal or other. The father of the young man who is having these “bad dreams - dreams about his grandfather” does not believe in ghosts and thinks his son is only doing it for attention. So, only time will tell. If the dead have attached themselves to a person, that takes a little bit of work to break that bond... I spoke to his mom today; what she shares is not good at all. She mentioned that the young man, since

THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX TO FIND SASQUATCH From the time of their beginnings in North America, indigenous stories described a tall, hairy creature considered by them to be a brother, a guardian neighbor, even a protector, and capability of communication with its human brethren. Then and now, it was and is considered a part of indigenous culture. The ever-increasing presence of European colonizers changed all of that with descriptions of an enormous, people-devouring servant of the unholy that announced its presence with horrible noises. There are many ideas floated around concerning Sasquatch/Bigfoot, boiling down to basically two contentions... it's an indigenous animal or it's not of this world or dimension. The proof so far of its existence or appearance on this planet consists of unclear photos, isolated, ambiguous footprints of large size, strange vocal calls from densely and distant forested regions and the ever growing number of stories by those who claim to have witnessed it. Immature animals have not finished bone development and may have rear track falling exactly behind front track, leading to the misconception of one large print. Keep in mind large cats and bears use "direct register" walking patterns, that is, when as the front foot is lifted up the rear foot on that side drops directly into the front track, giving the impression of a bipedal animal. Even though it is the prevailing consensus, it's pretty tough to accept Sasquatch/Bigfoot as an animal based on such sketchy, alleged evidence. No definitive hair samples, bones, bodies, etc. One could argue its existence "till the cows come home." With most people possessing a cell phone today, it becomes incredible to believe absolutely no one can present a decent photo or video. What I find more intriguing than choosing sides of belief or non-belief, is putting forth hypotheses that explain its ability to remain so elusive. Aside from the "interdimensional being" idea, no real theory has been

RACIAL PREJUDICE & RESTLESS SPIRITS This isn't your everyday run-of-the-mill ghost hunt story concerning cemeteries. In my earlier days of being a paranormal investigator, I was one of the many who were caught up in the cemetery investigations. While many still do this, sometimes trespassing to accomplish that effort, I am a changed man and no longer do this out of respect, a feeling borne out of this personal story. If any good can be authentically claimed by doing paranormal, historical research, it would be the revealing of true, historical facts neglected and cast aside for reasons not of an ethical nature. A few years back, I lived in a large city in Florida. Passing by in my vehicle, my wife and I noticed a few headstones of what appeared to be a neglected, small cemetery barely separated from the road itself by any barrier. Curiosity having gotten the better of us, we made our way back to it, parked the car near the entrance as there were no roads to enter, and proceeded on foot. We discovered signs of complete neglect. There were headstones that were broken and some unreadable due to having old, weather beaten and faded inscriptions. Looking out from this cemetery, we could see another cemetery on the other side of the highway, but it looked different. Going over there to check it out, we found there were granite and marble headstones including tall and magnificent tributes and remembrances of those that had passed. It seemed the total opposite of the old cemetery we had just left. Subsequent research into the conundrum revealed the following. For starters, in spite of their close proximity to each other, the cemeteries had different names. That same close proximity of being across the road from each other made me wonder what was previously occupying the area where the road now was. Further research unfolded my worst suspicions for the old cemetery. The road was suspected as having been built over existing graves. Why didn't no one object t

THE PANDEMIC & SPIRITS - "SOUND FAMILIAR?" Preparation for a paranormal investigation of a location often includes prior research into that same location, although some think that prior knowledge contributes to cognitive bias during that investigation and/or evidence analysis thereafter. Sometimes research that is done to familiarize oneself with the history of a location reveals astounding facts that have nothing to do with ghosts/spirits, but rather exemplifies the now familiar and altered quotation by Edmund Burke (1729-1797) who stated "Those who don't know history are destined to repeat it." Along the way this quote got modified to the currently more familiar Winston Churchill version which states "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." This quote applies as much now as it did then, in particular to this article you are reading now, concerning the Covid-19 pandemic we are now experiencing world wide. Specifically, I am going to describe historical facts retrieved prior to my own investigation a few years ago in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.A. at the Old St. Lukes Hospital. The archives there are available to the public as this building now is not a hospital, but houses the Jacksonville Historical Society records & organization. The building still contains old hospital equipment in its unused, top floor area, equipment that are remnants from the yellow fever & tuberculosis fighting days of the late 1800s and early 1900s. My focus for this article will be facts my research revealed concerning the yellow fever outbreak in Florida around 1887. It is believed a fruit dealer from Tampa, FL became infected from the bite of a mosquito from smuggled fruit from Cuba. The nature of this illness is that the infected did not immediately know they were sick, yet while asymptomatic, were able to transmit the disease to other humans. Sound familiar? This of course made yellow fever incredibly easy to spread. As word spread that people were bec

GHOST ORBS (CONT'D) Then there are the videos where you think you can explain what it is. I slowed up this video capture and I'll be damned if (at the end) the anomaly looks like the classic 'ghost wearing a sheet' or 'Casper the Friend Ghost' appearance! Crazy stuff sometimes!

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