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Occult and Psychical Sciences: Would you like to see a ghost? [1]

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Date: 2025-06-27

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The word occult comes from the Latin occultus (clandestine, hidden, secret), referring to "knowledge of the hidden"

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Psychology Today:

Why Some People See Ghosts But Others Never Do

Believing in paranormal phenomena is a critical first step in seeing ghosts or having paranormal encounters.

Your personality and your "cognitive style" are good predictors of embracing paranormal beliefs. Your religious background may influence the nature of the ghosts you see.

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There is evidence that human beings may be evolutionarily predisposed to see ghosts and other paranormal presences, and if you have ever seen one yourself, you have something in common with 18 percent of Americans.

While any of us might see a ghost given the right circumstances, it is clear that some people are more prone to seeing them than others. In this post, I will explore what makes us susceptible to paranormal encounters.

Tulip Staircase photo Tulip Stairs at the Queen's House in Greenwich, England.

The photograph, taken by the Reverend and Mrs. R.W. Hardy,

shows a shrouded figure on the Tulip Stairs, seemingly in pursuit of other figures.

Initial Investigation:The couple reported that the stairs were empty when they took the picture, and a subsequent investigation couldn't definitively explain the image. Skepticism and Explanations:

Several sources on Wikipedia and other sites suggest the figure could be a double exposure.

given the prevalence of paranormal beliefs in the general population, it is not surprising that so many people end up seeing ghosts. Gallup Polls in 2001 and 2005 revealed that about 75 percent of Americans hold at least one paranormal belief, and that about 50 percent embrace enough of them to be described as “believers.” www.google.com/…

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Review: ‘Pulse’ asks Would You Like to Meet a Ghost? The 2001 film “Pulse” is dark. Both in its plot and in its presentation. Written and directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, “Pulse” was one of the first techno-horror films of the modern era. Coming at the dawn of the internet, the story successfully uses computers and the World Wide Web for its narrative. I was brought to the film after seeing a review of one particular scene. A scene purported as an all-time terrifying movie moment.

Would you like to meet a ghost?

“Pulse” follows two separate stories, both similar in concept. Characters are plagued by haunting images. Images coming to them on their computers. Reminder that computers and internet are new to them at the time. Themes of death, the afterlife, the paranormal, depression, loneliness and despair are at the center. The images shown can be visceral at times, but nothing is overdone

"Extoplasm" photo

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Medium with "Ectoplasm"

Mediums in Rochester NY history:

The history of mediums in Rochester, New York, is deeply intertwined with the Spiritualist movement, which gained significant momentum in the 19th century, particularly through the activities of the Fox Sisters.

Growth of Spiritualism: This movement attracted various individuals, including abolitionists, feminists, and other notable figures like Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony, who saw Spiritualism as aligning with their progressive ideals.

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Harry Houdini, the magician who devoted a large part of his life to debunking Spiritualist claims, provided this insight:

As to the delusion of sound. Sound waves are deflected just as light waves are reflected by the intervention of a proper medium and under certain conditions it is a difficult thing to locate their source. Before Houdini died, he and his wife agreed that if Houdini found it possible to communicate after death, he would communicate the message "Rosabelle believe", a secret code which they agreed to use. "Rosabelle" was their favorite song. Bess held yearly séances on Halloween for ten years after Houdini's death. Wikipedia

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Borley Rectory, located in Borley, Essex, England, gained notoriety as "the most haunted house in England". Built in 1862, it was the residence of the parish rector and his family. Reports of paranormal activity, including ghostly apparitions, strange noises, and poltergeist activity, led to its fame as a haunted location. The rectory was severely damaged by fire in 1939 and later demolished in 1944.

Legacy: Despite its destruction, Borley Rectory continues to be a subject of fascination and discussion in the realm of paranormal investigation and folklore. -GOOGLE

Barletta Rectory UK

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