In the lead up to The Nerve's Halloween special, Maureen Callahan is joined by Psychology Professor Sam Vaknin to explore the realm of the paranormal, its connection to psychology, the external and internal experiences of the paranormal, and the concepts of "settled science" and consciousness. Plus, Maureen and Professor Vaknin discuss Christopher Hitchens, atheism as a religion, and Oliver Sacks' unexpected take on the supernatural.

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