Are paranormal experiences just a product of our imagination, or is there something more sinister at play? From ghostly apparitions to UFO sightings, many of us have experienced unexplained phenomena that defy rational explanation. But what if these events aren't supernatural at all? What if there's a scientific explanation behind the strange and inexplicable?

In this video, we delve into the fascinating world of paranormal activity, exploring the psychological, neurological, and environmental factors that contribute to these bizarre experiences. Join us as we separate fact from fiction and uncover the truth behind paranormal encounters in this week's video essay documentary on exposing the paranormal! As well we have a special guest Benjamin Radford who shares his specialty and knowledge which helps find answers to these burning questions!Ben's Links:https://benjaminradford.comSquaring the Strange podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/squaring-the-strange/id1226273233 and https://squaringthestrange.libsyn.com/https://skepticalinquirer.org/authors/benjamin-radford/https://www.amazon.com/stores/Benjamin-Radford/author/B016QYPI8Mhttps://www.facebook.com/ben.radford.58Disclaimer/Warning: if you start talking to a psychic or a paranormal investigator about your grief and loss in my comments... I wont delete the threads unless I think they are putting viewers at too much risk. But just know I do not endorse any random commenters and I do recommend you speak to a licensed professional about your grief, not a random YT psychic or paranormal investigator. ~SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE: https://www.youtube.com/@fleureo_?sub_confirmation=1&sub_confirmation=1Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPH8uhzv0bb52BgeF7IPuew/joinDirect Donation: https://ko-fi.com/fleureoAll Channels & Social Media: https://linktr.ee/fleureoSubmit your topic ideas or personal paranormal stories here: https://forms.gle/QxMbnjBdiMs8eHdU9The content used in this video is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Any third party content and proof is available publicly and is covered under fair use, otherwise I do not claim ownership over any third-party content used. All opinions are 100% mine and used for non-defamatory content~0:00:00 - Intro0:01:00 - Paranormal Experiences?0:01:55 - Perception & The Brain0:05:20 - Memory & Emotion0:07:17 - Social & Cultural Impact0:09:09 - Paranormal Phenomenon0:11:38 - Subjective Meets Science0:12:39 - Introducing Our Special Guest0:14:10 - Interview With Benjamin Radford0:19:53 - Psychology In Debunking0:21:21 - Eye Witness Testimony0:25:48 - Folie à Deux & Mass Hysteria0:30:01 - Sympathetic Response0:31:21 - Social Contagion0:36:19 - Mass Psychogenic Illness0:38:48 - Explanations For Psychic Abilities0:51:56 - Confirmation Bias0:55:45 - Anchoring Bias0:57:27 - Critical Thinking1:03:55 - Primal Brain1:05:31 - Legend Tripping1:09:48 - Fear Of The Unknown1:12:04 - Power Of Suggestion1:17:30 - Pareidolia 1:21:24 - Why Are People Drawn To Paranormal?1:23:34 - Dangers Of Magical Thinking1:35:30 - Power Of A Story & Conspiracies1:42:41 - Why People See Ghosts A Certain Way1:48:13 - Recap: What Did We Learn?