Ever felt an unseen presence guiding you in a life-or-death moment? That’s the Third Man Factor. In this episode, we dive into what it is, where the term comes from, and real-life accounts—from Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic survival to eerie 9/11 stories. Is it a guardian angel, a brain coping mechanism, or something else? We break down the psychology, the mystery, and the theories behind this phenomenon.