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For centuries, folklore and mysticism have painted human existence with shades of otherworldly influence — a spectral presence that might, in theory, claim dominion over the living. Yet, in the realm of philosophy, science, and rational inquiry, the idea that unseen metaphysical landlords or ghostly proprietors silently govern our bodies simply doesn’t hold water. Let’s explore why this notion is more a tantalizing metaphor than a reflection of reality.
By Kathlene HerbergerFor centuries, folklore and mysticism have painted human existence with shades of otherworldly influence — a spectral presence that might, in theory, claim dominion over the living. Yet, in the realm of philosophy, science, and rational inquiry, the idea that unseen metaphysical landlords or ghostly proprietors silently govern our bodies simply doesn’t hold water. Let’s explore why this notion is more a tantalizing metaphor than a reflection of reality.