Why have so many of us seen ghosts?
Summary
On Point explores the science behind paranormal beliefs with psychologist Melissa Maffeo, author of *The Science of the Supernatural*. The episode examines how cognitive biases, sleep paralysis, and suggestibility explain ghost sightings and premonitions. Host Meghna Chakrabarti shares listener stories of hauntings and near-death experiences, while Maffeo offers psychological insights into why our brains construct supernatural narratives from ordinary events.
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