Have you ever watched any of those ghost hunting shows where they investigate places that are reported to be haunted?
Yes, they are pretty creepy. I know they may be fixed, but still cool.
They use all sorts of electronic devices like EMF meters, video cameras, audio recorders, etc.. I wonder if they really work.
Some are probably just for show, but I bet you some of them play a part.
may also refer to themselves as "paranormal investigators."
Ghost hunting has been heavily criticized for its dismissal of the scientific method. No scientific study has ever been able to confirm the existence of ghosts. The practice is considered a pseudoscience by the vast majority of educators, academics, science writers, and skeptics. Science historian Brian Regal described ghost hunting as "an unorganized exercise in futility".
History.
Paranormal research dates back to the 18th century, with organisations such as the Society for Psychical Research investigating
Ghost hunting
Ghost hunting is the process of investigating locations that are reported to be haunted by ghosts. Typically, a ghost-hunting team will attempt to collect evidence supporting the existence of paranormal activity. Ghost hunters use a variety of electronic devices, including EMF meters, digital thermometers, both handheld and static digital video cameras, including thermographic and night vision cameras, as well as digital audio recorders. Other more traditional techniques are also used, such as conducting interviews and researching the history of allegedly haunted sites. Ghost hunters