{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F4b7f9ad8-0acf-4841-8f41-92c295968831","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"The Intersection of Parapsychology and Skepticism: Bridging the Divide","description":"Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Deadly Departed! Today, host Jock Brocas and co-host Craig Weiler, science editor at Paranormal Daily News, dive deep into the delicate balance between scientific inquiry and the study of the paranormal. In this episode, Craig shares his experiences engaging with the skeptical community\u2014especially after posting in a Reddit forum\u2014and the heated reactions that followed. Together, Jock and Craig unpack the crucial role true skepticism plays, the pitfalls of scoffing and closed-mindedness, and why scientific balance is essential in exploring https://paranormaldailynews.com/parapsychology/ (parapsychology).\r\nThey explore everything from the replicability of key studies, like those by Etzel Carde\u00f1a and the famous Ganzfeld telepathy experiments, to the impact of personal experience on belief in the anomalous. You\u2019ll hear honest reflections on bias\u2014from both skeptics and believers\u2014as well as stories of scientists whose perspectives changed after experiencing something unexplainable firsthand.\r\nIf you\u2019ve ever wondered why the divide between mainstream science and paranormal research persists, or how we can bridge the gap through open-minded dialogue and empirical investigation, this episode is for you. Tune in as we challenge assumptions, call for collaboration, and highlight the urgent need for education and transparency in the fascinating world beyond the veil.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/cd143353-523d-472e-9376-fced22dd1551/41516525-1751892676599-769b01114abfe.jpg"}