In an age of science, why do people still believe in ghosts?

Today, we’re examining ghosts through the lens of science and asking why someone might believe in the paranormal! With the help of Professor Chris French, we discuss the evolutionary advantages of getting spooked, why haunted houses feel so creepy and we find out whether science might soon eliminate ghosts from our culture altogether...@EurekaPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to Eureka!, the show that gets under the skin of science with questions that really matter! Join science enthusiast Rick Edwards and actual real-life scientist Dr Michael Brooks every week as they dissect some of the universe’s most puzzling questions with the help of the world’s leading experts. From alien invasions and AI robot takeovers, to face transplants and talking animals, Rick and Michael are getting to the bottom of it all! Subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.