"Most scientists remain unconvinced when it comes to the validity of ghost tales. According to physics, anything that makes sounds, produces light, and moves objects across a room is acting as matter, something that takes up space and has mass. However, when apparitions pass through walls and disappear into thin air they cannot act as matter, leading to the scientific conclusion that ghosts simply cannot exist."
"Beyond physics, most ghostly encounters involve the living human psyche, and are influenced by our own preconceived notions, fears, and mental state. In fact, one social psychologist suggests that virtually all paranormal experiences involve impediments to making accurate perceptions and judgments, whether it be poor lighting, sleep deprivation, social and cultural influences, heightened emotional arousal, or individual beliefs and personality traits (Markovsky, 2023)."
A 2021 poll found 41% of adults said they believe in ghosts and 20% said they had personally experienced them. Physicists conclude that ghosts cannot exist because apparitions that pass through walls and disappear cannot behave as matter, which must occupy space and have mass. Paranormal experiences are often shaped by the human psyche and by impediments to accurate perception and judgment, including poor lighting, sleep deprivation, social and cultural influences, heightened emotional arousal, and individual beliefs. Fictional ghost stories remain popular, exemplified by Nicholas Sparks teaming with M. Night Shyamalan on Remain.
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