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Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library

Wednesday October 24, 2018, 6-8pm. (Click for more info.)

skeptical inquiry

Estep, Sarah: Attracted to EVP researcher Konstantīns Raudive in his study of electronic voice phenomena, American Sarah Wilson Estep (1928-2008) not only joined ranks with him in Europe, she extended his research and brought it to the U.S., where in 1982 she launched, both, the American Association of Electronic Voice Phenomenon and her book, Voices of Eternity. Estep is largely responsible for our current system of EVP phenomena into Class C, Class B, and Class A anomalies: Classification A EVP: "A clear and distinct voice or sound that is universally accepted and undisputed, because it must be understood by anyone with normal hearing and without being told or prompted to what is being said or heard. It can be heard without the use of headphones." Classification B EVP: "A voice or sound that is distinct and fairly loud. This class of voice is more common and can be heard by most people after being told what to listen for. It is usually audible to experienced persons who have learned the skill of listening to EVP. It can sometimes be heard without the use of headphones." Classification C EVP: "A faint and whispery voice or sound that can barely be heard and is sometimes indecipherable and unintelligible. It may have paranormal characteristics, such as a mechanical sound. Most investigators would apply objectivity and disregard it, but may save it for reference purposes."

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Media Review Logs

Even in the earliest days at PPI, I was heavily involved in the report-writing side of things. In fact, I created the report system PPI continues to use today. Consequently, other team members submitted to me their “evidence”— which is what we were still calling it back then. They provided me with short narratives about their data and experiences, and even if they'd summarily say, "Found nothin'," they’d still burn their digital audio and photos onto writable CDs, which I then documented piecemeal and added to the report as fussily word-processed charts....

PPI Presents (2016)

Coming to your local public library: Science and The Beyond: The Science and Pseudoscience of Paranormal Investigating. Using their own case files from the past decade, TAPS Family skeptical inquiry group PACIFIC PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIONS shines a flashlight on the inner workings of 21st century paranormal investigating with a multimedia show separating good science from bad, and the inexplicable from the 'xplicable. Topics include: scientific method, critical thinking, "paranormal" tech, research and nonfiction, orbs, history and pioneers, pseudoscience, false positives and "proof", EVP classification, and more. FREE and open to the public. (Not recommended for very young children.) Students welcomed, and extra credit opportunities are encouraged. (Talk to your teacher!)