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2024 exploring the paranormal

PARANORMAL Q&A

Join us for a lively panel discussion on "ghost" investigating in the modern era, from high-tech pseudoscience to metaphysical approaches. Learn about how a real-life local T.A.P.S.-Family inquiry group conducts investigations, and where they think this amateur field might be heading in the future. Audiences are encouraged to share their questions!

Register to attend: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/Exploring-the-paranormal-SD-402261

When and where?

^Monday October 28

6:30-8pm

Shiley Special Events Ctr.

San Diego Central Library

330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

honoring the heroes of

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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Class C EVP

Why are Class C EVPs the most common, you may ask? Probably because they're the least likely to be paranormal. Some could be paranormal, certainly, but they're usually too obscured to say with any certainty that they're not caused by some other normal acoustic source in the environment, much less interpret what exactly they're saying....

Interview with Karl Sherlock

PPI President and Co-Director Karl Sherlock gave this interview for a journalism student at Grossmont College who was interested in paranormal investigation. The interview took place in April 2013.

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