Why do some people believe in ghosts?

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You might assume that belief in the paranormal is limited to the fringes of society. After all, according to science, ghosts don’t exist; or at least, their existence has never been proven.   But despite this lack of evidence, a significant proportion of people still claim to believe in ghosts. Within the last decade, Yougov polls have suggested that’s true for a third of Brits and 40% of Americans. How did belief in ghosts evolve over time? What’s the psychological explanation for believing in ghosts? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How much do surrogate mothers get paid? What is the Barnum effect? How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 17/7/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices