Paranormal Philippines

🏠   |   🧭   |   Why Scientific Methods are Important in Paranormal Investigation Applying scientific methods to paranormal investigations involves a structured approach similar to criminal investigations. Lewis Vaughn (2008) outlines five key steps in the scientific process: identifying the problem, devising a hypothesis, deriving predictions, performing tests, and accepting or rejecting the hypothesis . In paranormal investigations, the problem often centers around verifying the existence or understanding the origin of a phenomenon . Hypotheses are formed by considering natural explanations before delving into paranormal ones. For example, when investigating a ghost photo, initial hypotheses might include hoax, camera artifact, or an actual ghost. Investigators should start with the most likely explanations and test each hypothesis through research and experimentation. The scientific method ensures that investigators rigorously test their hypotheses...

🏠   |   🧭   |   Fieldwork is only half the picture—research matters too. Libraries and databases hold a wealth of material that can guide your approach. Some Types of Resources Books: Great for deep dives (but sometimes outdated). Journals: Scholarly = peer-reviewed, rigorous, harder to access. Popular = easy to read, widely available, good starting points. Tips for Research Use both broad and specific keywords. Explore synonyms (e.g., “ESP,” “psychic ability,” “parapsychology”). Mix resources for a fuller perspective. Think of it like a salad—the more varied your ingredients, the richer the result. Evaluating Credibility Paranormal topics attract folklore, speculation, and sensationalism. That’s why credibility is key. Things to Check: Scholarly vs. Credible: A source doesn’t need to be peer-reviewed to be accurate. Author: Do they have expertise? (e.g., Russell Targ was a physicist, but his paranormal claims still n...

🏠   |   🧭   |   Mga bagay na dapat din malaman Multo, Thought Forms, Atbp. First Philippine Paranormal Investigation Handbook Para sa mga Baguhan o Dalubhasa by Ruel Ruiz Belief at Expectation. Maaaring makulayan ang resulta ng imbestigasyon depende sa paniniwala o expectation ng PSI (Paranormal Scene Investigator). Kaya nga naniniwala ako na ang isang PSI ay dapat “totoong” skeptic—kaysa naniniwala o hindi naniniwala. Mainam na talakayin ang kaso nang may mga theories at background knowledge. Ang matinding paniniwala o hindi paniniwala sa isang bagay ay nagdudulot ng misinterpretation ng mga events dahil sa mga set of beliefs na ito ng PSI. Hindi rin naman mainam na maging sarado at maghanap ng talagang ikaka-disprove ng isang kaso, dahil kahit na ano pang evidence na ito nga ay paranormal ang dahilan ay hindi pa rin maniniwala. Simple Misperceptions Madalas na nire-report sa akin ay ang feeling na may humahawak o humahaplos sa buhok nila. K...

🏠   |   🧭   |   When investigating the paranormal, what we see (or think we see) matters. Many unusual experiences arise not from spirits or unknown forces, but from how the human mind perceives or misperceives the world around it. Misperceptions and hallucinations are two of the most common explanations skeptics turn to, but for investigators, they are more than dismissals. Learning to detect and differentiate them is crucial: a misstep could mean mistaking a trick of the mind for genuine evidence, or worse, overlooking a real event worth studying. This article introduces practical tools and tables to help investigators recognize when a case may involve misperception or hallucination. Considering these factors can help investigators avoid premature conclusions, protect witnesses from harm, and sharpen their ability to tell the normal from the paranormal. Detecting Misperception vs. Hallucination Aspect Hallucination Misperception External st...