Ghostly Phenomenon Explained
By: Erica Browning
The existence of ghosts has been a controversial issue for a millennium, but due to advances in
technology, the theory can now be disproved! The theory has appeared in countless stories such as
Macbeth throughout history, but as time progresses, it continues to thrive and live vicariously through
it's believers.
Essentially, many people believe in ghosts
merely because of their personal experiences, or the
feeling of an unexplained presence, but the real
question is: if there's technology to justify the reason
for their encounters, why do one-third of American's
continue to believe that ghosts are real? The answer is
simple; entertainment. The majority of American's
beliefs are influenced everyday by entertainment of all
forms. Whether it's from ghost stories in books, or
television shows such as Ghost Hunters or Ghost Adventures, they specifically base their beliefs off of
what they see rather than the scientific truth. A multitude of viewers who watch these shows think
because ghost hunters use ion detectors, infrared cameras, sensitive microphones, and other devices
that the information provided is factual and creditable. In reality, the equipment they use has never
been scientifically proven to detect ghosts!
Photographs are often used to provide evidence of sightings, but the validity of the photos is
rarely speculated before they are used to influence public o