About this episode

Eric Extreme explores cognitive bias in paranormal investigations and its impact on data interpretation.

Join Eric Extreme on Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT's podcast Paranormal Declassified: The SPIRIT Files as he explores the critical topic of cognitive bias in paranormal investigations. This episode dives into how our minds can skew perceptions, leading to misinterpreted data and inaccurate conclusions. Eric distinguishes between ghost hunting and paranormal investigation, highlighting how biases manifest differently in each approach. Learn about specific biases like confirmation bias, expectation bias, and pareidolia, and discover practical strategies to minimize their impact. The episode emphasizes the importance of pre-investigation assessments, objective data analysis, and a commitment to scientific principles to ensure reliable and credible investigations. Discover how to protect clients, maintain team credibility, and advance the understanding of unexplained phenomena through a science-based approach. Tune in to learn how to seek the light of reason and stay skeptical in the pursuit of the truth. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at: https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2025/10/24/biases-in-paranormal-investigations/ As a paranormal investigator, Eric…

People in this episode

Host: Eric Extreme

Topics covered

• cognitive bias
• paranormal investigations
• ghost hunting
• scientific principles
• data analysis
• misinterpretation

Keywords

• cognitive bias
• confirmation bias
• expectation bias
• pareidolia
• paranormal investigation
• ghost hunting
• scientific approach

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