Ep 119 - Terrifying Thoughts
Haunted Talks18 Helmi 2022

Ep 119 - Terrifying Thoughts

Can we be haunted by our own thoughts? Or use them to haunt others? Few ideas produce the fear and existential dread that Roko's Basilisk provides. This unique thought experiment was considered so potentially disturbing, that the original website to which it was published quickly banned the topic. We break down this strange collision of urban legend, artificial intelligence and philosophy.

Listener Warning: If you are struggling right now, or don't want to deal with existential questions about reality, we would suggest listening to a different episode. But, if you love a good metaphysical mystery that challenges our perceptions, and provides a good chill, join us as we head down the rabbit hole and explore the philosophical head-trip that is Roko's Basilisk.

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Ep 127 - Dybbuk Box: Haunted or Hoax?

Ep 127 - Dybbuk Box: Haunted or Hoax?

It has been called the most haunted object in the world, but is it really one of the biggest paranormal hoaxes in recent memory? The Dybbuk Box has terrified people for nearly two decades, but last ye...

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Ep 126 - "...it's not an aircraft."

Ep 126 - "...it's not an aircraft."

The strange disappearance of pilot Fredrick Valentich in 1978, is one of aviation's greatest unsolved mysteries. In the episode, we examine the mystery, including the bizarre radio transmissions from ...

10 Kesä 202226min

Ep 125 - The First Ghosts - Part 2

Ep 125 - The First Ghosts - Part 2

In part two of our special interview with the British Museum's Dr. Irving Finkel, he shares more from his book, The First Ghosts: Most Ancient of Legacies, including a discussion of the earliest drawi...

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Ep 124 - The First Ghosts - Part 1

Ep 124 - The First Ghosts - Part 1

What is the oldest recorded mention of a ghost? Dr. Irving Finkel, Assistant Keeper of Ancient Mesopotamian script, languages and cultures in the Department of the Middle East at the British Museum, j...

13 Touko 202233min

Ep 123 - Update: The Ghost Ship of Niagara Falls

Ep 123 - Update: The Ghost Ship of Niagara Falls

While not a traditional ghost story, the tale of the wrecked iron scow that sits atop Niagara Falls is a haunting cliffhanger. It unfolds on the threatening edge of one of the most awe-inspiring natur...

29 Huhti 202217min

Ep 122 - The Poltergeist Street

Ep 122 - The Poltergeist Street

A cluster of rental homes near Manchester, England, requires new tenants to sign a waiver acknowledging that they will be living in a haunted house. As part of our discussion of this strange scenario ...

15 Huhti 202218min

Ep 121 - New Science on Near-Death Experiences

Ep 121 - New Science on Near-Death Experiences

For the first time ever, scientists have recorded the brain activity of a patient in the moments right before and immediately following death. The results may be the first scientific evidence of the o...

1 Huhti 202231min

Ep 120 - The Cremation of Sam McGee

Ep 120 - The Cremation of Sam McGee

Robert Service's The Cremation of Sam McGee is a beloved Canadian ghost story set in the unforgiving North. Many can identify it with just the first few lines. Themes of survival, obligation and bruta...

4 Maalis 202229min

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