Parapsychologist and Clinical Therapist Brandon Massullo returns to discuss three different scientific papers he has co-authored involving the research and study of “haunted houses” and paranormal tourism. Plus his view on environmental influences of paranormal experiences vs. the interaction of the person experiencing it. And there’s big news about a paranormal experience Brandon recently had himself! Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :50 Brandon Massullo’s Bio 1:31 Patrick and Brandon reminisce about the Haunted America Conference a few years back. 3:41 Brandon has co-authored three academic papers in recent years. These include Things That Go Bump in the Literature: An Environmental Appraisal of “Haunted Houses”, Environmental “Gestalt Influences” Pertinent to Studies of Haunted Houses, and Understanding Consumer Enchantment via Paranormal Tourism: Part I—Conceptual Review. 6:27 Environmental variables and cues. Going over the last 20 years of research into “haunted houses.” 8:43 Is the environment what’s causing people to have ghostly experiences? 11:47 “It’s not just environmental. It’s actually a mixture of things. It’s a mixture of environmental. It’s a mixture of perceptual, cultural beliefs, psychological or emotional states. It’s sort of a mixture of all these different things going on.” 13:25 It’s about people and their surroundings. 16:00 “…we took away […]
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