How can I see a ghost? ——Exploring the science and legends of supernatural phenomena
In recent years, supernatural topics have continued to heat up on social media and short video platforms, and discussions about "ghosts" in particular have attracted widespread attention. Whether it’s urban legends, scientific experiments or folk methods, people’s curiosity about seeing ghosts never fades. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days and conduct a structured analysis of the possibility of "seeing ghosts" from the perspectives of science, psychology and folklore.
1. Inventory of recent popular supernatural topics (last 10 days)
| topic | heat index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|
| "Look in the mirror at 3 a.m. and see a ghost" experiment | 856,000 | Douyin, Bilibili |
| Controversy over AI restoration of "ghost" images | 723,000 | Weibo, Zhihu |
| Folk "Ten Ways to See Ghosts" Become Popular Again | 689,000 | Xiaohongshu, Kuaishou |
| Scientists use infrared light to detect "spirit bodies" | 532,000 | YouTube, WeChat |
2. The phenomenon of “ghost sighting” from a scientific perspective
1.Brain deception theory: Research shows that hallucinations may occur in the temporal lobe of the brain under conditions of poor light, fatigue, or high pressure. An experiment at the University of Cambridge showed that 42% of volunteers would "feel a foreign object" in a specific electromagnetic field.
2.Infrasound influence: Sound waves below 19Hz may cause eyeball shaking and fear. British scientists once used an infrasound device to successfully make experimenters "see ghosts".
| Predisposing factors | Experimental success rate | duration |
|---|---|---|
| electromagnetic field stimulation | 37% | 2-15 minutes |
| Infrasound exposure | 52% | 5-30 seconds |
| sensory deprivation | 68% | 10-45 minutes |
3. Risk assessment of the “hell method” spread among the people
1.How to comb your hair in front of the mirror at midnight: Legend has it that ghosts can be seen if you comb your hair 100 times in front of the mirror between 12 am and 3 am. Experts warn this could have serious psychological implications.
2.Crossroads meal method: Place dumplings at crossroads to attract wandering spirits. Folklorists point out that this stems from the ancient superstition of "junctions."
| method name | Hazard level | scientific explanation |
|---|---|---|
| chopsticks standing bowl | ★☆☆☆☆ | Center of gravity balance phenomenon |
| Peeling an apple in the middle of the night | ★★★☆☆ | High concentration leads to hallucinations |
| Yin Yang Eye Talisman Water | ★★★★★ | May contain hallucinogenic substances |
4. Suggestions for safe exploration
1.Mental preparation: 80% of the "ghost seeing" cases were later confirmed to be psychological effects. It is recommended to learn basic psychological knowledge first.
2.Equipment assistance: Using tools such as infrared cameras and EMF detectors is more reliable than naked eye observation. In 2023, a Japanese research team recorded abnormal temperature fluctuations through thermal imaging.
3.Venue selection: The high incidence of "ghost sighting" reports in abandoned buildings, hospitals and other places is actually related to carbon monoxide leakage or resonance of the building structure.
Conclusion:Regardless of whether ghosts exist or not, human exploration of the unknown will never end. It is recommended to treat paranormal phenomena with a scientific attitude and never blindly try dangerous methods. The latest brain science research shows that the so-called "ghost" may be a self-protection mechanism produced by the brain under certain conditions.
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