Why do people see ghosts, what does science say?
Many claim to have seen ghosts or sensed something strange. Stories of the presence of ghosts have been prevalent in society since ancient times, but the explanation from the scientific point of view is different. Some recent studies have shown that our brain experiences something physical due to emotional or environmental influences.
Effects of sleep paralysis
Goldsmiths University of London scientists. Chris French believes that sleep paralysis—what many call "dumbing down"—contributes to the experience of seeing ghosts.
During a special stage of sleep, ``Rapid Eye Movement'' (REM), the body is momentarily still. At this time, if one wakes up from sleep, the body cannot move.
Terrible hallucinations occur from this condition. The UK's National Health Service (NHS) also says that, during sleep paralysis, the sufferer feels—someone is holding them or someone is next to them.
Sometimes the victim also feels like seeing something ghostly. But this is nothing but an illusion of the brain.
Damp house full of fungus
Some reported the experience of seeing ghosts in the neighborhood. But scientists believe that the ghost house is inhabited by fungi.
These play a role in creating the feeling of seeing ghosts.
Scientist at Clarkson University in New York. Shane Rogers has worked on this issue. He found that in places filled with fungi, people behaved abnormally. These may seem like ghostly experiences.
According to research, these fungi living in damp places can cause breathing problems and visual hallucinations.
As a result, people get the feeling of seeing ghosts in these houses.
Psychological Factors: Hallucinations and Prejudices
Dr. French says there are three psychological reasons behind seeing ghosts. First, those who believe in ghosts often think of paranormal experiences as ghostly.
Second, the influence of the environment; Such as old or dark rooms. Third, hallucinations, which can be caused by fatigue, stress or prolonged sleep deprivation.
Electromagnetic and infrasound effects
Another reason for seeing ghosts can be electromagnetic fields and infrasound. Electromagnetic fields can cause hallucinations in the brain. And infrasound is a type of sound that is not enough to be heard by the human ear.
Certain sound vibrations of certain frequencies cause our eyeballs to vibrate and cause visual hallucinations.
Dr. French has created such an artificial house, where people experience something magical due to the influence of infrasound and electromagnetic.
Scientists believe that many ghostly experiences are caused by brain illusions, mental states, or environment. Hallucinations can easily occur when the body or mind is tired. Since humans are afraid of the unknown, illusions are created in the brain of ghosts.
Source: BBC
