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Presence:  Hallucination or Visitation?

Presence: Hallucination or Visitation?

FromThis Is Your Brain With Dr. Phil Stieg


Presence: Hallucination or Visitation?

FromThis Is Your Brain With Dr. Phil Stieg

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Mar 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Have you ever felt a "presence" - someone next to you, even speaking to you, when no one is there? Dr. Ben Alderson-Day, a psychologist at Durham University in the UK, studies the phenomena of felt presences, or what he calls "the unseen other." These experiences are not always symptoms of mental illness - these are universally reported and not always distressing. Learn what's happening in the brain during these hallucinations - or should we call them visitations? Plus... how the Internet brings together groups of people who can conjure up invisible friends, seemingly on command. Full transcripts and additional resources available at: www.thisisyourbrain.com  For more about Dr. Alderson-Day's book, "Presence; The Strange Science and True Stories of the Unseen Other" https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250278265/presence 
Released:
Mar 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

This Is Your Brain With Dr. Phil Stieg provides a fascinating look into the human brain, with each episode asking new questions — and finding new answers — about our most mysterious organ. Together with his expert guests, Dr. Stieg takes us on a journey that reveals unexpected secrets at every turn, and redefines what we know about ourselves and our place in the world. The podcast explores the many fascinating aspects of neuroscience, ranging from how the brain is wired for both sudden bursts of violence and the pervasive inner calm of meditation. Where does confidence come from? How do we remember traumatic events – or do we? How do other animals experience consciousness? Does storytelling change our brains? Take the journey with us as we explore the very foundation of what makes us human.