Foundations
What Counts as Paranormal?
How unexplained experiences differ from supernatural interpretations and established phenomena.
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Foundation · method · terminology
Understand the Paranormal
Start with the questions.
A structured introduction to paranormal claims, evidence, terminology and responsible investigation before examining specific entity reports.
Archive principle
“The first task is not belief or disbelief. It is understanding what is being claimed.”
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Evidence
Evidence & Testimony
How witness statements, recordings and environmental measurements should be interpreted.
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Method
Investigation Methods
Documentation, controls, repeatability and ways to reduce false positives.
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Terminology
Common Terminology
A working vocabulary for manifestations, entities, hauntings, influence and ritual claims.
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Brief transmissions
Fragments
Short encounters, evidence and moments from Understand the Paranormal.