Eventually scientists will discover something that…
“Eventually scientists will discover something that explains ghosts, just like they discovered electricity, which explained lightning, and it might be something about people's brains, or something about the earth's magnetic field, or it might be some new force altogether. And then ghosts won't be mysteries. They will be like electricity and rainbows and nonstick frying pans.”
About This Quote
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Future science may demystify paranormal phenomena by finding natural explanations, just as electricity and magnetism were once mysterious.
In simple terms: Science could turn ghosts into a known physical effect.
Expect natural explanations for the unknown.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research labs
- public education
- media speculation
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What natural mechanisms could explain ghostly reports?
- How would society change if ghosts were proven physical?
Science may never fully capture subjective experiences.