Paranormal activity: Science or fiction?

Delve into a realm populated by ghostly encounters, alien abductions, reincarnation tales, communing with the deceased, UFO sightings, inexplicable coincidences, and out-of-body or near-death experiences. These experiences often appear perplexing and tantalisingly mysterious, but are they legitimate phenomena? If not, how can we effectively grapple with and make sense of these enigmatic claims?

With unwavering dedication to rigorous scientific inquiry, Chris French supplies authoritative, evidence-based explanations that shed light on a broad spectrum of ostensibly mystical phenomena. His intellectual journey carries him through the debunking of extrasensory perception (ESP), endeavours to communicate with the departed, and even accounts of alien abductions, among other curious occurrences. Throughout this investigative voyage, French meticulously unravels the layers of the extraordinary, guiding readers towards the enlightening insights that lie beneath.

However, French maintains that our fascination with these phenomena is reasonable and reasonable, offering a profound glimpse into the intricacies of the human mind, and they have much to reveal if we extend to them the careful consideration they merit.

While often seemingly strange, the narratives are integral to our understanding of human cognition and consciousness, making them an essential study area. French systematically demystifies what was once deemed beyond explanation by employing an academic, comprehensive, logical, and occasionally mathematical approach.

Copies of French's latest book, 'The Science of Weird Shit', will be available for purchase after this lecture.

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Event Venue

The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London, United Kingdom