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This mechanism provides a plausible framework for many paranormal reports, which are frequently linked to conditions of grief, loneliness, trauma, or stress. During such times, physiological arousal is heightened, and the mind attempts to find an explanation—often assigning it to paranormal causes like ghosts or telepathy.
The Role of the Observer and Quantum Parallels
The discussion draws an intriguing analogy from quantum mechanics, particularly the Copenhagen interpretation, which posits that the act of observation influences whether a particle exists in a definite state. If we extrapolate this concept to paranormal phenomena, it prompts a provocative question: Would these phenomena still exist if no one observed or interpreted them?