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Articles and Commentary
Articles and other written works composed by SGHA's members on paranormal and Investigative topics.
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The History of Ghost Hunting (Slides from a presentation)
Today I thought that I would share the slides that I used to show when presenting the history of ghost hunting. It covers the beginning and eventual…
The Gurney/Myers Standard for ghost investigations
A investigative standard for ghost investigations developed from the historical contributions of the early psychical researchers. This video …
The three most important things a ghost hunter needs
In this video, Cody talks about the three most important things a ghost hunter must have.
Biggest Ghost Hunter FAIL! Repeating the mistakes of the past, Part 2
We are back with part two discussing this very important issue!
Biggest Ghost Hunter FAIL! Repeating the mistakes of the past
The biggest mistake ghost hunters make is repeating the same mistakes made by those who came before them. If you cannot learn from your mistakes, …
Why do ghost hunters investigate in the dark?
So why do ghost hunters investigate in the dark? Does it really make sense?
The various ideas about residual hauntings
When it comes to "residual hauntings" there are many ideas out there. Starting in 1890, four different concepts of this idea have been put forth in …
Ghost Stumpers (skeptical questions)
In this video I answer several questions that are often called "ghost stumpers".
Advice for baby Ghost Hunters (Noobs)
Here is some practical advice for people who are new to ghost hunting.
What are Ghosts , Part 1
The majority of what people think ghosts are is actually based on superstition and folklore. There has been some serious scientific work done …
Test Your Might, Analysis of voices v.s. Signal to noise ratio
Signal to noise ratio is a major consideration when analyzing audio. Are you really hearing a voice or is it actually the lower frequencies of …
Why your EVP "Evidence" is bogus and not the voice of a ghost
Anyone can turn on a audio recorder and ask questions into thin air. Anyone can listen to that recording and think they are getting responses from …
The truth about ghost hunting. Sorting the posers from the investigators!
Hobbies are practiced for interest and enjoyment, rather than financial reward. Engaging in a hobby can lead to acquiring substantial skill, …
How tragic events can create alterations in a ghost story.
Sometimes realistic events can shape and change legends. A good example of this is the story of Rebecca Potter who, according to legend, haunts the …
The “anecdotal evidence is invalid” argument.
The expression anecdotal evidence refers to evidence from anecdotes. In cases where small numbers of anecdotes are presented, there is a larger …
What were the most challenging things you had to deal with to keep a team together for 30 years?
The founders of the Southwest Ghost Hunter’s Association answer the question “What were the most challenging things you had to deal with to keep a …
Ghost photos, Digital Image Ballistics / Forensics
This tutorial covers techniques for image analysis that are helpful in determining whether or not a photo has been edited / tampered in any way. …
The name game. Ghost Hunter v.s. Paranormal Investigator
One of the most appalling things about the "field" of modern day ghost hunting (paranormal investigation/research) is the obvious disregard of its …
How to analyze ghost videos using critical thinking in 5 easy steps
The ever-present video camera is creating a new form of “paranormal” news. Anytime anything even slightly strange occurs on a video surveillance …
The Self and its source
So class, today I want you all to go read the following article. It's okay, I'll wait for you to get back. G'wan now, git! Don't come back till …
Why it is easy to FAIL with Full Spectrum cameras.
As Inigo Montoya (of The Princess Bride, for you non-movie-geeks) might say, "Full Spectrum? You keep using that word. I do not think it means what …
Battery Drainage Phenomena.....BULLSHIT!!!!
The concept of Battery Drain phenomena comes from a belief that is based solely in anecdotal statements by investigators in the paranormal …
The 10 Biggest mistakes made by ghost hunters
1. You cannot use the paranormal to prove the paranormal. Simply put this is a circular argument that violates Scientific method and gives your …
Applied Science: Laws of Thermodynamics
The majority of paranormal investigators would readily agree that ghosts must be some form of energy. As such, it is important to understand many of…
Applied Science: Occam’s Razor (also spelled Ockham’s Razor)
The most important thing for a scientific ghost hunter to know is the science behind what he or she is doing. Anyone who has studied physics knows …
Scientific Method, Belief Systems and World View
The scientific method is the best way yet discovered for separating the truth from lies and delusion. The simple version looks something like this: …