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The Society for Psychical Research: Believers Turned Skeptics

The Society for Psychical Research: Believers Turned Skeptics

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In this episode of Sceptics and the Debunking Tradition, host Clara Moss explores the fascinating history of the Society for Psychical Research, founded in 1882 by distinguished Victorian academics and scientists. Originally hoping to find scientific evidence for paranormal phenomena, SPR members including Henry Sidgwick, Frederic Myers, and Oliver Lodge developed rigorous investigative methods that ultimately led many from belief to skepticism. The episode examines how their methodical investigation of mediums like Eusapia Palladino, documentation of fraudulent practices, and development of controlled experimental protocols established foundations for modern scientific skepticism. Learn how figures like Richard Hodgson transformed from believers to debunkers, and discover the SPR's lasting contributions to understanding cognitive bias and the importance of extraordinary evidence for extraordinary claims. This historical journey demonstrates how genuine scientific inquiry requires following evidence wherever it leads, even when it contradicts our hopes and expectations. Perfect for listeners interested in the history of skepticism, scientific methodology, and the cultural phenomenon of Victorian spiritualism.
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