1. Definition: What are “paranormal activities” anyway?

Paranormal activities include things that cannot be explained by our current scientific methods, such as:

• Ghost apparitions
• Poltergeists
• telekinesis
• Near-death experiences
• Ghost phenomena
• UFO sightings (sometimes included)

2. What does science say about this?

🌐 Current state of research:

• So far, no reproducible evidence of paranormal phenomena under controlled conditions.
• Studies in parapsychology (e.g., on telepathy or hauntings) occasionally produce "striking" results, but these are often statistically weak, methodologically flawed, or irreproducible.
• Most phenomena can be explained by psychology, perceptual errors, environmental conditions, or deception.

🔬 Examples:

• Ghost phenomena: Often explained by infrasound, electrosmog, or mold.
• Near-death experiences: Can be explained, for example, by oxygen deficiency, endorphin release, or hallucinations.

3. Psychological Explanations

People tend to see patterns where there are none (→ pareidolia) and are more likely to believe in the supernatural when:

• they are emotionally agitated (grief, fear).
• they seek explanations for the inexplicable.
• they are culturally or religiously influenced (e.g., belief in ghosts).

Experiences interpreted as "paranormal" are often subjective, emotional, and difficult to verify.

4. Social Aspect

• According to surveys, 60–80% of people worldwide believe in some form of the paranormal.
• Pop culture (films, series, books) and personal narratives reinforce this belief.
• Belief can also be psychologically functional—as a source of comfort, explanation, or connection with the deceased.

5. So, how likely is it?

👉 From a scientific perspective:

Very unlikely—as long as there is no objective, reproducible evidence, there is no evidence for the existence of paranormal phenomena. The probability – purely rationally speaking – would therefore be less than 1%, possibly even close to 0.

👉 From a human perspective:

Individual perception may suggest otherwise. Many people honestly report strange experiences – but that doesn't automatically mean that something supernatural has happened.

6. Critical-Constructive Assessment

I would say:

Paranormal activities are, above all, an expression of our inner world. They reveal our fear, our wonder, our desire for control – but not necessarily an actual "other reality." Nevertheless, reports should not simply be ridiculed, but taken seriously, psychologically and culturally.