Stephen Hupp recounts his first paranormal investigation, during which various devices and phone apps attempted to communicate with spirits. While skeptical of the random word-generating apps used during the session, Hupp contemplates the potential future of paranormal investigations if artificial intelligence were employed to create seemingly logical and context-aware interactions, raising questions about deception and critical thinking.
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About the Author: Stephen Hupp, PhD, is editor of Skeptical Inquirer. He is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and professor of Clinical Child & School Psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
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