In this podcast episode, Ann welcomes Dr. Josh Bullock from Kingston University and Dr. Caroline Starkey from the University of Leeds to discuss their groundbreaking research project, "Weekday Worldviews: The Patrons, Promise and Payoff of Psychic Nights in England." Dr. Bullock brings a sceptical perspective while Dr. Starkey is a firm believer in the psychic realm. Their collaboration sheds light on the profound experiences people have at pub psychic events, revealing a deeper connection beyond mere entertainment. Despite initial funding challenges, their project, now supported by the Templeton Religions Trust, explores the intersection of belief systems, well-being, and the paranormal, aiming to understand the significance of psychic culture in contemporary society.
LINK TO SURVEY https://www.weekdayworldviews.com/ (open to general public including those who identify as Spiritualists but not those who are professional psychics/mediums)
The Twitter page for the research project is @PubPsychic.
Dr Caroline Starkey is on Twitter @caro_starkey and her profile on the University of Leeds website is here: https://leeds.academia.edu/CarolineStarkey
Dr Josh Bullock is on Twitter @JoshBullock and his profile on Kingston University’s website is here: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/staff/profile/dr-josh-bullock-1052/
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