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� � Dave Wood briefly delves into why people investigate at night and why some investigate with the lights out.
� Rational but interested onlookers often question why investigations are held at night. This is normally suffixed with an � often derisory � observation that there is no reasons �ghosts� should only appear at night. What is perhaps a more valid question is why an investigator�s first reaction is to turn the lights off. On a simple level it is pointed out that if you want to see a �ghost� you are best of seeing it in good lighting. Then at least you can be sure of what you see. A raft of other problems can be brought in, such as accurate operation of equipment and the ability of night-vision camcorders to see every detail in very dark conditions. But perhaps the most compelling criticism is that in the dark any person�s eyes will inevitably play tricks on them. A lot of what is seen during investigations could just be a paranormal interpretation of ambiguous stimuli. Doing it in the dark can also been seen as crass. It conjures up images of a band of thrill-seekers whose main objective is to get scared and see things. Damning criticism indeed � but is it justified?
� If an investigation group claims to be scientific it must always not only justify but demonstrate and understand the decisions it makes and the consequences of those actions. So next time you turn out the light, remember why you�re doing it. � |
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