In this October 2025 episode of 1440 Explores, host Sony Kassam speaks to psychologist Chris French about whether the supernatural realm is a figment of our collective imagination.

Many people believe wholeheartedly in ghosts, while those who aren't so sure might still have felt a 'spooky feeling,' 'strange chill,' or 'presence' at some point in their lives.

Across all cultures of human history, there are countless stories of spirits and the walking dead.

But experts largely agree that ghosts do not exist, and that our sightings and experiences mainly come from a desire to believe in the afterlife.

In this episode of 1440 Explores, host Sony Kassam speaks to psychologist and supernatural skeptic Chris French. Together, they ask why humans want so deeply to believe in ghosts and how this desire informs our supernatural experiences.

1440 Explores is a science and history podcast exploring a diverse range of curious subjects.