Paranormal Television and Disinformation
In the last 20 years we have seen paranormal television bring ghost hunting and paranormal investigation mainstream. Many seasoned paranormal researchers say their interest in the paranormal began from watching television shows, the inspiration of these shows spawned thousands of new investigators and teams worldwide. We can all appreciate the benefits of having paranormal phenomena becoming part of everyday conversation rather than be hidden due to disbelief, shame, or persecution. But we have to ask ourselves, do the benefits of paranormal television continue to outweigh the disinformation that has taken the forefront? Has paranormal television created a demographic of individuals and/or teams that will sacrifice ethics to gain a following or make money? Is the information being shared on paranormal television doing more harm than good? Disinformation is defined as false or misleading information that is intentionally spread with the purpose of deceiving or manipulating others. It ma...