Art Bell begins by greeting his audience, spanning from the Hawaiian and Tahitian islands to the Caribbean and South America. He shares some exciting news: the show is ranked number one in Los Angeles and San Diego radio surveys, expressing gratitude to his Southern California listeners. Despite feeling under the weather, Art is enthusiastic about the show’s success.
Art then mentions receiving a message from Ed Dames, who is working on a significant project in Hawaii and wants to announce it on Art’s show. The announcement is scheduled for Thursday, January 30th. Following this, Art introduces the night’s special guest, Dr. Barry Taff, known for his involvement in the paranormal case that inspired the movie “The Entity.” Dr. Taff, who has sent photographs related to the case, will be discussing these and other paranormal experiences. Art encourages listeners to view these photos on his website, hinting at their chilling nature.
Dr. Taff’s background is then detailed: he holds a doctorate in psychophysiology and a minor in biomedical engineering from UCLA, has six medical patents, and has been a principal investigator in over 3500 cases of poltergeists and hauntings. His research has been widely published, and he has appeared on numerous TV and radio programs. The segment ends with Art expressing curiosity about why Dr. Taff chose to pursue paranormal research, leading to a discussion about Dr. Taff’s own psychic experiences during childhood and the intrigue they sparked in him.
Art continues his conversation with Dr. Barry Taff, delving into the intricacies of psychophysiology, the study of the mind-brain-body interrelationship. Dr. Taff explains that this field offers an alternative path into medicine, focusing more on function rather than diagnosis and prescription. His interest in psychophysiology was sparked by his own peculiar experiences, driving him to learn about brain function and behavior.
Art then inquires about our current understanding of the brain. Dr. Taff discusses the advancements in brain imaging technologies like EEGs, CAT scanners, MRIs, and PET scanners, which have significantly enhanced our knowledge of brain functions. However, he notes that while we understand certain aspects like locomotion and metabolic function, the understanding of thought processes remains rudimentary. He debunks the myth that we only use 10% of our brain, explaining that using the entire brain simultaneously would lead to a short circuit due to the lack of insulation around each cell.
The conversation shifts to the evolution of the human brain. Dr. Taff suggests that our brains have evolved both environmentally and physiologically, gaining and losing functions over time. When discussing intelligence, he mentions that despite studies on brains of individuals like Einstein, no specific physical differences have been conclusively identified to correlate with higher intelligence. He emphasizes the complexity of measuring intelligence, highlighting different types like rote memory and emotional intelligence.
Dr. Taff also points out the weak correlation between academic performance and later success in life, citing examples of poor students who become successful entrepreneurs. He concludes by reflecting on the uniqueness of each individual and the potential for future advancements in understanding the human brain and nervous system, though he believes it may take decades to gain a comprehensive understanding. The segment ends with a comparison between the progress in mapping the human genome and the brain, with Dr. Taff suggesting that the genome is currently better understood due to more significant funding.
They next discuss various aspects of parapsychology, focusing on phenomena like telepathy, clairvoyance, and remote viewing. Dr. Taff explains that certain altered states of consciousness, characterized by high alpha brain activity and a state of wakeful rest, are conducive to paranormal phenomena. These states allow the mind to access information beyond its normal cognitive processing.
Art brings up the topic of remote viewing, particularly its use by the military, and asks Dr. Taff about its effectiveness. Dr. Taff acknowledges that while remote viewing can be successful, it often fails and is an imperfect means of acquiring information. He emphasizes the importance of objectively verifying the information perceived during remote viewing to distinguish it from fantasy or confabulation.
Art mentions a process in remote viewing where a target is assigned a random number and given to multiple remote viewers who are isolated from each other. Dr. Taff confirms that this method, which seeks independent corroboration of information, has been a discipline in remote viewing. However, he notes an intriguing phenomenon where multiple viewers sometimes independently converge on the same incorrect information, suggesting a complex and not fully understood mechanism at play in remote viewing.
The conversation then shifts to Dr. Taff’s extensive experience in studying cases of poltergeists, hauntings, and other paranormal phenomena. Art expresses his fascination with remote viewing and its peculiarities, particularly the instances where multiple viewers report the same incorrect information. This leads to a discussion about the potential influences on remote viewers, whether it’s each other, the control assigning the target, or an external force. Dr. Taff indicates that the data they have doesn’t lean towards any specific explanation for these phenomena, highlighting the mysterious and unexplained nature of these experiences.
Dr. Taff describes instances where multiple remote viewers, working independently, lock onto the same information, sometimes with high precision. However, he notes that this phenomenon is unpredictable and not always accurate, suggesting that it involves aspects of consciousness that are not yet understood.
Art raises the question of whether the person assigning the target in remote viewing (the controller) could influence the results. Dr. Taff agrees that this is a possibility but also notes that there is no reliable method to test for psychic ability (PCI) in individuals. He shares that attempts to correlate erroneous information obtained through remote viewing with any aspects of the experiment or participants have been unsuccessful, likening it to multiple people imagining the same thing simultaneously without prior coordination.
Discussing the varying degrees of success claimed by remote viewers, Dr. Taff acknowledges that results can range from near-perfect accuracy to complete failure. He reveals an intriguing observation: the performance of remote viewing seems to be influenced by the phases of the moon, with a noticeable drop in accuracy during the full moon. This correlation was unexpected and remains unexplained.
Dr. Taff also touches on the potential for improving remote viewing through advanced technologies like positron emission tomography (PET) scans. He suggests that if specific brain activity patterns could be identified during remote viewing, it might be possible to enhance the phenomenon’s effectiveness.
Finally, the conversation shifts to electroshock therapy. Dr. Taff describes it as a process that temporarily scrambles brain activity, akin to sending a high voltage electrostatic discharge to a computer without destroying it. He acknowledges the controversy surrounding this treatment method, highlighting the complexity and still-developing understanding of the human brain and consciousness.
Art and Dr. Barry Taff delve deeper into the potential for enhancing parapsychological abilities through brain stimulation. Dr. Taff suggests that if consistent patterns of brain activity are observed in remote viewers, it might be possible to artificially reinforce or enhance those brain processes to improve performance. This idea extends to the possibility of artificially inducing parapsychological occurrences, like poltergeist activity.
The conversation then shifts to Uri Geller’s visit to the UCLA lab in 1975, where Dr. Taff witnessed Geller bending keys and other metal objects. The most impressive feat, according to Dr. Taff, was a key continuing to bend and eventually snapping after Geller had stopped touching it. Despite skepticism and debunking attempts, Dr. Taff found these demonstrations compelling, especially given the controlled environment at UCLA.
Dr. Taff shares an intriguing case from about a decade earlier involving a young girl in the San Fernando Valley. This case involved poltergeist activity, including moving objects and malfunctioning machines. Most notably, the family reported hearing the girl’s voice on the phone when she wasn’t speaking, and the phenomena seemed to be linked to her epileptic seizures. Dr. Taff notes a correlation between the intensity of the girl’s seizures and the strength of the poltergeist activity.
This leads to a discussion about the nature of poltergeists and ghosts. Dr. Taff argues that many cases suggest an intelligence behind these phenomena, rather than them being mere echoes or replays of past events. He recounts another instance where two individuals, both epileptic and experiencing poltergeist activity, saw the phenomena cease with medication and return when they stopped taking it. This connection between epileptic seizures and parapsychological occurrences raises questions about the brain’s role in these phenomena.
Art Bell then inquires whether studies have been conducted on parapsychological occurrences during electroshock therapy, wondering if the massive surges of electrochemical activity during epileptic seizures could be related to these phenomena.
Art and Dr. Barry Taff discuss the potential risks and ethical considerations of using electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in parapsychological research. Dr. Taff expresses skepticism about the feasibility of such studies due to the potential harm to patients. He also notes the lack of documented cases where psychokinesis occurred during ECT, suggesting that the chaotic brain activity induced by ECT might differ fundamentally from that during unassisted episodes.
The conversation then shifts to the atmosphere at UCLA during the time of these investigations. Dr. Taff describes a general lack of support and skepticism from the academic community towards the parapsychology lab. Many professors in various departments were intrigued but also feared that involvement in such research could harm their careers. Despite receiving thousands of calls annually from people experiencing unexplained phenomena, the lab faced challenges due to the career-threatening nature of this research field.
Dr. Taff speculates on the extent of private and possibly secret research into parapsychology happening around the country. He suggests that while some individuals with substantial resources are funding investigations into these areas, the overall level of such research might not be significant due to the high costs involved. He also points out the reluctance of academic institutions to associate with this field publicly due to concerns about political correctness and the risk of being ostracized.
The segment concludes with a discussion on the limitations of using parapsychological phenomena for practical purposes. Dr. Taff is thankful that government attempts to use these phenomena for information gathering, behavior control, or lethal purposes have not been very successful. He dismisses the idea of using psychokinetic powers to cause physical harm, such as bursting a blood vessel, as implausible. The conversation ends with a reference to Nina Kulagina, a woman from the Soviet Union known for her alleged psychokinetic abilities, and the speculation about the potential of such powers.
Art begins by mentions his recent experiences with a “cursed” doll and then shifts to announce that his show is number one in the radio surveys in Los Angeles and San Diego. He also mentions an upcoming guest, Ed Dames, who will be discussing a significant project on January 30th.
Dr. Taff then talks about his nine years at the UCLA Parapsychology Lab, where they investigated around 3,500 cases of strange occurrences. He explains that most cases turned out to be inconclusive due to the transient and elusive nature of the phenomena. The presence of investigators often inhibited occurrences, making it rare to witness or record anything significant.
Art directs listeners to his website, where they can view photographs related to the discussion. He then asks Dr. Taff about the real story behind the movie “The Entity,” which was based on a case Dr. Taff investigated. Dr. Taff clarifies that while the movie was close to the real events, it took dramatic liberties. He expresses a wish that they could have placed the woman involved in a controlled environment to document the phenomena, which is what happened in the movie but not in reality.
Dr. Taff reflects on the limitations of current technology in understanding paranormal phenomena. He believes that even with unlimited resources, our technology might not be advanced enough to fully comprehend these occurrences. He speculates that it might take 75 to 100 years to make significant progress, if at all. Dr. Taff also expresses concern that any knowledge gained could be potentially destabilizing for society, as it might be turned into weapons or used for harmful purposes.
The segment concludes with a discussion about Uri Geller and his involvement with the military, who sponsored some of his research. Dr. Taff suggests that if Geller’s abilities were proven to be real and potentially harmful, he would likely be controlled or contained by the authorities.
In this segment, Art and Dr. Barry Taff discuss the military’s interest in Uri Geller’s abilities and the ethical considerations surrounding the use of paranormal powers. Dr. Taff notes that Geller refused to participate in experiments that could harm people, showing a level of conscience and control. However, Dr. Taff expresses concern that not everyone might exercise such restraint, comparing the potential misuse of psychic abilities to the misuse of firearms.
The conversation then shifts to a case from 1974 that Dr. Taff investigated. A woman in Culver City, California, claimed her house was haunted and that she had been sexually assaulted by an entity. Initially skeptical, Dr. Taff and his colleague decided to investigate further after neighbors and friends corroborated the woman’s claims. During their investigation, they witnessed a frying pan and skillet flying out of a cupboard on their own, with no apparent triggers like springs or wires.
Dr. Taff describes the house’s peculiarities, including a foul smell of rotting organic matter and unusually cold temperatures, especially in the bedroom, which was the focus of the phenomena. Despite the open windows and hot weather, the bedroom felt refrigerated. They also observed a significant drop in background radiation measured by a Geiger counter during the peak of the phenomena, suggesting that the entity was absorbing energy from the environment.
The investigators saw lights moving around the room, described as corpuscular masses of light with tails, darting around in greenish-yellow color. They attempted to photograph these lights, and on a subsequent visit, they sealed off the bedroom to eliminate external light sources. With professional photographers present, they captured an image of one of the lights, although they couldn’t determine its origin, speed, or direction.
Dr. Taff mentions sending photographs to Art Bell, including one of the lights, but he is unsure if all the images were uploaded to Bell’s website.
Art and Dr. Barry Taff delve deeper into the peculiarities of the case that inspired the movie “The Entity.” Dr. Taff describes their observations during the investigation, including witnessing balls of light, similar to ball lightning, flying around a room. They captured photographs of these phenomena, including arcs of light that did not conform to the walls’ angles, suggesting they existed in free space.
Dr. Taff recounts an incident where up to 30 people, including photographers, were present in the room. They noticed that playing certain heavy metal music seemed to trigger the appearance of the lights. During one of these episodes, an apparition of a large, muscular man’s upper torso appeared in the corner of the bedroom. This apparition, which might have been related to the entity the woman claimed was assaulting her, was visible to everyone present but did not appear in the photographs, which only captured the balls of light.
The investigators began to believe the woman’s claims of being assaulted due to the intensity and frequency of the phenomena they witnessed. On one occasion, they found poster boards they had set up for reference in the photographs torn down, with duct tape, plaster, and paint ripped off the walls. Other incidents included candelabras flying towards the woman and a fuse box being torn out of the wall.
The climax of their investigation occurred on October 31st, 1974, under a full moon. Using an image intensifier attached to a camera, they observed weak lights and then witnessed duct tape being pulled off the wall and ceiling by unseen forces. Poster boards flew through the room, striking the woman in the head. Despite these dramatic occurrences, the investigators could not capture the entity itself on camera, only the effects of its presence.
Dr. Taff describes the atmosphere during their investigations as more of amazement than fear, even though they were witnessing unprecedented paranormal phenomena.
Dr. Taff recounts seeing balls of light flying around the woman at the center of the case, which were captured in photographs. These lights were not projected against the wall but appeared to be three-dimensional phenomena in free space. The woman, identified as Mrs. B, appeared framed by an arc of light in one of the photographs, which Dr. Taff emphasizes as significant. He explains that the photographs were taken using a Pentax camera with a shutter speed of 1/60th of a second and a flash with a deep red gel, filtering light close to the near-infrared spectrum.
The woman’s demeanor during these events was one of cowering, as she seemed to be ducking under the balls of light. Dr. Taff notes that the phenomena continued even after she moved from Culver City to Carson, and then to other locations, including San Bernardino and Texas. Interestingly, the poltergeist activity also began to affect her neighbors in Carson, with objects flying around and strange noises occurring in their homes, even though they were unaware of her previous experiences.
Dr. Taff mentions that they recorded strange sounds during their investigations, including deep breathing and moaning noises approaching the microphone. However, he acknowledges that audio evidence is less compelling than visual evidence. The neighbors’ experiences added credibility to the case, as they independently reported similar phenomena without prior knowledge of Mrs. B’s situation.
Dr. Taff considers the possibility that the events were psychokinetic in origin, stemming from the woman at the center of the case, Mrs. B. He notes the psychological aspects, including her volatile relationship with her three sons, which might have contributed to the manifestations.
Dr. Taff explains that psychological tests on Mrs. B showed high levels of distress and anxiety but nothing else abnormal. He describes her as typifying the psychological profile often seen in poltergeist cases, characterized by repressed hostility and unresolved emotional conflicts. As for Mrs. B’s current whereabouts, Dr. Taff mentions that he lost contact with her after 1983 and is unsure if she is still alive.
The conversation then shifts to another case Dr. Taff investigated, known as the San Pedro case, which he describes as even more extraordinary than the Entity case. This case began in August 1989 and involved a woman named Jackie Hernandez, who experienced a range of disturbing phenomena, including seeing a disembodied head in the attic and encountering male apparitions dressed in 1940s or 1950s attire.
Dr. Taff recounts visiting Hernandez’s house in San Pedro, where he encountered the same foul odor and sense of overpressure that was present in the Entity case. Hernandez reported objects being thrown around, fires breaking out, and other unexplained events. During their interview, they heard strange pounding noises from the attic, where Hernandez claimed to have seen the disembodied head.
Dr. Taff describes an incident where their photographer, Jeff Wheatcroft, was in the attic taking pictures and experienced something violently grabbing and pulling the camera from his hands. When they found the camera, its body and lens were separated and placed at opposite ends of the attic, with no one else present.
Another disturbing event occurred when Jeff was pushed across the attic by an unseen force, as if shoved by a large man. This was witnessed by Dr. Taff and others present. Additionally, a viscous, yellowish-orange liquid, later identified as human blood plasma, was found oozing out of a cupboard in the house. Despite investigations, no source for the fluid was found.
Jackie Hernandez, the woman at the center of the case, experienced further terrifying phenomena. One night, a glowing luminous cloud appeared over her, suffocating her until she was pulled away by a friend. They also captured photographs of lights moving at high speeds, similar to tracer bullets.
The most harrowing incident involved Jeff being hung by a piece of plastic clothesline from a rafter in the attic. This event was captured in photographs and left Jeff traumatized, showing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Taff notes that Jeff continued to be involved in the investigation but never returned to that house.
Jackie eventually moved from San Pedro to Weldon, California, where further anomalous lights were recorded.
Dr. Taff describes an incident where Jeff Wheatcroft, one of their photographers, was in the attic taking pictures. Suddenly, the camera was violently pulled from his hands, and they later found the camera body and lens separated at opposite ends of the attic. In another instance, Jeff was pushed across the attic by an unseen force.
They also discovered a viscous liquid oozing out of a cupboard, which was later identified as human blood plasma, but the source remained unexplained. Jackie Hernandez, the woman at the center of the case, experienced further terrifying events, including a luminous cloud suffocating her and objects flying around her house.
Dr. Taff talks about capturing images of amorphous plasmas and lights moving at high speeds, some resembling UFOs. One of the photographs shows three balls of light hovering over a rug, casting shadows and emitting light in specific directions. These phenomena continued even after Jackie moved to Weldon, California.
In Weldon, Jeff experienced another violent incident where he was picked up in his chair, dropped, and then flung against a wall, knocking him unconscious. Dr. Taff notes that these events were so sudden and unexpected that they couldn’t be captured on video.
Dr. Taff recounts more incidents of violent paranormal activity, including objects flying around and physical attacks on Jeff Wheatcroft. In one instance, Jeff was thrown across a room, and another time, he was found with claw-like scratches on his back. These events were captured on video, adding to the eerie nature of the case.
The discussion then turns to the relationship dynamics between Jackie Hernandez, the woman at the center of the case, Barry Conrad (a videographer working with Dr. Taff), and Jeff Wheatcroft. Dr. Taff suggests that Jackie may have developed romantic feelings for Barry and saw Jeff as an obstacle. This theory raises questions about whether Jackie’s mental state could have translated into a psychokinetic force capable of causing the violent incidents.
Dr. Taff also mentions that phenomena began occurring at Barry Conrad’s house after Jackie visited, further complicating the case. The team used various equipment to document these events, including cameras, magnetometers, electron emitters, and thermal imaging systems.
The segment concludes with Dr. Taff addressing the challenges of documenting paranormal phenomena in an era where digital manipulation is common. He emphasizes that while photographic evidence is crucial, the possibility of faking such evidence does not invalidate genuine paranormal events.
Dr. Taff discusses how the phenomena seemed to follow Jackie Hernandez, initially leading them to believe it was a poltergeist case. However, when a crew from “Strange Universe” visited Jackie’s original house in San Pedro, their equipment malfunctioned inside the house but worked fine outside, suggesting an environmental influence.
They observed that the phenomena seemed to absorb energy (endothermic), as evidenced by the disappearance of background radiation and unaffected battery charges. This led to a discussion about whether the phenomena were related to Jackie (psychokinetic) or the environment (haunting). Dr. Taff mentioned an incident where a glass door in Barry Conrad’s entertainment center flew off while Jackie was visiting, further complicating the source of the phenomena.
Dr. Taff also touched on the psychological aspect, suggesting that Jackie’s anxiety might act as a feedback loop, amplifying the phenomena. He speculated whether this could be a type of “psycho virus” that affects and propagates through different environments.
The conversation then shifted to the Denver International Airport, built on native ground, where numerous problems have occurred. Dr. Taff suggested that the space itself might be affected, leading to hauntings in new buildings constructed on the same site.
Interestingly, Dr. Taff mentioned cases that started as poltergeist manifestations and evolved into abductions, and vice versa, indicating a possible interconnection between different types of paranormal experiences. He cautioned against desiring such experiences, highlighting the disruptive and stressful nature of these phenomena.
Dr. Taff believes that certain people are more prone to these experiences due to their physical or emotional makeup and the environments they come from or are in. He warns against seeking such experiences, as they can lead to severe psychological damage.
Dr. Taff recounts instances where researchers, including those in the military remote viewing program, suffered psychological harm from their involvement in paranormal studies. He also notes that some people who worked with the UCLA Parapsychology Lab developed messianic complexes and lost the ability to differentiate between reality and fantasy.
The conversation then shifts to the connection between abductions and paranormal activity. Dr. Taff suggests that the forces behind abductions might use paranormal phenomena in ways similar to how humans use electromagnetism. He speculates that encounters with these forces could alter individuals physically, emotionally, and psychically, leading them to produce phenomena independently.
Dr. Taff also discusses the correlation between geomagnetic perturbations and poltergeist outbreaks. These perturbations in the Earth’s magnetic field, caused by terrestrial or solar influences, seem to trigger outbreaks of psychokinesis around the world. He compares detecting these phenomena to catching a tornado, highlighting the difficulty of capturing transient and unpredictable events.
Dr. Taff believes that certain individuals may be more prone to these experiences due to their physical or emotional makeup and environmental factors. He warns against seeking such experiences, as they can lead to severe psychological damage.
They also discuss the connection between paranormal phenomena and geomagnetic perturbations. Dr. Taff notes that these fluctuations in the Earth’s magnetic field can trigger outbreaks of psychokinesis. He mentions that certain areas, like the United Kingdom and the Hawaiian Islands, are hotspots for paranormal activity, possibly due to geomagnetic anomalies.
The conversation then shifts to religious interpretations of paranormal phenomena. Dr. Taff suggests that people have historically applied religious meanings to these events as a way to explain the unexplainable. He mentions that there are still researchers in the field, but university-level departments devoted to paranormal studies are rare.
Finally, Art Bell brings up the topic of the Chupacabra, a creature associated with mysterious animal deaths and blood-draining in Latin America. Dr. Taff considers various explanations, including hoaxes, a cryptid ecological creature, or an extraterrestrial being. He notes that while some reports have been debunked, others remain unexplained, suggesting a kernel of truth amidst the sensationalism.
Art and Dr. Barry Taff discuss the possibility of measuring the frequency of paranormal phenomena over time. Dr. Taff notes that there is no central database for compiling such data, making it difficult to graph trends in paranormal activity. He mentions the Central Premonition Registry, which focused on premonitory visions or dreams, but acknowledges the wide range of phenomena associated with the paranormal.
The conversation then shifts to the nature of hauntings and poltergeists. Dr. Taff believes that a significant portion of poltergeist phenomena is psychokinetically generated by living human agents. However, he also suggests that some phenomena might be stored in time and space, indicating a form of intelligence or cohesive information that survives and can interact with people.
Discussing the nature of time, Dr. Taff proposes a holographic model, where all of time’s information is contained in all of space. This model implies that the future, at least in terms of information, must exist if precognition is real. He uses the analogy of a highway to explain how information about the future could be contained in today’s space, just as information about the past is.
Dr. Taff also touches on the possibility of time travel, expressing his belief that it will eventually be possible to manipulate time as a dimension. However, he cautions that time travel may not work as depicted in movies and that interacting with the past might not be feasible.
The segment concludes with a discussion about precognition and the implications it has for our understanding of time and reality. Dr. Taff suggests that the future might be predetermined or predestined, raising questions about the nature of our reality and the potential for manipulating time.
Dr. Taff suggests that time travel might be feasible in the future, but it would likely involve complex technology capable of creating artificial gravity and wormholes. He speculates that such a time machine would require an immense amount of energy, possibly more than we can currently comprehend.
The conversation then turns to the Philadelphia Experiment, a rumored military experiment that allegedly achieved optical invisibility using magnetic fields. Dr. Taff expresses skepticism about some of the more outrageous claims associated with the experiment but doesn’t dismiss the possibility that the government could have been exploring advanced technology for cloaking ships during World War II.
Art Bell then opens the phone lines for audience questions, and Dr. Taff agrees to answer them. Additionally, Dr. Taff mentions a forthcoming 95-minute video titled “An Unknown Encounter,” which documents and chronicles their investigation of the San Pedro case. The video is expected to be available in video stores and through specialty catalogs.
Art opens the phone lines for listeners to ask Dr. Barry Taff questions. The first caller from Kentucky inquires about contacting Dr. Taff for personal assistance with paranormal phenomena. Dr. Taff provides his contact number but clarifies that due to funding limitations, they cannot conduct investigations outside their area.
Another caller suggests using Kirlian photography to capture the energy of spirits, but Dr. Taff expresses skepticism about its effectiveness in monitoring nonphysical energy. He explains that Kirlian photography captures high voltage, high frequency electrical energy and is modulated by moisture, not by nonphysical energies.
A caller from Boston proposes using Kirlian photography in various settings, such as slaughterhouses or hospitals, to capture spirits. Dr. Taff, however, maintains his stance that Kirlian photography primarily captures physical phenomena influenced by physiological changes.
A caller from the Republic of Fremont asks about the potential for telekinetic energy from the children in the “Entity” case to cause apparitions. Dr. Taff acknowledges this as a possibility, noting the psychokinetic interplay between Mrs. B and her three male children could theoretically produce such manifestations. He appreciates the caller’s question, remarking it’s a unique perspective he hasn’t encountered in other talk shows.
One caller from Yakima inquires about cases of doppelgangers, to which Dr. Taff confirms their existence and shares an instance from 1992 where a family saw the apparition of their child who was actually miles away at school. He explains that there can be interaction with these visual doppelgangers, and they can possess all the capabilities of the actual person.
Another caller from Danville recounts an incident from 1974 at Fort Knox and mentions paranormal activities at West Point, including seances, apparitions, and unexplained noises. Dr. Taff acknowledges hearing about such incidents but notes that unless invited, they cannot conduct investigations in such places.
Art Bell adds his perspective, suggesting that the intense emotional and psychological experiences in military training might contribute to such phenomena. Dr. Taff agrees, noting that the discipline in military academies could potentially produce psychokinetic phenomena.
A caller from Omaha questions the authenticity of a photograph showing an arc over a person’s head, featured in a magazine. Dr. Taff defends the photo’s authenticity, stating that they were present when it was taken and that the negative was examined by the West Coast editor of Popular Photography, who found no evidence of tampering.
One caller from Denver inquires about experiencing barometric pressure changes in the ears, wondering if it’s a sign of paranormal activity. Dr. Taff explains that such sensations can have various causes and may not necessarily be paranormal unless accompanied by other phenomena.
A caller from Boise asks about the “alien hand syndrome,” where a person’s hand seems to act independently. Dr. Taff admits he knows little about this condition, which is more of a medical issue than a paranormal one.
Another caller shares a childhood experience of living in a haunted house, with the haunting seemingly moving to a new house built by their parents. Dr. Taff suggests that if the phenomena moved with the family, it might be more psychokinetic, related to the people rather than the place.
A caller from Medina, Ohio, brings up the Philadelphia Experiment, sharing a story he heard from a man who claimed to have seen evidence of the experiment, including people fused to a ship. Dr. Taff and Art Bell discuss the difficulty in verifying such claims, comparing it to the mystery surrounding the Roswell incident.
The segment concludes with Art Bell thanking Dr. Taff for his participation and insights. Dr. Taff expresses his continued interest in investigating paranormal cases, especially those in Southern California, where he is based.