The Nerve with Maureen Callahan

Understanding the Psychology of the Paranormal, the Philosophies of Christopher Hitchens, and More

28 Oct 2025

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In the lead up to The Nerve's Halloween special, Maureen Callahan is joined by Psychology Professor Sam Vaknin to explore the realm of the paranormal, its connection to psychology, the external and internal experiences of the paranormal, and the concepts of "settled science" and consciousness. Plus, Maureen and Professor Vaknin discuss Christopher Hitchens, atheism as a religion, and Oliver Sacks' unexpected take on the supernatural.Professor Sam Vaknin - https://www.youtube.com/samvakninCowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code MAUREEN at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/MAUREENKikoff: Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://GetKikoff.com/MAUREEN today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us!Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/NERVE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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