As part of our special Halloween series on the Goddess of Technology podcast, this episode dives into the eerie mystery of one of history’s most infamous and feared objects: the Ouija Board.This isn't just a spooky tale for a dark night. We're exploring its surprising origins, the psychological principles that explain its power and the compelling reasons it continues to fascinate and – for some – terrify us.We're going to define what the Ouija board really is, trace its fascinating history from its beginnings in the 19th century as a talking board and explore the key events and people who shaped its legacy.Furthermore, we're diving into the science behind the movements of the planchette, looking at the phenomenon known as the ideomotor effect, and discussing how you can leverage this knowledge to better understand your own subconscious mind and achieve your goals.Moreover, we're addressing the common criticisms of the Ouija board and offering a new perspective on this controversial tool.Goddess, if you’ve ever used a Ouija board or have a story to share about this episode's topic, please let me know. I’m inviting you to share your opinion and about your personal experiences with me through the contact form linked in the general podcast description.REFEFENCESCarroll, Robert T. ‘The Skeptic's Dictionary.’ Skeptic's Dictionary. (2013).Murch, Robert. ‘The History of the Ouija Board.’ Talking Board Historical Society. (2020).Music: 'Bummin on Tremelo' by Kevin MacLeod – CC BY 3.0 (incompetech.com)Nickell, Joe. ‘The Ouija Board: Demystifying the `Planchette'.’ Skeptical Inquirer, vol. 35, no. 5, (September/October 2011).Sagan, Carl. The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark. Ballantine Books, (1996).Spiegel, Alix. ‘The Strange and Spooky History of the Ouija Board.’ NPR. (2013).Zusne, Leonard, and Warren H. Jones. Anomalistic Psychology: A Study of Extraordinary Phenomena of Behavior and Experience. Psychology Press, (1989).

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