In the world of the unknown, there are so many questions to answer. What happens to us after our body dies? Are we alone in the universe and have we really been visited by extra terrestrials? What about Bigfoot and Nessie, are they real? Can we really speak with the dead using technology? These are just a few of the questions some of us have been asking for years, but there are so many more.

In the Information Age, researchers are using the power of technology to document cases of the unknown in ways that were impossible a mere decade or two ago. Computers, digital media, thermal imagery, high-speed Internet access; all of these tools are being used by dedicated researchers and amateurs alike to gain a better understanding of paranormal activity.  While all of this technology makes it possible to one day capture evidence that may answer some of the questions, technology may be most valuable in its ability to debunk false or misleading evidence.

If those of us who DO BELIEVE dedicate ourselves to collecting quality data, analyzing data with an objective mind, and sharing our data openly and honestly, the fields within the paranormal disciplines can only get better and be considered by others more seriously. Let’s face it; there are a lot of people out there who feel that paranormal research is ridiculous. If we conduct ourselves in a professional manner, and become more of a scientific consortium than a group of hobbyists, eventually the skeptics and nay-sayers will be more inclined to listen to us objectively instead of slamming the door in our faces. At the same time, it is our responsibility to listen to the doubters with the same amount of respect we ask of them.  If we develop the methods of science to research the unknown, one day we may gain the respect of the scientific community. If we don’t strive for that goal, our passions will remain hobbies.