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Malcolm Schofield

@malcschofield.bsky.social
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology. Researching paranormal and conspiracy beliefs. Council member, Society for Psychical Research.

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Cambridge Skeptics @cambskeptics.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
People genuinely feel unease, sense presences and notice apparent astrological patterns. Environmental cues, expectation and confirmation bias can help explain why. An experience need not be imaginary for its supernatural interpretation to be wrong. www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/...
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I See Dead People
Seeing ghosts, sensing loved ones at the time of their death, perceiving paranormal activity, and blaming Mercury in retrograde when life falls apart are more common than we think. When we’re…
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
My new blog for @psychologytoday.com on why spiritual people are more drawn to conspiracy theories, and a look at the history of the term 'conspirituality.' @derbyuni.bsky.social www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
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The Irony of Conspirituality: Politics and Purity
From Canadian hip-hop to the wellness industry, new research reveals the link between conspiracy theories and spirituality.
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Published a new paper in the Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, “The Ghost-Brush Installation,” a case study using a contagion-themed art piece to look at how paranormal experiences spread through a group. @spr1882.bsky.social @derbyuni.bsky.social jspr.spr.ac.uk/index.php/js...
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The Ghost‑Brush Installation: A Case-Centered Primer on Psychological Contagion Effects | Journal of the Society for Psychical Research
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Cheetah Chrome (Dead Boys/Rocket From The Tombs) dies at 71 louderthanwar.com/cheetah-chro...
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Cheetah Chrome (Dead Boys/Rocket From The Tombs) dies at 71
Cheetah Chrome the legendary guitarist with US punks the Dead Boys and proto-punk Cleveland band Rocket From The Tombs has died at 71.
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Andrew W.K. has released a jazz noir album?
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Another great Research Cafe from @afwilson.bsky.social , this time on folk horror at Quad Cinema @derbyuni.bsky.social
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Contraflow @contraflow.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Julian Cope message on the death of Gary Dwyer
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Dr Jon Sutton @jonsutton.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
I could hear about DMT entity encounters all day long... but here's a relatively tight half hour (text, audio, video for the really brave) with @jwsanders.bsky.social www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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‘Entity encounters under DMT are a whole different order of seeming realness, uncanniness, strangeness’ | BPS
Our editor Jon Sutton meets James Sanders, from University College London Centre for Consciousness Research.
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Have a look at our new paper on conspirituality journalofscientificexploration.org/index.php/js...
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Sad news. In the Mouth of Madness, Omen III and Event Horizon. Not just a grumpy palaeontologist. www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ju...
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Sam Neill was a warm, wry and unselfish star who twinkled so others could shine | Peter Bradshaw
His unshowy gifts, which discreetly carried arthouse drama and blockbuster adventures alike, never sucked a movie’s oxygen in to his own performance
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Finally! Stu Rimmer, Dr Chris Howard, and my paper, one of the first to empirically study the concept of conspirituality, has been published. It explores the link between new age spirituality and belief in conspiracy theories. @derbyuni.bsky.social journalofscientificexploration.org/index.php/js...
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Conspirituality: Predicting COVID-19 Conspiracy Beliefs Using, Spirituality, Purity, and Political Orientation | Journal of Scientific Exploration
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Origin Story covers the paranormal. @dorianlynskey.bsky.social and @iandunt.bsky.social talk about popular culture, evidence and belief, with some nice mentions of the @spr1882.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQzf...
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Paranormal Investigations – Is There Anybody Out There? | Origin Story
YouTube video by Origin Story
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Another perfectly normal day at the Star Disc in Wirksworth
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The Skeptic @skeptic.org.uk · 16/06/2026
From the archives: The Cyril Burt affair, and historic accusations of fraud | Ray Ward From the archives of March 1993, Ray Ward re-evaluates the claims of fraud levelled against distinguished psychologist Sir Cyril Burt. www.skeptic.org.uk/2026/06/from...
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From the archives: The Cyril Burt affair, and historic accusations of fraud - The Skeptic
From the archives of March 1993, Ray Ward re-evaluates the claims of fraud levelled against distinguished psychologist Sir Cyril Burt.
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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‘Demonized, called hysterical’: the rise of witchcraft retreats where US women go to defy man and church
In an age of spiritual isolation, witches are flocking to the woods of Ireland and elsewhere to form covens of ‘sisterhood’
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
RIP Anthony Head www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw5l...
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Look! It's a Marshall!
YouTube video by sico
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Lauren (LJ) McMenemy @laurenwrites.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
What's an occult search party without a paranormal researcher? Here's ours, for Writing the Occult: Seekers on 30 May: @malcschofield.bsky.social is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Derby, where he teaches Parapsychology, amongst other things. His research interests span... 🧵⬇️
A text-heavy graphic features the bio for Malcolm Schofield, plus his photo at right: he is a white man who wears glasses and is dressed all in black.
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Society for Psychical Research @spr1882.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
CALL FOR PAPERS 2026 - SPR ANNUAL CONFERENCE - SUBMISSION DEADLINE 31st August: www.spr.ac.uk/civicrm/even...
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CALL FOR PAPERS 2026 - SPR ANNUAL CONFERENCE - SUBMISSION DEADLINE 31st August 2026 | spr.ac.uk
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Sad news, The Maxx was great comicbookmovie.com/comics/image...
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Sam Kieth, Visionary THE MAXX And THE SANDMAN Artist, Passes Away At The Age Of 63
We're deeply saddened to report that acclaimed comic book artist and writer Sam Kieth, co-creator of The Sandman, has passed away at the age of 63...
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 21/03/2026
‘I’ve seen the devil’: Brazil’s UFO capital marks 30 years since ‘alien encounter’
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‘I’ve seen the devil’: Brazil’s UFO capital marks 30 years since ‘alien encounter’
Sightings in Varginha in 1996 have been dismissed as hoax, but saga continues to draw people from around world
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Awwww, maaaaan www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Martial artist and actor Chuck Norris dies aged 86
The US martial artist and actor was known for his roles in Walker, Texas Ranger and Way of the Dragon.
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Dr David Luke @drdluke.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Ever dreamed the future? We are launching a new study experimentally exploring the phenomena of precognitive #dreams under controlled conditions and are looking for lucid and non-lucid dreamers to take part.. from the comfort of your own bed. QR code or link: gre.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Cambridge Skeptics @cambskeptics.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
What would happen if we made contact with aliens? Ex-defence and UFO expert Nick Pope reveals just how prepared he thinks Earth really is. www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-scienc...
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If we made contact with aliens, what would happen? UFO defence expert reveals how prepared we really are | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
What would happen if we made contact with aliens? An ex-defence and UFO expert reveals just how prepared Earth really is.
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Had a great time talking at the UK Ghost Story Festival at Quad yesterday, thanks to all who came, and for the great questions @derbyuni.bsky.social @spr1882.bsky.social
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Thank you, and this was so much fun to do! @spr1882.bsky.social @derbyuni.bsky.social
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
I'll be doing this, this afternoon.
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
I'm giving a talk at Quad at the end of the month for the UK Ghost Story Festival 2026. Come along. www.derbyquad.co.uk/events/invit...
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Malcolm Schofield Talk: An Invitation to Understanding | Derby QUAD
View our latest event: Malcolm Schofield Talk: An Invitation to Understanding. See what the available times are for this event.
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...
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Bud Cort, star of Harold and Maude, dies aged 77
Actor best-known for role in Hal Ashby’s black comedy also appeared in films by Robert Altman and Wes Anderson
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Scarred For Life Books @scarredforlife.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
From THE UNEXPLAINED magazine (1980): Presented without comment, save for the possessed woman giving off serious Madge Allsop vibes.
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Asparamancer - there can be only one.
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Slightly haunted www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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‘Slightly haunted but manageable’: new signs cause confusion – and delight – in Christchurch
Six absurdist signs resembling official city council information boards have popped up across New Zealand’s second-largest city
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Tabitha Stanmore @magicnotwitches.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
✨ The York Magic and Witchcraft Conference is back for 2026! ✨ Join us in historic York from 24–26 June as we explore the mysteries of Nature and the Supernatural. 🪄🌿 Submit your abstracts by 14 March 2026 to magicwitchcraft2024@gmail.com ☺️
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 24/11/2025
Hip-hop godfathers the Last Poets: ‘In times of great chaos, there’s opportunity’
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Hip-hop godfathers the Last Poets: ‘In times of great chaos, there’s opportunity’
The two remaining members of the groundbreaking, politically revolutionary group talk about the state of hip-hop and the US government’s attacks on people of color
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The Skeptic @skeptic.org.uk · 24/11/2025
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Why billionaire Peter Thiel is suddenly talking about the antichrist - The Skeptic
Billionaire Peter Thiel has the ear of top politicians in the US - so his recent lecture series on the antichrist ought to be concerning
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Fantastic Sunday afternoon spent listening to @dremilyvincent.bsky.social talk about her new book at Hestia Books
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Looking forward to this event at my local bookshop www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summoned-t...
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Summoned to the Séance with Dr Emily Vincent
Join us for an atmospheric afternoon as Dr Emily Vincent discusses her haunting collection of short stories, Summoned to the Séance.
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Cambridge Skeptics @cambskeptics.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Never before had death affected so many people at once, and taken so many young men in the prime of their life, writes Alice Vernon. theconversation.com/after-the-fi...
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After the first world war, séances boomed – and dead soldiers ‘wrote’ home
Never before had death affected so many people at once, and taken so many young men in the prime of their life.
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Time for The Haunting 👻
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
I’m in the @ladbible.bsky.social talking about why people enjoy horror films www.ladbible.com/originals/wh... @derbyuni.bsky.social
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Psychologist explains there's a lot more going on when people actually enjoy watching horror films
Psychologists explain how your personality type can explain why some people like horror films while others can't watch them.
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
This looks so cool.
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
I don’t remember ordering this book (I did order the other one) #magic #paranormal #acorah #medium
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Looking forward to getting stuck into this @spr1882.bsky.social
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Shit www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
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Brent Hinds, ex-Mastodon lead guitarist, killed in motorcycle crash
Musician exited heavy metal band in March after 25 years
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Can you help out with my PhD student's research into paranormal beliefs and experiences, please?
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
So pleased to have been included in this piece by the @timeshighered.bsky.social on critical thinking in teaching and research www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/criti...
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Critical thinking in teaching and research
Practical strategies and advice for university educators and researchers to develop and teach the skills to analyse, evaluate, understand and communicate knowledge in an information-saturated world
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Nice review by @dorianlynskey.bsky.social of Ben Machell's book on Tony Cornell @spr1882.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
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Chasing the Dark by Ben Machell review – the original ghostbuster
An entrancing biography of Tony Cornell, who displayed a scientist’s commitment to impartiality as he investigated the paranormal
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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 02/08/2025
The witch hunts of 1400-1780 and today's misinformation crisis have striking parallels. Both were fueled by new media technologies that allowed false information to spread rapidly and widely. buff.ly/6RFALyJ By Julie Walsh @wellesley.edu
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From printing presses to Facebook feeds: What yesterday’s witch hunts have in common with today’s misinformation crisis
Who bears responsibility when false information leads to real harm?
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Cambridge Skeptics @cambskeptics.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Astronomers predict that the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which begins surveying the night sky this year, could spot dozens more interstellar objects over the next decade, reports Marina Koren for National Geographic. archive.ph/VEsEQ www.nationalgeographic.com/science/arti...
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Are interstellar objects proof of alien life? This could finally settle the debate.
The Vera Rubin telescope is poised to kick off an explosive era of discovery. "It's like old-fashioned astronomy: Find the thing, point telescopes at it, argue about it. It's going to be fun."
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Malcolm Schofield @malcschofield.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Fantastic talk from @afwilson.bsky.social on Making Armageddon Great Again
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