I don't believe in ghosts at all.

However, I do believe that people can perceive something that isn't really there. Look up Tandy and infrasound, for example.

I often have to hedge around the concept of ghosts/paranormal when talking with one of my best friends, who strongly believes in them and has had a personal experience which means a lot to her. I think my friend's experience is true in that that is what she truly remembers. But I think it speaks more to her state of mind at the time (I'm avoiding describing the circumstances because it's pretty specific and traumatic, and I don't think this particular story should be shared without permission) than to the existence of ghosts.

I have interest in ghost stories and folklore. And I think we need them - even though I don't believe, I do like having a little cushion of possibility shielding me at times from the stark fact of death.

That said, I fucking detest those obnoxious ~ghosthunting~ shows. And "psychic" assholes like Sylvia Browne, who exploit desperate people for profit.