The Moth

A Scientific Exorcise

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A scientist finds himself questioning his beliefs while all alone in a dark observatory at night.

Tags Space exploration STEM Education Truth Technology Supernatural Anxiety Spooky PG Thought-provoking Serious Optimistic

Storyteller

Phil Plait

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Original Air Date

November 1, 2019

Recorded Date

November 5, 2017

“I turn my head and look over at the door and it is outlined in bright red light. I've seen a hundred bad horror movies and in every single one a door outlined in bright red light is a really bad sign.”

Photo by Tina Wood
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