Do you want to believe?

Abstract

Since the dawn of human civilization, people have tended to explain the unexplainable by seeing nonexistent images and seeking help from higher powers. This dissertation aims to complement the radio documentary Do you want to believe? by explaining the scientific and historical aspects of the phenomenon of belief in the paranormal and the reasons for people’s interest in extrasensory perception.

This written report also addresses the psychological prerequisites involved in the formation of belief in the supernatural and analyzes its manifestations across different historical periods. It examines the probable reasons for the continued existence of this belief in the modern world.

Additionally, the report presents an analysis of how the topic of extrasensory practices is represented in other radio documentaries, podcasts, and TV shows.

The dissertation also covers the creative and technical process of producing the radio documentary Do you want to believe? —from defining the topic and format to sound design decisions and final editing.