Title

The demon-haunted sentence: A skeptical analysis of reverse speech

Authors

Tom Byrne, Massachusetts College of Liberal ArtsFollow
Matthew P. Normand, University of the PacificFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

The Skeptical Inquirer

Department

Psychology

ISSN

0194-6730

Volume

24

Issue

2

First Page

46

Last Page

49

Publication Date

3-1-2000

Abstract

Advocates of reverse speech propose that it is a direct path to the unconscious mind. However, there is no evidence of its existence, and accepting this pseudoscience could prove tragic.

Recommended Citation

Byrne, T., & Normand, M. P. (2000). The demon-haunted sentence: A skeptical analysis of reverse speech. The Skeptical Inquirer, 24(2), 46–49.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/cop-facarticles/264