The Third Man Syndrome Part 2
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In part two of our exploration of the Third Man Syndrome, we continue recounting harrowing tales of survival in extreme and unusual environments or \\u201cEUEs,\\u201d such as Christopher Columbus\\u2019 15th-century pilot taking the helm for Joshua Slocum during the first solo circumnavigation of the globe; and Aron Ralston\\u2019s excruciating canyon escape after becoming trapped for 127 hours.\\xa0 We then explore the scientific hypotheses as to why this surprisingly not-so-rare phenomenon occurs.\\xa0 As researchers and authors Peter Suedfeld and John Geiger stated, theories can range from the mystical to the psychodynamic to the situational and the neurological.\\xa0 Listeners will also recognize that some proposed causes overlap with past show concepts such as infrasound, the \\u201cGod Helmet,\\u201d and Shadow People.\\xa0 Whatever the explanation is for an ethereal savior appearing in a desperate moment of need, and like so many paranormal happenings, to the beholder, what matters is that it was real enough.\\xa0 And the Third Man was real enough to save their lives.
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