# Technology That Can Make Someone Hear Voices

**URL:** <https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/technology-that-can-make-someone-hear-voices/6577>\
**Category:** Pseudoscience and the Paranormal\
**Created:** [July 23, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/technology-that-can-make-someone-hear-voices/6577 "2019-07-23T20:59:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![bluewings](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c5a1d2/32.png) [@bluewings](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/bluewings)\
**Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/technology-that-can-make-someone-hear-voices/6577/1 "2019-07-23T20:59:16Z")

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Is there some kind of machine, toy or game that can make a person hear voices and possibly read their thoughts?

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**Author:** ![advocatus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e5b9ba/32.png) [@advocatus](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/advocatus)\
**Post date:** [July 24, 2019, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/technology-that-can-make-someone-hear-voices/6577/2 "2019-07-24T09:56:09Z")

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Not as far as I’m aware of. There is a toy, the Ouija board, which can give the illusion of contact with “other voices”, if you enjoy that kind of thing. But it’s a trick.

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**Author:** ![advocatus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e5b9ba/32.png) [@advocatus](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/advocatus)\
**Post date:** [August 2, 2019, 10:51am UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/technology-that-can-make-someone-hear-voices/6577/3 "2019-08-02T10:51:29Z")

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Here’s a link to a Skeptical Inquirer online column by Kenny Biddle which might answer your question. Scroll down to the one titled, “Groundbreaking Experiment Breaks No Ground”.

> **[Kenny Biddle | Skeptical Inquirer](https://skepticalinquirer.org/authors/kenny-biddle/)**
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> Kenny Biddle is a science enthusiast who investigates claims of paranormal experiences, equipment, photos, and video. He promotes science, critical thinking, and skepticism through his blog I Am Kenny Biddle. He frequently hosts workshops on how to...

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**Author:** ![citizenschallengev3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.centerforinquiry.org/citizenschallengev3/32/17_2.png) [@citizenschallengev3](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/citizenschallengev3)\
**Post date:** [August 4, 2019, 9:52am UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/technology-that-can-make-someone-hear-voices/6577/4 "2019-08-04T09:52:41Z")

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Reminds me of a solution to a bumper sticker I once saw: “You’re just jealous because the voice aren’t talking to you.”