The Supernatural Stories That Mirror Our Realities by Stephen Hupp

Stephen Hupp introduces two cover stories exploring how supernatural tales reflect real-world skepticism and belief. From Wicked's moral complexity to Stranger Things' ties to Project Alpha, the issue connects pop culture to the history of scientific investigation—culminating in a live CSICon 2026 interview with the original Project Alpha hoaxers. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2025/10/the-supernatural-stories-that-mirror-our-realities/ About the Author: Stephen Hupp, PhD, is Executive Director of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI) and editor of Skeptical Inquirer. He is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and professor of Clinical Child & School Psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Subscribe to Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/subscribe/