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 ### 1. **Spiritualism Movement** ### 1. **Spiritualism Movement**
-The Spiritualism movement gained significant traction in the mid-19th century, particularly in the United States and Europe. It was characterized by the belief that the spirits of the deceased could communicate with the living through mediums. [[The Fox sisters]], who claimed to communicate with spirits through rapping sounds, played a pivotal role in popularizing this movement.+The Spiritualism movement gained significant traction in the mid-19th century, particularly in the United States and Europe. It was characterized by the belief that the spirits of the deceased could communicate with the living through mediums. [[oc The Fox sisters]], who claimed to communicate with spirits through rapping sounds, played a pivotal role in popularizing this movement.
  
 ### 2. **Cultural Context** ### 2. **Cultural Context**
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 Around 1983, several factors contributed to a decline in the prominence and relevance of mediumship, particularly in Western societies. Here are some key influences: Around 1983, several factors contributed to a decline in the prominence and relevance of mediumship, particularly in Western societies. Here are some key influences:
  
-### 1. **[[Skepticism and Scientific Critique]]** +### 1. **[[oc Skepticism and Scientific Critique]]** 
-The rise of skepticism regarding paranormal claims, including mediumship, gained momentum during this period. Prominent skeptics and organizations, such as the [[Committee for Skeptical Inquiry]], began to challenge the validity of mediumistic practices, emphasizing the need for scientific evidence.+The rise of skepticism regarding paranormal claims, including mediumship, gained momentum during this period. Prominent skeptics and organizations, such as the [[oc Committee for Skeptical Inquiry]], began to challenge the validity of mediumistic practices, emphasizing the need for scientific evidence.
  
 ### 2. **Media Representation** ### 2. **Media Representation**
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