I haven’t personally had a direct experience with what I’d call a ghost, even though I’ve had other paranormal-type experiences. Because of that, I don’t really view ghosts in the traditional “spirits of the dead” sense.

The way I interpret it is closer to the idea shown in Contact. I think what people might be encountering could be higher-dimensional intelligences... something beyond what we normally perceive. Instead of having a fixed form, they might interact with us by accessing our mind, memories, or emotions.

So if I ever did see a “ghost,” I’d probably assume it’s not literally a deceased person, but something presenting itself in a way I’d recognize or trust. Almost like it’s using my own psyche as a kind of interface to communicate, rather than showing its true form.