Dr. David Shorter is a tenured professor at UCLA, where he has taught “Aliens, Psychics, and Ghosts” for over a decade. His recent research includes not only what science can tell us about the paranormal but also what the paranormal can tell us about science.
He is the creator and director of both the Archive of Healing and the Wiki for Indigenous Languages. Most recently, Shorter has been named the Editor in Chief for the American Indian Culture and Research Journal, a leading scholarly journal in the field of Indigenous Studies.
David has published scholarly essays in anthropology, Indigenous Studies, and the history of the sciences. He has produced films, created digital content, and curated art exhibits. This website provides multiple routes to learn more about David's work across multiple genres.
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For academics, current students, or those aiming to study with David, please explore UCLA
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