Ghost Apps Are Fake: How They Work

This article dives into the deceptive realm of apps that assert they can communicate with ghosts. I'll offer an overview of how these apps often lack genuine ghost communication capabilities, shedding light on their questionable claims.

Before jumping into the code, let's discuss the landscape of apps that claim to communicate with ghosts. Text-based applications have gained popularity among ghost hunters, a trend fueled by captivating YouTube channels dedicated to supernatural investigations. As an avid viewer of these ghost-hunting escapades, I found myself intrigued, but as a programmer, skepticism inevitably set in.

The allure of the unknown makes these apps enticing, and like many others, I harbored the desire for them to be genuine. Yet, with a programming background, I couldn't help but question the efficacy of the apps showcased by content creators. This curiosity led me to undertake the task of creating my own ghost communicator app. However, it's essential to note that the code behind it is intentionally simple.

I didn't want to invest excessive time in developing something straightforward. While the resulting app may be considered rudimentary, it serves its purpose for the illustrative example I intend to present. Now, let's take a look at the Python code I used for this endeavor.

The application essentially functions as a random word generator. In the given example, each button press triggers the display of a different word. To align the generator more closely with typical app store offerings, you can remove the button and implement a timed loop using the 'time' module, incorporating the 'time.sleep()' function within the main function. Although a button was included in this demonstration for a clearer conceptual understanding, its removal aligns with the structure of many existing apps.

The list itself is generated using the 'ghost_function,' where all the words are stored. Each word is organized in the list as a string, with separation facilitated by the 'split' function. The app's functionality is encapsulated in a button that triggers the 'ghost_function' upon being pressed.

It's worth noting that while you can manually input words into a list without using a text file, this approach is time-consuming and resource-intensive. An example of this manual entry would be: 'list = ['hey', 'bye', 'sup']'.

It's astonishing how quickly this process unfolds, especially considering the substantial profits generated by these apps. It's a reminder not to believe everything at face value. If you're curious and want to try this out for yourselves, I've shared the code above. Feel free to give it a go and perhaps spook your friends a bit. Remember, skepticism is a healthy approach in the world of technology and apps.

Now, let's briefly discuss the code in case you're unfamiliar with it. The implementation is straightforward and easy to grasp. I initiated by importing Tkinter, a basic GUI library in Python, and 'random' as 'rnd' to enable the selection of a random word from the list.

Code:

import tkinter as tk import random as rnd window = tk.Tk() window.title("My Python GUI") window.configure(bg="black") def ghost(): file_path = "ghost_words.txt" with open(file_path, 'r') as file: #make sure you create a (ghost_words.txt) in the same directory words = file.read().split() for word in words: label.config(text=rnd.choice(words)) label = tk.Label(window, text="start talking to ghosts", bg="grey") label.pack(padx=10, pady=10) button = tk.Button(window, text="Start!", command=lambda: ghost()) button.pack(pady=10) # Run the GUI event loop window.mainloop()

Make sure you create a (ghost_words.txt) file with random words, in the same directory as the Python file

This is an image/GIF of the finished app