## Introduction

In a world where the mundane often overshadows the extraordinary, a peculiar phenomenon has emerged—an exploration of insects caught on CCTV that inadvertently unravels deeper insights about our own mortality. This topic may seem trivial at first glance, but a recent talk delivered at the Boring VIII conference in London revealed layers of meaning that go beyond the superficial. Here, we delve into the curious intersection between insects, ghosts, and the human psyche, and how ...