Re: Electromagnetic Signals Influencing Human Thought?

On Aug 7, 6:03=A0am, Keith P Walsh <keith.p.wa...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> For a long time now* it has been perfectly intelligent, rational and
> scientific to pose the question, "Would it be possible for the thought
> processes of individuals to be influenced by electromagnetic signals
> engineered by others?"
>
> It is my belief that any intelligent, rational and scientific answer
> to this question would have to be based on experimental evidence.
>
> Can anyone offer any intelligent, rational and scientific explanation
> as to why no such answer appears to have been established?
>
> Keith P Walsh
>
> * I'd say at least 75 years.


Just a couple of observations:
1. I'm sure it's been tried. Experimental failure does not mean that
it is impossible, any more than our inability to generate sustained
thermonuclear fusion means that sustained thermonuclear fusion is
impossible.
2. If it's been tried, I'll bet the bulk of the research has been
sponsored by the Department of Defense and is therefore classified.
3. There doesn't seem to be much call for doing this research outside
of military applications, for the same reason that there doesn't seem
to be much call for doing human cloning or genetic manipulation of
human characteristics -- such as giving your children beautiful,
spotted fur or purple eyes with slitted pupils.
4. It HAS been demonstrated that electromagnetic signals can affect
behavior -- it's known as electroshock therapy.

PD