HOLY CRAP! Alert for Tinfoil Hatters!!!

[Lisa0825]

From: http://people.csail.mit.edu/rahimi/helmet/

On the Effectiveness of Aluminium Foil Helmets: An Empirical Study
Ali Rahimi1, Ben Recht 2, Jason Taylor 2, Noah Vawter 2
17 Feb 2005
1: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department, MIT.
2: Media Laboratory, MIT.

Abstract

Among a fringe community of paranoids, aluminum helmets serve as the protective measure of choice against invasive radio signals. We investigate the efficacy of three aluminum helmet designs on a sample group of four individuals. Using a $250,000 network analyser, we find that although on average all helmets attenuate invasive radio frequencies in either directions (either emanating from an outside source, or emanating from the cranium of the subject), certain frequencies are in fact greatly amplified. These amplified frequencies coincide with radio bands reserved for government use according to the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). Statistical evidence suggests the use of helmets may in fact enhance the government's invasive abilities. We speculate that the government may in fact have started the helmet craze for this reason.

[idgiehkt]

1. uh oh.

drat. that figures. :(

[Adsos Letter]

2. They are SO good at the disinformation biz...

I wonder if I can take all the money I've spent on foil off of my taxes next year...

:D

[GOPisEvil]

3. MIT engineering students + time =

:rofl: That is great!

[Elidor]

4. The government should work that into the Emergency Broadcasting System

So that anyone, anywhere (and particularly people without power) can put some foil on their head to hear the emergency announcements (such as "Seal yourself in with duct tape!").

Maybe I should shut up and have more coffee.

[ElboRuum]

5. I love it!!!

A tinfoil hat conspiracy about tinfoil hats!

[Lisa0825]

6. LOL! Yeah, that sums it up! But your statement reminds me of

the painting of an artist painting himself and his canvas on which he was painting himself and his canvas in the field... etc.. etc... etc

[ElboRuum]

7. Yes, the "Hall of Mirrors" effect.