Mindfields

© Brian Allan 2002

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A brief examination of how electromagnetic fields and systematic childhood abuse may contribute to CEIV encounters and other paranormal events.

The following article has been adapted from an essay written for EJUFOAS, (The European Journal of UFO and Abduction Studies) with the express permission of its author Mr Albert Budden. A respected researcher, Albert Budden has produced a viable explanation for a variety of phenomena hitherto deemed as paranormal. His conclusions are based on existing, fully corroborated scientific data and information obtained in controlled laboratory conditions. The subject matter of this article also raises many pertinent questions regarding the nature of consciousness and mind

There have been many reasons posited for the bizarre and unwelcome phenomenon of alien abduction; everything from actual kidnapping by extraterrestrials to plain attention seeking by the person(s) involved. However, one of the most thought provoking and readily provable explanations is the hypothesis that the abduction scenario is the product of two factors: electrochemical imbalances and common neural hardwiring in the human brain. This concept has been pioneered for many years by researcher Albert Budden who has experienced a largely uphill struggle against die-hard believers in the ETH (Extraterrestrial Hypothesis), and others, who for a variety of reasons flatly refuse to accept that this is a viable, alternative explanation. The electromagnetic approach to alien abduction developed out of Buddens earlier research into the related phenomena of ghost and poltergeist manifestations.

The work of researchers like Dr. Michael Persinger, professor of neuroscience at the Laurentian University in the USA and Professor Kenneth Ring (among others), have positively identified that exposure to relatively weak electromagnetic (EM) fields has a pronounced effect on human neurophysiology. Based on this research, it is clear that a range of hallucinations can be induced artificially by introducing EM fields (in most cases using small permanent magnets external to the skull) into the close vicinity of specific areas in the brain (i.e. the temporal lobes, the hippocampus and the amygdala, all components of the limbic system). The temporal lobes (one of the most electrically unstable areas of the brain) are particularly relevant here, because it is this area that appears to be central in a number of paranormal encounters. There are many reports where people have woken from sleep, unable to move and convinced that there is a frightening, invisible presence in the room with them. This is almost certainly due to electrical malfunctions in the temporal lobes induced by the presence of EM fields from a variety of sources.

During a recent neurosurgical procedure conducted during 2002 in Sweden, the surgeons discovered that that when specific areas of the brain surface were touched with electrodes carrying a very weak electrical charge, the recipient experienced a range of odd sensory impressions. Theses included out of body experiences (OBE's), where the patient (in this instance a woman), felt herself floating near the ceiling of the operating theatre looking down at both her body and the surgical team. As well as having the strong impression that an invisible presence was watching her, she also experienced the almost obligatory sensation of a being drawn towards a tunnel of light. While falling within the parameters of other, similar reported incidents, as we shall see there may be more than the influence of electrical neural stimulation at work here.

It is particularly important to realise that it is not only artificial EM fields that can cause sightings of ghosts and aliens. Prior to the creation of this type of radiation, the main source of EM energy derived from naturally occurring geological elements like magnetic ores and other factors including random lightening strikes etc. It is often the case that when accounts of long standing 'haunted' sites are examined there is evidence of geological faulting below the area. These faults give rise to slight tectonic movements, which in turn generate EM energy. Factors like this played a vital role in certain sightings predating the arrival of man-made radiation and tended to affect the perceptions of people who were sensitive to electrical fields. On the other hand, accounts of modern hauntings etc. often reveal the presence of artificial EM 'hotspots'. These are created by the proximity of a variety of sources including high tension power lines, radar both civilian and military, Cellphones and Cellphone masts, radio antennae, domestic appliances, faulty household wiring, geomagnetism and even microwave emissions from satellites etc. and sometimes a combination of them all.

In terms of the abduction scenario other factors have become apparent in cases of CEIV, or close encounters of the fourth kind. This term refers to people who not only have seen extraterrestrials, but also have physically been abducted by them, either by persuasion, coercion or physical force. The late UFO researcher Dr Allen Hynek devised the CE (close encounter) scale to cover a spectrum of ET experiences ranging from CEI, (close encounter of the first kind) which encompasses basic sightings of UFO's through CEII and III to CEIV. Each classification describes an increasing level of involvement with both ET's and their craft.

Many examples of apparent evidence are produced to substantiate claimed ET encounters that include, but are nor confined to, marks on the body, often in areas not easily reached by the subject, and the insertion of 'implants' beneath the skin. One likely explanation for the marks, which it has to be admitted are quite real, are allergic reactions, which 'contactees' experience when exposed to EM radiation. The subject is usually unaware that they are allergic and therefore attribute the lesions to reasons that best fit into their individual encounter scenarios. The implants, which are assumed to be used for tracking, monitoring or controlling the recipient and sometimes all three, are often secreted by their captors inside the nasal cavity. Proof of this is claimed when small hard objects (the 'implants') are expelled from the nose when sneezing and also during the appearance of random nosebleeds caused by the enforced surgical procedures.

The EM explanation suggests that small particles of cellular magnetite called 'magnetosomes' become lodged in the human body, especially in the sinus cavity where it gathers in larger quantities. This substance becomes magnetised during exposure to accidental electrical traumas creating a small, permanent magnet, which when in the sinus cavity, is situated immediately below the already electrically unstable temporal lobes. The reason for the nosebleeds is also attributable to the small clumps of magnetite. When exposed to external EM fields, the magnetite rotates, thereby creating a phenomenon called a 'gyromagnetic disturbance'. This is similar to the rotation of the shaft in an electric motor and the result is tissue can be torn releasing blood, which in turn flows from the nose. While it is likely that various subcutaneous means of 'tagging' people by the intelligence community has been successfully attempted, it has to be stated that all so-called 'alien implants' so far scientifically examined have been revealed as small pellets of compacted, human, organic material. Regarding hallucinations produced by magnetic fields, as recently as 1992 when traces of magnetite were detected in brain cells, it was discovered that when in the presence of a magnetic field the magnetite aligns itself with the magnetic field and begins to vibrate. The vibration (or resonance) causes the surface of the brain cells to ionise releasing specific ions; these in turn cause the release of a variety of neurotransmitters, e.g. serotonin and dimethyltryptamine. It is these neurotransmitters that create a variety of hallucinations based on common neural 'hardwiring' within the brain.

Aside from allergic reactions to EM fields and their affects of on certain areas of the brain, there is another, more worrying factor involved. In the mid 1990's Professor Ring, whilst attached to the psychology dept of Connecticut University, conducted a series of in-depth examinations into the lives of CEIV experiencers. Prof. Ring's investigations built upon earlier evidence suggesting that many people who claim to have experienced CEIV encounters; in addition to being unusually sensitive to EM fields have also been victims of systematic childhood abuse. His findings were published in the book, 'The Omega Project' [pub William Morrow, USA, 1992]. This evidence is particularly interesting for several reasons; the child, as a reaction to continual stress creates a discrete, self-contained, inner fantasy life.

The result of this self-conditioning creates a subjective, virtual reality, defence mechanism that can be accessed as an automatic process that is analogous to changing the channel on a TV set when the programme is unsuitable. The difference in this case is the viewer/experiencer is totally immersed in, and is part of, the new programme. It has to be stressed that the people affected by repeated alien abduction encounters and paranormal episodes have already been sensitised to EM radiation and in many cases go on to become 'serial abductees'. This condition does not affect the vast majority of persons who are not sensitised. Incidentally, this process of abuse is deliberately exploited as a component in a 'brain washing' technique called 'compartmentalisation', which is used by intelligence and other agencies to induce mind control through trauma. The subject is brutally and repeatedly traumatised until the mind, in an act of self-preservation, creates a haven to protect itself from further abuse. Once in this condition, by means of a signal, often key words or phrases, the abuser/controller then effectively programmes the subject to carry out whatever actions are required of them. The process is particularly effective on the very young. The subject while in the altered state will carry out their instructions with no memory of having done so. Another factor recently discovered in the neuro-biological makeup of abductees, are physical differences in the brain structure brought about by the childhood abuse. The continued stress during the formative years releases a neuro-transmitter called 'cortisol,' which sculpts the brain, producing observable physical differences in an especially electrically irritable limbic system capable of producing a wide range of hallucinations when under stress.

Corroboration for these findings comes from research conducted by an American neurobiologist Dr. Martin Teicher who measured brain-wave activity in 115 consecutive admissions to a child and psychiatric hospital. 'We found significant brain-wave abnormalities in 54% of patients with a history of early trauma, but only 27% of non-abused patients'. ['The Scars That Won't Heal: The Neurobiology of Child Abuse' Martin H. Teicher, Scientific American. March 2002, pp. 54-61} Also significant is the following comment from the same article 'We observed EEH abnormalities in 72% of those who had documented histories of serious physical and sexual abuse. The irregularities arose in frontal and temporal brain regions and to our surprise, specifically involved the left hemisphere rather than both sides as one would expect' [Ibid.] Fortunately, Teicher was also able to corroborate his own work: 'Subsequent work by other investigators using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology has confirmed an association between early maltreatment and reductions in the size of the adult hippocampus. The amygdala may be smaller as well' [Ibid.] Also quoting previous investigations he states: 'Our findings dovetailed with a 1978 EEG (electro-encephalogram) study of adults who were victims of incest. The study's author, Robert W. Davies of the Yale University School of Medicine and his team found that 77% exhibited EEG abnormalities and 27% experienced seizures' [Ibid.].

It is clear that in addition to temporal lobe epilepsy, a significant factor in CEIV experience may be directly attributable to malfunctions within specific areas of the brains of those experiencing both CEIV and paranormal encounters. Having said that, it is also likely that people who are electrically hypersensitive (EH) have elevated psychic abilities as well. It is difficult to say precisely why this should be the case, but it is possible that some latent ability within the human brain is triggered, i.e. 'switched on' by EM irradiation and remains in this state. Whilst extremely difficult if not impossible to prove, there are many accounts indicating that mediums and psychics are in fact EH. In cases where EH is not obviously present, perhaps the person involved was born with the latent ability already fully functional and therefore did not require to be 'jump started'.

Likewise, while it is now known that the presence of EM fields triggers the release of neurotransmitters, it is also possible that these neurotransmitters, rather than producing a purely objective alteration in brain function, actually project the person affected into an altered state of awareness. While many will argue that all PSI talents are non-existent, it appears logical that since the human brain is an organic electrochemical device then, if as has been suggested that we are surrounded by oceans of information, (the 'Morphogenetic fields' proposed by Prof. Rupert Sheldrake), then perhaps in certain circumstances we can sample this information in various forms. Serious researchers freely admit that there are numerous instances where conventional science fails to explain some PSI manifestations like clairvoyance, mediumship, apparitions and some classes of poltergeist phenomena etc. Therefore, interaction at a non-physical level between the mind and the electromagnetic universe cannot be ruled out and is more likely than not, presumably a mixture of quantum science and metaphysics can supply some of the answers.

Postscript

The most recent experiments on consciousness conducted Dr Peter Fenwick a neuro-psychiatrist at London University suggest that the visions of people who have experienced near death experience (NDE) after having a heart attack are valid. The Doctors concludes that the 'Study and other evidence points to the mind and the brain not being identical and t appears that the mind may operate in part outside the brain as a sort of field which works the same way as a TV receiver receives programmes through the airwaves'. This description precisely fits the parameters to qualify as the 'Zero Point Field', 'The Akashic Records', 'Morphogenetic Fields' and the 'Collective Unconscious'. It is fast becoming impossible to ignore the mounting scientific evidence that consciousness exists outwith the brain and is indeed more than the sum of its parts. It is sobering to realise that mystics have said the same thing for millennia and yet successive religions denied and attempted to suppress this fundamental knowledge for the own ends. The time is coming when those who attempt to deny the truth must ultimately accept defeat and admit they are wrong.