Tuesday, July 17, 2007

GREAT MOMENTS IN SCIENCE

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ALI RAHIMI, 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.

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

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