The Mystery of the Havana Syndrome
Unexplained brain injuries afflicted dozens of American diplomats and spies. What happened?
By
Adam Entous and
Jon Lee Anderson
Subliminal Involuntary Psycontrol (SLIPC): An approach to PSYOP advocated by Col. Aquino encompasses the entire spectrum of external influences upon the targets awareness, alertness, and disposition.
Brainwave resonance (BWR) plays an important role here:
Delta waves, characteristic of deep sleep (1-3 Hz).
Theta waves, characteristic of high emotion, dreaming, and receptivity (4-7 Hz).
Alpha waves, characteristic of relaxed focus and a balanced awakened state (8-12 Hz).
Beta waves, characteristic of deliberate logical thought and intense frontal brain activity (13-22 Hz).
All of these brainwave states are subject to the principle of resonance. Specifically, energy waves reaching the brain through the eyes, ears, or even the skin will induce brainwaves to cycle at the same wavelength.
For example, some people will experience seizures when they are exposed to flashing lights at a particular frequency. Hypnotists generally seek to induce theta wave states. More recently, the emergence of binaural entrainment or isochronic brainwave music have become publicly available for purchase to assist with relaxation or intense focus.
All of these brainwave states are significant to SLIPC. Attempting a relaxed and cooperative discussion in an Alpha state is much easier than trying to accomplish one in a Beta one.
Aquino suggests that PsyWar should focus on altering brainwave frequencies. He asserts active employment of Brainwave resonance frequency generators to project desired BWR into an operational environment to alter emotions and awareness of targets is a desirable, non-lethal method, that would incline a target to be more receptive to PsyWar campaign messaging.
BWR generators may be strategic satellite based platforms that transmit BWR both directly onto the target or through localized electronic media. These methods would be undetectable.
But what about the use of BWR generators well outside the normal range of human experience? Could prolonged exposure to gamma waves (30 to 80 Hz) cause physical damage?
Could this type of weapon be the cause of the mysterious Havana Syndrome where dozens of U.S. officials overseas reported a sudden onset of symptoms including a perceived localized loud sound with disabling cognitive problems?
Unexplained brain injuries afflicted dozens of American diplomats and spies. What happened?
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