Can tinfoil hats actually prevent the government from reading your thoughts?

Popular Science Magazine, March 2006, page 80-82 | March, 2006 | Amanda MacMillan

[baldeagle390]

Inspired by fringe beliefs that invasive radio signals can probe a citizens' thoughts and that wearing foil on your head may fend them off, an experiment by four Ph.D candidates found that certain frequencies-owned by the Feds naturally-are actually enhanced by such "protection."

Overall, the foil effectively weakend radio waves by up to 10 decibels over most of the frequency spectrum (there were no significant differences among helmet shapes). But at 1.2 and 2.6 GHz-which fall within the band reserved for government satellites, GPS systems and mobile-phone corporations-passage through the foil amplified these waves by 20-30 decibels.

[JOAT]

Well, I guess that explains the voices in my head afterall...

[Darksheare]

Strangely, my sense of direction has improved markedly.

[cripplecreek]

I think you would get the best possible protection if you wore a copper mesh bodysuit.

[NYTexan]

Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

TIN FOIL HAT.....

[Albion Wilde]

I think you would get the best possible protection if you wore a copper mesh bodysuit.

Nah, the best possible protection would be the tinfoil room...

[EternalHope]

That does it...

From now on, I'm wearing my tinfoil inside out. That way the amplification effect will be reversed.

[Supernatural]

Yes. I wear my tinfoil hat all the time and the government can't read my thoughts.

[Darksheare]

I'm building a Faraday Cage with an aluminum foil wall sandwiched between two layers of copper mesh.

[Dashing Dasher]

Here's your hat!

[Delta 21]

[TMSuchman]

But what about the MIT tests showing that tinfoil hats actually amplify the effects!

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

Caging the rage?

[GSWarrior]

Only if the shiny side is on the outside.

[Chanticleer]

Will you be able to read our minds then? Scary.

[cf_river_rat]

Everyone knows the radio waves are to CONTROL your thoughts (and actions), not read them. Sheesh.

[Darksheare]

Yes, harnessing the power, and mutating into human form..
Or just finding anew and unique way of roasting myself.

[Delta 21]

Tinfoil Hat Song!

[baldeagle390]

I've heard that carbon fiber holds much promise. I just can't seem to get that fishtank stuff to stick to my head.

[Darksheare]

LOL!

[Lokibob]

Wearing a tin foil hat in a thunderstorm will prevent the weather bureau from tracking you.

[Bush_Democrat]

Just because you're paranoid DOESN'T mean they aren't out to get you......

[peacebaby]

roses are red,
violets are blue
I am schizophrenic
and so am I.

[calex59]

A faraday cage works better if you can build in around a large plastic bag. Get inside the bag and you will be fine!:)

[Darksheare]

I was thinking of using one of those giant latex balls from the series The Prisoner.

[Chanticleer]

My bad. So... if the tinfoil is on inside out . . . you can control other people's thoughts and actions? Where's the Reynold's Wrap?

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Well, I guess that explains the voices in my head afterall...

I poke them with a q-tip and they quiet right down

[Dashing Dasher]

Try this instead...

[Dashing Dasher]

I know you are but what are you?

[Chanticleer]

Another way to protect against a psychic attacker:

Saranwrap. I know, most people take a second look at this, but I mean it. Whenever I go on the road and have to give seminars or talks, I always pack my trusty Saranwrap! It is three sheets or layers, one on top of the other. I tuck it beneath my bra so that it hangs over and covers my solar plexus (the area just below where your breastbone or sternum ends to your tummy button).
If I get into a seminar where I feel instant draining, and I don't have time to do anything about it because my attention is too scattered and pulled and I can't focus like I need to, then I excuse myself and go slap on my Saranwrap and there's a happy ending. The only bad thing about this is: you'll sweat like a pig beneath it. Bummer.

How To Defend Yourself Against Psychic Attack
Part 2
by Eileen Nauman, DHM(UK), EMT-B

[P.O.E.]

I find that wearing the glasses helps

[Emmett McCarthy]

I know I'm paranoid, but am I paranoid enough?

[Grut]

...passage through the foil amplified these waves by 20-30 decibels.

Somehow I doubt the physics of this work out. A 2^6 to 2^10 power gain by passing through an unpowered layer?

[peacebaby]

I think, therefore I am.

[peacebaby]

is this for real?

and I thought I was screwed up! ha!

[phantomworker]

And throw a few microwaves at it and see what happens?

[phantomworker]

LOLOL!

[Darksheare]

That might work.
Largest popcorn foil bag ever..

[mo]

......only if the propeller is going clockwise.....

[Chanticleer]

Apparently she believes it is!

[phantomworker]

"I know you are but what are you?"


All your base are belong to us. What you say?

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[peacebaby]

well, you're welcome...
being on the cusp of taurus and gemini, I know.

:`)

[Chanticleer]

All your candy....

[peacebaby]

LOL

[peacebaby]

that link isn't working...
or maybe it's me who's not working here... .

It's 5 oclock somewhere. :`)

[Blackirish]

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[phantomworker]

Oh, how cute. My first Valentine this year (And probably my only one. LOL!)

[phantomworker]

Oh, sorry, you have to go to video 1 (or whichever video you want and then local copy)

http://allyourbase.planettribes.gamespy.com/video1_view.shtml

[phantomworker]

OMG, people are starting to capitalize on the idea! So it is really true then!