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On the Effectiveness of Aluminium Foil Helmets: An Empirical Study
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department, MIT ^ | 17 Feb 2005 | Ali Rahimi, Ben Recht, Jason Taylor, & Noah Vawter

Posted on 11/20/2005 7:31:30 PM PST by SERKIT

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.

(Excerpt) Read more at people.csail.mit.edu ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; Unclassified
KEYWORDS: aluminum; fnord; foil; hat; helmet; tinfoil; tinfoilhat
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Scientific review of the true effectiveness of a tin foil hat.
1 posted on 11/20/2005 7:31:32 PM PST by SERKIT
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To: SERKIT

So the government WANTS us to wear tinfoil hats!!! They've really pulled one over on the fringe groups.


2 posted on 11/20/2005 7:33:46 PM PST by scott7278 (Before I give you the benefit of my reply, I'd like to know what we're talking about.)
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To: SERKIT

We coulda saved them a whole buncha money!


3 posted on 11/20/2005 7:33:57 PM PST by calrighty (. Troops BTTT)
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To: SERKIT
LOL:

The helmets amplify frequency bands that coincide with those allocated to the US government between 1.2 Ghz and 1.4 Ghz. According to the FCC, These bands are supposedly reserved for ''radio location'' (ie, GPS), and other communications with satellites (see, for example, [3]). The 2.6 Ghz band coincides with mobile phone technology. Though not affiliated by government, these bands are at the hands of multinational corporations. It requires no stretch of the imagination to conclude that the current helmet craze is likely to have been propagated by the Government, possibly with the involvement of the FCC. We hope this report will encourage the paranoid community to develop improved helmet designs to avoid falling prey to these shortcomings.

4 posted on 11/20/2005 7:35:24 PM PST by GOPJ (Frenchmen should ask immigrants "Do you want to be Frenchmen?" not, "Will you work cheap?")
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To: scott7278

Or maybe they don't really want us to wear them, and they're using MIT to put out a bogus study.

It's a conspiracy involving conspiracies.


5 posted on 11/20/2005 7:35:40 PM PST by scott7278 (Before I give you the benefit of my reply, I'd like to know what we're talking about.)
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The only way to prove or disprove this is to do more intensive studies. I'll go apply for some government grants today!


6 posted on 11/20/2005 7:37:31 PM PST by al_again
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To: SERKIT

They weren't making them right.

The frame must be shaped in an inverted double-reverse pentagram, with a Star-of-David placed at the crest.

Use platinum, if you have it.


7 posted on 11/20/2005 7:38:17 PM PST by SteveMcKing ("I was born a Democrat. I expect I'll be a Democrat the day I leave this earth." -Zell Miller '04)
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To: SERKIT

Don't let this information get out to DU. You might actually see them wearing the damned things.


8 posted on 11/20/2005 7:38:21 PM PST by Firefigher NC (Volunteer firefighters- standing tall, serving proud in the tradition of Ben Franklin.)
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To: SERKIT

save


9 posted on 11/20/2005 7:38:40 PM PST by UB355 (Slower traffic keep right >>>>>>>>>>>>>>)
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To: SERKIT

lol, ping


10 posted on 11/20/2005 7:39:08 PM PST by HawaiianGecko (Facts are neither debatable nor open to "I have a right to this opinion" nonsense.)
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To: calrighty

Gettin' my Christmas decorations ready to decorate my foil hat now. Be Prepared.


11 posted on 11/20/2005 7:42:08 PM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: SERKIT

I'm not listening... tra-la-la-la-la.
12 posted on 11/20/2005 7:42:30 PM PST by Kirkwood
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To: SERKIT
Question Professor...Did they construct said helmets shinny side out?
13 posted on 11/20/2005 7:42:58 PM PST by tubebender
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To: scott7278
So the government WANTS us to wear tinfoil hats!!!

Not the government! The alien overlords.

14 posted on 11/20/2005 7:43:58 PM PST by neodad (Rule Number 1: Be Armed)
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To: al_again
The only way to prove or disprove this is to do more intensive studies. I'll go apply for some government grants today!

Wear your foil helmet! Or not.

15 posted on 11/20/2005 7:46:25 PM PST by scott7278 (Before I give you the benefit of my reply, I'd like to know what we're talking about.)
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To: SERKIT

Wait a second...

one of the researchers is named ALI RAHIMI.


16 posted on 11/20/2005 7:46:52 PM PST by Nihil Obstat
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To: SERKIT
Notice that this deals with ALUMINUM foil! A casual mistake? An inadvertent slip-o'-the-tongue? Careless proofreading? I don't think so.

It's obvious that Someone wants us to put our trust in aluminum foil.

Isn't ALCOA a member of the Council on Foreign Relations?

17 posted on 11/20/2005 7:47:36 PM PST by IronJack
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To: MEG33

Ready when you are!


18 posted on 11/20/2005 7:49:11 PM PST by calrighty (. Troops BTTT)
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To: SERKIT

"Ahhhhhhhhh-soooooo"

19 posted on 11/20/2005 7:50:17 PM PST by Zacs Mom (Proud wife of a Marine! ... and purveyor of "rampant, unedited dialogue")
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Forwarded on to friends... Love posts like this, thanks!


20 posted on 11/20/2005 7:50:49 PM PST by kingu (Draft Fmr Senator Fred Thompson for '08.)
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