Bad news for the tinfoil hat crowd
by Jack GrantFrom the boys at MIT:
On the Effectiveness of Aluminium Foil Helmets: An Empirical Study
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 theorize that the government may in fact have started the helmet craze for this reason.
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Oh my gosh, that is absolutely hilarious! To think they actually did a study on it too….good find Jack!
By Sine.Qua.Non on 11.11.05 03:39
OMG. LOL! I may have to send this out as a humor email… too funny!
By vw bug on 11.11.05 12:16
I guess they’ll be switching to asshats soon…
By TeaFizz on 11.14.05 19:23