M.I.T. does study on tinfoil hats....

[Train]

Looks like the paranoid ones among us may want to switch to lead or some other material.

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

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 theorize that the government may in fact have started the helmet craze for this reason.

Introduction

It has long been suspected that the government has been using satellites to read and control the minds of certain citizens. The use of aluminum helmets has been a common guerrilla tactic against the government's invasive tactics [1]. Surprisingly, these helmets can in fact help the government spy on citizens by amplifying certain key frequency ranges reserved for government use. In addition, none of the three helmets we analyzed provided significant attenuation to most frequency bands.
We describe our experimental setup, report our results, and conclude with a few design guidelines for constructing more effective helmets.
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[ShadesOfGrey]

:laugh:

 

[dahunan]

The page cannot be displayed

Maybe the Govt took down his webpage

 

[Train]

Originally posted by: dahunan
The page cannot be displayed

Maybe the Govt took down his webpage

I believe it is being slashdotted. This article was on thier front page not too long ago.

 

[CaptnKirk]

Works right now !

 

[Pabster]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

This is certainly bad news for those here wearing these devices

 

[stateofbeasley]

I take it you've thrown yours away. Read to abandon the sinking Republican wreck for the Libertarians yet?

Originally posted by: Pabster
This is certainly bad news for those here wearing these devices

 

[Polish3d]

Oh that's just great. Back to titatium

 

[ExpertNovice]

Lead lined cement block.

Firmly attached.

BTW, 20 feet of water stops radio waves at the extreme ranges.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: Pabster
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

This is certainly bad news for those here wearing these devices

Crap, no wonder I wake up some days I wake up with Radical Religious Republican tendencies.

Takes a while to kick it out of the system.

Have to line my hat with some lead tape.

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: Pabster
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

This is certainly bad news for those here wearing these devices

Crap, no wonder I wake up some days I wake up with Radical Religious Republican tendencies.

Takes a while to kick it out of the system.

Have to line my hat with some lead tape.

You should just go with for a day. I bet you'd be a much happier person.

 

[digiram]

ROFL.....That's some funny stuff. hahaha

 

[Harvey]

Maybe that explains that oozing white marshmallow goo dripping around Pat Robertson and Bill O'Reilly's ears. :laugh:

 

[MicroChrome]

I guess if the hat trick doesn't work you could always try This!

 

[her209]

So if I wear a tinfoil hat, it will make it easier for others to pick up what I'm thinking? :Q

 

[Pabster]

Originally posted by: her209
So if I wear a tinfoil hat, it will make it easier for others to pick up what I'm thinking? :Q

Only if Dave's RFID tags are implanted. :laugh: :laugh:

 

[Cooler]

great I need to get a new hat now.