Robert O. Becker Quote
My only contribution was to point out that the enclosure had been built before anyone knew about the earth field's low-frequency components, micro pulsations ranging from less than 1 to about 25 cycles per second, that were far weaker than the planet's electromagnetic field as a whole. Consequently Beischer's subjects were still exposed to a very weak magnetic field pulsing at these frequencies, and I suspected that that component might be one of the most important for life, because all brain waves were in exactly the same range. Perhaps as a result of this factor, the null-field experiment was turning out to be in-conclusive, but I asked Beischer to attend the MIT meeting and present some previous data suggesting that electromagnetic fields could affect embryonic development.
My only contribution was to point out that the enclosure had been built before anyone knew about the earth field's low-frequency components, micro pulsations ranging from less than 1 to about 25 cycles per second, that were far weaker than the planet's electromagnetic field as a whole. Consequently Beischer's subjects were still exposed to a very weak magnetic field pulsing at these frequencies, and I suspected that that component might be one of the most important for life, because all brain waves were in exactly the same range. Perhaps as a result of this factor, the null-field experiment was turning out to be in-conclusive, but I asked Beischer to attend the MIT meeting and present some previous data suggesting that electromagnetic fields could affect embryonic development.
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About Robert O. Becker
Becker was known for his work in bioelectricity and leading the early opposition to high-voltage power lines. He has been named as one of the most influential figures in the area of anti-EMF activism.