Strange Electro
Magnetic Dimensions – The Science of the Unexplainable, Louis Proud, New Page Books, Pompton Plains, NJ, 2015, 287 pp, $16.99.
Amazing! When I picked up Strange
Electro Magnetic Dimensions it opened to a page with the words “Poltergeist
happenings” and I thought, “This is going to be a really interesting book!” I
just didn’t know how interesting, or in what way.
This is not a book about the
supernatural. Well, in a way it is. As Proud says, “Sometimes natural phenomena
have supernatural consequences.” It’s hard to tell the difference. Electricity
is interesting—you can use electricity to cook a man’s dinner, and you can also
use electricity to cook the man!
When I first began reading Strange Electro Magnetic Dimensions, I
was a little disappointed because it was quite scientific. I soon realized,
however, that this information was necessary for me to understand the astounding
phenomena in the rest of the book. Please bear with Proud because he’s (as far
as I’m concerned) a genius at explaining electro-magnetism so even someone as
dense as I am can understand it. I was enthralled with the chapter on Earth’s
magnetosphere and animal magnetoception and the information on ball
lightning—some of which appears to actually exhibit intelligent behavior.
There are people who can “tune in” to
Earth’s electro-magnetic fields just like homing pigeons. It’s a kind of
magnetic sixth sense.
Most people who have been struck by
lightning had their lives changed. Yes, you can be struck by lightning (more
than once) and survive. There are five ways you can be struck: direct strike,
side flash, ground current, conduction, and streamers. No spoilers on how it
happens, but the after-effects can be devastating. Proud shares some intriguing
instances of lightning strikes/electric shock. One man lost the ability to
swallow and needed months of rehabilitation. Another man has poor short-term
memory since being struck twice.
Some after-effects seem paranormal. As
Proud explains: “The alleged development of psychic abilities is not an
uncommon feature among cases where people have survived a lightning strike.” One
woman became a renowned psychic, helping police solve crimes, after being
struck by lightning. Some survivors of lightning strike or severe electrical
shock find that their wristwatches malfunction. Others have electrical
appliances malfunction, radios or TVs change stations when no one touches them,
lightbulbs explode, supermarket freezers stop working when the person is in the
vicinity, computers crash, and more. Spoon bending? It has happened to more
than a few people struck by lightning, and poltergeist disturbances often begin
happening to people struck by lightning.
I couldn’t put the book down. Proud’s
explanation of geomagnetic activity and human health was enthralling. Older
folks may remember the “Moscow signal”, where Soviets beamed low-intensity
microwave radiation at the U.S. Embassy. Read about the side effects. Did you
know that Earth’s magnetic field might cause suicides? Do you know there are
people who are actually allergic to electricity? Does your house have a “smart
meter”, and did the electric company tell you it’s safe? Check again. At least
one Psychic-Magic staff member is
looking into the “Frey effect” as the cause of tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
Louis Proud has written an informative
and incredibly interesting book. You can read it as reference material (wanting
to learn how electro-magnetism affects you physically) or simply for enjoyment.
If I’d had this book in high school, I’m sure I might have considered a
different life path.
- Cal Jessup
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