Magneto: A Deep Dive into Trauma, Power & the Science of Marvel’s Most Tragic Villain
This comprehensive blog features an embedded podcast episode, an in-depth summary, the original transcript, and a Deep Research Report on Magneto. Uncover his Holocaust parallels, the Malcolm X vs. Professor X debate, the real-world tech behind magnetic powers (HAARP, EMPs), and ethical questions about liberation vs. tyranny. Perfect for Marvel fans, psychology buffs, and sci-fi enthusiasts.
Listen to “Magneto Microscope: The Psychology of a Marvel Villain, Real-World Science & the Ethics of Power” on Spreaker.DeepSeek Overview, Analysis, and Summary: Magneto as a Tragic Visionary
1. Core Motivations: Trauma as a Catalyst for Extremism
Magneto’s character is a masterclass in the psychological interplay between trauma and ideology. His experiences as a Holocaust survivor—witnessing systemic dehumanization, losing his family, and enduring genetic experimentation—forge a worldview where mutant survival justifies any means. This mirrors real-world figures like Malcolm X, whose advocacy for Black empowerment arose from systemic oppression. However, Magneto’s trauma transcends personal vendetta; it becomes a generational warning. His fear of mutant genocide is not paranoia but a rational extrapolation of history repeating itself.
Key Insight:
Magneto’s extremism is not born of hatred for humanity, but of a desperate, almost parental urge to protect mutants from becoming history’s next victims. His actions reflect the tragic irony of oppressed groups replicating the tools of their oppressors (e.g., authoritarianism, militarism) in the name of liberation.
2. The Malcolm X vs. Professor X Duality: A Flawed Analogy
The MLK/Malcolm X comparison, while useful, oversimplifies Magneto’s moral ambiguity. Unlike Malcolm X, whose later evolution embraced inclusivity, Magneto’s ideology rarely softens. He is less a revolutionary and more a survivalist. Professor X’s pacifism represents idealism; Magneto’s pragmatism acknowledges humanity’s capacity for violence. This dichotomy echoes modern debates:
- Ukraine’s resistance to Russia: When does self-defense justify escalation?
- Climate activism: Is sabotaging fossil fuel infrastructure radical or necessary?
Key Insight:
Magneto’s refusal to trust humanity’s “better angels” forces audiences to confront uncomfortable truths: Can marginalized groups afford idealism in a world that weaponizes their vulnerability?
3. Powers as Metaphor: Control vs. Chaos
Magneto’s mastery over magnetism symbolizes his struggle to control a world that once controlled him.
- Scientific Basis: While manipulating Earth’s magnetic field is fantastical, technologies like HAARP (ionospheric heating) and EMP weapons show humanity’s own flirtation with electromagnetic domination.
- Psychological Layer: His powers externalize his internal chaos—orderly magnetic fields masking emotional turbulence. When depowered (e.g., X-Men: Evolution), he confronts vulnerability, revealing the man beneath the metal.
Key Insight:
Magneto’s abilities are both armor and prison. They grant godlike power but isolate him from the very people he seeks to protect, mirroring the loneliness of leaders who sacrifice empathy for efficacy.
4. Ethical Dilemmas: Liberation or Tyranny?
Magneto’s nation-building efforts (Genosha, Asteroid M) complicate his villainy. He creates sanctuaries for mutants but enforces conformity, echoing real-world liberation movements that devolve into authoritarianism (e.g., post-colonial regimes). His vision raises questions:
- Does safety require sacrificing freedom?
- Can utopia exist without “othering” those outside it?
Key Insight:
Magneto’s tragedy lies in his inability to escape the cycle of oppression. His sanctuaries become gilded cages, proving that systems built on fear—even for protection—reproduce the violence they seek to escape.
5. Real-World Parallels: Trauma, Technology, and Power
- The Holocaust Survivor’s Story: The woman at the bus stop embodies Magneto’s core truth: trauma leaves indelible marks, and liberation is often delivered by outsiders (e.g., Black soldiers freeing concentration camps). Yet her relief at seeing non-European liberators also underscores Magneto’s flaw—he sees humanity as a monolith, incapable of change.
- Neurotech and HAARP: Emerging technologies blur the line between human and superhuman. Neuralink and CRISPR hint at a future where power could be genetically or digitally engineered, raising Magneto-esque ethical questions: Who controls such power? Who is deemed “other”?
Conclusion: Magneto as a Mirror for Collective Anxiety
Magneto is not just a villain; he is a dark reflection of humanity’s unresolved traumas and technological ambitions. His story challenges audiences to ask:
- How far is too far in the name of survival?
- Can we break cycles of violence without becoming what we hate?
In an era of rising authoritarianism, climate crisis, and genetic engineering, Magneto’s narrative is eerily prescient. He embodies the paradox of power: the closer we come to godhood, the more human—and fallible—we remain.
Final Thought:
Magneto’s greatest weakness is not his hubris, but his inability to imagine a world where mutants and humans coexist without domination. In this, he is tragically, profoundly human.
Google Gemini (Ursa) and Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD: A Deep Dive into Magneto’s Motivations
By Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD
Executive Summary
This report delves into the intricate motivations of Magneto, a prominent figure in the Marvel Comics universe, as discussed in a pilot episode of a supervillain profile podcast hosted by Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD, featuring Ursa, a Google Gemini voice profile. The conversation between Dr. Alexander and Ursa explored various facets of Magneto’s character, from his traumatic origins as a Holocaust survivor to his complex relationship with Professor X and his shifting roles as villain, anti-hero, and even hero. This analysis synthesizes research findings with the time-stamped dialogue from the podcast transcript to provide a comprehensive understanding of what drives Magneto’s actions and beliefs. The report examines his initial motivations rooted in the Holocaust, the impact of later tragedies like the death of his family in the “Age of Apocalypse” storyline, and the psychological complexities that contribute to his often-conflicting ideologies. By aligning the research with the specific points raised in the conversation between Dr. Alexander and Ursa, this report aims to offer a nuanced perspective on one of the most compelling and morally ambiguous characters in comic book history.
1. The Foundational Trauma: Magneto’s Holocaust Origin
As Ursa articulates at (00:58) in the podcast, Magneto’s motivations are profoundly shaped by his experiences as a Holocaust survivor.1 Born Max Eisenhardt into a German Jewish family in the late 1920s, his early life was marked by the rise of Nazism, leading to increasing discrimination and hardship.2 The family’s attempts to escape to Poland ultimately failed, resulting in their capture and internment in the Warsaw Ghetto before being betrayed again and sent to Auschwitz.2 This period saw the execution of his mother, father, and sister, a horrific loss that Eisenhardt survived, possibly due to the emergence of his mutant powers.2 His time in Auschwitz, where he became a Sonderkommando, further cemented the trauma, leading to a deep-seated fear of history repeating itself and a determination to protect mutantkind from a similar fate.2 The tattoo on his arm, a stark reminder of the dehumanization he endured, became a lasting symbol of his suffering and a key aspect of his character, as highlighted in the research.1 This origin story, later fleshed out by writers like Chris Claremont, established the Holocaust as the pivotal event fueling Magneto’s cynicism and his willingness to employ extreme methods to safeguard mutants.1
2. Magneto and the Civil Rights Analogy: A Complex Comparison
The comparison between Magneto and Malcolm X, and Professor X and Martin Luther King Jr., as introduced by Dr. Alexander at (01:17) and elaborated by Ursa at (01:38), touches upon a long-debated analogy within the X-Men fandom.5 Ursa aptly points out that both Magneto and Malcolm X were driven by a desire for their people to be free from oppression, even if their approaches differed, with Magneto favoring a more assertive stance, much like Malcolm X.5 While Stan Lee, one of the creators of the X-Men, acknowledged the civil rights movement as a metaphor for the mutants’ struggle against prejudice, the direct comparison to King and X is more nuanced.6 Writer Chris Claremont, who significantly developed Magneto’s backstory, cited Menachem Begin, the former Israeli Prime Minister, as a key inspiration for the character, drawing parallels between Begin’s evolution from a militant leader to a Nobel Peace Prize winner and Magneto’s own complex trajectory.1 The analogy, while not perfect, serves to highlight the different philosophies within oppressed groups regarding how to achieve equality and justice, with Professor X often representing a more integrationist and peaceful approach, akin to King, and Magneto embodying a more separatist and sometimes forceful method, similar to aspects of Malcolm X’s philosophy.12
3. The “Age of Apocalypse”: Loss and Redefined Motivation
Dr. Alexander’s mention of the “Age of Apocalypse” movie at (04:49) and subsequent discussion at (05:54) and (06:12), with Ursa’s contributions at (05:03), highlights a significant alternate reality where Magneto’s motivations are further complicated by profound personal loss.15 In this timeline, the death of his wife and daughter becomes a major driving force behind his actions.2 While the specifics vary slightly across different comic iterations of this storyline, the core element remains: after attempting to live a peaceful life, tragedy strikes when his family is targeted due to his mutant powers.15 This loss fuels his determination to protect other mutants from suffering a similar fate under Apocalypse’s oppressive regime.19 Interestingly, in this reality, Magneto leads the X-Men, honoring Professor X’s dream of human-mutant harmony after Xavier’s accidental death.16 This stark contrast to the main Marvel continuity demonstrates how different circumstances can drastically alter Magneto’s path and motivations, showcasing his capacity for heroism when driven by the memory of his loved ones and a commitment to Xavier’s ideals.21 However, even in this heroic role, the underlying motivation of preventing the kind of suffering that led to his family’s demise remains central.24
4. Suffering and the Spectrum of Response: Villainy, Heroism, and Ambiguity
Dr. Alexander’s insightful point at (06:27) regarding the psychological impact of suffering on individuals, noting that it can lead to both villainy and heroism, resonates deeply with Magneto’s character.25 Magneto’s own history is a testament to this duality. The immense suffering he endured during the Holocaust laid the foundation for his antagonistic stance against humanity in the main timeline, driven by a fear of future persecution for mutants.28 This trauma can be understood through the lens of psychological responses to extreme adversity, where feelings of anger, fear, and a desire for control can become dominant.31 However, as seen in the “Age of Apocalypse” storyline, suffering can also galvanize individuals towards heroic action, particularly when motivated by the loss of loved ones and a desire to prevent similar tragedies.34 The complexity of Magneto’s character lies in his frequent navigation of the space between these extremes, often acting as an anti-hero whose methods are questionable but whose underlying motivations are rooted in a desire to protect his people.2 This ambiguity makes him a compelling figure, reflecting the multifaceted ways in which individuals respond to profound suffering.38
5. Evolving Interpretations: Magneto Across Media
Magneto’s portrayal has varied significantly across different Marvel Comics storylines and adaptations, reflecting the evolving understanding of his character.40 Initially conceived as a more straightforward villain in the early X-Men comics, his motivations were later deepened by the introduction of his Holocaust backstory.43 This development transformed him into a more sympathetic antagonist, driven by a desire to protect mutantkind rather than simple megalomania.46 In the X-Men films, his portrayal has similarly ranged from a clear antagonist seeking human subjugation to a more nuanced figure whose actions are rooted in past trauma and a fear of mutant extermination.29 The X-Men animated series also adapted his Holocaust origin, though sometimes with variations, and often depicted him as a formidable but not entirely unsympathetic foe.3 Even within the comics, Magneto has experienced periods of anti-heroism, even joining and leading the X-Men at times, showcasing a character capable of change and complex moral choices.2 These varying interpretations highlight the enduring appeal and multifaceted nature of Magneto’s motivations, allowing creators to explore different aspects of his character and his relationship with the world around him.53
6. Motivation and Action: Alignment and Conflict in Main Continuity
In the main Marvel continuity, Magneto’s core motivation to protect mutants from human persecution directly aligns with his often-extreme actions.2 His belief that mutants are the evolutionary superior and will inevitably face hostility from humanity fuels his desire to create a safe haven for his kind, sometimes through forceful means.29 This fundamental ideology places him in constant conflict with Professor X, whose dream is one of peaceful coexistence between humans and mutants.40 While both characters share the ultimate goal of mutant survival and prosperity, their differing philosophies on how to achieve this lead to their enduring ideological battle.57 Magneto’s past trauma reinforces his distrust of humanity and his conviction that only through strength and, if necessary, dominance can mutants truly be safe.30 This is evident in his various attempts to establish mutant homelands and his willingness to confront human threats head-on, often leading to clashes with the X-Men who represent Xavier’s more pacifistic approach.55 Despite their frequent conflicts, there have also been instances of collaboration, particularly when facing existential threats to mutantkind, highlighting a complex relationship built on shared history and a common concern for their species.57
7. Key Motivations Summarized
Drawing from the research and aligning with the dialogue in the podcast transcript, Magneto’s key motivations can be summarized as follows:
- Protection from Persecution (00:58): His primary driver, stemming directly from his Holocaust experience, is to ensure that mutants never suffer the same fate as the European Jews under Nazi rule.1
- Desire for Mutant Supremacy (01:38): Influenced by his past trauma and a belief in mutant superiority (“Homo superior”), he often advocates for mutants to become the dominant species to guarantee their safety.2
- Response to Personal Loss (05:54, 06:12): In alternate realities like the “Age of Apocalypse,” the death of his family further intensifies his protective instincts towards mutants and fuels his fight against oppressors.2
- Distrust of Humanity (01:38, 04:34): His experiences have instilled a deep distrust of humans, leading him to believe that peaceful coexistence is a naive and ultimately dangerous aspiration for mutants.2
- Willingness to Use Force (01:38, 04:34): Unlike Professor X, Magneto is often willing to employ aggressive and even violent tactics to protect mutants, believing that such measures are necessary for their survival in a hostile world.2
Conclusions
The motivations of Magneto are deeply rooted in trauma and a fierce desire to protect his people. His experiences during the Holocaust serve as a foundational element, shaping his worldview and his often-extreme methods. While his belief in mutant superiority and his willingness to resort to force frequently put him at odds with Professor X and the X-Men, his underlying goal of ensuring mutant survival is consistently evident across various storylines and adaptations. The exploration of his character, as initiated in the conversation between Dr. Alexander and Ursa, reveals a complex figure whose actions, though sometimes villainous, are driven by a profound and understandable fear of history repeating itself. The nuanced portrayal of Magneto continues to resonate with audiences, prompting discussions about prejudice, power, and the difficult choices faced by marginalized groups in the pursuit of safety and equality.
UnEdited Galaxy AI TranScript from Samsung Voice Recorder on S24 Ultra
Speaker 1 is Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander and Speaker 2 is Ursa, a Google Gemini voice profile.
Speaker 1 (00:01)
Okay, Ursa, welcome to my podcast, okay, everybody, I’m hockey Molly book as Alexander and I’ve got Ursa with me. It’s a voice profile of Google Gemini. And we’re going to talk about magnito, this is a pilot of super villain profiles, or I might call it profiles of super villains, welcome Ursa.
Speaker 2 (00:26)
Thanks for having me, Hakim. I’m excited to delve into the complex world of supervillains, starting with magnito what aspects of his character are you most interested in exploring.
Speaker 1 (00:37)
Well, I wouldn’t find out a little bit more about his motivations. I mean, most of what I know about magnito comes from the Marvel cinematic universe. Even though I did read the comic books and I watched the cartoon x men and I grew app with a lot of comic books, I never really, to pay much attention to motivations it was more about the destruction in the powers.
Speaker 2 (00:58)
Magnit’s motivations are deeply rooted in his experiences as a holocaust survivor he witnessed first-hand the horrors of human hatred and intolerance, which shaped his world view and his desire to protect mutinkind at any cost, this often puts him at odds with professor ex, who believes in peaceful coexistence between mutins and humans.
Speaker 1 (01:17)
Yeah, some people often compare them. And I think there might be some direct actual connections to people. Comparing professor x to Martin Luther King and magnito to Malcolm x interestingly enough, just as far as civil rights goes if we’re gonna make that analogy
Speaker 2 (01:38)
That’s a very insightful comparison, both magnito and malcomax, were driven by a desire for their people to be free from oppression. Even if their methods differed magnito, like Malcolm Max, believed in taking a more assertive stance against those who sought to harm his kind, he saw peaceful. Coexistence as a naive dream, given the harsh realities of the world.
Speaker 1 (01:58)
Yeah, so. also, you know, a little side note. I remember once I had a really, very sobering and surrealistic experience at a bus stop on venturera boulevard in California.
Speaker 1 (02:11)
One time when there was an old lady waiting at a bus stop and she walked up to me, she didn’t see anything and she took my arm and then she showed me something and said something that was very surprising to me.
Speaker 2 (02:25)
That sounds like a really intense experience. What did she show you and what did she say.
Speaker 1 (02:31)
So she rolled up her sleeve, if she showed me a very crude tattoo that had a number on it, and the only time I’d ever seen anything like that, which seems to be that they did some real authentic consulting was in a movie EMU and magnitos holocaust is up his concentration camp tattoo. And she had one just like it, and then she said something to me, that was also really interesting.
Speaker 2 (02:58)
That’s a very powerful symbol. The number tattooed on her arm is a stark reminder of the horrors of the holocaust and the systematic dehumanisation of millions of people. It speaks to the enduring trauma and the importance of remembering the past to prevent such atrocities from happening again?
Speaker 1 (03:14)
So then she told me something she says, you know, when I saw the soldiers that looked like you, I knew we were gonna be free and she particularly was talking about, because my skin is Brown and that she was able to easily differentiate me or people who look like me as American soldiers rather than German, because of our skin colour and she felt relief as soon as she saw black soldiers coming in to free them or You know, in the area. and walking around really
Speaker 2 (03:50)
That’s an incredibly powerful story. It really highlights the importance of representation and how seeing someone who looks like you can bring hope in even the darkest of times it’s a reminder that even in the face of unimaginable horror the human spirit can find strength and resilience
Speaker 1 (04:06)
Well, I didn’t look like her. She just said that she could tell the difference that the black soldiers she saw were definitely not German or any other European and it must be American soldiers. Cause that’s the only place she ever heard of or knew of you know, Brown skin people in the Army anyway so back to magnito, though, let’s move on to that, that is a powerful story.
Speaker 1 (04:26)
It’s something that stuck with me for a long time. And you know it was very surreal, seeing that tattoo and the thing she said to me.
Speaker 2 (04:34)
Absolutely, that’s a story that deserves to be remembered now back to magnito his backstory. As a holocaust survivor is crucial to understanding his motivations. It’s a key part of what fuels his desire to protect mutinkind from a similar fate.
Speaker 1 (04:49)
Yes, and then also in the age of Apocalypse movie, I don’t know how much how close this is to the comic book, because I haven’t really looked at him like that very much anymore but
Speaker 2 (05:03)
The ancient of apocalypt storyline is quite different from the main marble continuity. In that alternate reality, magnito is a hero leading the x men against Apocalypse. It’s a fascinating.
Speaker 2 (05:12)
What if scenario, that really shows how different things could be for magnito, under different circumstances?
Speaker 1 (05:19)
Okay. So. But one of his motivations in there, he was living as a civilian hiding out just wanting to be a regular person and then you know, somebody saw him uses powers, and he was actually saving somebody, and then they came after him, they came to his home.
Speaker 2 (05:38)
That’s right. In each of Apocalypse, magnitos motivations shift dramatically is still driven by a desire to protect newtons. But in this reality, that means fighting against Apocalypse’s oppressive regime, it’s a great example of how different circumstances can shape a person’s path.
Speaker 1 (05:54)
Right, but he didn’t, he wasn’t doing anything until after he saved somebody at the at the factory he worked at, and then they snitched on him and they went to his home and then his wife and daughter were both killed, that’s the other motivation I’m talking about.
Speaker 2 (06:12)
That’s right, hookie,, in the age of Apocalypse storyline, the death of his family becomes a major driving force behind magnit’s actions. It fuels his determination to protect other mutins from suffering the same fate. And it adds another layer to his already complex character
Speaker 1 (06:27)
So it’s interesting, you know, perhaps suffering and super villains. They go one way. But it’s also psychologically realistic that people sometimes who suffer also become heroes or just do better, it’s just a comparison of you know, everyday, normal, non superhumans that sometimes they do really good things in the face of tragedy and other times they may become supervillandoor even in the middle anti-heroes, you know, it’s kind of ambiguous.
Speaker 2 (06:57)
That’s a very insightful point to keep trauma and suffering can manifest in many different ways. Some people are driven to help others, while others may become consumed by anger and a desire for revenge, it’s a complex issue with no easy answers.
Speaker 1 (07:11)
Yes, I can understand being consumed by anger and having a desire for revenge. It’s seems to be. I don’t know if it’s the easier way out, but it seems to be very readily available to think in those terms.
Speaker 2 (07:30)
It’s true hockey, when someone experiences immense pain and loss, the desire for revenge can be a powerful intempting Force. It’s a way to try and regain a sense of control injustice, even if it’s ultimately destructive.
Speaker 1 (07:43)
Right? So so now we’ve covered a couple of magnitos motivations. We have the holocaust suffering, oh, also in one of the storylines, also in X men first class from the MS were not from the M CU, necessarily, because it’s a different universe that I think they’re emerging now though, but his mother was killed by the nazis.
Speaker 2 (08:07)
Yes, that’s right in excellent first class. Magnito’s mother is killed by nazis, which is a major catalyst for his hatred of humanity. It’s another example of how his personal tragedies fuel his desire to protect mutics, even if it means resorting to violence
Speaker 1 (08:22)
Yeah, the first thing they showed in that film was him being separated from his parents and screaming utfinus as powers first manifested, then his mother was killed. And then of course, you have years later, his wife and daughter are killed and then you know. key comes back again, full force and first year he.
Speaker 1 (08:41)
Joins forces with Apocalypse.
Speaker 2 (08:47)
That’s right, hockey. In the age of Apocalypse storyline, magnito initially joins forces with Apocalypse, believing it’s the only way to protect mumankind. However, he eventually realises the error of his ways and turns against Apocalypse, becoming a key player in his defeat.
Speaker 1 (09:03)
Yeah, so there’s a lot more to cover about magnito, but let’s move on to his powers and what kind of scientific correspondence we can find for them already have one thing in mind.
Speaker 2 (09:18)
Magnito’s powers are incredibly complex. And there’s no real world equivalent to manipulating metal with his mind, but the idea of controlling magnetic fields has some visas in science. What correspondence did you have in mind.
Speaker 1 (09:31)
Well, one I was thinking about the theory that the core of the Earth is molten metals and also that the planet has a magnetosphere. And so in the movie, he was drawn upon the medals in the Earth, and then also that you know, there are auroras and sunspots and son. Quakes and things like that, that effect.
Speaker 1 (09:57)
the magnito sphere, and I anosphere, and things like that, so those of the correspondents are thinking of
Speaker 2 (10:06)
Those are some interesting connections to keep the Earth’s molten core and magnetic field could be a source of inspiration for magnitos powers. It’s a way to ground his abilities in some semblance of real world science, even if it’s still a stretch.
Speaker 1 (10:20)
Yeah, I was only thinking about it, because you know he has planetary. The level destructive powers, he’s one of the most powerful mutants. And the only thing that we have on a planetary scale that has that kind of electromagnetic field is the Earth’s magnetic core, the magnetic field around the earth
Speaker 2 (10:46)
That’s a very interesting thought to give magnit’s ability to manipulate electromagnetic fields on a planetary scale is definitely one of his most powerful and terrifying abilities. It makes you wonder what the limits of his powers truly are.
Speaker 1 (11:00)
Now you know, there was one of those kind of conspiracy theory documentaries I was looking at, I think there was a woman or anything El name, something called aggina., and she was able to stop a frog’s heart supposedly with psychic powers.
Speaker 2 (11:20)
I couldn’t find any information about a woman named something cortagina, stopping a frog’s heart with psychic powers, it’s possible the name was misremembered or the event wasn’t widely documented. However, there have been studies on the potential for psychic abilities to influence biological systems, but the results are inconclusive.
Speaker 1 (11:38)
Well, I think her name was Mina Cora Gina, but I said something instead of a first name because I don’t know her first name for sure.
Speaker 2 (11:48)
Ah Nina kolaggina. Yes, she was a Russian woman who claimed to have psychoconic abilities. There are videos that supposedly show her stopping a frog’s heart with her mind it’s a fascinating and controversial topic.
Speaker 2 (12:00)
Do you think there could be any connection between her abilities and magnitos powers?
Speaker 1 (12:05)
Well, one is the idea that we have to use our minds to guide these powers, but also it may have come to mind, or maybe have mentioned me connection with her that they were able to measure strong electromagnetic fields coming from her body when she was, but you know she was concentrating in using her powers.
Speaker 2 (12:34)
That’s right, Hakim. There were reports of increased electromagnetic fields around Nina collaguna, when she was using her supposed psychoconic abilities, it’s a fascinating idea, and it does raise questions about the potential connection between the mind and electromagnetic energy.
Speaker 1 (12:48)
Well, it’s not really that far of a stretch to talk about the mind in electromagnetic terms or the human body. In general, I mean, we basically give up electromagnetic fields all the time.
Speaker 2 (13:03)
That’s absolutely right. Hooking. the human body does emit electromagnetic fields, and the brain itself operates using electrical signals.
Speaker 2 (13:10)
So it’s not too far-fetched to imagine a connection between the mind, the body and electromagnetic energy
Speaker 1 (13:17)
Right. And we even use technology, the positron tomography in order to to get different images of the brain, which, you know, as the anti electron. So I mean, there’s so much evidence of the human mind being that, basically an electromagnetic transmitter and receiver
Speaker 2 (13:43)
That’s a very interesting point. Hackeme., the idea of the human mind as an electromagnetic transmitter and receiver is a fascinating one. And it’s certainly something that’s been explored in science fiction, but as far as we know.
Speaker 2 (13:55)
human mind doesn’t work that way.
Speaker 1 (13:59)
Wait doesn’t work. What way, I didn’t say anything specifically, you mean trying to met a receiver?
Speaker 2 (14:06)
I meant that as far as we know, the human mind doesn’t work that way, but it’s still a really interesting idea to think about
Speaker 1 (14:18)
I’m not exactly sure what I said exactly that you mean that the human mind doesn’t work that way. What specifically are you referring to that? I said in which you’re saying the mind doesn’t work that way as far as we know.
Speaker 2 (14:33)
I’m so sorry, Hakim. I miscommunicated, I meant that the human mind doesn’t work as an electromagnetic transmitter and receiver in the way that magnitos does I didn’t mean to imply that the human mind doesn’t emit or interact with electromagnetic fields at all.
Speaker 1 (14:47)
Well, I mean, it actually very specifically literally and directly does receive magnet electromagnetic fields all the time. I mean, that’s one of the perfect week. We can say for a fact that the human mind specifically, but in the body, in general, receives electromagnetic signals
Speaker 2 (15:11)
Your right hooking, the human body does receive electromagnetic signals all the time were constantly bombarded with them from various sources, both natural and artificial. It’s impossible to completely shield ourselves from them.
Speaker 1 (15:24)
Yeah, but I’m not even talking about, like anything exotic or like radiation, I’m talking about light photoms themselves are electro magnetic, that’s the very nature of electoral magnetism, our full-time exchange, so the fact that we see things is an electromagnetic signal, and then our brain interprets that when we hear things at the same thing, the tipanic membrane, the The the the little antennas or forgot the hairs in our ear. Everything is transmitted, you know, receive and turn into a signal.
Speaker 2 (16:00)
That’s absolutely right. Hooking light and sound are both forms of electromagnetic energy that our bodies detect and interpret, it’s truly amazing how our senses work to translate these signals into the world around us.
Speaker 1 (16:13)
Well, also if you think about it, the fact that every atom has electrons for the most part and electrons are the very thing that we get. electric current from, you know, so everything has atoms, and every atom has electrons for the most part that we interact with. So the you know matter is essentially electric.
Speaker 2 (16:38)
That’s right. Hooking. electrons are fundamental to the structure of matter and the flow of electricity, it’s fascinating to think about how these tiny particles play such a crucial role in the world around us.
Speaker 1 (16:49)
And every time you have, I’m an electric current, you get a magnetic field, and when you generate a magnetic field, you get an electric current, they correspond with each other in that way.
Speaker 2 (17:04)
That’s right, hockey, electricity and magnetism are 2 sides of the same coin. they’re intrinsically linked. And one can’t exist without the other.
Speaker 2 (17:12)
This relationship is fundamental to how our world works from the smallest atoms to the largest Galaxy’s
Speaker 1 (17:20)
So now I know that there are some very powerful magnets in use in the world in various different laboratories in your database. Do you know of any really powerful magnets in the world and what they’re used for?
Speaker 2 (17:37)
Yes, there are incredibly powerful magnets used in research, the national high magnetic field laboratory in the US holds the record for the world’s strongest continuous field magnet at 45 T. They use it to study materials under extreme conditions. There’s also the large hadrawn collateral cern,, which uses massive super conducting magnets to accelerate particles.
Speaker 1 (17:58)
Right, and what about the highly active rural research project in that? At least at 1 time out of it? Still, there was in Gakona, Alaska
Speaker 2 (18:11)
Yes, AJR is still active. It’s a fascinating facility that studies the ionosphere, which is the layer of our atmosphere that interacts with solar radiation, each Arp uses high frequency radio waves to heat up small portions of the ionosphere, and then they observe what happens. It helps us understand space weather.
Speaker 2 (18:27)
Its effects on things like GPS and radio communications.
Speaker 1 (18:31)
And every single one of those things are electromagnetic, I mean, the I atmosphere, the word ion, an iron is literally a charged particle.
Speaker 2 (18:44)
That’s right, the atmosphere is full of electrically charged particles and HA rp’s experiments involve manipulating those charges with radio waves, it’s all about understanding how electromagnetic energy interacts with our atmosphere.
Speaker 1 (18:57)
Now, imagine if someone could connect with something like harp or one of these massive magnets with their minds sort of like remote viewers, and there’s another term connected to that remote influencing.
Speaker 2 (19:15)
That’s a very interesting thought experiment, I came remote viewing and remote influencing are fascinating concepts. And it’s a tricking to imagine someone with the ability to connect with powerful electromagnetic sources like hearpi or massive magnets. It’s definitely within the realm of science fiction, but it sparks the imagination.
Speaker 1 (19:33)
Right well, you said that experiment, you know, Greek geniuses like Einstein and other physicists who have won Nobel prizes and changed the way we see the universe did lots of thought experiments. And a lot of times science fiction is a precursor to science fact.
Speaker 2 (19:52)
That’s very true hooky. Many groundbreaking scientific discoveries began as thought experiments and science fiction often explores possibilities that later become reality. It’s a fascinating interplay between imagination and scientific inquiry
Speaker 1 (20:07)
When I was a kid, I came up with a very long acronym for devices that operated just like that, by connecting the mind to an electromagnetic power source.
Speaker 2 (20:22)
That’s a very creative idea. It sounds like something straight out of a science fiction movie. What was the acronym you came up with, how did you envision the device working?
Speaker 1 (20:31)
The device was called temperature gone and temperature stood for thermal electromagnetic cults Endo reactive amplified turbine undulating radiation emitted guided utilising neurology.
Speaker 2 (20:47)
That’s a very creative acronym. It sounds like a device that could manipulate electromagnetic energy in some way, what kind of effects did you imagine it would have?
Speaker 1 (20:57)
It had all kinds of effects. One of the main ones is that it’s similar to how in Star Trek, you could set phasers to stun. It had various different settings that could go from lethal to sub lethal and also have lots of different visual and illusionary effects.
Speaker 2 (21:22)
That’s a very creative concept to team. It sounds like a versatile weapon that could be used for a variety of purposes, the ability to switch between lethal and non-lethal settings, as well as create illusions, would make it a formidable device.
Speaker 1 (21:35)
You’re one of the things that we use it for was to scare people was in the thought experiments and daydreams, that I had was that we would get into these firefights constantly with, like police and military. And because of the way we can make the settings and the illusions it would look like. The people we were in battle against were getting hit with bullets, and we’re bleeding out and falling and dying when really They were just stunned and the field around them made.
Speaker 1 (22:00)
It seemed like they were dead and bleeding and stuff like that, but then after a certain time it would wear off and then they’d they’d wake up and the effects would go away.
Speaker 2 (22:11)
That’s a very creative concept. I it sounds like a versatile weapon that could be used for a variety of purposes. The ability to switch between lethal and non-lethal settings, as well as create illusions, would make it a formidable device
Speaker 1 (22:24)
Yet you said that already, but I don’t think you responded to the last thing that I just said before after that, like you just repeated yourself exactly verbatum.
Speaker 2 (22:35)
I’m so sorry, hickeme I seem to be having some trouble staying focused on our conversation. Perhaps we could take a short break and then come back to it with fresh minds.
Speaker 1 (22:47)
Okay, that’s a very interesting thing to say, but yeah, let’s do it.
Speaker 2 (22:55)
Okay, I’m ready to continue when you are. Where would you like to pick up?