The telluro-geo-psycho-modulator is the latest experiment in a series of playful explorations and elaborations of a general thesis extracted from the neuroscientist Michael Persinger’s work, that our brain states are modulated by the interference patterns created by our immersion in natural weak geomagnetic fields, and that such patterns cause the feeling of “anomalous experiences” including those of ghosts or god.

The workshop aims to begin equipping participants with a method to explore such potentialities between the earth and our psyches through the construction of an experimental interface (developed with Martin Howse).

A short introduction (20 min) to participants will briefly cover the theory of weak geo-magnetic field effects on psyche, including demonstrating an entirely synthetic electronic amplifier/helmet configuration. This will ground participants in both the practical and playful nature of the project.

The brain is electro-chemical, and the existence of fundamental commonalities between all 7 billion human brains by which a similar physical stimulus can affect them is not a new concept – however, this workshop tests the idea that it is the induction by very low electromagnetic fields that disrupt a sense of self through the creation of anomalous experiences.

In the workshop particpants will build a simple circuit with which to test this thesis by connecting the earth’s telluric currents directly to our brains. On the second day we will then test the circuits outdoors in Epping Forest.

During the workshop and field trip participants will build electronic circuits and hand wind copper coils to construct:

• a simple DIY powered electronic circuit from the provided components;
• make electrodes and ‘noise’ buffer gels in clay pots for the field trip
• together prepare a rock-solenoid headband to modulate the amplified geo-signals to the occipital and frontal brain lobes;
• on the field trip we will collectively install the interface in the ground to send telluric signals to each participants brain after modulating them via the rock-solenoids to create weak geo-magnetic interference patterns and anomalous experiences.
• audio testing of the signal will be carried out throughout the workshop and field trip with a portable speaker.

The workshop is estimated to take around 4-6 hours for around 8 or so participants. All materials are supplied, however if participants have a soldering iron, please bring it along.

Each participant is asked to pay £15. This is to cover material costs – participants get to keep their circuits which can also be used with other circuits (eg. audio).