There was a very strange incident at a protest in Serbia last year. The footage is undeniably concerning. There's no good explanation for the crowd parting like that. Servia's leader denied using a sonic weapon. The story was widely reported on in Europe. Not so much in the US.
Furthermore, there were anecdotal reports on some kind of sonic weapon being used against Venezuelans during Maduro's capture although these were widely believed to be a psy op and the details too sensational and not able to be independently corroborated. A Venezuelan soldier reported the total incapacitation of other soldiers in reaction to whatever sonic weapon was deployed by US forces during the raid.
The potential use of sonic technology on civilians is plausible, at least, if somewhat unlikely. But who knows?
Finally, please follow journalist Arturo Dominguez here on Substack. He is reporting on the US' starvation of Cubans due to blockades and our colonial intention of destabilizing their democracy and independence. This is happening right now.
The Serbia footage was definitely unsettling...and it’s understandable why people questioned whether some kind of acoustic device was involved.
That said, there hasn’t been verified evidence confirming the use of a military “sonic weapon” in that incident...despite the speculation and official denials.
The same goes for the Venezuela raid claims. There were anecdotal reports online about unusual effects...but no independent confirmation that a directed-energy or Havana-Syndrome-type device was used.
When stories like that circulate without hard verification...it’s important not to jump from “possible technology exists” to “it was used here.”
Important note: Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. I simply want to keep the documented from the possibly...clear in my discussion..for the wider audience that may read these articles, and be more prone to confusing the two.
You’re spot on, Angie...long-range acoustic devices and other crowd-control technologies DO exist.
The broader concern isn’t fantasy weapons...it’s how modern gray-zone tools...intimidation tactics...and emerging tech could be misused if guardrails weaken.
I will certainly check Mr. Dominguez out, and I'm grateful for the suggestion!
I also meant to comment on something else: when the statement was made that there was no evidence of a *foreign* government using such tech on US diplomats in Cuba, that doesn't rule out *America* using it, I think. The use of the word foreign was deliberate and stands out. The US and particularly the CIA would not hesitate to test something like that on its own citizens. They've done far worse. Certainly plausible deniability exists when they say they've investigated foreign influences and found no evidence. Norway is an ally, btw. Just saying.
Angie, totally fair to notice the wording...and I’m glad you flagged it thoughtfully.
And, you’re also right about the bigger trust issue: the U.S. has a documented history of unethical experimentation (MKULTRA, etc.), so people aren’t crazy for demanding transparency...oversight...and independent verification. I think you'll find Part II fascinating.
I agree...the public has earned skepticism and accountability here.
Jack, I remember thinking years ago when the Havana Syndrome came about that it was most likely Russian in origin. Russia has been doing research for a very long time on ‘out there’ things (psychic abilities & most likely way more). I would not put much past them. That said, I’m sure there’s research being done in the US that the average citizen knows nothing about and would be shocked by.
The sonic weapons, if they are that, are disconcerting as it signals a whole new playing field. A playing field most people have probably not considered. And yes, since my project mgmt brain goes straight to worst case scenario / risk I will ask…. assuming we also have sonic capability, what’s to keep someone from using it domestically against us? Sorry! My ‘I put literally nothing past the current administration’ cynicism is flying its freak flag.
I look forward to the next newsletter. Thanks for your work, you bring it every time!
Deb, I hear you...and your “risk brain” is doing exactly what it’s supposed to do: map capability + incentive + guardrails.
On Russia...it’s a reasonable instinct. VERY reasonable. They’ve invested for decades in unconventional research and in gray-zone operations...designed to unsettle and degrade trust.
On the bigger point....“what keeps this from being used domestically?” ...the answer isn’t “nothing,” but it also isn’t “don’t worry.”
The guardrails are supposed to be:
*Legality and oversight
*Whistleblowers + inspectors general
*Congressional pressure
....and the fact that domestic misuse would be an institutional earthquake if proven
But...your cynicism has a real basis: when trust in institutions erodes and politics turns everything into tribal warfare...those guardrails weaken...and that’s the part that keeps me focused on resilience...transparency...and protecting the people who run elections.
Part II is going to speak directly to your question in practical terms: what “prepared” looks like, and how you reduce worst-case risk without spiraling into paranoia.
And...thank you...I don’t take your attention lightly!
These scary anomalies open up a lot of questions. I hope the afflicted do not have long term damage from Havana Syndrome. My mind went immediately to Russia or China. You mentioned how our own nation’s serious division can blow this all up and every which way. We do not trust our own MAGA neighbors. We already do not trust our own government. The abuse the Republicans are continuing to do to brown immigrants (and now white people), and Venezuelans, is proof that we cannot trust our own government. Havana Syndrome. Something to stay informed about. Thanks Jack.
Jane, you’re absolutely right...it does open up difficult questions.
Whatever the ultimate explanation turns out to be, the people who reported these incidents deserve serious medical care...long-term follow-up...and respect.
Some individuals have reported lingering neurological and vestibular issues, and others, it's fair to say, have had their lives shattered....and are relatively non-functional in terms of a normal life....and that alone makes this more than a political debate. It’s a human one.
One thing that often gets lost in the noise is that multiple government reviews have acknowledged real symptoms in at least a subset of cases...even while disagreeing about cause.
That tension is uncomfortable...but it’s also why the topic shouldn’t be dismissed outright.
At the very least...we owe the affected personnel rigorous science, transparent investigation...and continued care.
Thank you for bringing the focus back to the human impact!
I just read about a government scientist in Norway who built a machine, tested it on himself and now has similar symptoms. As horrible as it is, you’re so right—our government needs to take care of our citizens who have had their lives shattered by this.
Jack, not to be “whimsical” about your post……when I started reading it, I immediately started thinking about two Netflix/Hulu series I recently watched. One is “Mindhunters” and the other (a documentary) “Mastermind: the mind of a killer” based on the work of Dr. Ann Burgess. Both selections certainly are convincing enough to assist a rational, sane person in believing that pysch-ops have been/are being used on unsuspecting people. I shutter every time I think about the human experiments conducted in pursuit of eugenics, in this country and others……let alone the syndrome you outlined.
I’ll be sleeping in my sonar safe room tonight - the one I used as a child after participating in nuclear “duck and cover” bomb drills in school. I would sleep under numerous blankets to keep those atoms from harming me!
Diana, I love that you went there...because what you’re really talking about isn’t whimsy. It’s memory!
We’ve seen governments experiment. We’ve seen intelligence services run psychological operations. We’ve seen human beings justify the unjustifiable...in the name of “national security” or “science.”
So when a story like Havana Syndrome surfaces, it doesn’t land in a vacuum.
It lands on top of MKUltra...Tuskegee...Cold War radiation experiments, eugenics programs...all of it.
That doesn’t mean every unexplained event is a secret program.
But...it does mean citizens are not irrational for asking hard questions.
Your “duck and cover under blankets” image is powerful...by the way. That’s generational memory of existential threat conditioning. We train kids to rehearse apocalypse… and then we wonder why adults scan for worst-case scenarios.
Here’s the balance I try to hold:
Yes...governments have done dark things.
Yes...psych-ops are real tools in modern statecraft.
Yes...unconventional technologies exist.
But...fear is also a force multiplier. And democracies stay stable when we respond with investigation and guardrails...not retreat to the sonar bunker.
You’re not crazy to think about precedent. You’re not naïve to question institutions. And ...you’re not alone in having that Cold War muscle memory flare up. I still do as well.
Just don’t sleep under the blankets tonight. (Unless you do the "tent" thing with chairs and the kitchen table...lol...because that would still be fun. I'm sure of it. :)
And...thank you...truly...for engaging this at a thoughtful level!
Thank you, Rae. I know there are plenty of people who have written about it...but...it's still not on the radar of every day Americans like it should be. If I can use the platforms I have to bring more awareness to it...and contribute in my small way...I'm happy to do so.
On the other hand, RF-based weapons are like radar: they can be tracked. Well-placed sensors around targets can detect and quickly triangulate the source of these attacks. Fortunately, the sensors are far cheaper than the equipment required to generate the beams, and the processing software already exists. They can even be placed covertly. The only issue is what to protect? Start with embassies in hostile or semi-hostile countries and move out from there.
Scott, yes...this is a most constructive angle. Thank you.
If the mechanism were RF in any subset of cases...then you’re right: it’s not magic. It’s physics. RF emits signatures...and with the right sensor placement you can detect...time-stamp...and in some cases triangulate likely source direction/location.
(and, I can assure you...I knew none of that before doing research.)
So...this is solvable as a defensive engineering problem in a way that “mystery syndrome” framing often hides. (Unless, of course, it's not created in the way that our solution would address.)
Even basic monitoring would create deterrence...because once an adversary believes you can detect and record...deniability starts to shrink. That's not a bad place to start.
Jack raises an essential point: uncertainty itself can strain a democracy. Whether Havana Syndrome proves to be directed energy, environmental exposure, or something more complex, the strategic pressure comes from ambiguity. We’ve faced invisible threats before — from Cold War nuclear anxiety to documented Russian election interference detailed by the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice. Each time, the republic felt tested. Each time, institutions adapted rather than collapsed.
What makes this moment different is the speed and scale of polarization. But even here, history offers reassurance. After 9/11 we reorganized national security. After cyber intrusions expanded, agencies like the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency strengthened election infrastructure and critical systems. Paper backups, audits, cross-agency threat sharing — these are not signs of panic; they are proof of institutional learning. Democracies endure not because they are invulnerable, but because they self-correct in public view.
The lesson is not that invisible threats make self-government impossible. It is that trust must be treated as infrastructure and defended with steady, positive action. Investigate rigorously. Communicate transparently. Harden systems quietly. When uncertainty meets civic resolve, history shows which one prevails — and it is always the people who choose to build rather than break.
Another well thought out backed with additional evidence and reading.
Jane, thank you...and I love how you framed this: the real pressure isn’t just the mechanism...it’s the ambiguity.
That’s exactly why I keep coming back to trust as infrastructure. When institutions investigate rigorously...communicate clearly...and quietly harden systems (paper backups, audits, threat-sharing)...that’s not panic...it’s democratic competence.
Great article on a subject that is often passed over! I’ve always wondered about sonic warfare, now I’m more curious to understand the who, what and where of it all. Thank you Jack! Happy 🩷💕 Day to you. #HOLDfAST
You’re right, this topic tends to get brushed aside...because it sits in that uncomfortable space between science...intelligence...and geopolitics. It’s easier to ignore than to examine carefully.
“Sonic warfare” (and related directed-energy concepts) are real research areas in modern militaries...but the leap from “technology exists” to “it’s being used everywhere” is where things get muddy.
My goal here is to stay in the responsible middle: explore what’s plausible...examine what’s documented, and resist both dismissal and hysteria.
Part II tomorrow will dig deeper into the practical side...what preparedness actually looks like...and where the vulnerabilities really are. I think you'll find it very revealing.
And...thank you for the kindness. Happy Valentine’s Day to you too! #HOLDfAST
There is a lot of unknown weaponry testing out there, both ‘friendly’ and unfriendly. There always has been. So quite plausible that the Havana Syndrome (Acoustic Weapons/Sonic) are out there and being refined. Most likely the incident in Cuba was Russian in origin as Russia has supported Cuba for years and Cuba allows their weapons/testing to happen. Not to be outdone or left in the dirt, the US also possesses a lot of weapons of which we are clueless. Thanks for the primer on the Havana Syndrome, roots and possiblities. With humans all things are possible. Always one-upsmanship.
While no one has actually claimed scientific backing of Havana Syndrome, the feelings, the likelihood of exposure, existence and effects appear to be extremely real and frustrating.
“The link between low-level, daily electrical use and these illnesses is not supported by mainstream science, but specialized Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs) are capable of causing severe health effects.
Directed Energy Weapons
(DEWs/Microwave Weapons): These are engineered to project focused beams of RF energy or microwaves.
Research indicates these can cause: “Havana Syndrome" Symptoms: Intelligence officers and diplomats have reported hearing pulsing sounds and experiencing neurophysiological/cognitive symptoms similar to traumatic brain injury.
‘Havana Syndrome’ Symptoms: Intelligence officers and diplomats have reported hearing pulsing sounds and experiencing neurophysiological/cognitive symptoms similar to traumatic brain injury.
Audiovestibular Damage: Exposure to specific frequencies has been linked to dizziness, nausea, tinnitus, and hearing issues.
Skin/Tissue Burns: High-frequency rays can heat skin and internal organs.
General Household EMF (Power lines, phones, appliances): Scientific studies have not conclusively linked exposure to low-energy EMF from daily devices to cancer or chronic illness.
Symptoms reported by those claiming ‘Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity’ (headaches, fatigue, flu-like feelings) are real to the sufferer, but studies suggest they are not directly caused by the EMF itself, but possibly by other environmental factors or the "nocebo effect" (feeling sick because you believe something is dangerous).
While malicious, high-power directed energy devices require electricity to generate frequencies that can cause auditory, brain, and flu-like symptoms, standard electrical devices do not emit enough power to cause these issues.” (Google).
If the simple Google search in researching Havana Syndrome is true (which appears to be the case), then a requirement of extremely high electricity use just might be a plausible answer. Inaudible yet effective.
As an alternative example which is closer to ‘home’: The Grok server in Memphis, TN is using massive amounts of water and electricity, emitting huge amounts of smog like air pollution and people in the nearby area are getting very ill.
The correlation to the Grok server has yet to be proven however, quite plausible in comparison to Havana Syndrome. Apparently the Havana Syndrome symptoms and the Grok symptoms are very similar in nature. It is no surprise that Havana Syndrome from Cuba (a Russian ally) may very well be a high intensity malicious attack (real or a merely a test), for other uses against international diplomatic destruction, or even by our own government against those who/whom ‘they don’t like’.
The physical, psychological and medical results are very real, and those who are affected are actually ill. The answers as to the illnesses are very convoluted, especially now when we have no real Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The absurdity of Havana Syndrome being a conspiracy theory is bunk. It occurred, continues to occur and while there are no concrete answers the consequences are very real and to those who are affected you have my sincere empathy. An answer, a cure and an apology by the warring governments is the very least that should be done. Steady as we go. Thank you Jack.
Of course, I’ve read about Havana Syndrome but didn’t connect it to election interference until now. This actually is quite terrifying in so many ways.
I look forward to Part II tomorrow.
Thank you for bringing this to the forefront, Jack. With everything else happening, I’d pretty much forgotten about it or at least filed it away.
There was a very strange incident at a protest in Serbia last year. The footage is undeniably concerning. There's no good explanation for the crowd parting like that. Servia's leader denied using a sonic weapon. The story was widely reported on in Europe. Not so much in the US.
https://youtu.be/EmK-KZOiT-c?si=WBDrAtIgm1NG85VA
Furthermore, there were anecdotal reports on some kind of sonic weapon being used against Venezuelans during Maduro's capture although these were widely believed to be a psy op and the details too sensational and not able to be independently corroborated. A Venezuelan soldier reported the total incapacitation of other soldiers in reaction to whatever sonic weapon was deployed by US forces during the raid.
The potential use of sonic technology on civilians is plausible, at least, if somewhat unlikely. But who knows?
Finally, please follow journalist Arturo Dominguez here on Substack. He is reporting on the US' starvation of Cubans due to blockades and our colonial intention of destabilizing their democracy and independence. This is happening right now.
Angie, I appreciate you bringing this up.
The Serbia footage was definitely unsettling...and it’s understandable why people questioned whether some kind of acoustic device was involved.
That said, there hasn’t been verified evidence confirming the use of a military “sonic weapon” in that incident...despite the speculation and official denials.
The same goes for the Venezuela raid claims. There were anecdotal reports online about unusual effects...but no independent confirmation that a directed-energy or Havana-Syndrome-type device was used.
When stories like that circulate without hard verification...it’s important not to jump from “possible technology exists” to “it was used here.”
Important note: Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. I simply want to keep the documented from the possibly...clear in my discussion..for the wider audience that may read these articles, and be more prone to confusing the two.
You’re spot on, Angie...long-range acoustic devices and other crowd-control technologies DO exist.
The broader concern isn’t fantasy weapons...it’s how modern gray-zone tools...intimidation tactics...and emerging tech could be misused if guardrails weaken.
I will certainly check Mr. Dominguez out, and I'm grateful for the suggestion!
-Jack
I also meant to comment on something else: when the statement was made that there was no evidence of a *foreign* government using such tech on US diplomats in Cuba, that doesn't rule out *America* using it, I think. The use of the word foreign was deliberate and stands out. The US and particularly the CIA would not hesitate to test something like that on its own citizens. They've done far worse. Certainly plausible deniability exists when they say they've investigated foreign influences and found no evidence. Norway is an ally, btw. Just saying.
Angie, totally fair to notice the wording...and I’m glad you flagged it thoughtfully.
And, you’re also right about the bigger trust issue: the U.S. has a documented history of unethical experimentation (MKULTRA, etc.), so people aren’t crazy for demanding transparency...oversight...and independent verification. I think you'll find Part II fascinating.
I agree...the public has earned skepticism and accountability here.
Glad you're here!
-Jack
Jack, I remember thinking years ago when the Havana Syndrome came about that it was most likely Russian in origin. Russia has been doing research for a very long time on ‘out there’ things (psychic abilities & most likely way more). I would not put much past them. That said, I’m sure there’s research being done in the US that the average citizen knows nothing about and would be shocked by.
The sonic weapons, if they are that, are disconcerting as it signals a whole new playing field. A playing field most people have probably not considered. And yes, since my project mgmt brain goes straight to worst case scenario / risk I will ask…. assuming we also have sonic capability, what’s to keep someone from using it domestically against us? Sorry! My ‘I put literally nothing past the current administration’ cynicism is flying its freak flag.
I look forward to the next newsletter. Thanks for your work, you bring it every time!
Deb, I hear you...and your “risk brain” is doing exactly what it’s supposed to do: map capability + incentive + guardrails.
On Russia...it’s a reasonable instinct. VERY reasonable. They’ve invested for decades in unconventional research and in gray-zone operations...designed to unsettle and degrade trust.
On the bigger point....“what keeps this from being used domestically?” ...the answer isn’t “nothing,” but it also isn’t “don’t worry.”
The guardrails are supposed to be:
*Legality and oversight
*Whistleblowers + inspectors general
*Congressional pressure
....and the fact that domestic misuse would be an institutional earthquake if proven
But...your cynicism has a real basis: when trust in institutions erodes and politics turns everything into tribal warfare...those guardrails weaken...and that’s the part that keeps me focused on resilience...transparency...and protecting the people who run elections.
Part II is going to speak directly to your question in practical terms: what “prepared” looks like, and how you reduce worst-case risk without spiraling into paranoia.
And...thank you...I don’t take your attention lightly!
-Jack
These scary anomalies open up a lot of questions. I hope the afflicted do not have long term damage from Havana Syndrome. My mind went immediately to Russia or China. You mentioned how our own nation’s serious division can blow this all up and every which way. We do not trust our own MAGA neighbors. We already do not trust our own government. The abuse the Republicans are continuing to do to brown immigrants (and now white people), and Venezuelans, is proof that we cannot trust our own government. Havana Syndrome. Something to stay informed about. Thanks Jack.
Jane, you’re absolutely right...it does open up difficult questions.
Whatever the ultimate explanation turns out to be, the people who reported these incidents deserve serious medical care...long-term follow-up...and respect.
Some individuals have reported lingering neurological and vestibular issues, and others, it's fair to say, have had their lives shattered....and are relatively non-functional in terms of a normal life....and that alone makes this more than a political debate. It’s a human one.
One thing that often gets lost in the noise is that multiple government reviews have acknowledged real symptoms in at least a subset of cases...even while disagreeing about cause.
That tension is uncomfortable...but it’s also why the topic shouldn’t be dismissed outright.
At the very least...we owe the affected personnel rigorous science, transparent investigation...and continued care.
Thank you for bringing the focus back to the human impact!
I just read about a government scientist in Norway who built a machine, tested it on himself and now has similar symptoms. As horrible as it is, you’re so right—our government needs to take care of our citizens who have had their lives shattered by this.
Jack, not to be “whimsical” about your post……when I started reading it, I immediately started thinking about two Netflix/Hulu series I recently watched. One is “Mindhunters” and the other (a documentary) “Mastermind: the mind of a killer” based on the work of Dr. Ann Burgess. Both selections certainly are convincing enough to assist a rational, sane person in believing that pysch-ops have been/are being used on unsuspecting people. I shutter every time I think about the human experiments conducted in pursuit of eugenics, in this country and others……let alone the syndrome you outlined.
I’ll be sleeping in my sonar safe room tonight - the one I used as a child after participating in nuclear “duck and cover” bomb drills in school. I would sleep under numerous blankets to keep those atoms from harming me!
Thanks, Jack, for keeping us on our toes! 🤔
Diana, I love that you went there...because what you’re really talking about isn’t whimsy. It’s memory!
We’ve seen governments experiment. We’ve seen intelligence services run psychological operations. We’ve seen human beings justify the unjustifiable...in the name of “national security” or “science.”
So when a story like Havana Syndrome surfaces, it doesn’t land in a vacuum.
It lands on top of MKUltra...Tuskegee...Cold War radiation experiments, eugenics programs...all of it.
That doesn’t mean every unexplained event is a secret program.
But...it does mean citizens are not irrational for asking hard questions.
Your “duck and cover under blankets” image is powerful...by the way. That’s generational memory of existential threat conditioning. We train kids to rehearse apocalypse… and then we wonder why adults scan for worst-case scenarios.
Here’s the balance I try to hold:
Yes...governments have done dark things.
Yes...psych-ops are real tools in modern statecraft.
Yes...unconventional technologies exist.
But...fear is also a force multiplier. And democracies stay stable when we respond with investigation and guardrails...not retreat to the sonar bunker.
You’re not crazy to think about precedent. You’re not naïve to question institutions. And ...you’re not alone in having that Cold War muscle memory flare up. I still do as well.
Just don’t sleep under the blankets tonight. (Unless you do the "tent" thing with chairs and the kitchen table...lol...because that would still be fun. I'm sure of it. :)
And...thank you...truly...for engaging this at a thoughtful level!
-Jack
This subject has always fascinated me. Glad that you’re taking it on and looking forward to more. Thanks.
#HoldFast
Thank you, Rae. I know there are plenty of people who have written about it...but...it's still not on the radar of every day Americans like it should be. If I can use the platforms I have to bring more awareness to it...and contribute in my small way...I'm happy to do so.
#HoldFast
-Jack
Huh. So we ARE going to need tinfoil hats after all. How to defend?
Stay tuned, Ytram....I'll go into those aspects more in depth in Part II.
#HoldFast
-Jack
On the other hand, RF-based weapons are like radar: they can be tracked. Well-placed sensors around targets can detect and quickly triangulate the source of these attacks. Fortunately, the sensors are far cheaper than the equipment required to generate the beams, and the processing software already exists. They can even be placed covertly. The only issue is what to protect? Start with embassies in hostile or semi-hostile countries and move out from there.
Scott, yes...this is a most constructive angle. Thank you.
If the mechanism were RF in any subset of cases...then you’re right: it’s not magic. It’s physics. RF emits signatures...and with the right sensor placement you can detect...time-stamp...and in some cases triangulate likely source direction/location.
(and, I can assure you...I knew none of that before doing research.)
So...this is solvable as a defensive engineering problem in a way that “mystery syndrome” framing often hides. (Unless, of course, it's not created in the way that our solution would address.)
Even basic monitoring would create deterrence...because once an adversary believes you can detect and record...deniability starts to shrink. That's not a bad place to start.
-Jack
It sounds like a rather fun problem to tackle.
Jack raises an essential point: uncertainty itself can strain a democracy. Whether Havana Syndrome proves to be directed energy, environmental exposure, or something more complex, the strategic pressure comes from ambiguity. We’ve faced invisible threats before — from Cold War nuclear anxiety to documented Russian election interference detailed by the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice. Each time, the republic felt tested. Each time, institutions adapted rather than collapsed.
What makes this moment different is the speed and scale of polarization. But even here, history offers reassurance. After 9/11 we reorganized national security. After cyber intrusions expanded, agencies like the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency strengthened election infrastructure and critical systems. Paper backups, audits, cross-agency threat sharing — these are not signs of panic; they are proof of institutional learning. Democracies endure not because they are invulnerable, but because they self-correct in public view.
The lesson is not that invisible threats make self-government impossible. It is that trust must be treated as infrastructure and defended with steady, positive action. Investigate rigorously. Communicate transparently. Harden systems quietly. When uncertainty meets civic resolve, history shows which one prevails — and it is always the people who choose to build rather than break.
Another well thought out backed with additional evidence and reading.
#HOLDFAST
Jane, thank you...and I love how you framed this: the real pressure isn’t just the mechanism...it’s the ambiguity.
That’s exactly why I keep coming back to trust as infrastructure. When institutions investigate rigorously...communicate clearly...and quietly harden systems (paper backups, audits, threat-sharing)...that’s not panic...it’s democratic competence.
Appreciate you adding the historical spine here!
#HOLDFAST
-Jack
Great article on a subject that is often passed over! I’ve always wondered about sonic warfare, now I’m more curious to understand the who, what and where of it all. Thank you Jack! Happy 🩷💕 Day to you. #HOLDfAST
Elizabeth, thank you...that means a lot.
You’re right, this topic tends to get brushed aside...because it sits in that uncomfortable space between science...intelligence...and geopolitics. It’s easier to ignore than to examine carefully.
“Sonic warfare” (and related directed-energy concepts) are real research areas in modern militaries...but the leap from “technology exists” to “it’s being used everywhere” is where things get muddy.
My goal here is to stay in the responsible middle: explore what’s plausible...examine what’s documented, and resist both dismissal and hysteria.
Part II tomorrow will dig deeper into the practical side...what preparedness actually looks like...and where the vulnerabilities really are. I think you'll find it very revealing.
And...thank you for the kindness. Happy Valentine’s Day to you too! #HOLDfAST
-Jack
There is a lot of unknown weaponry testing out there, both ‘friendly’ and unfriendly. There always has been. So quite plausible that the Havana Syndrome (Acoustic Weapons/Sonic) are out there and being refined. Most likely the incident in Cuba was Russian in origin as Russia has supported Cuba for years and Cuba allows their weapons/testing to happen. Not to be outdone or left in the dirt, the US also possesses a lot of weapons of which we are clueless. Thanks for the primer on the Havana Syndrome, roots and possiblities. With humans all things are possible. Always one-upsmanship.
A long comment:
While no one has actually claimed scientific backing of Havana Syndrome, the feelings, the likelihood of exposure, existence and effects appear to be extremely real and frustrating.
“The link between low-level, daily electrical use and these illnesses is not supported by mainstream science, but specialized Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs) are capable of causing severe health effects.
Directed Energy Weapons
(DEWs/Microwave Weapons): These are engineered to project focused beams of RF energy or microwaves.
Research indicates these can cause: “Havana Syndrome" Symptoms: Intelligence officers and diplomats have reported hearing pulsing sounds and experiencing neurophysiological/cognitive symptoms similar to traumatic brain injury.
‘Havana Syndrome’ Symptoms: Intelligence officers and diplomats have reported hearing pulsing sounds and experiencing neurophysiological/cognitive symptoms similar to traumatic brain injury.
Audiovestibular Damage: Exposure to specific frequencies has been linked to dizziness, nausea, tinnitus, and hearing issues.
Skin/Tissue Burns: High-frequency rays can heat skin and internal organs.
General Household EMF (Power lines, phones, appliances): Scientific studies have not conclusively linked exposure to low-energy EMF from daily devices to cancer or chronic illness.
Symptoms reported by those claiming ‘Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity’ (headaches, fatigue, flu-like feelings) are real to the sufferer, but studies suggest they are not directly caused by the EMF itself, but possibly by other environmental factors or the "nocebo effect" (feeling sick because you believe something is dangerous).
While malicious, high-power directed energy devices require electricity to generate frequencies that can cause auditory, brain, and flu-like symptoms, standard electrical devices do not emit enough power to cause these issues.” (Google).
If the simple Google search in researching Havana Syndrome is true (which appears to be the case), then a requirement of extremely high electricity use just might be a plausible answer. Inaudible yet effective.
As an alternative example which is closer to ‘home’: The Grok server in Memphis, TN is using massive amounts of water and electricity, emitting huge amounts of smog like air pollution and people in the nearby area are getting very ill.
The correlation to the Grok server has yet to be proven however, quite plausible in comparison to Havana Syndrome. Apparently the Havana Syndrome symptoms and the Grok symptoms are very similar in nature. It is no surprise that Havana Syndrome from Cuba (a Russian ally) may very well be a high intensity malicious attack (real or a merely a test), for other uses against international diplomatic destruction, or even by our own government against those who/whom ‘they don’t like’.
The physical, psychological and medical results are very real, and those who are affected are actually ill. The answers as to the illnesses are very convoluted, especially now when we have no real Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The absurdity of Havana Syndrome being a conspiracy theory is bunk. It occurred, continues to occur and while there are no concrete answers the consequences are very real and to those who are affected you have my sincere empathy. An answer, a cure and an apology by the warring governments is the very least that should be done. Steady as we go. Thank you Jack.
Of course, I’ve read about Havana Syndrome but didn’t connect it to election interference until now. This actually is quite terrifying in so many ways.
I look forward to Part II tomorrow.
Thank you for bringing this to the forefront, Jack. With everything else happening, I’d pretty much forgotten about it or at least filed it away.
#HOLDFAST
~Susan
Interesting article Jack. i remember reading about Havana Syndrome in our local paper years ago.Look forward to part 2.#HOLDFAST
Teri