Voices in your Head? It may be the government.
It's likely that you haven't heard of Voice to Skull technology, or V2K. It's real and terrifying. Learn how the government can literally put a voice in your head.
What is Voice to Skull Technology?
Imagine a world where sound could be beamed directly into your brain without the need for headphones or speakers. That’s the premise of Voice to Skull technology, commonly known as V2K. Originally conceptualized as a form of advanced communication, this technology uses microwave transmissions to deliver sound directly to a person’s auditory cortex.
By harnessing the microwave auditory effect, sound waves are converted into microwave energy that the brain interprets as audible sound. While it might sound like something straight out of a science fiction movie, the principles behind V2K have been studied since the 1960s.
The Science Behind the Tech
At its core, V2K relies on directed energy to transmit sound. A phenomenon known as the Frey Effect demonstrated that microwaves can produce auditory sensations in humans. The effect was first reported by persons working in the vicinity of radar transponders during World War II. In 1961, the American neuroscientist Allan H. Frey studied this phenomenon (hence the name of it) and was the first to publish information on the nature of the microwave auditory effect.
Microwave energy heats the tissues around the auditory nerves, creating vibrations that the brain registers as sound. According to Frey, the induced sounds were described as "a buzz, clicking, hiss, or knocking, depending on several transmitter parameters, i.e., pulse width and pulse-repetition rate".
When he adjusted the transmitter settings, he also discovered that it was able to induce the "perception of severe buffeting of the head, without such apparent vestibular symptoms as dizziness or nausea". In layman’s terms, it can create a sensation of intense jostling or pressure on the head, without the pain or other symptoms of a head injury like dizziness, nausea, or light sensitivity
So, is it proven tech or a concept waiting for its moment? The answer lies somewhere in the middle.
Real-World Applications
In 1975, an article by neuropsychologist Don Justesen referenced an experiment by Joseph C. Sharp and Mark Grove done at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Sharp was Chief of the Department of Experimental Psychology and Behavioral Radiology at Walter Reed (that sounds like a fun position).
During the experiment, Sharp and Grove reportedly were able to recognize nine out of ten words transmitted by "voice modulated microwaves".
And this was in 1975. Where are we now?
In 2003–04, WaveBand Corp. had a contract from the U.S. Navy for the design of an MAE (microwave auditory effect) system they called MEDUSA (Mob Excess Deterrent Using Silent Audio) that was intended to temporarily incapacitate personnel through remote application.
“MAE results in a strong sound sensation in the human head when it is irradiated with specifically selected microwave pulses of low energy. Through the combination of pulse parameters and pulse power, it is possible to raise the auditory sensation to the “discomfort” level, deterring personnel from entering a protected perimeter or, if necessary, temporarily incapacitating particular individuals.”
- Excerpt from Navy Contract
And the crazy part of this experiment? It worked.
“The major results of the Phase I effort were that - An operating frequency was chosen - Hardware requirements were established (commercial magnetron, high-voltage pulse former) - Hardware was designed and built - Power measurements were taken and the required pulse parameters confirmed - Experimental evidence of MAE was observed.”
- Excerpt from Navy Contract
The Point of Contact for the contract was Dr. Lev Sadovnik, co-founder of Waveband and the contact’s end date was May 2004.
In May 2005 (a year later), Waveband was bought in whole by Sierra Nevada, a well-established aerospace and defense contractor.
In a 2008 ABC article, Sadovnik says “The repel effect is a combination of loudness and the irritation factor…You can't block it out."
Sadovnik says the device will work thanks to a new reconfigurable antenna developed by colleague Vladimir Manasson. It steers the beam electronically, making it possible to flip from a broad to a narrow beam, or aim at multiple targets simultaneously.
- ABC Article
So, have they actually used it? Depends on who you ask.
The Victims Speak Out
HARLAN GIRARD SAYS HIS PROBLEMS BEGAN IN 1983, while he was a real estate developer in Los Angeles. The harassment was subtle at first: One day a woman pulled up in a car, wagged her finger at him, then sped away; he saw people running underneath his window at night; he noticed some of his neighbors seemed to be watching him; he heard someone moving in the crawl space under his apartment at night.
Girard sought advice from this then-girlfriend, a practicing psychologist, whom he declines to identify. He says she told him, "Nobody can become psychotic in their late 40s." She said he didn't seem to manifest other symptoms of psychotic behavior -- he dressed well, paid his bills -- and, besides his claims of surveillance, which sounded paranoid, he behaved normally. "People who are psychotic are socially isolated," he recalls her saying.
After a few months, Girard says, the harassment abruptly stopped. But the respite didn't last. In 1984, appropriately enough, things got seriously weird. He'd left his real estate career to return to school at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was studying for a master's degree in landscape architecture. He harbored dreams of designing parks and public spaces. Then, he says, he began to hear voices. Girard could distinguish several different male voices, which came complete with a mental image of how the voices were being generated: from a recording studio, with "four slops sitting around a card table drinking beer," he says.
The voices were crass but also strangely courteous, addressing him as "Mr. Girard."
They taunted him. They asked him if he thought he was normal; they suggested he was going crazy. They insulted his classmates: When an overweight student showed up for a field trip in a white raincoat, they said, "Hey, Mr. Girard, doesn't she look like a refrigerator?"
Six months after the voices began, they had another question for him: "Mr. Girard, Mr. Girard. Why aren't you dead yet?" At first, he recalls, the voices would speak just two or three times a day, but it escalated into a near-constant cacophony, often accompanied by severe pain all over his body -- which Girard now attributes to directed-energy weapons that can shoot invisible beams.
- Excerpt from 2007 Washington Post Article ‘Mind Games’ -
Before reading this, you may have thought Girard was nuts. Now, however, you’re a bit more skeptical - what if Girard is telling the truth?
And Girard isn’t the only one.
James Walbert
In 2008, James Walbert sought a court order in Kansas, alleging that a former business associate had threatened him with "jolts of radiation" after a disagreement. Walbert reported symptoms such as electric shock sensations and hearing unexplained sounds. The court issued an order banning the use of "electronic means" to further harass him.
Aaron Alexis
Aaron Alexis, the perpetrator of the 2013 Washington Navy Yard shooting, believed he was being controlled by extremely low-frequency electromagnetic waves. Alexis used a shotgun on which he had etched “my ELF [extremely low frequency] weapon”, “end to the torment”, “not what y’all say”, and “better off this way.”
In August of 2013, Alexis filed a police report claiming he was under surveillance and, later that month, started treatment for insomnia through the VA. During the insomnia treatment, he was described as “lucid” and he stated he had no desire to harm others.
Friends say Aaron Alexis regularly meditated at a local Buddhist temple, was unfailingly courteous and never showed signs of the violence that is now his legacy
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[He] regularly meditated at a local Buddhist temple, was unfailingly courteous and never showed signs of the violence that is now his legacy. ... 'When he lived at my house, I never saw him get angry about anything,' [said a former landlord, Somsak Srisan]. 'My feeling is, if he was angry about anything, he didn't show that to me.'
The shooting occured the following month, only weeks later. At the time of the shooting, Aaron Alexis was a vetted member of the U.S. Navy Individual Ready Reserve and a defense contractor employee cleared tothe Secret level.
At 9:25 a.m, Alexis was shot dead on the third floor.
Myron May
In 2014, Myron May, a former prosecutor, carried out a shooting at Florida State University. Prior to the incident, he said he was under government surveillance and claimed to hear voices, suggesting he was a victim of electronic harassment.
"I've been getting hit with the direct energy weapon in my chest all evening. It hurts really bad right now."
- Email sent by Myron one hour prior to shooting
Myron also had details in his story that are eerily similar to Alexis.
Like Alexis, friends called May sweet, smart, and understated.
"His fraternity nickname was 'Sensitive Joe' and it was fitting…I was so surprised that someone with this docile nature would have something happen in their lives that would have this outcome."
- State Rep. Matt Gaetz, who belonged to the same Florida State political club as May.
Between May and police, 30 rounds were fired. 3 students were injured. May was shot and killed when he refused to drop his weapon.
Gavin Eugene Long
Gavin Long, responsible for the 2016 shooting of police officers in Baton Rouge, was associated with groups focused on "remote brain experimentation" and "remote neural monitoring." An email address linked to him showed that he was a member of a support group in an organization called Freedom from Covert Harassment and Surveillance. The group’s mission is to help those “marginalized and abused by … remote brain experimentation, remote neural monitoring of an entire human’s body.”
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a data network specialist from 2005 to 2010 before being honorably discharged.
Baton Rouge was experiencing ongoing protests following the officer-involved killing of Alton Sterling less than two weeks before on July 5. While online accounts show that he was definitely prejudiced toward law enforcement (and he was labeled a '‘Black Separatist’ by the police), Long made a point to say in one video clip that “if anything happens to me”, he should not be viewed as affiliated with organized groups despite past membership of the Nation of Islam and others.
“I’m affiliated with the spirit of justice,” he said. “Nothing else.”
"He said he knew on an electronic level he's being targeted. He didn't get super-specific, but he did tell me the government has technology far beyond what we can imagine.”
- Lance Scurvin, on interviewing Gavin Long
Long was shot and killed by a SWAT officer during a shootout with police at the scene.
Matthew Choi
In 2021, Matthew Choi, a South African national in Hong Kong, murdered a taxi driver. Choi had previously claimed to be a victim of V2K electronic harassment after resigning from Bridgestone Tire Company in South Africa. He mentioned being "brainwashed through microwave" since 2015.
According to his friends, he was being investigated for allegedly being involved in the Chinese mafia. After his arrest in October of 2021, there has been no news of him.
An arrest, mind you. Not a conviction. No News. No posts on X. No posts in his “Targeted individuals - south africa” FB Group.
AND MANY OTHERS
These individuals and many others call themselves “Targeted Individuals,” or “TIs.” It’s believed that there are thousands of TIs around the world.
The Future of Voice to Skull Technology
What’s next for V2K? Advances in directed energy technology suggest that its potential is only beginning to unfold. In the near future, we could see it applied in commercial sectors.
Imagine a world where advertisements bypass screens and speakers, delivering tailored messages directly to your brain. Coupled with AI and Digital Twins, companies could create hyper-personalized marketing campaigns that reach consumers in ways traditional mediums cannot. For example, a shopper walking past a store could "hear" a special promotion tailored and directed to them.
Military and law enforcement innovations could continue to evolve, offering tools for non-lethal communication during high-stakes operations. This might include transmitting clear warnings or instructions to individuals in dangerous situations, reducing the need for physical confrontation. And hey, if robots are in the future of law enforcement, they would likely have the technology built right in.
As developers push the boundaries of V2K, regulations will need to evolve alongside the technology to ensure it serves humanity responsibly. As the saying goes, “the road to hell is paved with good intentions.”