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Magnetic Stimulation of the Temporal Cortex: A Partial “God Helmet” Replication Study

@article{Tinoca2014MagneticSO,
  title={Magnetic Stimulation of the Temporal Cortex: A Partial “God Helmet” Replication Study},
  author={Carlos A. Tinoca and Jo{\~a}o P.L. Ortiz},
  journal={Journal of Consciousness Exploration \& Research},
  year={2014},
  volume={5}
}
The effects of magnetic stimulation of the brain in comparison with suggestibility and expectation are studied.  Eight magnetic coils were embedded in a helmet, placing four over the temporal lobes on each side of the head. These produced 0.0001 Tesla (10 mG) magnetic fields (MF). “Spiritual experiences” were reported by some of the 20 volunteers who received magnetic stimulation of the temporal lobes.  These “spiritual experiences” included sensing the presence of “spiritual beings… 
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