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'''Patrick Flanagan''' (b. [[1944]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[inventor]] who holds [[doctorates]] in [[medicine]] and [[physics]]{{fact}}.
'''Patrick Flanagan''' (b. [[1944]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[inventor]]. Although he claims to holds [[doctorates]] in [[medicine]] and [[physics]], his medical "degree" originates from [[Medicina Alternativa]], a [[Sri Lanka]]n organisation which is generally unrecognized as a ''bona fide'' academic institution and has been called a [[degree mill]]. <ref>[http://www.hepatitiscandme.com/Scams_People_Fall%20For.html Consumer Health Digest #04-04], January 27, 2004</ref>


According to a 2005 profile, as a child Flanagan was plagued by a recurring dream in which he was an adult, flying a small aeroplane which suffered engine failure. This forced him to land on a small island, where a [[UFO]] landed and disgorged a party of "beautiful blond beings." They used a silver helmet to measure his intelligence and told him that if his intelligence did not match their expectations, he and the rest of the human race would be destroyed.
As a child Flanagan was reportedly plagued by a recurring dream in which he was an adult, flying a small aeroplane which suffered engine failure. This forced him to land on a small island, where a [[UFO]] landed and disgorged a party of "beautiful blond beings." They used a silver helmet to measure his intelligence and told him that if his intelligence did not match their expectations, he and the rest of the human race would be destroyed. <ref>"Life: Heard instinct: Far out", ''The Guardian'', April 21, 2005</ref>


In [[1958]], at the age of 14, while living in [[Bellaire]], [[Texas]], Flanagan invented the [[neurophone]], an electronic device that transmits sound through the body’s [[nervous system]] directly to the [[brain]]. It was [[patent]]ed in the United States in [[1968]] (Patent #3,393,279). The invention earned him a profile in [[Life magazine]], which called him a "unique, mature and inquisitive scientist."
In [[1958]], at the age of 14, while living in [[Bellaire]], [[Texas]], Flanagan invented the [[neurophone]], an electronic device that transmits sound through the body’s [[nervous system]] directly to the [[brain]]. It was [[patent]]ed in the United States in [[1968]] (Patent #3,393,279). The invention earned him a profile in [[Life magazine]], which called him a "unique, mature and inquisitive scientist."


Flanagan has worked with government weapons projects. As a youth he developed and sold a guided missile detector to the U.S. military. He has worked with the [[Pentagon]], [[NASA]], [[Tufts University]], the [[Office of Naval Research]], and the [[Aberdeen Proving Grounds]] for the [[Department of Unconventional Weapons and Warfare]].
Flanagan has worked with government weapons projects. As a youth he developed and sold a guided missile detector to the U.S. military. He has worked with the [[Pentagon]], [[NASA]], [[Tufts University]], the [[Office of Naval Research]], and the [[Aberdeen Proving Grounds]] for the [[Department of Unconventional Weapons and Warfare]].


During the 1970s, Flanagan aroused controversy by becoming a leading proponent of "[[pyramid power]]," widely regarded by mainstream science as a "[[New Age]]" [[pseudoscience]] or [[fad]]. Flanagan wrote two books about the topic, ''Pyramid Power: The Millennium Science'' (1973) and ''Beyond pyramid power'' (1975). He was reported to have had 15 gold needles embedded in his body at a cost of $1,000 in the belief that this would make him immortal. <ref>"You Can Read This Article", ''Washington Post'', November 30, 1977</ref>
During the 1970s, Flanagan aroused controversy by becoming a leading proponent of "[[pyramid power]]," widely regarded by mainstream science as a "[[New Age]]" [[pseudoscience]] or [[fad]]. Flanagan wrote two books about the topic, ''Pyramid Power: The Millennium Science'' (1973) and ''Beyond pyramid power'' (1975). He was reported to have had 15 gold needles embedded in his body at a cost of $1,000 in the belief that this would make him immortal. <ref>"You Can Read This Article", ''Washington Post'', November 30, 1977</ref>


He was named [[1997]] Scientist of the Year by the [[International Association for New Science]], a now-defunct body that promoted work in the field of unconventional science.
He was named [[1997]] Scientist of the Year by the [[International Association for New Science]], a body that promoted work in fringe science (but was wound up the following year).


Flanagan has continued to develop and sell the neurophone as an aid to "speed learning", as well as promoting a nutritional supplement called Microhydrin. It is a compound of [[silica]], [[potassium carbonate]] and [[magnesium sulfate]]. These minerals are said to be found naturally in "Hunza water" in the area inhabited by the [[Hunza people]] of northern [[Pakistan]], who are renowned for their longevity. <ref>"Water of life on sale in Ireland", ''Daily Mirror'', October 29, 2001</ref> The supplement is claimed to provide the body with "negative hydrogen ions" that help boost energy and improve nutrient absorption and hydration. Most scientists, however, say there is little scientific evidence for such claims. <ref>"Sweeping claims for antioxidant", ''Los Angeles Times'', September 13, 2004</ref>
Flanagan has continued to develop and sell the neurophone as an aid to "speed learning", as well as promoting a nutritional supplement called Microhydrin. It is a compound of [[silica]], [[potassium carbonate]] and [[magnesium sulfate]]. These minerals are said to be found naturally in "Hunza water" in the area inhabited by the [[Hunza people]] of northern [[Pakistan]], who are renowned for their longevity. <ref>"Water of life on sale in Ireland", ''Daily Mirror'', October 29, 2001</ref> The supplement is claimed to provide the body with "negative hydrogen ions" that help boost energy and improve nutrient absorption and hydration. Most scientists, however, say there is little scientific evidence for such claims. <ref>"Sweeping claims for antioxidant", ''Los Angeles Times'', September 13, 2004</ref>
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* [http://www.phisciences.com/lifemagazine.html "Whiz Kid, Hands Down" by William Moeser, LIFE Magazine, Sept 14, 1962]
* [http://www.phisciences.com/lifemagazine.html "Whiz Kid, Hands Down" by William Moeser, LIFE Magazine, Sept 14, 1962]
* "Life: Heard instinct: Far out", ''The Guardian'', April 21, 2005
* [http://www.spiritofmaat.com/archive/dec3/moreflan.htm "More About Patrick Flanagan" by Paula Peterson, Spirit of Ma'at: "The Water of Life" Vol 3 No 5]
* [http://www.spiritofmaat.com/archive/dec3/moreflan.htm "More About Patrick Flanagan" by Paula Peterson, Spirit of Ma'at: "The Water of Life" Vol 3 No 5]
* [http://www.worldtrans.org/spir/neuro.html "Patrick Flanagan's Neurophone Hope for the Deaf and Superlearning for All" by Eddy Taylor, World Transformation"]
* [http://www.worldtrans.org/spir/neuro.html "Patrick Flanagan's Neurophone Hope for the Deaf and Superlearning for All" by Eddy Taylor, World Transformation"]
* [http://www.neurophone.com "Neurophone.com by Flantech Group]
* [http://www.neurophone.com "Neurophone.com by Flantech Group]


[[Category:American inventors|Flanagan, Patrick]]
[[Category:American inventors|Flanagan, Patrick]][[Category:Living people|Flanagan, Patrick]]

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Patrick Flanagan (b. 1944) is an American inventor. Although he claims to holds doctorates in medicine and physics, his medical "degree" originates from Medicina Alternativa, a Sri Lankan organisation which is generally unrecognized as a bona fide academic institution and has been called a degree mill. [1]

As a child Flanagan was reportedly plagued by a recurring dream in which he was an adult, flying a small aeroplane which suffered engine failure. This forced him to land on a small island, where a UFO landed and disgorged a party of "beautiful blond beings." They used a silver helmet to measure his intelligence and told him that if his intelligence did not match their expectations, he and the rest of the human race would be destroyed. [2]

In 1958, at the age of 14, while living in Bellaire, Texas, Flanagan invented the neurophone, an electronic device that transmits sound through the body’s nervous system directly to the brain. It was patented in the United States in 1968 (Patent #3,393,279). The invention earned him a profile in Life magazine, which called him a "unique, mature and inquisitive scientist."

Flanagan has worked with government weapons projects. As a youth he developed and sold a guided missile detector to the U.S. military. He has worked with the Pentagon, NASA, Tufts University, the Office of Naval Research, and the Aberdeen Proving Grounds for the Department of Unconventional Weapons and Warfare.

During the 1970s, Flanagan aroused controversy by becoming a leading proponent of "pyramid power," widely regarded by mainstream science as a "New Age" pseudoscience or fad. Flanagan wrote two books about the topic, Pyramid Power: The Millennium Science (1973) and Beyond pyramid power (1975). He was reported to have had 15 gold needles embedded in his body at a cost of $1,000 in the belief that this would make him immortal. [3]

He was named 1997 Scientist of the Year by the International Association for New Science, a body that promoted work in fringe science (but was wound up the following year).

Flanagan has continued to develop and sell the neurophone as an aid to "speed learning", as well as promoting a nutritional supplement called Microhydrin. It is a compound of silica, potassium carbonate and magnesium sulfate. These minerals are said to be found naturally in "Hunza water" in the area inhabited by the Hunza people of northern Pakistan, who are renowned for their longevity. [4] The supplement is claimed to provide the body with "negative hydrogen ions" that help boost energy and improve nutrient absorption and hydration. Most scientists, however, say there is little scientific evidence for such claims. [5]

References

  1. ^ Consumer Health Digest #04-04, January 27, 2004
  2. ^ "Life: Heard instinct: Far out", The Guardian, April 21, 2005
  3. ^ "You Can Read This Article", Washington Post, November 30, 1977
  4. ^ "Water of life on sale in Ireland", Daily Mirror, October 29, 2001
  5. ^ "Sweeping claims for antioxidant", Los Angeles Times, September 13, 2004
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