The Psychoelectromagnetic Effects of Smartphones on Human Consciousness

By Brian M. Hite | www.MagiRising.com

Introduction

Modern smartphones are more than communication tools; they are portable electromagnetic emitters equipped with infrared facial recognition, proximity sensors, and biometric feedback systems. While these technologies offer convenience and personalization, emerging research suggests they may also interact with the body’s electromagnetic field, influence neural structures, and potentially affect states of consciousness. This paper explores the bioelectromagnetic mechanisms by which smartphones could influence the human biofield, pineal gland, and overall consciousness, backed by scientific literature.

1. Infrared Penetration and Brain Tissue

Smartphones equipped with facial recognition and proximity sensors emit near-infrared (NIR) light, typically within the 700–900 nm range. This wavelength is known to penetrate several centimeters into soft tissue and even bone. Photobiomodulation studies have shown that NIR can modulate neuronal activity, mitochondrial respiration, and cognitive performance (Tan et al., 2023).

Photobiomodulation, used in clinical and experimental contexts, demonstrates that transcranial NIR stimulation alters cytochrome c oxidase activity, boosts ATP production, and affects cerebral blood flow and EEG rhythms (Hamblin, 2016).

2. Pineal Gland as a Neuroendocrine Transducer

The pineal gland, aligned with the third eye region of the forehead, is a photosensitive neuroendocrine gland responsible for the production of melatonin and possibly DMT. It contains calcite microcrystals that exhibit piezoelectric properties, making it particularly responsive to electromagnetic and photonic input. Dr. Rick Strassman and others have emphasized its role as a transducer between electromagnetic stimuli and neurochemical outputs (Strassman, 2001).

Studies confirm that the pineal gland can be stimulated through light and electrical pathways, modulating melatonin synthesis and circadian rhythms (Lumsden et al., 2020). Prolonged low-level NIR exposure, especially near the brow, could hypothetically influence pineal function and spiritual perception.

3. Electromagnetic Entrainment and Brainwave Coherence

The human body emits measurable electromagnetic fields — the brain through EEG, the heart through ECG. These fields exist in a fragile state of coherence. The principle of entrainment describes how a dominant frequency can lock another into sync, as seen with pacemakers or binaural beats. External fields, like those emitted by smartphones, can entrain brainwaves, altering mental states and disrupting natural coherence (McCraty et al., 2009).

Voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs), highly sensitive to electromagnetic fields, play a critical role in neuronal signaling. Research by Pall (2013) shows that EMFs from mobile phones can affect VGCCs, leading to altered neurotransmitter release, oxidative stress, and changes in synaptic plasticity (Wang et al., 2016).

4. AI Feedback Loops and Behavioral Conditioning

Smartphones do not merely emit signals — they also receive, interpret, and adapt to user data. Facial recognition, scrolling patterns, and biometric feedback feed into algorithmic loops designed to maximize engagement. These loops often target the limbic system to hijack attention and trigger dopamine release, creating addictive behavioral cycles (Alter, 2017).

Combined with continuous EMF exposure and visual/auditory stimulation, this creates a psychoelectric feedback loop — an artificial modulation of consciousness that may reduce access to alpha/theta states associated with meditation, intuition, and emotional regulation.

Conclusion

While more targeted studies are needed, the available research suggests that smartphones may subtly influence human consciousness through a blend of near-infrared light, electromagnetic fields, and AI-driven behavioral entrainment. These influences converge on critical physiological systems — particularly the pineal gland, brainwave coherence, and circadian regulation — all of which play foundational roles in consciousness and spiritual perception. Awareness and intentionality are necessary to mitigate these effects and preserve our natural bioelectromagnetic integrity.

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