The Slowest Shared Resonance: A Review of Electromagnetic Field Oscillations Between Central and

Frontiers in Human Neuroscience · 2022 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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PublicationFrontiers in Human Neuroscience · 2022

Study typereview

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Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

The Slowest Shared Resonance: A Review of Electromagnetic Field Oscillations Between Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems Young A, Hunt T, Ericson M. The Slowest Shared Resonance: A Review of Electromagnetic Field Oscillations Between Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems. Front Hum Neurosci. 2022 Feb 16;15:796455. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2021.796455. Abstract Electromagnetic field oscillations produced by the brain are increasingly being viewed as causal drivers of consciousness. Recent research has highlighted the importance of the body's various endogenous rhythms in organizing these brain-generated fields through various types of entrainment. We expand this approach by examining evidence of extracerebral shared oscillations between the brain and other parts of the body, in both humans and animals. We then examine the degree to which these data support one of General Resonance Theory's (GRT) principles: the Slowest Shared Resonance (SSR) principle, which states that the combination of micro- to macro-consciousness in coupled field systems is a function of the slowest common denominator frequency or resonance. This principle may be utilized to develop a spatiotemporal hierarchy of brain-body shared resonance systems. It is predicted that a system's SSR decreases with distance between the brain and various resonating structures in the body. The various resonance relationships examined, including between the brain and gastric neurons, brain and sensory organs, and brain and spinal cord, generally match the predicted SSR relationships, empirically supporting this principle of GRT. Open access paper: frontiersin.org

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Study typereview

Effect directionunclear

PopulationHumans and animals (as described in reviewed evidence)

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Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

This review examines evidence for extracerebral shared oscillations between the brain and other body systems (e.g., gastric neurons, sensory organs, spinal cord) in humans and animals. The resonance relationships reviewed are described as generally matching the predicted Slowest Shared Resonance (SSR) relationships, which the authors interpret as empirical support for this principle of General Resonance Theory.

Outcomes measured

Shared electromagnetic field oscillations/entrainment between central and peripheral nervous systems
Support for General Resonance Theory (GRT) Slowest Shared Resonance (SSR) principle
Predicted relationship between SSR and distance between brain and resonating body structures

Limitations

Narrative review; no methods for study selection, quality appraisal, or quantitative synthesis are described in the provided abstract
Focuses on endogenous electromagnetic field oscillations rather than external EMF exposure; typical exposure metrics (frequency, SAR, duration) are not reported
Sample sizes and specific study designs of included evidence are not provided in the abstract

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DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2021.796455
PubMed: Not supplied

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