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Norwegian Scientist Reportedly Injured After Self-Testing Device to Debunk Havana Syndrome

Does the Norwegian incident prove that directed energy weapons cause Havana Syndrome or is this just reckless self-harm?

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Norwegian Scientist Reportedly Injured After Self-Testing Device to Debunk Havana Syndrome

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Above: People walk on an empty avenue near the U.S. embassy in Havana on Feb. 8. Image credit: Adalberto Roque/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

A Norwegian scientist's self-inflicted brain injury from testing a microwave device has provided compelling evidence that directed energy weapons can cause real neurological harm. His symptoms mirrored those of Havana Syndrome victims, prompting serious CIA and Pentagon investigations that validate years of diplomats' complaints. This incident proves that this nefarious technology exists and works, fundamentally challenging dismissive assessments about foreign adversary capabilities.

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Establishment-critical narrative

The Norwegian experiment backfired spectacularly, but, alas, it still proves nothing about foreign attacks on American personnel. The scientist's symptoms don't match the so-called "classic" Havana Syndrome cases, and most intelligence agencies still assess foreign involvement as very unlikely. This reckless self-experiment only demonstrates that homemade devices can cause harm when misused, not that adversaries possess or deploy such weapons against diplomats. Havana Syndrome in general should be approached with cynicism.

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