My perspective of hypnosis is quantitative in a sense that it’s obvious that cascade effects are taking place during the process of relaxation, induction, and deepening including but not limited to changes in cerebral blood flow , EEG alterations , and neurotransmitter/hormonal secretion . A 2015 write-up in the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis titled, “Hypnosis, Neuroplasticity, and the Plastic Paradox” , outlines some of the literature indicating that hypnosis can induce greater neuroplastic potential compared to normal, awake states of consciousness. The author cites that slower oscillatory bands such as theta waves (4 to 8 Hz) increase as people become more responsive to hypnotic inductions and suggestions. I postulate that changes in the earth’s magnetic field during pole shifts induces changes in the direction and strength of the current flow in the brain which is equivalent to increases in theta waves (and possibly gamma) allowing for a greater neurogenesis/neuroplastic potential during this time. There is periphery data indicating that melatonin secretion coincides with slow wave (theta) hypnotic like states ( meditation , breathing exercises ) and several studies allude to the neurogenesis properties of melatonin itself ( 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ). It is never simply just a gene mutation, an alteration in the matrix of biochemical balance, a change in brain wave patterns, or a change in the DC direction in the brain… it is everything taking place all at once. Sometimes the chemical (ex: Psilocybin) acts as the catalyst to induce the changes in electrical oscillations and subsequent perceptual changes while sometimes an external magnetic field can act as the catalyst that induces enhanced secretion of a specific balance of neurotransmitters (ex: Endohuasca). This perspective of systemic layers acting in synchrony coincides with this evolutionary theory as well as during altered states of consciousness occurring throughout the world today.

The reason why I believe that the Endohausca-Pole Shift theory has greater plausibility compared to the “Stoned Ape” theory is due to the fact that the magnetic field alterations would effect all human ancestors on the planet in a rather uniform manner. While there are differences in the magnetic field strength based on location on earth (north-south pole vs. equator), generally speaking these aren’t as pronounced as dietary discrepancies as could be seen with psilocybin ingestion. To be truthful, the Endohuasca-Pole Shift theory is somewhat inspired by the “Stoned-Ape Theory”. as it provides a biochemical perspective of biological evolution. There also lies the possibility that a global evolutionary leap took place based on magnetic stimulation while some of the more “stoned-apes” who did consume psilocybin could have been the more “enlightened” specimens of the time.

Just to recap the data supporting the Endohuasca-Pole Shift Evolution Theory:

Humans and all mammals possess DMT, 5-MEO-DMT, Bufotenine, endogenous MAOI’s ( tribulin , neurocatin , tryptoline , pinoline , harman ).

Psychedelics such as DMT, 5-MEO-DMT, Bufotenine, and MAOI’s (B.Caapi) have the ability to stimulate neurogenesis and neuroplasticity.

Magnetic fields of vastly differing strengths have the ability to alter brain oscillatory activity in addition to inducing altered biochemical secretion.

Pole shifts induce measurable changes in the strength of Earth’s magnetic field.

including one that is occurring at this very moment ). Pole shifts occur regularly throughout history ().

I hypothesize that a significant alteration in earth’s magnetic field based on pole shifts took place during the time frame of roughly 50,000 to 1,000,000 years ago inducing accelerated brain growth in human ancestors.

A few random notes:

One of the consistent findings in all of the serotonergic psychedelic EEG studies ( DMT , Ayahuasca ( 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ), 5-MeO-DMT , Psilocybin ( 1 , 2 , 3 ), LSD ( 1 )) is that nearly 100% of them have measured a significant drop in Alpha waves following ingestion. I find this interesting in light of the drop in Alpha waves from magnetic field exposure in the 2019 eNeuro study . This isn’t to say that the volunteers in the eNeuro study experienced psychedelic experiences during the process of magnetic field exposure but rather that there is overlap in terms of brain oscillatory activity. Another thing we found interesting is that this alteration in Alpha waves only took place when the magnetic field was rotated counterclockwise. Perhaps coincidentally, Dr. Persinger’s “God Helmet” utilizes counterclockwise rotating magnetic fields to induce it’s effects.

When I refer to the direct current (DC) direction in the brain coinciding with changes in consciousness, I must reiterate that it doesn’t mean that the current is only flowing in one direction as observed in artificial wiring. I’m referring to the general direction of the electron flow in the brain while also producing weak alternating oscillations at the same time. In regards to the effects of pole shifts on the brain’s DC, even gradual changes in the magnetic field can alter the strength of the DC leading to subtle alterations in consciousness. A complete 180 degree flip doesn’t need to take place in order to change the brain’s state of consciousness and enhanced neuroplastic properties. However, theoretically speaking… (and I could be wrong) a dramatic 180 degree magnetic pole shift on the earth could cause a very pronounced shift in the DC direction in the brain. This could lead to something akin to being in a walking trance-like hypnotic state all the time which allows for significant neurological and perceptual changes.

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As I’ve mentioned above, pole flips can experience occurrences called excursions in which the pole’s try to reverse position but instead snap back into place rapidly. This would induce an extreme acceleration in terms of the speed of magnetic field changes. This could be key in terms of accelerated brain development similarly to the reaction of muscle growth to steadily increasing weight lifting stress. Too little stress fails to induce muscle growth while too much stress can lead to muscle tears. One of the most well known excursions is the Laschamp Event . It occurred an estimated 41,400 years ago during the last ice age. The period of reversed magnetic field lasted about 440 years, with the transition from the normal field lasting approximately 250 years. The reversed magnetic field was 75% weaker, whereas the strength dropped to only 5% of the current strength during the transition resulting in a greater level of radiation reaching the earth. A 2010 write-up in Quarternary Science Reviews presents the hypothesis that the increase in UV-B rays from the weakened magnetic field during the Laschamp Event, played a role in the demise of the Neanderthals about 41,000 years ago. A 2019 write-up in the journal Review of Geophysics elaborates on this Laschamp-Neanderthal extinction hypothesis citing specific DNA mutations (aryl hydrocarbon receptor) allowing humans to better cope with the increased UV-B radiation which led to the demise of not only neanderthals but numerous mammalian extinctions during this time. An unrelated 2005 study in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs observed that DMT levels exuded a circadian rhythm in the plant Psychotria Viridis. The researchers hypothesize that the plant produces DMT either to protect itself from solar radiation or that DMT is produced to absorb solar radiation for other purposes. They also state that the rhythm is not likely to be coincidental as DMT specifically has the greatest UV absorbance in the ultraviolet spectrum from 280 to 315 nm which happens to be the exact range the UV-B radiation spectrum.

Endogenous DMT acting not only as a neuroplastic/neurogenesis compound but also providing protection against increased UV-B radiation from weakened magnetic fields during pole shifts? Era’s of enlightened consciousness and enhanced perception coinciding with pole flips due to a significant uptick of the Endohuasca system? If era’s of enlightenment can take place from pole shifts… era’s of dark ages (the 1980’s anyone?) can surely take place from the opposite.

Unprovable speculations are wonderful!

A 2014 review in Frontiers in Plant Science titled “Magnetic Field Effects on Plant Growth, Development, and Evolution ” outlines some interesting points regarding the potential effects of geomagnetic field changes on plant evolution. The author cites the importance of cyptochrome-dependent signaling pathways in terms of plant growth, development, and magnetoreceptivity. The author also cites several studies alluding to genetic changes in plants induced by magnetic field reversals. The researcher hypothesizes the following: “The recent implications of magnetic field reversal with plant evolution opens new horizons not only in plant science but also to the whole biosphere, from the simplest organisms to human beings.” A 2015 study in the Journal of Visualized Experiments conducted an experiment on the plant Arabidopsis thaliana and found that “reversing the GMF (geomagnetic field) polarity using triaxial coils has significant effects on plant growth and gene expression. This supports the hypothesis that GMF reversal contributes to inducing changes in plant development that might justify a higher selective pressure, eventually leading to plant evolution.”

​Schumann resonances are spectrum peaks in the extremely low frequency portion of the Earth’s electromagnetic field spectrum between the surface and the densest part of the ionosphere. These global electromagnetic resonances are generated and excited by lightning discharges in the cavity formed by the Earth’s surface and the ionosphere. A 2016 study published in the Public Library of Science One utilized quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG) measurements of 184 individuals over 3.5 years to verify whether there is any correlatory activity between brain and Schumann resonance power densities. The researchers found that multiple harmonics within the Schumann resonance were discernible in the averaged QEEG profile of some but not all subjects. This is interesting in light of the recent study indicating that some but not all human subjects autonomically detected changes in earth’s magnetic field.

While many researchers will claim that evolution is somewhat linear coinciding with climate changes and environmental flux, I believe that there are leaps and lulls in evolution based on the magnetic field influence on general physiology. I speculate that certain periods of history provided stability, general halts, and possibly even regressions in evolution (1980’s?) while other periods involved significant gyrations in pole movement and earth’s magnetic field inducing currently unexplained leaps in biological development. While some scientists will claim that based on archaeological digs that magnetic field fluctuation and pole shifts had little to no effect on the earth’s inhabitants in the past, based on what is known today about effects of very subtle magnetic stimulation on the nervous system I think it’s an assumption that doesn’t entirely hold up. In case some of you haven’t noticed… the world seems to be in quite a state of societal and emotional flux. While many will point to the flow of information online, electronic device usage, social class divide, and political discourse as the culprits… perhaps it’s the ongoing pole shift that is the subtle underlying catalyst behind it all. It could simply be a coincidence that all of this is taking place simultaneously at this very moment or it could be history repeating itself from an evolutionary perspective as we humans experience the next leap in our evolution… in real-time.

P.S. And who knows how the sun effects the cycles of earth’s pole shifts if at all. The sun itself regularly experiences magnetic field flips every 11 years . A book that seems to have an interesting, original take in terms of the effects of pole shifts and evolutionary history is titled, “ Not by Fire, But by Ice. “

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