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Free energy suppression is a conspiracy theory claim that explains why advanced technology that would reshape current energy paradigms is being suppressed by certain special interest groups. These groups are usually claimed to be associated with the oil, coal, nuclear, or natural gas industry, to whom current energy generation technology is profitable, or government agencies who view such as potentially detrimental to the national or world economic system.

Description

In this context, the term "free energy" is not well-defined, and should not be confused with thermodynamic free energy. Generally, it is used to refer to purported transformative technologies which have the potential to dramatically reduce personal energy costs with relatively little capital investment.

There have been numerous free energy claims over the years.[1] Many, such as those implying perpetual motion or those based on extracting zero-point energy, are viewed as impossible according to accepted physical laws.[2] Others, such as cold fusion, while not fundamentally impossible, are not accepted as established by the scientific community. Conspiracy advocates therefore claim that the scientific community has controlled and suppressed research into alternative avenues of energy production via the institutions of peer review.[3]

In addition, some claim that devices capable of extracting significant and usable power from pre-existing energy reservoirs for little or no cost exist but are being suppressed[4][5][6][7] by governments and special interest groups (such as the fossil fuel and nuclear industry),[8] and that suppression has been going on for some time.[9] According to energy suppression conspiracy advocates, the main motive behind this is the preservation of the economic status quo and sustained increase of fuel prices. Variations on the energy suppression conspiracy state that free energy cannot be allowed in a capitalist system because the economic system would break down if it were introduced.

Proponents of this conspiracy theory also claim that certain renewable technologies (such as solar cells[10] and biofuels) and other efficient technologies (as electric vehicles) are being suppressed[11] or weakened by governments[12] and special interest groups.[13]

Free energy research is typically considered to be pseudo-scientific or unrealistic by the scientific community.[citation needed] {{citation}}: Empty citation (help) Conspiracy theorists allege that this is a deliberate attempt by conspirators to suppress this research. There are various other factors which can prevent funding of some alternative energy development, such as "time and information" and capital costs.[14] Groups behind "the conspiracy" have been said to include various national governments, international automakers, and the petroleum industry. An article in Nexus magazine claims

The spread of working free-energy technologies has been prevented by wealthy elite governments, deluded inventors and con men, as well as a non-demanding public.[15][16]

Examples

There have been numerous claims of "suppression" as an explanation for why free energy technologies are not available to the public. Some examples include:

Thomas Bearden

Main article: Motionless electromagnetic generator

Bearden is the inventor of a purported over-unity device called the Motionless Electromagnetic Generator (MEG). In addition to the MEG, Bearden has written extensively on a number of free energy technologies which he claims have been available for some time[17] and he also claims these alleged technologies have been actively suppressed by government or private interests, including "the Japanese",[18] J.P. Morgan,[19] and "a nuclear power plant consortium".[20]

Eugene Mallove

Main article: Eugene Mallove

Eugene Mallove was a notable proponent and supporter of research into cold fusion. He authored the book Fire from Ice, which details the 1989 report of table-top cold fusion from Stanley Pons and Martin Fleischmann at the University of Utah.[21] The book claims the team did produce "greater-than-unity" output energy in an experiment, which supposedly was successfully replicated on several occasions.[22] Mallove claims that the results were suppressed through an organized campaign of ridicule from mainstream physicists. He was fatally beaten May 14, 2004 in Norwich, Connecticut by an unknown assailant. His violent death was suspected by some to be related to the nature of his work,[23] while the police officially suspected robbery as the motive.[24]

In 2005, two previously-convicted criminals were arrested in connection with the killing.[25][26][27] The case proceeded slowly,[24] and the charges against the two men were dismissed on November 6, 2008, due to there being no forensic evidence linking them to the murder.[28]

Other researchers in the field of cold fusion have claimed to be subjected to suppression via academic pressure as well as via lack of funding.[29]

Stanley Meyer

Stanley Meyer's Water Fuel Cell
Main article: Stanley Meyers' water fuel cell

Stanley Meyer produced nine patents, around 1990, relating to his "water powered" car. He was subsequently sued by two investors and the court found Meyer guilty of "gross and egregious fraud", ordering him to repay the investors their $25,000.[30][31]

Meyer died suddenly in 1998. According to his brother, he claimed to have been poisoned; however, an autopsy showed that he died of a cerebral aneurysm.[31] Meyer's supporters continue to claim that he was assassinated by 'Big Oil', Arab death squads, Belgian assassins, or the US Government in order to suppress his inventions.[32][33][34] However, Meyer's patents are readily available online.[35]

See also

References

  1. ^ See, for example, this list
  2. ^ Gribbin, John (1998). Q is for Quantum - An Encyclopedia of Particle Physics. Touchstone Books. ISBN 0-684-86315-4.
  3. ^ Sarewitz (2002). "Public Failures in US Science Policy": 12. as the paradigmatic means of choosing among research projects and, more recently, programmatic awards and grants for new research centers and national science and engineering facilities, sometimes has the effect of suppressing consideration of public values {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ^ Frissell, Bob (2002), Nothing in this book is true, but it's exactly how things are: Esoteric meaning of the monuments of Mars, Frog Ltd, ISBN 1583940677
  5. ^ Mad Macz (2002), Internet Underground: The way of the hacker, PageFree Publishing, Inc. ISBN 1930252536
  6. ^ David Alison (1994), Another free-energy cover-up?: The Dennis Lee Story, Nexus Magazine, (June–July 1994)
  7. ^ Free Energy - A Reality Not a Conspiracy. (Video) Time frame 00:35 - 00:45.
  8. ^ Charles D. Jaco, The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Politics of Oil. Politics of Energy, Page 191 - 198 (ISBN 978-1592571406)
  9. ^ Tutt (2003), "The Scientist, The Madman, The Thief and Their Lightbulb: The Search for Free Energy".
  10. ^ Solar development cooperative/smith's amended, motion of notice of intent to claim compensation, Solar development cooperative 'Lighting the Way With Creation’s Original Remedy', Corona del Mar, CA 92625 July 19, 1999. Retrieved April 2007. Original location, http://www.geocities.com/Eureka/1905/AMENDEDNOI.doc (ed., there was a notice of intent decision at cpuc.ca.gov) [cf., Enron-Amoco began using Solarex patents to sue major American PV leaders that attempted to evolve new or innovative PV applications or technologies in this nation]
  11. ^ Eric Lerner, Stop the Suppression of an Alternative Energy Source!. Progressive Engineer.
  12. ^ Paul Ballonoff, Energy: Ending the Never-Ending Crisis. (ed., The book states that governmental energy regulation only help special-interest groups at the cost of energy consumers.)
  13. ^ Richard A. Smith, Interest Group Influence in the U. S. Congress. Legislative Studies Quarterly, Vol. 20, No. 1 (Feb., 1995), pp. 89-139 doi 10.2307/440151
  14. ^ Weinberg (1979) "Are the alternative energy strategies achievable". Institute for Energy Analysis, Oak Ridge Associated Universities. DOI: 10.2172/5809086
  15. ^ Where in the World is all the Free Energy?, Nexus magazine, V8#4 (2007-06/07)[dead link]
  16. ^ "antigravitypower.tripod.com cached copy of Nexus Mag article". Retrieved July 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  17. ^ "Oceans of Free Energy", Tom Bearden Website
  18. ^ The Magnetic Wankel Engine (retrieved 6 August 2007)
  19. ^ Tom Bearden, "Correspondence 050207", Date: Wed, 2 May 2007 00:07:54 -0500
  20. ^ Tom Bearden, "Correspondence 011105, Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 11:14 AM
  21. ^ Fleischmann, M., S. Pons, and M. Hawkins, Electrochemically induced nuclear fusion of deuterium. J. Electroanal. Chem., 1989. 261: p. 301 and errata in Vol. 263.
  22. ^ Mallove, E. J. (1999). Fire from Ice: Searching for the Truth Behind the Cold Fusion Furor, Infinite Energy Press, United States of America, ISBN 1-89-2925-02-8
  23. ^ "Eugene Mallove's Open Letter to the World" with preface by Richard Hoagland and clarification by Christy Frazier. PES Network, last update August 30, 2004. Last Retrieved 2007-01-31
  24. ^ a b Smith, Greg (June 4, 2008). "DNA tie sought in 2004 murder of scientist in Norwich". Norwich Bulletin. Retrieved 2008-06-26.
  25. ^ NBC30 News, June 2, 2005 Last retrieved 2007-01-31
  26. ^ PES Network Inc. > News July 28, 2005 Last retrieved 2007-01-31
  27. ^ Wtnh.com Channel 8. October 5, 2005. Last retrieved 2007-01-31
  28. ^ Greg, Smith (November 7, 2008). "Mallove slaying: 'Unanswered questions' set suspects free". Norwich Bulletin. Retrieved 2008-11-07.
  29. ^ Phenomenon Archives: Heavy Watergate, The War Against Cold Fusion. Channel One. (video)
  30. ^ Edwards, Tony (1996-12-01). "End of road for car that ran on Water". The Sunday Times. Times Newspapers Limited. p. Features 12. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  31. ^ a b Narciso, Dean (July 8, 2007). "The Car that Ran on Water". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2008-03-24.
  32. ^ "Water Powered Car report on Meyer's death". Retrieved 2008-03-24. states (as of January 2007):
    "It was a shame to hear that he was poisoned .... He died in the parking lot of a restaurant in his home town of Grove City, Ohio. Stan said while he was alive, that he was threatened many times and would not sell out to Arab Oil Corp."
  33. ^ Ball, Philip (September 14, 2007). "Burning water and other myths". Nature News. Retrieved 2007-09-14. He died in 1998 after eating at a restaurant; the coroner diagnosed an aneurysm, but the conspiracy web still suspects he was poisoned.
  34. ^ [1] Lieutenant Steven Robinette of the Grove City Police Department talks about the investigation into Stanley Meyer's death. Robinette was in charge of the detective bureau at that time. quote: "The one thing that was based on science."
  35. ^ U.S. patent 5,149,407,U.S. patent 4,936,961,U.S. patent 4,826,581,U.S. patent 4,798,661,U.S. patent 4,613,779,U.S. patent 4,613,304,U.S. patent 4,465,455,U.S. patent 4,421,474,U.S. patent 4,389,981
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