Gazette des Mousquetaires - No 24 - Le Boson de Higgs conteste

Magazine Overview

Title: La Gazette de l'Ufo
Issue: 24
Date: June 23, 2016
Publisher: Gwion Coat ar Roc'h

This issue of "La Gazette de l'Ufo" delves into a variety of intriguing topics, blending reports on anomalous phenomena with deep dives into physics, consciousness, and artificial intelligence. The cover prominently features an image of large stone balls in Aveyron, France, posing the question of whether they are ancient markers or monuments.

Article: Boules de pierre en Aveyron - Balises ou monuments du passé ?

The issue begins with a personal account of a visit to Aveyron, describing the region as having a 'a perfume of humanity and life,' despite its rugged terrain. The author, Nicolas Izard, recounts a visit to the Cathala family's fortified farm, noting the presence of standing stones ('pierres levées') in the village and at the farm's entrance. The area also shows remnants of Templar constructions and a superb mill. The author reflects on the kindness of the people encountered, contrasting them with historical conflicts. The main focus of this section is the 'stone balls' found in Aveyron, described as a local specialty. The author recounts a cordial reception at the Cathala farm, where a large meal was shared. The visit to the stones, some topped with curious balls, took place later in the evening. One stone had to be moved for agricultural machinery, a difficult task due to its size and deep anchoring, described as being like an iceberg. The farm's owner expressed a reluctance to move other megaliths, even if they obstructed passage.

The author shares a personal connection to megaliths, finding them original, beautiful, and energetically recharging, likening them to 'energy piles.' The experience of touching the granite is described as a unique sensation.

Discussion: II - Suite à Michio Kaku dit avoir trouvé la preuve définitive de l'existence de Dieu

This section features a discussion initiated by Patrice Galacteros, who raises questions about the material elements of the UFO phenomenon. He notes the similarity between Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) and certain UFO testimonies, suggesting they might belong to a different, though equally interesting, register. Galacteros states his primary interest in the UFO phenomenon lies in the extraterrestrial hypothesis, rather than the paranormal, though he doesn't deny the latter. He recalls reading a nurse's testimony about an experience and wishes to reread it.

Galacteros offers two remarks: Firstly, he interprets 'IS-BE' as referring to Earthlings, not extraterrestrials, and notes that the extraterrestrial is described as neither biological nor robotic, raising the question of whether it is 'spiritual.' He suggests it could be a synthetic creature beyond current technical capabilities. Secondly, he proposes that these beings might be avatars, 'puppets' carrying a partial copy of their creator's psyche, acting as virtual teleoperators.

Correspondence and Reflections

Marc Bethmont writes to Philippe Solal, expressing his pleasure at receiving news and his completion of the book "Ovnis et conscience." He has created a reflection document based on it, which he plans to share. Bethmont emphasizes the importance of the document, urging readers not to approach it solely from a scientific or physics perspective, as it contains surprising insights. He strongly encourages Philippe Solal not to abandon research into interplanetary and galactic spacecraft, asserting their existence and the vital role of ufology.

Bethmont also mentions an ongoing document about the hospital in Antibes and the clinic in Mougins, hoping to obtain a statement from a urologist or record a conversation about an operation. He has recovered photos for this project.

Philippe Solal responds to Marc Bethmont, expressing excitement about the reflection document and his interest in Daniel Robin's work, which distinguishes between horizontal and vertical planes of information density and consciousness. Solal aligns himself with this framework, referencing authors like Romuald Leterrier and Jean-Jacques Jaillat. Solal reaffirms his belief in interplanetary spacecraft and galaxies, while acknowledging that a purely spiritual approach can be 'enclosing.' He aims for a more inclusive discourse, referencing Roswell and the concept of densification. He believes that exploring both horizontal and vertical axes provides a foundation for an inclusive approach.

Solal states his conviction that life exists elsewhere in the universe. His aim is to bridge different domains, such as shamanic visions, NDE experiences, abductee accounts, and UFO sightings, to 'de-compartmentalize' research. He suggests this perspective leads to the 'metaphysical foundation' of our being, indicating that humans are spiritual beings temporarily incarnated in matter, moving beyond the purely materialistic view of official science into the realm of spirituality, which he sees as the future of ufology.

Marc Bethmont expresses his happiness at reading these important writings.

Gilles Lorant addresses Patrice, stating that his personal experience with UFO phenomena has been limited, with only three exceptions in 52 years. He finds discussing it difficult as it is not easily shareable. Lorant agrees that it involves a symbiosis of matter and spirit, an artificial coupling created by intention, suggesting a form of 'techno-science.' He posits that future ufology will need to integrate developments in artificial intelligence, neuroscience (especially consciousness), and fundamental physics concerning matter/light/time.

Lorant also mentions theoretical physics concepts like gauge theory, super symmetry, and super strings, noting that direct experimentation is not yet possible. He draws parallels to late 19th-century spiritualism, whose scientific protocols were detailed but eventually overshadowed by quantum mechanics. He identifies luminous spheres, often reported by UFO witnesses, as archetypal manifestations of matter/light/time/consciousness, powered by intention and drawing energy from ourselves and our environment.

Lorant further elaborates on the concept of reality, suggesting a conjoint reality beyond our normal perception, akin to the 'astral' plane. He discusses Solal's ideas, which initially aligned with neuroscience (world as a product of thought), but then evolved to consider consciousness as self-sufficient and external to the physical body, with UFOs being emanations of this consciousness. He emphasizes the importance of discovering this extension scientifically.

He cautions against diving into occultism or spiritualism, advocating for a balanced approach. Lorant believes that if ufology continues to separate the 'nuts and bolts' aspect from the 'invisible' reality, it will remain stagnant. He reiterates his insistence on the psychological aspects of witnesses in investigations and the duality of wave-particle and the uncertainty principle in quantum mechanics, suggesting that objects adapt to the experimenter's intention.

Lorant proposes that the UFO phenomenon follows a similar law, existing in a state of neither wave nor particle in a given reference frame, adapting to intention. He suggests that current quantum developments, including the potential role of the experimenter's consciousness, are relevant. He discusses the concept of 'Space x Time' and its potential to be 'inhabited' by other consciousnesses, suggesting that astral projections and shamanic states might be incursions into this new 'Space x Time,' implying a natural multidimensional capacity in humans.

Philippe Solal expresses his pleasure at Gilles Lorant's messages, publicly acknowledging them. He shares a link to a YouTube video.

Gilles Lorant responds, mentioning his artistic side and his 'haven of peace' in Costa Rica. He humorously describes crocodiles as 'well-intentioned' and mentions his wife's return home. He then playfully invites Philippe to dance in an enchanted land before returning to the 'arena' of business, mentioning upcoming travel to Ankara and Moscow.

Patrice Galacteros expresses his perplexity and embarrassment regarding the discussion, highlighting specific points from Gilles Lorant's email that leave him puzzled. These include the fundamental research of physics concerning matter/light/time, the 'Space x Time' substrate (gauge theory, super symmetry, super strings), the archetypal manifestation of matter/light/time/consciousness, the connection to neuroscience, physicists like Kaku discussing the experimenter's consciousness, Mach-Zehnder interferometer experiments, and the concept of 'Space x Time' as mathematical and potentially 'inhabited.'

Gilles Lorant reassures Patrice, stating that it's not about pretending to believe things but about assuming one's statements. He clarifies that his difficulty in responding stems from not knowing if Patrice's reaction is due to ignorance or a genuinely different opinion. He offers to guide Patrice if it's a matter of ignorance.

Further Reflections on Consciousness and Physics

Patrice acknowledges that the exchange might become lengthy, like a thesis defense, and agrees to consider the first case (ignorance) for a shorter response. He then proceeds to address the points Lorant highlighted.

Artificial Intelligence

Lorant explains that AI increasingly uses neuroscience models of human thought and reasoning, employing fuzzy logic and recursive database enrichment. Medical imaging shows thought correlates with specific brain zone activation. Sensory inputs are processed into 'primary' information, then globalized and recorded in a 'buffer' memory (flash memory). This information is compared to existing data to establish a probability of recognition ('secondary' information). Based on this weighting, new brain areas may be activated to complete the information and form a representation conforming to acquired knowledge (level 3 memory). Information is either rejected or stored in short-term memory (level 2). This process forms our representation of reality through subconscious modeling. As new sensory signals arrive, the weighting can change. If information remains stable or increases, it's considered reliable and acquired into permanent memory (level 3), involving recursive loops of coherence. If there's a lack of precise information for overall coherence, signals are sent to sensory areas and flash memory, potentially interfering with sensory input. This cycle aims to generate secondary information that ultimately becomes part of memory 3. This is the process of thought, creating information. Lorant mentions Indian labs' AI programs and the ongoing research in neuroscience, emphasizing that current mechanisms are superficial but pushing the boundaries of questioning.

Neurosciences

Lorant focuses on cognitive neurosciences leading to psychology (neuropsychology) and consciousness. He outlines consensual postulates: consciousness arises from thought at its highest creative degree, leading to abstraction. Thought is a result of cerebral activity, which is enabled by body organ development. Thus, consciousness is built up gradually with body growth. However, Lorant proposes an alternative idea, shared by P. Solal and others, that consciousness does not require an organic support and exists elsewhere, being complete and independent of body growth. This suggests a research avenue using neurosciences to prove it. He uses the example of a pregnant woman, hypothesizing that if consciousness is exogenous, there might be a detectable moment when it possesses the fetus, a 'magic instant' of transition that would leave a subtle trace.

Fundamental Research of Physics

Lorant briefly summarizes abstract thought processes, noting that pure abstract thought doesn't result from senses unless there are memory interferences. He states that knowledge engenders knowledge, but emergent information yields only theoretical results, detached from senses. Mathematical reasoning can produce unexpected or counter-intuitive results. He likens this to a 'hollow' process parallel to language, where the cycle of memory 3 to memory 1 probabilizes information to achieve coherence with acquired knowledge. This mathematical process can reveal results not directly apparent from the problem data. He uses the Higgs boson as an example, suggesting it could challenge intuitive assumptions about matter and shift the problem of objectivity to the Higgs field, questioning if it's another 'ether.'

Lorant discusses the nature of mass and energy, noting that mass is an interaction with certain particles. He questions how a physical object can interfere without energy and whether a particle without mass has energy. He ponders the nature of an 'energy-less' particle and suggests that the search for the Higgs boson and its field might lead to discoveries beyond Planck's wall. He believes that abstract reasoning could bridge universal consciousness (manipulating the Higgs field) and physics. He also suggests that human consciousness might be the key, questioning why humans would follow 'God's' traces if they didn't resemble him, proposing that God might be a collective consciousness.

Relation Matter/Light/Time

Lorant explains that space, in physical dimensions, exists only in the presence of matter or radiation; otherwise, it's a void without dimension. The flow of time is dependent on the distribution and relative acceleration of matter in space. Speed, matter, and time are interconnected, with the speed of light as the relative limit. Matter, light, and energy are discontinuous (quanta). 'Space x Time' can be represented as a four-dimensional reference frame, but its functions can be continuous or discrete. He poses a 'trick question' about representing it in terms of energy without time, questioning if the universe is 'unbalanced' and what time actually is. He notes that partial answers are being sought in the quantum vacuum, which is assumed to be dimensionless due to its lack of matter.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of "La Gazette de l'Ufo" consistently explores the intersection of unexplained phenomena, consciousness, and theoretical physics. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging the exploration of unconventional ideas and the de-compartmentalization of research across different disciplines. There's a clear emphasis on the potential role of consciousness in understanding UFOs and reality itself, moving beyond purely materialistic or scientific explanations. The magazine seems to advocate for a more holistic and inclusive approach to understanding the universe, integrating subjective experiences with scientific investigation.

Title: La Gazette de l'Ufo
Issue: n°23
Date: June 23, 2016
Publisher: Gwion Coat ar Roc'h
Content Focus: UFOs, physics, and scientific exploration.

Article 1: Physics of Time and Space

The issue begins with a discussion on the nature of energy, matter, and dimensions, touching upon quantum mechanics. It posits that energy, being enormous and unstable, fluctuates, leading to the creation of unstable particles. This leads to a cyclical argument where particle + dimension = time, and time + matter = space, implying a non-empty universe. The text suggests that in quantum mechanics, everything can be reduced to probabilistic potential fields, hinting that time is not only relative but also quantum, with 'little holes' belonging to another mathematical space. The author playfully asks if these are 'little holes, little holes, more little holes... UFOs?'

This section also includes a playful exchange between correspondents, with one asking if the other wants a physics lesson or is making a bet to send a long email. The correspondent suggests looking into topics like gauge theory, supersymmetry, string theory, multivers, and quantum gravity. The conversation shifts to the difficulty of explaining complex physics concepts.

Article 2: Publication - What Does the Higgs Boson Eat in Winter?

This section features a recommendation for Pauline Gagnon's book, "Qu'est-ce que le boson de Higgs mange en hiver" (What Does the Higgs Boson Eat in Winter?), for those seeking a new understanding of particle physics. The book is described as magnificent and accessible, with only one formula, E=Mc2. Jean Claude Venturini highlights that the author, a physicist, participated in the discovery of the Higgs Boson at CERN's LHC detector, ATLAS, which is described as larger than Notre Dame Cathedral.

The book's synopsis, provided on page 2, explains that in July 2012, CERN announced the discovery of the Higgs Boson, a discovery that led to the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physics for theorists François Englert and Peter Higgs. The Higgs Boson is presented as the missing link in the current theoretical model of matter. The book delves deeper, explaining that this theory applies only to visible matter (5% of the universe), while the remaining 95% consists of unknown 'dark matter' and 'dark energy.' It discusses the efforts behind the construction of the LHC and its detectors, emphasizing the creativity and motivation of scientists. The book aims to explain these complex scientific advancements in simple terms for a general audience.

Patrice Galacteros poses a 'sacrilegious' question: was the Higgs Boson truly discovered, or was it a declaration of victory to justify the significant investment of 4 billion euros? He humorously suggests that perhaps two bosons were found for the price of one.

Jean Claude Venturini responds, believing the book will answer these questions and more. Patrice Galacteros decides to purchase the book from Amazon.

Article 3: Detection Principle of the Higgs Boson

This section quotes Wikipedia on the detection principle of the Higgs Boson. It states that the Higgs Boson's existence is too brief to detect directly; instead, its decay products or the decay products of those products are observed. The detection relies on statistical analysis rather than formal identification, with a required error probability of less than 0.00006% for a discovery. This necessitates a vast number of collisions in experiments to achieve such statistical certainty.

Patrice Galacteros expresses moderate confidence in scientific affirmations, drawing a parallel to how UFOs are dismissed as mere rumors or hallucinations. He then humorously interjects with a play on words related to "grain de sel" (a pinch of salt) and "brin" (strand), referencing a potential linguistic misunderstanding with Patrice.

Jean Claude Venturini confirms that the book should address Patrice's question, and Patrice resolves to buy it.

Article 4: Curious Spheres in Oise, April 1947

This article, found in LDLN n° 389 and attributed to Jean-Marie Bigorne, details an encounter with unusual luminous spheres in the Oise region of France in April 1947. Mile Filleur, aged 21, was walking with her cousin near Rothois when they heard strange sounds resembling human cries. Shortly after, they noticed two large, extremely luminous spheres following them at a few meters' distance. The spheres maintained their pace and position, moving close to the ground and mirroring the road's curves. They were silent and did not illuminate their surroundings, possessing an intense, internal luminosity. The witnesses felt a sense of presence and believed the spheres were animated by an intelligence.

Their experience was briefly interrupted when a motorcyclist approached; he seemed frightened and swerved off the road to escape. The spheres continued to follow the women until they reached their destination. Upon arrival, the women rushed inside, and their parents emerged but saw nothing. The spheres were described as very white, sometimes showing 'orangey movements,' and were about the size of motorcycle wheels (approximately 0.60 m). The incident lasted about 20 minutes. The women reported no heat sensation or anomalies with their watches, but they had difficulty sleeping that night.

The article notes that similar stories of luminous spheres were circulating in the region at the time and questions whether the phenomenon could be related to ball lightning. The witness, Mile Filleur, retained the memory of the event and recounted it in January 1970, nearly 23 years later.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of unexplained phenomena (UFOs) with scientific inquiry, particularly in physics. There's an evident interest in making complex scientific concepts, like the Higgs Boson, accessible to a wider audience. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded investigation, presenting both detailed scientific explanations and eyewitness accounts of anomalous events. The inclusion of reader contributions and discussions suggests an engaged readership and a community-oriented approach to exploring these topics.