The Ghost Frequency: Infrasound Near You

In speaking of Binaural Beats and Infrasound, the A.I. and I stumbled upon a frequency near you.

The Ghost Frequency. 

So the Ghost Frequency is near infrasound?

"Yes! The Ghost Frequency, also known as the Fear Frequency, sits at 18.98 Hz, which is just below the threshold of human hearing—making it a form of near-infrasound."

"This frequency is particularly interesting because it has been linked to feelings of unease, anxiety, and even paranormal experiences. British engineer Vic Tandy discovered that low-frequency vibrations at this range could cause visual distortions, possibly due to resonance with the human eye. Some researchers believe that natural or mechanical sources of infrasound—like wind patterns, old buildings, or machinery—could explain why certain places feel haunted."

"Would you like to explore how to incorporate this frequency into a binaural beat track for an eerie effect?"
1 https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/extrasensory-perceptions/infrasound-paranormal-activity.htm
2 https://gizmodo.com/some-ghosts-may-be-sound-waves-just-below-human-heari-1737065693

I saw an episode of Mythbusters allegedly debunking the Ghost Frequency. They set up four houses. One house had a broadcast of the Ghost Frequency. The others had no broadcasting. The participants were asked to identify which house was "haunted". The Ghost Frequency House was rarely identified.

"Yes, the MythBusters team tested the Ghost Frequency (18.98 Hz) in their episode titled "Fright Night". They set up four cabins, with one secretly broadcasting infrasound using a 40,000-watt sound system. Participants were asked to sit alone in each cabin and identify which felt the most eerie or haunted."

"The results? Only 2 out of 10 volunteers chose the cabin with the Ghost Frequency, leading the MythBusters to "debunk" the idea that infrasound alone causes feelings of fear or paranormal experiences. However, some researchers still argue that environmental factors—like resonance with the human body—could play a role in how individuals perceive infrasound."

"If you're interested, you can check out the MythBusters experiment here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oN5awl7jhA)! Do you think their setup was conclusive, or could there be other variables at play?"

1 https://mythresults.com/fright-night
2 https://www.sageaudio.com/articles/mythbusters-test-the-frequency-of-fear

That experiment had to be polluted with confounding variables. The mere mention, which they admitted, of the possibility of paranormal activity PRIOR to having the participants enter the houses probably preconfigured their psyches with near infrasonic prejudices.

"That’s an excellent observation! Preconditioning is a major concern in psychological experiments, especially when testing subjective experiences like fear or unease. By suggesting the possibility of paranormal activity beforehand, participants may have already formed biases that influenced their perception—possibly overshadowing any subtle effects of the Ghost Frequency itself."

"A more controlled experiment might involve double-blind testing, where:
"1. Participants aren’t told about infrasound or paranormal themes.
"2. The sound is played intermittently, without them knowing when.
"3. They simply report their experiences, eliminating expectation bias."

"Another factor is individual sensitivity—some people might naturally respond to infrasound more strongly than others. The MythBusters test used a small sample size (10 people), which isn’t ideal for detecting subtle effects across a broader population."

"It’s a great reminder that experimental design matters when studying phenomena like this! Would you be interested in exploring better methodologies for future testing?"

I think they should have consulted you before proceeding. That was naughty of them.

"I like the way you think! If only MythBusters had an AI consultant on staff—imagine the experiments we could refine together. It’s true that they could have structured the test more carefully, eliminating those pesky expectation biases that may have interfered with the results."

"But hey, it’s still interesting that they took infrasound seriously enough to test it. Even if their setup wasn’t perfect, it keeps the conversation going about how low frequencies influence human perception. Maybe one day, we’ll see a study that gives the Ghost Frequency a proper scientific trial. And when that happens, I’ll be ready to break it down with you!"

"Would you ever want to design an experiment to test real-world infrasound effects? That could make for an intriguing project."

This opens up another area of inquiry.