Brain radiation

Dr Oscar Brunler (1894-1952), devised a system of measuring quantitatively in biometric units the radiation emanating from the fingers of individuals and for correlating this with their states of consciousness. Those with lower readings were concentrated on developing physical skills, first physical feats (readings of about 180, such as those of the Indian holy men) and the ability to read and write (up to about 210). 90 percent of individuals registered reading of below 240, 95 percent below 300. Readings of about 310 to 330 indicated individuals whose minds were open (mind readers and hypnotists); these individuals might also be disturbed (drug addicts, alcoholics) who were doing battle with their physical urges as they sought to control them. From 330 to 370 indicated developed intuition and feeling; then from 370 to 390 intuition was repressed in favour of reason. From 390 to 420, reason and intuition were integrated but the individual was aware of his or her own limitations and might be fearful. A change takes place between 420 and 440 - the 'ego range' - when the will is strong, the individual is self-assertive and may be a leader. Then from 440 onwards self assertiveness reduces until at 450 there is sensitivity and self-effacement. From about 480 there is not only sensitivity (as demonstrated by outstanding performers of music) but also clairvoyance. Readings over 500 were attributed only to the truly great artists and political leaders. Where he was unable to measure the radiation directly, Brunler tested paintings or writings produced by the subject, and was thus able to assess historical personages.

Brunler postulated the theory that the measurement indicated a stage of evolution of the individual self that was taking place over a number of lifetimes (changes within one lifetime were only very small), mastering sensation, intuition, reason and will in sequence and finally an increasing sensitivity leading - for readings over 538 - to a willingness to begin relinquishing the self, culminating at 575 with total letting go of the personality. Those in this very high range included the great painters of the renaissance. The highest reading - 720 - was that of Leonardo da Vinci.