MetaFilter posts tagged with crackpot

Free Energy Tomorrow

Optimus Chyme — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:12:45 -0800

Previously featured on MetaFilter, "Free Energy" company Steorn had scheduled a demonstration of their revolutionary, world-changing, physics-defying contraption Orbo to open today at London's Kinetica Museum. But due to "intense heat" from camera lighting, their fake invention isn't working today. Here's the live web feed of an empty box. Incidentally, it seems that the Steorn folks have allies in high - very high - places.

This secret... it vibrates?

fleetmouse — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 08:57:26 -0800

The Secret is the brainchild of Australian TV producer Rhonda Byrne. There's a bulletin board where those in on The Secret can discuss their vibrational progress. What happens when you carry the ideas of positive thinking and the power of intentions too far? Sometimes the results are heartbreaking, other times damned creepy. You may need all three gratitude rocks to soothe your soul if you think about this stuff too much.

Function Follows Form in Quantum Mechanics and Astronomy. The need for a NEW Black Hole.

nthdegx — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 02:21:32 -0800

Function Follows Form in Quantum Mechanics and Astronomy. The need for a NEW Black Hole. A Weblog.

God Light

jb5dogs — Thu, 12 May 2005 11:45:49 -0800

The God Light was previously discussed here. Once known as the Angel Light, it has been modified and now cures cancer, parkinsons, fibrocystic disease etc. As a side-effect of its healing powers, the device no longer allows one to see through walls.

grumblebee — Thu, 19 Sep 2002 21:27:16 -0800

Magnificent Obscessions II. In the original post, we had a blast exploring odd sites in which people displayed eccentric talents. MOs walk a thin line between genius and madness. These are people with "too much time on their hands." How I envy their crackpot devotion, energy and perfectionism. These are the True Geeks! (Fresh examples inside...)