Kirlian Photography: When Auras Take a Selfie
In 1939, Semyon Kirlian, a Soviet electrician with a knack for accidental genius, discovered something quite shocking—literally. While tinkering in a hospital, he found that if you zap an object on a photographic plate, it will thank you with a light show. It's like nature's neon sign saying, "Congratulations, you've just taken an aura selfie!"
Kirlian believed he had photographed a life force or energy field, which many took as proof of our spiritual dry cleaning bill. After all, who doesn't want to see their own personal rainbow after a tough day? This was the 1970s' version of an Instagram filter, where even inanimate objects could flaunt their halo, no angel status necessary.
But imagine trying to explain this to someone with aphantasia, the inability to visualize mental images. "It's a colorful outline... Oh, you can't see it in your head. Well, it’s like the glow you don’t get when you’re embarrassed—because you can't see that either. Oh, never mind."
Jokes aside, for the aphantasics, Kirlian photography could be a game-changer. Why bother with the frustration of visualizing auras when you can just print them out? It's like getting a receipt for your soul's energy expenditure—great for those who like to keep their metaphysical books balanced.
Skeptics, however, call this "laboratory lightning," or what happens when science gets a little too excited. They argue that these images are just what happens when air gets an electric charge and decides to put on a light show. It's the ultimate party trick for those electrons looking to jazz up their Friday night.
In the end, whether you see Kirlian photography as a window into the soul or just a nifty trick with a side of static shock, it's a curious chapter in the annals of "science meets spirituality." And for our friends who can't picture things in their mind, it's a solid reminder that sometimes, you don't have to imagine the energy—you can just print it.
Have you ever had an out-of-body experience? Do you have aphantasia, but ONE time you were able to see something? Have you ever had a near-death experience?
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