Babbage from The Economist

Babbage: Havana syndrome

Babbage from The Economist ›

39:49 | Jan 18th, 2022

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New cases of Havana syndrome are baffling scientists. Alok Jha investigates the theories behind the mysterious malady plaguing Western diplomats. Are microwave weapons to blame, or could the illness h...Show More



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bessiek recommended:Jan 25th, 2022

I spent a lot of time in Havana while these events were occurring, I found this conversation very insightful.

I thought this episode was:

😲 Fascinating
🤓 Insightful
🤔 Thought-provoking
📝 Well-written
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hutchmanJan 25th, 2022

@bessiek wow that's fascinating. do you think it is real?

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bessiekMar 5th, 2022

@hutchman I don’t believe it’s real. But I do believe these people believe that something is wrong with them.

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mm recommended:Jan 19th, 2022

Is Havana syndrome real or not? A great in depth investigation in the mystery (or conspiracy?) Also, this episode needs to come with a major warning because they did a REALLY good job with mimicking the possible sounds the victims were hearing. At minimum, you should have your hands free to fast for...Show More

I thought this episode was:

🤭 Dramatic
🧐 Intriguing
😲 Shocking
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matresstester recommended:Jan 19th, 2022

My favorite conspiracy after UFO's

I thought this episode was:

💀 Scary
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