Shielding of Electrosmog: Some Observations (part 7)

The effectiveness of orgonite as a method of protecting against cell phone RF EMR

Back on 9^th April 2025 I started out with a series of articles concerned with the shielding of electrosmog. Time has whizzed by and I am now up at the seventh publication in this exploratory series. The Dee household kitchen table has been my laboratory, and my trusty GQ Electronics EMF-390 trifield multi-function meter has been my chief investigative tool. Along the way we’ve flushed some fascinating facts regarding the radiative behaviour of my Motorola G23 Android whilst I have focused on conventional (Faraday) shielding in the form of a conductive cloth, a steel saucepan, and a magnificent biscuit tin that once held magnificent biscuits.

Today I’d like to go très unconventional, with the aim of spicing my publication up a little. Quite appropriate, then, that this very morning I made a black bean, silken tofu and coriander dip brimming with raw onion, garlic and chilli. Mrs Dee says she can smell me coming up the stairs, and I’ve been warned not to scoff the dip before turning up at the local community quiz night.

So, then, how can I spice up yet another an article on cellular phone RF EMR in a similarly enticing manner? By considering the bold claim that orgonite can be used to protect cellular phone users, that’s how. I say, steady on old chap!

I guess we better start by considering what Brave search AI has to say about organite cell phone protection devices such as buttons and bars that you stick on the back…

Orgonite cell phone protection

Orgonite cell phone protection devices are marketed as tools to shield users from electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation emitted by mobile phones and other electronic devices. These products are typically small, rectangular or square-shaped pendants made from a blend of organic and inorganic materials, including polyester resin, metal shavings (such as copper, steel, and brass), and crushed crystals like clear quartz, rose quartz, citrine, amethyst, and shungite The inclusion of shungite, which is noted for its high carbon content (at least 90% in some products), is highlighted for its purported protective properties against EMFs and its ability to purify and detoxify energy The manufacturing process often involves mixing these components with a resin that shrinks during curing, creating a piezoelectric effect within the crystals, which proponents believe enhances the device's effectiveness

The devices are designed to be attached to the back of a phone or phone case using strong double-sided tape, allowing them to be easily applied and removed Some products, like those from Andy's Orgonite, are available in different sizes, such as medium rectangles (approximately 76mm x 43mm) or smaller squares, and are often sold in pairs Additional features may include a free gift with purchase and the use of specific frequencies, such as 432 Hz, during the curing process to imbue the product with harmonious energy While some sellers claim these devices help neutralize harmful EMF pollution and improve well-being, it is important to note that the products are not tested or guaranteed to provide results, and their efficacy is based on belief rather than scientific proof

At this point some keen readers may wonder what this ‘organite’ stuff actually is and what it does; here’s Brave search AI again…

What is Orgonite?

Orgonite is a man-made material created by combining organic resin, metal shavings (such as copper or brass), and crystals or gemstones like quartz, amethyst, or rose quartz It is often crafted into shapes like pyramids, pendants, or decorative objects The concept is based on the pseudoscientific theory of "orgone energy," a hypothetical universal life force first proposed by Austrian psychoanalyst Wilhelm Reich in the 1930s Reich believed this energy, which he likened to ancient concepts like chi, prana, or ki, was vital for life and could be harnessed for healing

Orgonite is designed to act as a device that captures and transforms negative energy, particularly electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) from electronic devices like Wi-Fi routers, phones, and smart meters, into positive, life-enhancing energy Proponents claim it works by using the piezoelectric effect, where the interaction between the organic resin and the conductive metals creates a dynamic flow of energy, helping to cleanse and balance the surrounding environment This process is said to convert "deadly orgone" (DOR) into "positive orgone" (POR)

The resulting objects are believed to offer various benefits, including improved sleep, reduced stress and anxiety, enhanced focus, protection from EMF radiation, and even the promotion of plant growth and spiritual well-being Some also suggest orgonite can help with physical healing and strengthen the immune system While the concept has gained popularity in metaphysical and alternative healing communities, orgone energy itself remains unproven by the scientific community and is generally considered pseudoscience The term "orgonite" itself is a blend of "orgone" and "stone," reflecting its purpose as a synthetic, energy-manipulating object.

We may also wonder how the concept of orgone originated; and, yes, here’s Brave search AI to the rescue again…

What is Orgone?

Orgone is a concept of a vital energy or life force that Wilhelm Reich, a psychoanalyst, theorized in the 1930s as a fundamental component of nature and health Reich derived the term from "orgasm" and "organism," suggesting it was a universal energy that animates all living things It is often compared to other life forces like Chi, Prana, or Ki found in various ancient traditions Reich believed this energy could be collected and stored, for instance, in devices like the orgone accumulator, which he used in his therapeutic work He later identified self-luminescent sub-cellular entities called "bions" as potential carriers of this energy, eventually naming the force "orgone," a pseudo-Greek formation likely derived from "org-" meaning impulse or excitement and "-one" as in ozone While Reich's theories were controversial and he faced significant opposition, the concept of orgone has persisted, particularly within alternative health and spiritual communities, where it is often associated with energy healing and the neutralization of negative environmental influences.

If you want to read how Wiki approaches this hotly controversial topic, then click here and read on. I’m not a follower or fan of Reich and his ideas but I would rather put them to rigorous independent test than have the authorities move in and shut everything down. That sort of heavy-handed approach always smells suspicious to me, leading me to wonder just what it is that they’re keen on obliterating. After all, I don’t see the same heavy-handed approach used on the billion dollar anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle skin cream industry!

Procurement

The plan I baked earlier was to procure a couple of orgonite phone buttons and slap them on my phone under strict laboratory (kitchen) conditions to see what, if anything, happens to the measurable RF EMR signal. Admittedly, I’m not about to go measuring esoteric phenomena such as the flow of a vital life force, for my somewhat conventional GQ Electronics EMF-390 trifield multi-function meter doesn’t have that facility: common-or-garden RF EMR it must be.

Here’s where those paid-up subscriptions come in darn handy. I can use this modest income to go purchase stuff like orgonite and, of course, I can use this modest income to invest in a GQ Electronics EMF-390 trifield, or other such meter. Here’s my orgonite collection to date:

I shall be investigating this mountain of treasure over the next couple of articles; but for now all I shall be doing is attaching the two small buttons to my phone.

Method

Once again I have adopted a simplistic methodology with timings for six observation stages as follows:

1. Phone in aeroplane mode, no orgonite attached. Start time 13:54

2. Phone in transmit mode, no orgonite attached. Start time 13:56

3. Phone in transmit mode, single button of orgonite attached. Start time 13:58

4. Phone in transmit mode, second button of orgonite attached. Start time 14:00

5. Phone in aeroplane mode, both orgonite buttons attached. Start time 14:02

6. Phone in aeroplane mode, no orgonite attached. Start time 14:04

As before the phone and EMF-390 were placed in the same plane on the kitchen table in head-to-head fashion, but with a separation distance of 15 cm. A single pot of tea was brewed at a safe distance and no biscuits were dunked. The first 20 seconds of each stage was flagged as ‘missing data’ to avoid categorisation errors arising from fumbling.

Results

If my fingers and thumbs are to be believed then there are 720 per second records between 13:54:00 and 14:05:59; and with the first 20 seconds of each experimental phase coded as ‘missing’, then we arrive at the following frequency table for records per phase:

Yep, that all makes sense, so let us pile straight in with an error bar plot of mean values per phase:

Now that’s interesting! For sure we see a massive difference between aeroplane and transmitting modes. And we might note that all aeroplane mode means are pretty identical, which suggests that the experiment wasn’t plagued by external sources of RF EMR. Set the obvious aside and we appear to have the intriguing possibility that the orgonite buttons have been attenuating the signal slightly! H’mmm…

BUT… the error bars (95% confidence intervals) overlap and this suggests a chance effect. I guess this calls for a rigorous stats test, and the stats test I shall apply is a Kruskal-Wallis nonparametric one-way analysis of variance for independent samples for experimental phases 2, 3 and 4 alone. Just to show there are no tricks up my sleeve herewith the raw outputs from my stats package:

Drab, ain’t they? Call me Mr Beige but those drab tables and plots tell us everything we wish to know and that is the exciting result we see could easily have arisen by chance (p=0.097). This sort of thing is why statisticians find it hard to make friends among the research community: we’re always crushing hopes and aspirations.

To cheer us all up here’s a colourful time series plot:

I’ll tell you why this is darn useful… it is darn useful because it shows us that a single huge spike at 13:56:13, reaching a massive 3760.9 mW/m², is the reason why the ‘no buttons’ phase mean is higher than the later ‘with button’ phases. We can also see a slight reduction in transmission just after 14:00 when I had attached the second orgonite button to my phone. We can’t rule out the possibility that my vast watery body was responsible for this dip as I deftly moved across the kitchen to grab my cuppa, thus blocking some signal.

Squinting

After squinting at these results for a while I have come to the interim conclusion that the orgonite buttons were doing bugger all to reduce transmission of RF EMR from my Motorola G23. This doesn’t surprise me for they don’t contain much conductive material and are thus going to be ineffective Faraday screens. In fact, partial screening of your phone may even result in higher signal levels, as witnessed in my previous experiments. This is because our smart phones are not dumb and will alter transmission characteristics to secure a better quality connection to the nearest cell tower. Yep, that means squirting out more RF EMR whenever necessary!

I am minded to repeat the experiment, but with a button count in and button count out design for the next article; and I may well throw some larger lumps of orgonite into the equation to see how the phone responds to these. Until then…

Kettle On!