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Before you read this theory, it is important to bear in mind, that it doesn’t matter whether you believe what I am about to discuss exists, it only matters that you believe the Lost writers would use it as a plot device. And please stick with this one – I like it a lot!!

This theory is an extended version of a previous theory (EEP, parapsychology and island explanations) that hypothesized that some kind of collective consciousness exists on the island.

To extend this theory, I first need to discuss brain waves. Four brain wave frequencies exist – beta, alpha, theta and delta.

Beta brain waves relate to normal waking activity i.e. our conscious mind. Our consciousness is focussed on events around us using our physical senses. Most people exist predominantly within beta.

Alpha brain waves reflect a more inwardly focussed mindset e.g. daydreaming. This tends to be a more self reflective mindset, and many people are not comfortable with self reflection and on slipping into alpha waves will find some external focus to redirect back to beta e.g. if you are on your own in the house and find yourself ‘daydreaming’ you might do the housework, phone a friend, watch TV etc to regain a more external focus. There is a suggestion that disorders such as attention deficit disorder reflect a more consistent alpha (daydreaming) state and an inability to stay focussed on your external environment!

Theta brain waves are associated with deep meditation and some forms of sleep. It is in this state that one can readily access the subconscious mind.

Delta brain waves are totally related to the subconscious mind and generally only occur during deep sleep. In this state the conscious and subconscious mind are effectively unconnected i.e. it is very difficult to remember anything that was experienced during the delta state.

Remember the last time you were daydreaming, and were suddenly brought back to reality – that was alpha. If you can remember a dream, that’s theta and if you can’t, that’s delta.

How is this related to the theme of a collective island consciousness? This is where things get interesting!! Some people believe that all information, both past, present and future, exists in what is referred to as the ‘Universal Mind’. More interestingly, it is believed that the Universal Mind is accessible from a deep theta state of awareness – although most individuals are more comfortable with ‘self’ consciousness.

In addition, during theta consciousness subjects often state that their dreaming consciousness often overlaps with their waking consciousness. Thus some of the ‘hallucinations’ experienced by the losties could be explained as a side effect of slipping into theta consciousness.

It is important to note that an element of control is required to utilise a state of theta consciousness effectively. It is believed that certain gifted individuals can access the universal mind more easily than others. The process of extended remote viewing – the access of hidden information using an altered state of consciousness – is often used to describe this process! And this is where the first piece of Lost ‘canon’ supports this theory.

We already know that the Dharma Initiative were very interested in parapsychology. This next excerpt is lifted directly from Lostpedia. In the Lost Experience, at the very beginning when the first phone number is called for 877-hansorg, one of the messages that plays has Thomas Mittelwerk leaving a message for Hugh McIntyre. On it he says “We should go ahead and rename the Accelerated Remote Viewing Training Facility, we’ve got to try and put a public face on this.”

A direct reference to ‘remote viewing’ which we know is related to theta consciousness. In addition, it is accelerated remote viewing which suggests an enhancement of what was previously possible. It is also important to note that whilst certain gifted individuals are more capable of accessing theta consciousness, others can be trained to reach this state (the major problem is preventing people losing consciousness i.e. falling into deep sleep).

Remote viewing and entering theta consciousness are also often associated with the whispers. An unconfirmed comment on Dark UFO also claimed that JJ commented that the whispers are from the Dharma Remote Viewing Initiative!!

Another interesting aspect is the fact that once you achieve a state of theta consciousness, and have accessed the Universal Mind, you can perform astral projection i.e. the transferring of consciousness from the physical body to the astral body.

Even more interesting, is that scientific evidence proves magnetic stimulation of the brain can induce slow waves typical of deep sleep i.e. delta waves!! Also, scientists have discovered cells in the brain containing magnetite. These cells are proximal to the pituitary gland, and therefore these glands may use info from the earth’s magnetic field to regulate hormone release to control levels of consciousness!!! Therefore, is it not possible that an Island with unique magnetic properties might greatly enhance the possibility of entering theta consciousness.

So lets recap. The island’s unique magnetic properties promote a state of theta consciousness and access to the ‘universal mind’ – in this case the universal mind might only apply to those people on the island, since they are effectively trapped in some sort of bubble. Gifted individuals can access theta consciousness more readily (Ben, Walt?), but people can be trained (Accelerated Remote Viewing Training Facility). If Ben can access the ‘universal mind’ readily, then he can access info from the past, present & future – is this why he is so effective at predicting how individuals are going to behave? Once trained, individuals would also have access to the Universal Mind, although wouldn’t have the same level of control as the gifted individual. Individuals who are unaware/untrained might still attain theta consciousness but would have little control over events e.g. the Losties hallucinations! Another aspect of theta consciousness is the ability to perform astral projection. Is it the case that Ben (even locked up) could communicate with Harper, who is based at the Dharma station and is sufficiently trained to ‘project’ to pass the message to Julier during the Other Woman. In addition, theta consciousness is often associated with ‘whispers’. Finally, it is interesting that Abbadon would send Miles – a psychic!!

Key characters

Short Name	Full Name	Episodes	Theories
Charlie	Charlie Pace	1.7, 1.2, 2.10, 1.24, 3.21	403
Desmond	Desmond David Hume	2.23, 3.17, 4.5	851
Dr.Mittelwerk	Dr. Thomas Werner Mittelwerk		111
Hugh	Hugh McIntyre		62
Walt	Walter “Walt” Lloyd	2.2, 1.14	345

Key episodes

#	Title	Aired	Central character	Theories
4.6	The Other Woman	3-6-2008	Juliet	47
3.22	Through The Looking Glass	5-23-2007	Jack	1251
3.20	The Man Behind The Curtain	5-9-2007	Ben	412
2.18	Dave	4-5-2006	Hurley	135
2.1	Man of Science, Man of Faith	9-21-2005	Shannon	195

Key events

Theme	Relevant Episodes	Theories
Jack sees his father on the island	1.4	217

Key locations

Theme	Relevant Episodes	Theories
The Tempest Station	4.6	35

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