Field Reports

Field reports are long, in-depth reports of various phenomena I’ve researched around the world.

Language Learning System

I spoke with them in Persian. They assured me that everyone was safe, thereby confirming to me that Fourie was alive and well, too.

J: “Come to Afghanistan and join me!”

The Amtrak Theory

Luna: “What theory is that?”

J: “That women on Amtrak trains are actually waiting to be picked up by a mysterious stranger.”

Obeah in Trinidad

“Obeah is a dark force, and there is nothing good about it. Even so, if you insist on engaging Obeah, be sure to have a pastor pray for protection over you. In this world, there are powers that can permanently change you.”

Blue Zone Report: Sardinia

One of the defining characteristics of life in Sardinia is how quickly time passes. I had originally planned to stay from November 2024 through January 2025, yet the days seemed to slip by without pressure or urgency.