The 2012 Myth: Is Hoglan's Theory Feasible?

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In summary, the conversation discussed a TV documentary about a man named Richard C. Hoagland who warned of a solar discharge in 2012 that would strip away Earth's magnetic field, reverse its core polarity, and cause reverse rotation. However, the validity of these claims was questioned and considered to be nonsense by the participants. Some mentioned the possibility of the magnetic field flipping, but others criticized the film for other reasons.
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Hi all..I watched a TV documentary last night on 2012. One guy warned that the Sun caused a huge solar discharge that would hit the Earth and strip away the magnetic field AND cause the Earth's core to reverse polarity AND caused reverse rotation...did anyone else see this? This guy, Hoglan was his name I think, used an old watch that had a tuning fork to actuate the second hand, to look for anomalies in the Earth's core...
I will give him an A plus for imagination on maximum destruction but ...from a logical stand point...
stripping way the magnetic field?
reversing the Earth core??
reverse rotation??

maybe my brain finally went bad by too much Coors beer but ...no way!
 
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It was Richard C. Hoagland, a nutcase, a fraud, a liar, and someone with no scientific training.

*All* of the 2012 nonsense you here/read/see is just that -- nonsense.
 
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yes I thought so...maybe I can hook up my Timex to a volt ohm meter and get my own documentary?
However..I suspect that there are people who see the show and will dig out the Y2K generator and old survival shelter...
 
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Well, scientists do believe that the magnetic field can flip.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/09/0927_040927_field_flip.html

And I don't find it impossible that a lot of neutrinos cause a completely new reaction, considering the fact that SUSY theorists are believing there are at least a many particles that haven't been discovered as the ones that we know.

I didn't like the film for other reasons.
 
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FAQ: The 2012 Myth: Is Hoglan's Theory Feasible?

What is the 2012 myth and what is Hoglan's theory?

The 2012 myth refers to the belief that a catastrophic event will occur on December 21, 2012, based on interpretations of the ancient Mayan calendar. Hoglan's theory, proposed by researcher John Hoglan, suggests that this event will be caused by a rare planetary alignment.

Is there any scientific evidence to support Hoglan's theory?

No, there is no scientific evidence to support Hoglan's theory. While planetary alignments do occur, they have no significant impact on Earth and do not cause catastrophic events.

What have other scientists said about the 2012 myth and Hoglan's theory?

The scientific community has largely dismissed the 2012 myth and Hoglan's theory as pseudoscience. Many experts in astronomy and archaeology have debunked these claims and highlighted the lack of evidence to support them.

Why do some people still believe in the 2012 myth and Hoglan's theory?

Belief in the 2012 myth and Hoglan's theory can be attributed to a combination of misinformation, fear-mongering, and a tendency for humans to seek out patterns and meaning in random events. Additionally, the widespread popularity of these ideas on the internet and in media may have contributed to their persistence.

What is the potential harm of believing in the 2012 myth and Hoglan's theory?

Believing in these ideas can cause unnecessary fear and anxiety, as well as distract from real issues and problems that require attention. It can also lead to people making drastic and unnecessary preparations for a non-existent event.

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