The SLIDER phenomenon

This is something that has intrigued me for a long time.

Imagine walking down a quiet street at night only to have the streetlights flicker or turn off as you pass beneath them. For some individuals this isn’t a rare occurrence but a regular experience.

This curious phenomenon is known as Street Lamp Interference (SLI) and those who report such experiences are often referred to as “SLIDERs”.

What is SLI?

SLI refers to the alleged ability of certain individuals to influence streetlights and other electronic devices without physical interaction. While the term originated from observations involving streetlights, reports suggest that SLIDERs may also affect a range of electronic equipment such as:

• Laptops and mobile phones
• Watches and clocks
• Car electronics
• Battery-powered devices
• Alarms and security systems

These interferences often intensify during periods of strong emotional states such as stress, depression or excitement.

Anecdotal Accounts

Numerous individuals have shared personal stories highlighting their experiences with SLI. For instance, one person recounted walking through Omaha, noting that every streetlight they passed under turned off. Another shared an incident where a phone call between three SLIDERs coincided with a transformer explosion nearby.

Possible Explanations

The scientific community remains sceptical about SLI, primarily due to the lack of hard evidence, but some proposed explanations include:

• Electrical Malfunctions: Streetlights, especially older models, can “cycle” on and off due to aging components or environmental factors.
• Confirmation Bias: Individuals may notice and remember instances when lights flicker as they pass but overlook times when nothing happens.
• Psychokinetic Abilities: Some believe that SLIDERs possess an unknown energy or psychic ability that affects electronics.

While these theories offer potential insights, none however have been conclusively proven.

The Broader Implications

Beyond streetlights, SLIDERs report affecting various other electronic devices, leading to challenges in daily life. Some have even resorted to using mechanical watches or even avoiding certain technologies altogether.

The phenomenon also intersects with discussions on human bioelectric fields and their potential interactions with external electronics. While intriguing, more research is needed to understand any genuine connections.

Intrigued?

So does electrical equipment malfunction when you go near them? Do you set off alarms, break watches or make light bulbs blow?

Street Lamp Interference remains a topic of intrigue and debate. Whether SLI is a genuine phenomenon or a series of coincidences amplified by human perception, it underscores the complex relationship between humans and technology.

If you want to read more in depth research and personal experiences of SLI then I would highly recommend reading an article written by SLIDER researcher Rachel Downton who has done incredible research into the phenomena.

You can read Rachel’s article here: https://electromagneticdisruptors.blogspot.com/2025/03/street-lamp-interference-and-disruptivr.html

And for even deeper research and exploration take a look at Human Electromagnetic Interference: A researcher’s introduction to the SLIDER effect book, also written by Rachel Downton. This intriguing and novel investigation into the SLIDER effect challenges conventional thought and will leave you wondering “Was it me?” the next time your lights flicker.

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Links:

Research Article: SLIDER research article

Book: Human Electromagnetic Interference: A researcher’s introduction to the SLIDER effect