Mystery Gadget 4

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What is the purpose of this mysterious electronic box?

Maybe if you see its inventor, all will become clear. (Corner of box in background.)

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No? You'd better go beyond the jump!



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It is the Hypnotron, a machine for electronic hypnosis.

Original article here.
     Posted By: Paul - Sat Oct 08, 2011
     Category: Technology | 1960s





Comments
And I thought it was the original "thingamajig".

So, it's designed purpose was to shock women into oblivion. I get it!
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 10/08/11 at 11:02 AM
I was going to say electro-shock therapy unit, after seeing the picture. Before that I was thinking one of those machines my dad had to repair tvs. Can't remember the name of it but it had a small screen with zig zag lines going across it.
Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 10/08/11 at 12:28 PM
Those were a silly scope on a count'a ya went silly from watchin'em.
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 10/08/11 at 12:56 PM
Oscilloscope, that's it! Thanks sweetie. 💋
Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 10/08/11 at 01:50 PM
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