Do sophonts on this list agree that AC current is more dangerous than DC cu=
rrent ?

>From =85...
http://www.brighthubengineering.com/power-plants/89792-ac-and-dc-shock-comp=
arison/
=3D=3D Let-go current is the highest current at which subject can release a=
 conductor. Above this limit, involuntary clasping of the conductor is pres=
ent. It is 22 mA in AC and 88 mA in DC.
=3D=3D Low frequency AC is more dangerous than high frequency AC.
=3D=3D DC current will make a single continuous contraction of the muscles =
compared to AC current, which will make a series of contractions depending =
on the frequency it is supplied at. In terms of fatalities, both kill but m=
ore milliamps are required of DC current than AC current.

Is it agreed that electrocution ( stoppage of the heart ) is about the amou=
nt of current delivered through the heart ?

And here is is a question I have =85.. experiments have passed current thro=
ugh the human brain to erase memories =85. and to restore it =85.. At the a=
ge of 63 I can vividly recall events from 40+ years ago.  Are these memorie=
s a real copy of what I experienced at the time or a mash-up of stuff over =
the intervening years ?

gus in Denver =20
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