Beyond Psychology: A Bioelectric Model of School Shootings

Introduction

Traditional models of school shootings have primarily focused on psychological, social, and cultural factors. However, emerging research suggests that violence is not merely a psychological phenomenon but a disruption in bioelectric coherence—manifesting as a breakdown in nervous system regulation, perception, and self-other resonance. This paper redefines the root causes of extreme violence through a bioelectric framework, integrating research on HRV (Heart Rate Variability), vagus nerve function, electromagnetic exposure, and reality perception.

1. The Bioelectric Basis of Human Experience

Perception as a Bioelectric Construct

All human experience—thoughts, emotions, impulses—is mediated by bioelectric activity in the nervous system. The vagus nerve, HRV, and brainwave patterns filter reality, shaping our interactions and responses to the world. When this system is stable, individuals experience a coherent sense of self and social connection. When it is dysregulated, reality itself can become fragmented, distorted, or adversarial.

HRV and Emotional Regulation

• High HRV correlates with strong emotional regulation, impulse control, and the ability to perceive social reality accurately.
• Low HRV is linked to increased aggression, impaired impulse control, and emotional dysregulation. Studies show that individuals prone to violence often exhibit low HRV, suggesting their nervous systems fail to regulate perception and behavior effectively.

2. The Bioelectric Pathway to School Shootings

School shooters do not simply "snap." Their path to violence follows a progressive breakdown of bioelectric stability, leading to distorted reality construction.

Stage 1: Early Nervous System Dysregulation

• Trauma, neglect, prenatal alcohol exposure, or neurodevelopmental conditions create a fragile bioelectric foundation.
• Deficient vagus nerve function prevents proper emotional attunement and social bonding.
• The individual is more prone to nervous system instability in response to stress.

Stage 2: Loss of Bioelectric Coherence with Social Networks

• Peer rejection, bullying, or social isolation creates further vagal dysfunction.
• Dysregulated nervous systems cannot sync with others, leading to perceptual distortions, alienation, and dissociation.
• The individual starts experiencing a fundamentally different version of reality—one that lacks self-other resonance.

Stage 3: External Electromagnetic Imprints Modify Perception

• Violent media, online radicalization, and extremist ideologies act as bioelectric imprints, altering brainwave activity and nervous system patterns.
• Exposure to electromagnetic pollution (5G, Wi-Fi, geomagnetic fluctuations) may further disrupt HRV, increasing aggression and emotional instability.
• The brain begins structuring reality around adversarial perception—other people are seen as threats, enemies, or objects.

Stage 4: Nervous System Collapse & Perceptual Rupture

• A final stressor (romantic rejection, failure, loss) triggers a catastrophic breakdown of bioelectric stability.
• The individual loses all emotional regulation and enters a hyper-reactive, dissociative, or psychotic state.
• In this altered reality, violence becomes a logical solution—a final act of perceived coherence in a fragmented world.

3. HRV, Vagus Nerve Function, and Electromagnetic Influence: The Scientific Evidence

HRV and Violence

• Studies show that low HRV correlates with higher aggression, lower impulse control, and emotional dysregulation. (Almeida & Rodrigues, 2021)
• School shooters often exhibit signs of autonomic dysregulation, suggesting HRV could be a key biomarker in identifying individuals at risk.

Electromagnetic Influence on Nervous System Stability

• Geomagnetic activity affects HRV—meaning shifts in the Earth's electromagnetic field can influence emotional states. (Singh et al., 2019)
• Prolonged exposure to artificial electromagnetic fields (Wi-Fi, 5G) has been linked to nervous system dysregulation and mood instability. (Jerman et al., 2025)
• If consciousness is a bioelectric construct, then external electromagnetic shifts could be modifying human perception at a collective level.

Vagus Nerve and Emotional Self-Regulation

• A dysfunctional vagus nerve reduces the ability to process emotions and increases reactivity to external stressors. (Appelhans & Luecken, 2006)
• Many school shooters have histories of vagal dysfunction due to trauma, neglect, or neurodevelopmental disorders.

4. Rethinking Prevention: Bioelectric Solutions to School Shootings

Current prevention models rely on psychological screenings and security measures, but they ignore the root cause: nervous system dysregulation. To prevent mass violence, we must restore bioelectric coherence in at-risk individuals.

A New Prevention Model Based on Bioelectric Regulation

• HRV Screening in Schools – Identifying students with dangerously low HRV before they become violent.
• Vagus Nerve Stimulation Programs – Implementing breathing exercises, cold exposure, and meditation to restore emotional stability.
• Electromagnetic Hygiene Practices – Investigating the effects of artificial electromagnetic fields on collective human behavior.
• Real-Time Bioelectric Feedback – Developing wearable technology to track HRV and nervous system balance, intervening before an individual reaches a breakdown point.

5. Conclusion: A New Path Forward

School shootings are not random acts of violence—they are the endpoint of a progressive breakdown in bioelectric coherence. Instead of only treating the symptoms (psychopathy, bullying, violent ideation), we must address the root cause: nervous system dysregulation and fragmented perception.

If human consciousness is a bioelectric process, then extreme violence is not just a psychological crisis but a crisis of nervous system resonance.

The future of prevention is not in more policing or surveillance. It is in understanding, tracking, and restoring human bioelectric integrity before individuals reach the breaking point.