Foreword
The aim of this website is to draw attention to the thinking and theories of Dr. Helgi Pjeturss, as he put them forward in his book Nýall and subsequent volumes. On the title page of volume II of the series, Ennýall, are the words: “An Icelandic attempt to understand the world and life.” Our task is to open a way to understand the meaning of those words, by bringing together Helgi Pjeturss’ arguments and theories in one place. His essays can be read here for the first time in English, thus opening these remarkable writings to an international readership.
The ideas and theories of Dr. Helgi Pjeturss did not meet with much support when he published them in the early 20th century. They were deemed far-fetched, and inconsistent with what was known about the natural sciences (or thought to be known) at the time.
Astrobiology was at that time uncharted territory, and the same may be said of his dream theories, which were in stark contradiction to the dominant theories of the time. His theories on the nature of telepathy were, by the same token, regarded as far-fetched and unbelievable, and his ideas about bioradiation and telepathic connections between planets were dismissed as quite fantastical.
Throughout his career in science Dr. Helgi Pjeturss strove to explain strange or complex phenomena in terms of natural science. And it appears that his cosmology was firmly based in reality, for ideas which have been evolving in recent decades in such disciplines as ecology, astronomy and quantum physics show a remarkable affinity with the principles expounded by Helgi Pjeturss nearly 100 years ago. Astrobiology, for instance, is now a recognised branch of science (see NASA website): old notions about the formation of solar systems have vanished, and scientists now believe that the creation of solar systems is the general rule, and not an exception as was thought in the past (Sir James Jeans and others). Now the quest to find new solar systems is in full swing, and the possibility of life (intelligent or primitive) existing on other planets is discussed within the scientific community. In this context it is worth mentioning a conference of astronomers held in Toledo, Spain in 1996, at which it transpired that it is no longer a question of if, but when, life will be found on other planets. Mike Kaplan, director of NASA’s Origins Programme, said: “For the first time, it’s not a dream, it’s just a question of time.”
Scientific views on telepathic connections are much changed since Helgi Pjeturss’ time. In recent years respected scientists have been suggesting that there may be a bond between all life in the universe, and that a connection may exist in real time (simultaneously) between organisms, regardless of where they are in the universe.
In view of the above, it is most interesting to read Dr. Helgi Pjeturss’ theories, in light of the scientific advances which have taken place since his day.