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> Think about it - a hanging light bulb vibrates when you speak... Really? I don't see any movement, and I'm right there.

I don't see any movement on my computer speakers or mic when they're emitting or receiving sound, but they wouldn't function if vibration wasn't happening. You can measure the vibrations from a short distance away with a laser setup that costs about $300 IIRC.

So the basic concept is sound. After that it's just a question of what kind of measurement setup a government agency with absurd amounts of time and money could cook up.



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