Sungulani Maxwell Chikumbutso has presented a new energy technology, claiming it can power vehicles indefinitely without charging. However, his device contradicts fundamental physics laws and lacks scientific validation. Zimbabwe has qualified scientists capable of evaluating these claims, yet political endorsements overshadow the need for proper scientific scrutiny, echoing past issues with unverified claims during previous administrations.
Zimbabwe’s Sungulani Maxwell Chikumbutso has recently introduced a purportedly groundbreaking energy technology to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. This involves an electric vehicle, described as a modified Chinese car, which Chikumbutso claims operates indefinitely without charging through his so-called “Microsonic energy device” that converts radio frequencies into usable energy.
Chikumbutso’s claims have evolved; initially stating that his device generated energy from air in 2013, he now asserts it harnesses radio frequencies. He claims this technology has the potential to power various vehicles, including cars, helicopters, and motorcycles. However, these assertions emerge amidst Zimbabwe’s ongoing electricity crisis, with power outages lasting over 15 hours daily.
Despite his ambitious claims, Chikumbutso acknowledges that his invention contradicts fundamental physics laws, particularly thermodynamics. In his attempts to secure a patent for his technology, he encountered rejections based on these violations and the lack of industrial applicability, leading him to keep it as a trade secret instead of addressing these scientific critiques.
Chikumbutso’s narrative includes troubling allegations of attempted poisoning related to his work in Silicon Valley, where he claims his partner died due to the incident. Subsequently, he returned to Zimbabwe at the request of the president, reinforcing the political dimensions surrounding his claims.
The broader issue at stake is not merely the feasibility of Chikumbutso’s claims but his apparent disregard for the scientific method. This method has been pivotal in validating every significant technological advancement. His former association with Spiritage company has framed his work as “spiritual gifts,” a notion that questions the necessity of scientific evidence.
Despite the challenges presented, Zimbabwe possesses a pool of qualified scientists and intellectual property lawyers available to evaluate Chikumbutso’s claims through appropriate scientific processes. Engaging in a thorough, transparent validation of this technology would benefit both Chikumbutso and the nation, in stark contrast to political endorsements lacking scientific backing.
Legitimate breakthroughs hinge on innovation alongside verifiability; if Chikumbutso’s technology genuinely functions as claimed, it should undergo scientific validation, protecting his intellectual property through established patent processes. The current political endorsement from President Mnangagwa undermines this necessary scrutiny and diminishes the credibility of scientific claims.
This scenario draws parallels to the “Dhiziri paChinhoyi” incident during Robert Mugabe’s presidency, where unverified scientific claims received official endorsement, harming national credibility. To prevent similar outcomes, Zimbabwe must prioritize rigorous scientific examination over political validation.
In summary, while Chikumbutso claims revolutionary energy technology, his disregard for the scientific method and lack of verifiable evidence raise significant concerns. The country must prioritize a rigorous scientific evaluation of such claims to ensure credibility and avoid the pitfalls of political endorsements of unverified innovations.
Original Source: www.techzim.co.zw
