Viktor Schauberger (1885–1958) was an Austrian forester, inventor, and naturalist known for his pioneering ideas on water management, energy generation, and biomimicry. He observed natural processes, particularly the movement of water in rivers and forests, and developed theories and technologies inspired by nature's principles.

Key Concepts & Contributions:

1. Water as a Living Element

   • Schauberger believed water was a living organism that must flow naturally (in vortices/spirals) to stay healthy.

   • He opposed straight, channelized rivers, arguing they disrupted water's energy and led to environmental damage.

2. Implosion Technology

   • Unlike conventional explosion-based engines (e.g., combustion), Schauberger proposed implosion—using inward-spiraling forces to create energy.

   • His Repulsine (a flying disc-like device) and other vortex-based machines aimed to harness this principle.

3. Log Flumes & River Engineering

   • Designed curved wooden flumes to transport logs efficiently, mimicking natural water flow.

   • Advised against concrete in river regulation, promoting natural meanders and gravel beds.

4. Copper in Agriculture & Water Revitalization

   • Used copper tools to enhance water quality and soil fertility, believing certain metals interacted beneficially with water's energy.

5. Eco-Technology & Free Energy

   • Explored concepts like "levitation" through vortex dynamics, leading to speculation about anti-gravity devices (though much remains unverified).

Legacy & Controversy:

• Schauberger's work was suppressed during WWII (Nazis reportedly forced him to research unconventional propulsion).

• Modern permaculture, vortex water revitalization, and eco-engineering movements cite his ideas.

• Some claims (e.g., free energy devices) remain disputed or unproven.

Famous Quotes:

• "Comprehend and copy nature!"

• "Water is a living substance."