David John Oates is an Australian researcher and speaker best known for developing and promoting the concept of Reverse Speech, a controversial and unproven theory that suggests subconscious messages can be found in reversed audio recordings of speech. Oates claims that these hidden messages, when speech is played backward, can reveal deeper truths and insights about the speaker’s subconscious thoughts and motivations.
Oates began exploring the idea of Reverse Speech in the mid-1980s. According to his theory, reverse speech occurs naturally and involuntarily when people speak, and analyzing these reverse messages can provide unique insights into the human psyche. He argues that reverse speech is a complementary form of human communication that can be used in various fields, including psychology, therapy, and criminal investigation.
He has written several books on Reverse Speech, conducted workshops, and offered training and certification programs in this field. Oates has also appeared on various radio shows and podcasts to discuss and demonstrate his theories.