Overview

The Origin and Evolution of Remote Viewing

Remote viewing is a practice rooted in the concept of extrasensory perception. It involves an individual, referred to as the “viewer,” using psychic abilities to gather information about a distant or unseen target. This practice has ancient origins, with links to beliefs in psychic abilities such as clairvoyance and telepathy. However, remote viewing’s contemporary form gained traction in the 1970s, primarily due to the U.S. government’s interest in the potential applications of psychic abilities for intelligence and military purposes.

Project Stargate and Government Involvement

In 1972, the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) kickstarted a top-secret project called “Project Stargate.” This initiative aimed to ascertain the feasibility of using psychic abilities for intelligence gathering. As part of the program, military personnel and civilians were trained in remote viewing techniques to garner information about distant locations, events, and objects.

Mixed Results and Controversies

The results yielded by Project Stargate experiments were a mixed bag. Some participants claimed successful remote viewing sessions, whereas others provided inconsistent or outright incorrect information. Despite this, the DIA continued to fund the program for several decades, even as other government agencies, such as the CIA, conducted their remote viewing experiments.

Transition into Civilian Practice

By the 1990s, the U.S. government officially terminated its involvement in remote viewing research. The scientific community largely dismissed the practice as pseudoscience. Despite this, a certain section of society maintains a firm belief in the validity of remote viewing, with several individuals asserting successful experiences with the practice.

Techniques and Protocols

Throughout the years, various methodologies and techniques for practicing remote viewing have emerged. Prominent among these is the Controlled Remote Viewing (CRV) method, a systematic approach to remote viewing developed by physicist Russell Targ and remote viewer Ingo Swann. Adhering to specific protocols, viewers using CRV aim to gather precise information about the target.

Current Perspective and Future Implications

Despite limited scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of remote viewing, the practice enjoys a significant following among people interested in psychic abilities and paranormal phenomena. Numerous personal accounts cite successful experiences with remote viewing, and certain organizations offer training to aspiring practitioners. The trajectory of remote viewing continues to evolve as believers and skeptics engage in ongoing debates about its legitimacy and potential.

 

Project Details

  • Picture/Object/Target
  • Envelope, box, computer(way to hide target from viewer)
  • Drawing paper/voice recorder
  • Recorded location // Live feed

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