i Approved For Release po0ovoelee: cia-rDPe600789R002200670001-4 D. (U) Program Objectives (U) There are three basic program objectives: (1) to document that psychoenergetic phenomena are real and reproducible; (2) to determine the mechanism(s) underlying these phenomena; and (3) to bring the field of psychoenergetics into the mainstream of human performance research, by providing a scientific foundation equivalent to that of the rest of the performance research field. In the minds of some, there is no doubt that psychoenergetic phenomena are real and reproducible. In the minds of many others, both scientific professionals and informed lay persons, this is not the case. ‘ The categories of research interest under consideration form a hierarchy ranging from basic research on fundamental mechanisms to methodologies for applications including: @ Identifying explanatory mechanisms (e.g., electromagnetic effects, neurophysiological mechanisms) . ® Specifying phenomenological properties (e.g., the effects of distance and shielding). ® Determining physical, physiological, and psychological correlates (e.g., geophysical environment, EEG and GSR measures, and personality profiling). ® Developing optimal strategies for use in applications (e.g., Statistical averaging). E. (U) Program Resources (U) To meet the above objectives, the SRI program is using both in-house and external expertise. For over a decade, a core group of researchers at SRI has been studying a wide variety of subjects in psychoenergetics—-augmented by access to specialty centers such as our neurosciences and our microbial genetics laboratories. (U) Some of the work is being subcontracted to institutions, groups, and consultants who have a demonstrated track record in this research area. Other subcontractors may have had no association with this field but, because of their specific area of expertise, can make valuable contributions to our program goals. Thus, the widest possible interdisciplinary viewpoints are available to the program, and the mixture of resources will ensure that peer group review and scientific interactions are maximized. Subcontractors and consultants currently include personnel from Princeton University, Syracuse University, John F. Kennedy University, the Palo Alto Medical Clinic, MARS Measurements Associates, Psychophysical Research Laboratories, the Parapsychology Sources of Information Center, Mind Science Foundation, and the 2 Approved For Release ooorodlos : CIA-RDP96-00789R002200670001 -4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002200670001 -4 UNCLASSIFIED II PROGRESS TO DATE (U) (U) During this Teporting period (1 October 1987 to 30 September 1988), our primary progress was made in the areas of RV Screening, neurophysiological correlates, and binary RV. A. (U) Status of Subcontracts (U) During FY 1987, we let one purchase order subcontract to Psychophysical Physical Research Laboratories. This contract concluded 31 July 1988, 'B. (U) Status of Consultants (U) Table 1 shows the contractual status of the consultants for FY 1988. * Table 1 (U) STATUS OF CONSULTANTS FOR FY 1988 Emerson Farrelly Kiernan Langford Ley McMoneagle Morris Press Saunders Sidwell Skyrms Spottiswoode Swann Terzian Vallee Wartell Yaru Zachariasen Zarafonetis Zimbardo UNCLASSIFIED ~ DANRON BNWAD Noa 3 Approved For Reldab NQdo Agi HEVE-BDP96-00789R002200670001-4
"Tei ie elite Soe fe oe eee ey Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDF96-00789R002200670001 -4 Cc. (U) Progress to Date for Each Objective/Task (U) The progress to date for each Objective and Task in the Statement of Work is described below. 1. (U) Objective A, Task 1--Statistical Protocols and Research Design (U) In June, we sent four separate protocols to the Scientific Oversight Committee (SOC) for review. They were: (1) An RV experiment to be conducted at Los Alamos National Laboratory. (2) A hypnosis experiment to be conducted at SRI. (3) A mass screening procedure. (4) A neurophysiological investigation using magnetoelectroencepholography techniques. Because we did not receive any comments back from the SOC on these protocols, we proceeded with the various experiments as stated. 2. (U) Objective A, Task 2--Access to Ongoing Experiments (U) During the year, three members of the SOC, Dr. M. Wartell, Dr. B. Skyrms, and Dr. R. Morris, paid site visits. 3. (U) Objective A, Task 3--Critical Review. (U) In order to review the year’s work, SRI International hosted a two-day conference for the SOC on November 3 and 4, 1988. Their comments and SRI's responses can be found in the Appendix. 4. (U) Objective B, Task 1--Identify New and “Excellent” Remote Viewers (U) During FY 1988, SRI screened a total of 196 individuals from 5RI, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the Society for Scientific Exploration for remote viewing ability. The video disk technology and protocol that were developed during FY 1987 were used in this effort. ; "Of the 196 individuals who participated in the first-level screening, 16 were selected for a second-stage screening that involved 8 trials under SRI’s normal remote viewing protocol. Of these, 2 produced excellent results and have subsequently been invited to join the research effort as part-time viewers. Approved For Release 2000/08/08: CIA-RDP96-00789R002200670001-4
n= a, *. ™ Tree Approved For Release »oonidei0g : cia-nrobee.oo7s9n002200670001.4 5. (U) Objective C, Task 1--Obtain Successful Replications Of RV (U) This task was abandoned by agreement with the sponsor in order to focus more attention on Objective D, Task 1. 6. (U) Objective D, Task 1--Determine Physiological Indicators Of RV (U) A contract was let to Los Alamos National Laboratory in order to determine whether there are neurophysiological indicators of remote viewing. Two protocols were designed that represented replications of earlier work. One was a remote-conditioning design where a viewer received a direct stimulus (light) after a remote light had flashed. The second was a replication of earlier SRI work in which it was found that one individual exhibited significant alpha blocking as the result of a remote stimulus (light). ae : Six individuals participated in experiments conducted at Los Alamos. Some of them exhibited a response to a remote stimulus approximately 100 ms after the onset of the stimulus. Given the shielding environment, it remains possible that the central nervous systems of these individuals are sensitive to high-frequency electromagnetic radiation. High-frequency radiation should be shielded in any further investigations. ) All of the three individuals who participated in the SRI replication attempt demonstrated significant changes in alpha power across the remote stimulus boundary. 7. (U) Objective E, Tasks 1 and 2-—Determine The Effects Of Robust Feedback On RV Quality (U) We have used the data from the second-level screening screening task (Objective B, Task 1) to examine the role of robust feedback on RV performance. The data from 85 second-level screening remote viewings were used in the analysis. One of the target categories, Natural, showed a significant tendency over the other categories C 5 Science/Industrial, and Projects) to produce better remote viewing. One Single target in the Projects category (Deep Quest—an underwater scene and submersible) also showed a significant tendency to be “visible.” : _ We have examined the possibility that such results could arise because of a judging preference for more interesting targets. In one case, there was bias against one of the less interesting targets, but judging biases are unable to account for the target preferences. As was found in other laboratories, it appears that moving targets with complete (video and audio) feedback provide the best RV targets, static images with no audio feedback the worst. 5 Approved For Release poo0lasio8 : sia-naphe.o07eeR002200670001-4