EE oe AER RE SES 2 20 2 A SS SE, EE SR AR A A a SO TS fe? EE LS s,s 1P96-00788R001700210007-5 M.1.A.S. BULLETIN A COMMUNICATION FROM THE MONROE INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES CPYRGHT nesraacae #PR31380H THE HEMI-SYNC_ PROCESS Perhaps the most significant mind-brain research in recent years has been in the hemisphereic specialization. The consensus of several hundred pages and studies generally supports the postulates of dominant lefi. brain functions (lineal, verbal, analytic) and those of the right brain (visual, spacial, synthesis). All concede the fact that our edu- cational system and the fundamental values of our culture nurture heav- ‘ily such left brain dominance. Synchronous or simultaneous brain wave patterns in both. hemispheras (HEMI~SYNC) apparently occurs infrequently in typical human consciousness, and then for a few seconds at the most. Usually, activity shifts from left to right hemisphere as the dominant area almost in a flickering move- ment according to the mental task at the moment. By definition, hemispheric synchronization or coherence is a state of consciousness indicated by EEG forms in both hemispheres which are simultaneously equal in amplitude and frequency. Due to the rare occur- ence and short durakion of such consciousness, there has been littie Supportive instrumental measurement until recently. The best early study ‘was conducted by Elmer and Alyce Green at the Menninger Clinic, where a | subject with twenty years in Zen meditative training was tested extensive- ly. Results showed that the subject could establish at will a hemi-syne state, consistently and over fifteen minutes in length. Through the use of audio stimulae to evoke an elettrical frequency- following response in the brain (FFR), as developed by the Institute, and with the application of such Signals ina beat-frequency mode (diff- erential signals in each ear), research by the Institute has determined workable methods and techniques that induce hemisphereic synchronization or coherence in the human brain. This has been verified and replicated consistently both at the Institute and other facilities. Thus for the first time, consciousness as represented and/or created. by the HEMI-SYNC state can be instigated, identified, and measured. - The full scope of HEMI~SYNC consciousness is yet to be determined. Very little is known of its characteristics, value or utility other than the preliminary work performed by the Institute. There is a growing be- lief that meditation, moments of crisis, certain mental Gisciplines, in- tense concentration, peak experiences, all represent varieties of such consciousness. Conversely, hypnosis, drug-induced states, illness, an- aesthesia, and like conditions do noté Subsequent research may substandate Approved For Release 2003/09/10 : CIA-RDP96-00788R0Q4GR921 0007-5
Coa ed Cn En hn at at Tr RN ee meme re Cl ct cei b gt i a ~ CPYRGHT Approved For Release 2003/09/10 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001700210007-5 such belief, now that investigative tools are available. ‘The Institute has reached the following conclusions in relation to the propagation and delineation of HEMI-SYNC consciousness ,based upon both anecdotal and bio-monitoring consensus from 4,823 experiments among 1,280 volunteer participants over a five year period. (1) The characteristics of such consciousness may be varied directly in accordance with the signal or signals introduced. (2) The re-introduction of such signal patterns evoke a repli- cation of the original characteristics. (3) Specific states of HEMI-SYNC consciousness can be learned and re-established without the original stimulus much as the bio- feedback process. (4) HEMI-SYNC audio stimulus is not all-pervasive. It can be rejected easily either subjectively or objectively. (5) No significant or lasting contraindicative effects have been reported among the participants in the experimental series. (6) Based upon the application of specific single and multiple audio patterns, the following characteristics of HEMI-SYNC consciousness have been noted (A) Deep mental and physical relaxation. {(B) Sense of euphoria, extending beyond stimulus. (C) Single-pointed focus of attention. (D) Increased utilization of memory patterns, at all levels. (E) Higher suggestibility, but with greater acceptance or rejection. ; (F) Holistic problem solving ana decision-making. (G) Changes in overview, less restrictive, significantly broader in scope. Major increase in creativity, ideas, with attendant appli- cation. (I) Measurable changes in muscular co-ordination. (J) Permanent memory addition, by rote and self~synthesized experience. ee kK ke kK we Ke Rk OK eR ROK The Institute is continuing to operate experimental programs in ‘the evaluation of effects produced by other audio patterns yet to be investigated. Formal papers of such effort will be presented to appro- priate groups at a future date. Approved For Release 2003/09/10 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001700210007-5