res 6 eH CENANRTEP alety SL NT UA LEONA ASRS ET RR Na mar “ Approved For Release 2000/08/07 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001100200007-2 M.1.A.S. BULLETIN A COMMUNICATION FROM THE MONROE INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES rate #PRI1380H THE HEMI~SYNC PROCESS Perhaps the most significant mind-brain research in recent years has been in the hemisphereic apecialization. The consensus of several hundred pages and studies genarally 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 heavy /dly such left brain dominance. ' Synchronous or simultaneous brain wave patterns in both hemisphara (HEMI-SYNC) apparently occurs infreguently in typical human consciousne 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 me ment according to the mantal task at the moment. By definition, hemispheric synchronization or coherence ts a state of consciousness indicated by EEG forms in both hemispheres which are simultaneously equal in amplitude and frequency. Due to the Fare occur ence and short duration of such consciousness, there has been little ¥- The best early stu ninger Clinic, where a subject with twenty years in Zen meditative train ning was tested extengi: ly. Results showed that the subject could establish at will a hemi-synec state, consistently and ovar fifteen minutes in length. Through the use of audio stimulae to following response in the brain (FFR), as and with the application of such signals in a arential signals in each ear), research by the Institute has determined workable methods and techniques that induce hemisphereic synchronizatior Or coherence in the human brain. This has been verified and replicated consistently both at the Institute and other facilities. beat~frequency made (dift- Thus for the first time, consciousness a S$ represented and/or create 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 disciplines, in- tense concentration, peak experiences, all represent varietias of such consciousness, Conversely, hypnosig, drug~induced states, illness, an~ aesthesia, and like conditions do nots Subsequent research may substand. (OVER) ok gh Approved For Release 2000/08/07 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001100200007-2
——— ~~ = " * ’ - Approved For Release 2000/08/07 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001160200007-2 such belief, now that investiqative tools are available. The Institute has reached the following conclusiona in relation to the propagation and delineation of HEMI-SYNC consciousness, based upon both anecdotal and bio-monitoring consensus from 4,823 experiment 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 contrasindicative 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 consciousne have been noted (A) Deep mental and physical relaxation. (8B) 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 and decision-making. (G) Changes in overview, less restrictive, significantly broa in scope, (H) 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 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 2000/08/07 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001100200007-2