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that,
in any case,
it would be impossible to get clearance to deal with
On
the other hand,
it was recognized that later study to determine the critical variables
associated with the
'psi' capability would require a much broader subject-population; bu
it was felt that there would be number of ways of dealing with this problem (highly selec
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tive advertising,
reliance on the extensive card-files SRI is now creating),
suggested that GELLER and SWANN themselves could be our 'spotters
1 since
it isn't
illogical to assume that they can recognize others with the capability- -and would probably
be,
if willing,
adept at training those with the innate ability.
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also suggested
that,
if possible, some of the SWANN experiments
(e. g„
,
the thermal ones) be designed
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principles; TSD will pass the suggestion to SRI.
They will also pass to SRI Dr KASSIJSR's
suggestion that SWANN be tested for extraordinary visual/audio acuity.
3.
Reflections .
Since, as matters now stand, apparently nothing more is to be done
with GELLER and since we can ill afford to ignore the powers which he alledgedly has and.
which SWANN does not share,
the following possibility might be explored.
Telling SRI
(sincerely, by the way) that we have no intention of easing them out and that they will have
full access to the data and first option re publication, we persuade them to use their good
' offices with GELLER in the following manner.
They tell him that,
in order to get the
kind of money necessary for prolonged research,
they showed their data and film on a
highly selective basis to officials in the USG.
While all expressed interest (and many
incredulity) only one group had both the vision and the courage and the means to pursue
the matter --and they urge GELLER to at least listen to the proposition they wish to
make.
If he asks who they represent SRI finesses the matter by telling him that the rep-
resentatives, themselves, would rather explain their status.
(NOTE; Alternatively, with
appropriate backstopping, we could pass ourselves
off as NIH officials - -see below)
SRI
then provides the introduction to GELLER and we try to convince him to accept a contract
as our consultant for a two or three month period- -renewable
if both parties concur.
If
we don't pose as NIH offiriials and if he insists on knowing who we are, we tell him- -but
only after enough low-key and sympathetic exposure to permit him,
at least,
to judge us
objectively.
If we pose as NIH,
the rationale for our interest is simple- -straight basic
research.
If we drop cover,
the rationale is simply that,
in addition to our scientific
interest in understanding the phenomena, we are concerned about the potentialities for
its use in thw wrong hands and against the interests
of humanity as a whole; we have a
defensive responsibility in that regard and solicit his help in meeting
it.
In other words,
we virtually level with him.
As matters now stand we have little to lose and, handled
adeptly, we might get a reasonably cooperative response.
If so, we arrange for him to
be ensconced in an NIH clinic (under alias
if he prefers) and ensure that the conditions
(privacy,
security,
yet freedom of movement for G who will live and sleep there but be
free to leave outside
'office' hours) are optimum from his and our points
of view.
We
then conduct the experiments designed for him and have him examined by an array of
NIH specialists.
In this context, while we probably have to keep the regimen as un-
threatening and unpainful as possible,
it would be of great value
if we could obtain
blood/metabolic /other indices both when he is
'high' (performing well) and when he is
in a normal state.
If consistent traces lead to biochemical suggestions,
the whole matter
of both identification and enhancement in others (drug-wise for example) might be short-
circuited.
All of us experience in less dramatic ways
'on' and 'off states --with minor
cycles being measured in hours or days and major ones measured sometimes in years.
When we are
'on' we
'click',
feel
'fit', are on top of things and we are perceived by others
as being 'effective',
'dynamic',
'magnetic',
ditc.
It seems reasonable to assume
that similar or analogous cycles are operative in the
'psi* arena--and that (as with us)
the underlying causes are physical /chemical,
as well as environmental and psychological.
4.
Suggestions.
That the group (TSD/ORD) meet again at 1400 hrs on 16 February and
be prepared to consider at least the following topics:
a.
the respective TSD/ORD functions and goals in the proposed joint effort;
b.
feasibility of the para 3 (or another ) approach
to SRI. and GELLER;
c.
specific research and preparation essential for any post- June 73 follow-on;
d.
advisability and modes
of obtaining other Agency in-put (see Attachment).
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