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#122 Edwin C. May - Psychics in Space, Dream Telepathy and Remote Viewing Saturn

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Jul 22, 2024
Edwin C. May, a nuclear physicist and former director of the CIA's Stargate Project, shares riveting insights into the realms of remote viewing and psychic phenomena. He discusses the bureaucratic hurdles that plagued psychic research, the intriguing methodologies behind remote viewing, and anecdotes from his time at the Stanford Research Institute. The conversation delves into the delicate balance of skepticism in parapsychology and touches upon the potential applications of these uncanny abilities in military and intelligence operations.
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ANECDOTE

Devil's Work

  • Edwin C. May had a $1.5 million Air Force contract for psi research.
  • A senior Air Force official, deeming it "the work of the devil," canceled it.
INSIGHT

Global Psi Research

  • Several countries, including Russia and Brazil, actively research psi phenomena.
  • Scotland's Edinburgh University has a strong parapsychology program.
ANECDOTE

Stargate's Origin

  • Edwin C. May jokingly recounts an instance of a project name change.
  • His objection to the name "Quantum Leap" led to the project's final name, "Stargate."
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