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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

CLASSIC: Third Eye Spies, the CIA and the Quiet Mind with Russell Targ

Jul 2, 2024
Physicist Russell Targ discusses remote viewing, CIA's involvement in psychic research, successful psychic visualization of a Soviet weapons factory, and controversial CIA ESP programs. He also shares insights on bridging science and spirituality through remote viewing.
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  • Remote viewing was extensively researched by Russell Targ, showcasing psychic abilities to see distant locations and future events.
  • The CIA had a secretive interest in remote viewing, with successful instances described where psychics uncovered classified information.

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Russell Targ: The Pioneer of Remote Viewing

Russell Targ, a physicist and parapsychologist, discusses the history and development of remote viewing, a capability to see distant locations and future events with the mind. He recounts his journey from working on lasers to exploring psychic abilities, highlighting successful experiments demonstrating psychic prowess, such as locating a downed Russian airplane.

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