REVIEW OF PARAPSYCHOLOGY PROJECT AT STANFORD RESEARCH INSTITUTE

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• Collection: STARGATE
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP79-00999A000300030020-7
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
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• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: November 4, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 26, 2003
• Sequence Number: 20
• Publication Date: April 18, 1973
• Content Type: MFR

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18 April 1973
SUBJECT: Review of Parapsychology Project a
Stanford Research Institute
1. While reviewing the current parapsychology proj-acts
at Stanford Research Institute {aRI), the following exchange
of information occurred. Dr. H. Puthoff and Mr. R. Targ
reviewed the latest data obtained on I. Swann. Mr. Swann
has demonstrated ability to determine the colors of a light
switch on in a remote room. At first, he could do so only
with a success rate indicating random guessing. :He developed
to the point where he could "guess" 18 out of 20 in a tv-3
color discrimination test. He is currently being tested for
his psychokinesis abilities.
2. The increase in scope of the current project to
include more testing of tJri Geller was discussed. Everything
is proceeding normally and SRI expects to obtain his services
when our contract is finalized. ORD's representative,
has indicated that the increase in funding by ORD
has been approved.
3. During our discussion it was learned that a theoret-
ically physicist, Dr. E. H. Walker, had visited SRI and
presented them with a copy of his latest paper concerned
with parapsychological phenomena. The paper purports to be
a theory which gives a physical basis for paranormal phe-
nomena. The theory also includes experimental tests which
should help to validate its worthiness.
4. The above conversation caused me to remember a
relevant article published in Physics Today, a physics trade
publication which treated the unresolved areas of quantum
mechanics which are used as a basis for Dr. Walker's theory
of parapsychological phenon ena. A copy of the article was
given to Dr. Puthoff and Targ and is included here.
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5. Even though the attached articles are "popular"
summaries of Walker's theory and its quantum mechanical
foundation, they are difficult reading for those not
familiar with quantum mechanics terminology. It is
suggested these parts and the associated mathematical
description can be finessed with a sacrifice in rigor
but not in concepts and general thrust of the logic.
It is gratifying to note that serious attempts are bein;:
made to understand these phenomena. It is possible that
we are now observing and contributing to the development
of one of the most significant scientific developments
of our time.
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