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• Publication Date: March 15, 1991
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symposium summAaY (u)
15 mRHCH 1991
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SYMPOSIUM SUMMARY (U)
AFTER ACTION REPORT (U)
This is a Department of Defense Intelligence Document
prepared by the Technology Assessment and Support Office,
Directorate for Scientific and Technical Intelligence
Defense Intelligence Agency.
Technology Assessment and Support Office (DT-S)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
I I . SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
III. BACKGROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IV. SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
V. BENEFITS GAINED FROM ATTENDANCE . . . . . . . 5
VI. DRAWBACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
V. SUGGESTED FOLLOW ON ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS 10
APPENDIX A: CONFERENCE AGENDA . . . . . . . . . A-1
APPENDIX B: EXISTING ESP TESTING DEVICE . . . . B-1
APPENDIX C: PROPOSED ESP TESTING DEVICE . . . . C-1
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SYMPOSIUM SUMMARY (U)
AFTER ACTION REPORT (U)
I. (U) PURPOSE:
(S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) The purpose of this document is to
provide an after action report from attendees at the
Atlantic University Consciousness Symposium held on 16-17
February 1991 at Virginia Beach, VA.
II. (U) SCOPE:
(U) This report provides highlights of the symposium;
including benefits, lessons learned, and recommendations
for follow-on actions.
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(U) BACKGROUND:
(U) Atlantic University is a small facility located
in Virginia Beach, VA. This University specializes in
broad interdisciplinary topics that include the study of
transpersonal psychology, human consciousness and
paranormal phenomena. Occasionally, Atlantic University
holds seminars that address specialized topics such as
parapsychology and related fields.
(S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) This particular conference had
several specific parapsychological topics of interest to
DT-S personnel, covering both practical and
theoretical/speculative aspects.
(U) Atlantic University is co-located (but not part
of) a large private funded foundation (the Edgar Cayce
Foundation). The Cayce Foundation has extensive conference
facilities and a large library that contains historical
data as well as current research on parapsychology.
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IV. (U) SUMMARY:
(S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) Five members of DT-S attended the
symposium: The Branch Chief, the S&T Officer (attached to
DT-S) and three Project Officers.
(S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) There were 16 presentations and
several panel discussions in this two day conference that
examined various issues of consciousness including
parapsychology. The primary focus was on phenomena
interpretations and on various application pursuits. Some
of the papers examined psychological and medical
viewpoints. Most of the papers presented were of interest
to DT-S personnel, and some presentations, such as "On
Becoming A Parapsychologist" and on "Extrasensory
Perception Using Lucid Dreaming", were of special
interest. There were some papers that were not pertinent
to DT-S needs, such as those on healing and on
psychological case work. A list of all papers presented is
at Appendix A.
(C) This conference permitted DT-S personnel to gain
first hand insight from people who are pursuing research
and applications in this area. Not all the viewpoints
presented were consistent or clearly stated; however, their
diverse perspectives did provoke healthy dialogue and led
to some new ideas. At least one new research avenue was
identified that will be examined in more detail.
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(U) Of special interest was the institute's library;
this material will be highly useful for data base and
historical review purposes.
(U) It. was agreed that the symposium was very
interesting and the trip was worthwhile. It is highly
recommended that DT-S personnel take advantage of similar
conferences/symposia in the future.
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V. (U) BENEFITS GAINED FROM ATTENDANCE:
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(S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) There were many benefits gained from
attending this symposium. Each individual that attended
learned something new about the field. Post-symposium
discussions with office personnel that did not attend
provided information to all DT-S personnel. DT-S overall
benefited by having an additional source for obtaining
subject related material and publications by the use of the
extensive library of the Edgar Cayce Foundation. This
library contains a concentration of literature on the
subject matter which is not readily available in one place
within such an accessible distance.
(U) Additional benefits from attendance are as
follows:
1. (S/NF) The symposium gave office personnel an
introduction to one portion of the subject related
community and familiarized S&T personnel with various
aspects of the subject matter.
2. (U) It provided insight as to what to expect from
':urh eonferpnnes and prepared office personnel for future
symposia of this kind.
3. (S/NF) DT-S personnel gained new ideas by meeting
people who are working in the field and learned of initial
results of experimentation concerning those ideas.
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4. (U) Morale and inter-personnel cohesiveness was
greatly enhanced by social contact over the weekend.
5. (S/NF) It allowed office personnel to see an
array of methodologies that exist in the community at large
and make contact with people that subscribe to those
methodologies.
6. (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) It revealed new concepts for us
to evaluate for future use. For example, the paper on
"Lucid Dreaming" generated interest for possible
experimentation in the future and some "breathing
techniques" presented in another paper may be worthwhile to
try.
7. (S/NF) It helped us to maintain healthy
skepticism, and define standards. Some procedures/concepts
that work well for a particular person may not be feasible
for our interests.
8. (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) DT-S personnel were able to see
some very "good examples" and also some "bad examples" of
psychic research and approaches used by various
practitioners in attendance. It allowed office personnel
to reaffirm the respect they feel for those who have kept
their scientific drive in this field. This reinforced a
conviction to strive for maintenance of scientific
standards within our work.
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9. (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) Two office personnel
acquired access to an antique "ESP" machine, property of
the Edgar Cayce Foundation. One project officer examined
this machine thoroughly and drew up operating diagrams
(Appendix B). Post-symposium study of these diagrams have
led to the creating of a computerized model with greatly
enhanced capabilities; using the equipment we have on hand,
and easily converted to our new ADP system (Appendix C).
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11. (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) Post-symposium discussion
of the papers presented has sparked new interest in our
work and has generated several new ideas for
experimentation. This will ultimately help in our design
and acquisition of the correct research and ADP equipment,
as well as provide new methods of performance and added
proficiency.
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12. (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) Overall, the symposium was
extremely worthwhile. The right number of DT-S personnel
attended and each one benefited. Considering the broad
scope of topics, it was beneficial to have both staff
members as well as remote viewers in attendance. Other DT
personnel would not have a need to attend. Considering the
small size of the room and holding only about 75 people,
our five members fit in nicely. If more DT-S personnel had
attended, we would have drawn attention. Conference
attendance should be limited, but not restricted.
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VI. (U) DRAWBACKS:
(S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) Although, there were many benefits
from attending this symposium, there were a few drawbacks.
One of the main drawbacks was that some of the speakers
were too closely linked with the viewpoints of the host
facility (ie, the Cayce Foundation). With the Atlantic
University symposium being held in the same building as the
Edgar Cayce Foundation, it is probably inevitable. We now
know to expect such a link in the future.
(S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) Most papers were extremely
interesting. However, there were some papers that did not
directly apply to our research in this area. There were
two papers dealing with "Healing" that were not pertinent
to our needs, one paper on "Schizophrenia", one paper on
"Dissociation and Multiple Personality Disorder", and a few
others.
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(U) SUGGESTED FOLLOW ON ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
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gained atthe_symnosium: The scientifically-oriented
papers sparked our interest in several new aspects of the
field and we will keep current with progress in these
areas. A few of the practitioner's papers could have
benefits to our unique needs. Examples of ideas that we
could explore include:
1. (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) Lucid dreaming_aa_2_remote
viewing_technigue. One researcher presented information on
lucid dreaming, a dream-like state in which the person is
in control of the dream content. Evidence was presented
that strongly indicates this approach may have remote
viewing application potential. Literature on the subject
was presented, and later investigation in the Edgar Cayce
library indicated that a wealth of written material existed
on the subject. Lucid dreaming should be studied to
determine whether or not we can use it as a remote viewing
technique. A survey of available literature on the subject
should be made, and further time should be spent at the
Edgar Cayce library to fully exhaust their material. Post
symposium discussion on this subject generated much
interest and it also will be a topic for discussion at a
future off-site meeting.
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2. (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) The establishment of mental
communication links. One practitioner who practices a form
of mental communication discussed concepts involving
"different lines of communication". Her terminology was
difficult to grasp since it relied on concepts drawn from
yoga literature. In our own, more scientific terminology,
these lines (or links) would be called communication on a
conscious level, on the subconscious or emotional level,
and via the autonomic nervous systems. Such a distinction
could make a difference in the techniques we currently
use. One, for example, is in the practice of Beacon Person
Targeting (BPT). At present, we send a person out to the
site to act as a beacon. This person stands around the
target site, looking at the area in a random fashion for a
specified amount of time, then returns to the office. It
might be possible to gain more accurate information if the
beacon were a trained viewer, who attempts to synchronize
his psychological state with the actual viewer's state.
This possibility will be investigated.
3. (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) Physical_preoarationfor
sessions. The same practitioner believed she had gained
enhanced performance through a specific controlled
breathing technique before a parapsychological session.
Would such physical preparation be beneficial to us? Only
an attempt would tell. One of the project viewers plans to
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investigate this possibility in conjunction with future
training projects. Records of session evaluations with and
without this practice will be kept to evaluate whether or
not such actions are beneficial to his performance.
4. (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) The_applicationof
concentration aids to ini-Liate-+,he_panapaycLhological
process. One other practitioner uses certain concentration
aids (such as photographs/handprints) to help analyze the
health status of a doctor's patients. A very good success
rate was reported by doctor involved. In a demonstration,
the practitioner showed examples and discussed the
methodology. Could highly specialized targeting aids such
as a target person's fingerprints facilitate our findings?
While such an aid might benefit our working environment
when we are targeted against personalities, there is doubt
that the trouble involved in acquiring such aids would be
worth any increase in acquired information.
B. (U) Other possible actions resulting from this
conference include:
1. (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) Use should be made of the
Ed&ar_Cayce_Foundation'sextensive library. This library
has a wide variety of historical data and recent research
findings in broad parapsychological topics. It is
anticipated that special trips to this library for select
review/research would be of benefit, especially in
asserting the long range planning activity.
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2. (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) Parapsychological
"proficiency_stabilization"_technigue_development.
Appendix C shows plans for a device that can be developed
with existing DT-S equipment. This is based on the
extrasensory perception (ESP) testing device available at
the Cayce Foundation. This device could be of benefit for
initial training and could facilitate practice.
3. (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) Further attendance at
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symposiaandconferences. It is strongly recommended that
DT-S attend similar symposia and/or conferences in the
future. First hand contact with others pursuing this area
is highly beneficial. Other conferences were identified at
this symposium and include: (1) A similar conference
scheduled one year from now at Atlantic University; (2) A
short term, one week, psychic development and research
project at the Cayce Foundation, 17-23 Feb 1991; (3) A
one-day Psychic Training Seminar scheduled for 6 April 1991
in the Washington D.C. area; and (4) A summer study
activity at Dr. J.H. Rhine's former institute in the
Durham, N.C. area in August 1991. Of these, the one-day
seminar in the Washington area is the most feasible for the
near term. Some DT-S personnel already plan to attend a
major parapsychology conference (the 34th Annual Para-
psychological Association Conference) that is scheduled for
August 1991.
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SCHEDULE
1991 ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY CONSCIOUSNESS SYMPOSIUM
Saturday, February 16, 1991
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
9:05 AM - 9:15 AM
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Registration
Welcome To Atlantic University
Kieth VonderOhe, Administrative Dean
Announcements
Douglas G. Richards, Atlantic University
David McMillin, Atlantic University
"The Treatment of Schizophrenia: A Holistic Approach"
Richard Griffin, Hampton, VA
"Dissociation and Multiple Personality Disorder"
J. W. "Ike" Eisenhower, Newport News, VA
"The Inner Self Helper in Multiple Personality Disorder"
Stase Michaels, Atlantic University
"A Therapeutic Approach to Traumatic Nightmares"
Sperry Andrews, Mind Science Foundation
"Promoting Health and Well-Being Through A Sense of
Connectedness"
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM LUNCH
2:00 PH - 2:30 PM Richard Proescher, Virginia Beach, VA
"Psychic Development and Life Trauma"
2:30 PM - 3:00 PH James McClenon, Elizabeth City State College
"African-American and Japanese Anomalous Experiences"
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM R. A. Steffenhagen, Durham, NC
"Hypnosis and Out-of-body Experience"
3:50 PM - 5:00 PM Panel Discussion: "Alternative Paradigms for Healing
The Mind"
McMillin, Griffin, Eisenhower, Michaels, Steffenhagen
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM BANQUET Ramada Dolphin Room Cost-$15.00
No speaker, just good food and conversation
(Sunday schedule on reverse side)
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Sunday, February 17, 1991
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Glen Moon, Fredericksburg, VA
"On Becoming A Parapsychologist"
Christiana Handford, Stairs of Gold Research Association
"Extrasensory Perception Using Lucid Dreaming"
Leon Curry, Metter, GA
"Medical Diagnosis by Handprint Analysis: Research Methods
and Findings"
Greta Alexander, Delevan, IL
"Medical Diagnosis by Handprint Analysis: The Process"
Linda Schiller, Virginia Beach, VA
"Seven Steps To Insight"
Adella Wilson, Virginia Beach, VA
"The Healing Mechanism: The Role of Body Energy"
Bruce Baar, Downingtown, PA
"New Methods of Electromagnetic Healing"
Joseph Myers, Charlotte, NC
"Reincarnation and Natural Law"
Demonstrations and General Discussion
Baar, Steffenhagen, etc.
(Saturday schedule on reverse side)
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BASIC OPERATING DIAGRAM
1. The random number generator randomly closes one of the five switches.
2. The light behind the symbol selected turns on, showing the symbol to
the "Sender".
3. The "Sender" concentrates on the symbol.
4. The "Receiver" waits until an impression is gained, and presses the
button below the symbol he/she thinks is the proper target.
5. Pressing the button automatically kicks up the attempts counter.
6. I f the correct button is pressed, the solonoid circuit is activated,
activating both hit lights and the hits counter.
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COMPUTER A COMPUTER B
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ESP MACHINE FOR DT-S
BASIC FUNCTIONAL CONSTRUCT
1.
Computer n randomly selects
a pattern from its library of
many. This pattern number
is sent, via null modem cable,
to computer B.
2. Computer B receives the pattern
number, looks it up in its library
of symbols, and randomly assigns
it a position on the screen.
3. Computer B selects 3 other symbols
and places them on the screen with
the target symbol.
4. The "Sender" at computer
R concentrates on the
target pattern.
6. Computer fl:
a. Receives the selected
symbol's number.
b. Kicks up the on-screen
attempt counter.
c. Compares the selected
symbol and the target
symbol. I f they are the
same, Computer R kicks up
its hit counter.
7. The process begins again at Step 1.
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a. Sends Computer R the pattern
number.
b. Kicks up the on-screen attempt
counter.
c. Compares the selected symbol
and the target symbol. I f they
are the same, Computer B kicks
up the on-screen hit counter.
5. When the "receiver" selects one of
the symbols shown, computer 8:
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