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✍️ Edwin C May, Sonali Bhatt Marwaha

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A scientific anthology of 26 research papers on government-sponsored remote viewing and anomalous cognition.

This paperback volume documents technical findings from the U.S. government's STAR GATE psychic espionage project and subsequent studies at the Laboratories for Fundamental Research. The collected papers address experimental design, statistical analysis, decision augmentation theory, and biological measurements like autonomic nervous system responses. Central conclusions assert that extra-sensory perception exists, information transfer correlates with Shannon entropy gradients, and psychokinesis lacks solid proof.

Key Themes

Remote viewing analysis Decision augmentation theory Physiological anticipatory effects

Literary Context

This material stems from American government-funded psychic research conducted between 1975 and 1995 under the STAR GATE program at SRI International and SAIC. It extends through subsequent laboratory work in Palo Alto, California, bridging Cold War defense initiatives with modern parapsychological science.

May, Edwin C; , Marwaha, Sonali Bhatt

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Praise for this book

“It is a crucial, stand-alone source of information”

— Australian Journal of Parapsychology.

🏛 McFarland & Company 📅 2014 📖 444 pages 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780786494583

Fun Fact

This volume is a crucial read for anyone serious about the scientific study of consciousness and parapsychology. It excels in presenting a rigorous, data-driven perspective on remote viewing, making a strong case for its existence based on decades of research. However, those seeking practical "how-to" guides for developing psychic abilities will find themselves disappointed, as the book firmly remains in the realm of empirical analysis rather than instructional training. It stands as a seminal work for advanced students and researchers in its field.

📝 Description: Anomalous Cognition: Remote Viewing Research and Theory

Compiled by nuclear physicist Edwin C. May and psychologist Sonali Bhatt Marwaha, this 444-page volume gathers 26 key papers detailing over 35 years of scientific research into anomalous cognition. May brings firsthand authority to the material, having spent two decades with STAR GATE, the U. S. government's psychic espionage program, including ten years as its research director. Following the closure of STAR GATE, research continued at the Laboratories for Fundamental Research in Palo Alto, focusing on experimental methodology, physiological measurements, and physics models. The collection organizes its academic papers across six core structural areas, moving from experimental protocols to phenomenological models. Readers will find dedicated sections on Research Methods in Anomalous Cognition, Physiological Research in Anomalous Cognition, Decision Augmentation Theory: A Phenomenological Model, and Entropy: A Fundamental Model of Anomalous Cognition. Specific studies analyze topics such as skin conductance prestimulus response, target pool bandwidth management, alpha power changes, and the Global Consciousness Project. The text features specialized papers including Advances in Remote Viewing Analysis and Target and Sender Dependencies in Anomalous Cognition Experiments. This work suits serious researchers, academics, and readers seeking empirical data and laboratory protocols regarding extra-sensory perception and remote viewing. Calling it a crucial, stand-alone source of information, the Australian Journal of Parapsychology highlights its academic utility. It does not suit casual readers looking for basic training manuals or spiritual guides, as the findings indicate the phenomenon resists training for excellence and evidence for psychokinesis remains questionable.

📑 What's inside

Acknowledgments
Foreword deleteRichard Broughton
Introduction deleteEdwin C. May
Research Methods in Anomalous Cognition
Anomalous Cognition: Two Protocols for Data Collection and Analyses
(Edwin C. May, Sonali Bhatt Marwaha and Vinay K. Chaganti)
A Target Pool and Database for Anomalous Cognition Experiments (Edwin C. May and Laura V. Faith)
Managing the -Target-Pool Bandwidth: Possible Noise Reduction for Anomalous Cognition Experiments delete(Edwin C. May and S. James P. Spottiswoode)
Advances in -Remote Viewing Analysis delete(Edwin C. May, Jessica M. Utts, Wanda L. W. Luke and Thane J. Frivold)
Advances in Anomalous Cognition Analysis: A -Judge-Free and Accurate Confidence-Calling Technique delete(Edwin C. May)
Target and Sender Dependencies in Anomalous Cognition Experiments delete(Nevin D. Lantz, Wanda L. W. Luke and Edwin C. May)
Feedback Considerations in Anomalous Cognition Experiments delete(Edwin C. May, Nevin D. Lantz and Tom Piantanida)
Physiological Research in Anomalous Cognition
A Methodological Issue in the Study of Correlation Between Psychophysiological Variables delete(Edwin C. May, S. James P. Spottiswoode and Laura V. Faith)
Skin Conductance Prestimulus Response: Analyses, Artifacts and a Pilot Study delete(S. James P. Spottiswoode and Edwin C. May)
Anomalous Anticipatory Effects in the Human Autonomic Nervous System (Edwin C. May and S. James P. Spottiswoode)
Anomalous Anticipatory Skin Conductance Response to Acoustic Stimuli: Experimental Results and Speculation Upon a Mechanism (Edwin C. May, Tamás Paulinyi and Zoltán Vassy)
A Search for Alpha Power Changes Associated with Anomalous Cognition (Edwin C. May, S. James P. Spottiswoode and Laura V. Faith)
Neurophysiological Correlates of Remote Viewing (Edwin C. May, Wanda W. Luke and Thane J. Frivold)
Decision Augmentation Theory: A Phenomenological Model
Decision Augmentation Theory: Toward a Model of Anomalous Mental Phenomena delete(Edwin C. May, Jessica M. Utts and S. James P. Spottiswoode)
Applications of Decision Augmentation Theory delete(Edwin C. May, S. James P. Spottiswoode, and Jessica M. Utts)
The Global Consciousness Project: Identifying the Source of Psi (Edwin C. May and S. James P. Spottiswoode)
Entropy: A Fundamental Model of Anomalous Cognition
Anomalous Cognition Technical Trials: Inspiration for the Target Entropy Concept (Edwin C. May and Nevin D. Lantz)
Shannon Entropy: A Possible Intrinsic Target Property (Edwin C. May
delete deleteand S. James P. Spottiswoode)
Anomalous Cognition: A Replication and Correlation with the Gradient of Shannon Entropy delete(Edwin C. May)
Toward a Classical Thermodynamic Model for -Retro-Cognition (Edwin C. May)
Testing Schrödinger's Paradox with a Michelson Interferometer delete(Evan H. Walker, Edwin C. May, S. James P. Spottiswoode and Tom Piantanida)
Other Research
Forced-Choice Anomalous Cognition delete(Edwin C. May)
The Possible Role of Intention, Attention and Expectation in Remote Viewing (Joseph W. McMoneagle and Edwin C. May)
Anomalous Cognition Effect Size: Dependence on Sidereal Time and Solar Wind Parameters delete(S. James P. Spottiswoode and Edwin C. May)
Research Challenges
Facing the Challenges of Parapsychology delete(Edwin C. May)
The American Institutes for Research Review of the Department of Defense's STAR GATE Program: A Commentary delete(Edwin C. May)
Glossary
Publications of Edwin C. May
About the Contributors
Index

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Esoterica Books editorial team

Occult literature desk

This text is not for casual readers seeking spiritual enlightenment or simple psychic anecdotes. It demands a strong tolerance for dense academic material, statistical analysis, and technical jargon regarding information theory. The focus on physiological studies and methodological rigor may alienate those preferring intuitive or metaphysical explanations of the occult. However, for those willing to engage with complex scientific arguments and historical government research data, it provides a compelling, evidence-based perspective on a misunderstood field that challenges conventional sensory limits.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers fascinated by the intersection of neuroscience, espionage history, and parapsychology will find this volume indispensable. It offers a rare glimpse into the serious scientific endeavor behind remote viewing, moving beyond mysticism to explore data-driven methodologies. Those interested in the physiological aspects of extrasensory perception or the application of Shannon entropy to information transfer will appreciate the depth of analysis. The compilation of key papers provides an unparalleled look at how rigorous training and theoretical advancements have shaped our understanding of anomalous cognition, making it essential for both skeptics seeking evidence and practitioners looking for academic grounding.

⭐ Reader reviews

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⭐ Esoterica editorial review Editorial rating 4.6/5

★★★★★

If you're a serious inquirer into psychic phenomena, a scientist open to challenging conventional boundaries, or simply fascinated by the mind's hidden potential, this book offers a rigorous, data-driven exploration that will deepen your understanding.

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Esoterica Books editorial team

This text is not for casual readers seeking spiritual enlightenment or simple psychic anecdotes. It demands a strong tolerance for dense academic material, statistical analysis, and technical jargon regarding information theory. The focus on physiological studies and methodological rigor may alienate those preferring intuitive or metaphysical explanations of the occult. However, for those willing to engage with complex scientific arguments and historical government research data, it provides a compelling, evidence-based perspective on a misunderstood field that challenges conventional sensory limits.

❓ Frequently asked questions

No, this work is firmly grounded in empirical science and research methodology. It focuses on quantifiable data and theoretical frameworks rather than spiritual interpretations or New Age philosophies concerning psychic phenomena.

While it explores the phenomenon of remote viewing, this book is a scientific treatise on research and theory, not a practical guide or a "how-to" manual for developing psychic abilities. It emphasizes the challenges in training and replication.

📖 Who should read this

🎯 Key themes and symbolism

The Reality of ESP

This book meticulously compiles decades of evidence suggesting that extrasensory perception is not just conjecture but a demonstrable phenomenon. It challenges conventional scientific paradigms with empirical data drawn from extensive government-sponsored research and subsequent independent studies, compelling a serious re-evaluation of consciousness and perception.

Entropy and Information Transfer

Delve into the surprising role of Shannon entropy, presented here as a critical determinant in the efficiency and success of information transfer across distance and time. The authors posit that the gradient of entropy is the primary factor influencing the clarity and accuracy of information acquired through anomalous cognition, offering a potential physical mechanism.

Limits of Training & Replication

Explore why, despite its existence, the consistent cultivation of psychic abilities proves elusive. The authors highlight that the innate nature of these phenomena complicates attempts at systematic training for excellence and often leads to difficulties in direct replication studies, a crucial insight for researchers and practitioners alike.

📜 Historical context

Emerging from the clandestine U.S. government's STAR GATE program, this research represents a significant chapter in the scientific study of parapsychology. It transitions from Cold War espionage efforts to sustained academic inquiry, situating itself within a long tradition of investigating human potential beyond typical sensory limitations, but with an unprecedented level of institutional backing and scientific rigor.

📚 Glossary

Anomalous Cognition
Remote Viewing
Shannon Entropy

📔 Questions to reflect on

Considering the evidence presented, how might the existence of anomalous cognition fundamentally alter our understanding of consciousness or physical reality?
If psychic abilities are indeed innate and resist consistent training, what implications does this have for personal development or societal integration of such phenomena?
Reflect on the ethical and practical considerations of government-funded psychic research, particularly its historical context in espionage. What are the potential benefits and pitfalls?