Eight Martinis - No 14

Magazine Overview

Title: eight martinis
Issue: 14
Date: April 2016

This issue of *eight martinis* is a biannual magazine dedicated to the state of the art of remote viewing (RV). It features a collection of articles, interviews, and personal accounts from practitioners in the field.

Introduction by Daz Smith

Daz Smith, the publisher, welcomes readers to Issue 14, highlighting a mix of interesting articles and session work. He mentions a free YouTube video he co-published on a LIVE Remote Viewing project of the JFK assassination and notes the progress in ARV (Associative Remote Viewing) projects, online meetings, and new book releases. Smith also addresses community divisions within the remote viewing field, advocating for openness and sharing over censorship and tribalism. He emphasizes that *eight martinis* embraces this openness and welcomes contributions from all remote viewers, regardless of their training or affiliation.

Moving Sideways in Time by Lyn Buchanan

Lyn Buchanan, a former Controlled Remote Viewer for the U.S. military, explores the concept of 'going sideways in time' in remote viewing. He debunks the idea that this relates to parallel universes or extra dimensions, instead linking it to the remote viewing process and quantum entanglement. Buchanan posits that time is not a fourth dimension but an integral part of a 3-dimensional space-time continuum. He explains that movement through space inherently involves movement through time, and vice versa. The article delves into four scientific facts about our 3-dimensional world, including the idea that time is 3-dimensional. Buchanan uses analogies of cars on different roads to illustrate how one can perceive another's future by looking 'sideways in time.' He argues that this understanding explains entanglement and predicts its existence. The article also touches upon the development of remote viewing skills as teaching the subconscious mind to utilize its inherent capabilities, comparing it to learning to drive a car or fly a plane. Buchanan further discusses the potential for psychokinesis and how developing mental abilities could lead to physical manipulation of space and time.

WWC Group sets the pace in Associative Remote Viewing by T.W. Fendley

This article details the success of the Associative Remote Viewing (ARV) group managed by Scott Williams, nicknamed the Winner Winner Chicken Dinner (WWC) group. By the end of 2015, the group had achieved a 90 percent hit rate for its non-pass sessions, exceeding the goal set by APP co-founder Marty Rosenblatt. The WWC group maintained a winning streak of 21 trials with no misses. Scott Williams attributes this success to two key factors: changing the way games were selected and weighting the viewers' sessions. He began analyzing games more deeply, considering factors like player performance, and also weighted sessions based on viewer hit rates and transcript scores. The article also mentions the use of Winning Entanglement (WE) software for data collection and analysis. It notes that the Applied Precognition Project (APP) 2016 conference will be held in Las Vegas.

18 Years of Excitement: CRV Stories from a Professional Remote Viewer by Lori Lambert Williams

Lori Lambert Williams, Executive Director of Intuitive Specialists, shares her experiences with Controlled Remote Viewing (CRV) over 18 years. She recounts how her training with Lyn Buchanan, a former Stargate Unit remote viewer, provided a solid, scientific approach. Williams describes a profound session where she experienced an 'esoteric target' that changed her life, involving a dark, cold landscape and a sensation of being on a foreign planet. This session, tasked to move back in time to the origin of an object, led to the perception of massive, tall, narrow structures in a circle, described as a sacred gathering place for energy transmission and reception. She also discusses the concept of bilocation and how her 'Beyond Advanced' course teaches viewers to toggle between CRV and bilocation. Williams emphasizes that CRV can be incorporated with other tools and is a powerful method for obtaining detailed information, comparing it to a martial art. She expresses excitement about CRV's potential to solve global problems and calls for dedication and perseverance to realize its full potential.

An interview with Angela Ford - A Project Star Gate Remote Viewer by Daz Smith & Angela Ford

This interview features Angela Ford, a former remote viewer from the Project Star Gate program. Ford discusses her experiences and the nature of remote viewing within a military intelligence context. The interview likely covers the training, protocols, and applications of remote viewing during her service.

Archetypes, Atoms & Alchemy Remote Viewing in a (Quantum) Nutshell by Dr. David Shaver

Dr. David Shaver's article explores the intersection of remote viewing with archetypes, atoms, and alchemy, framed within a quantum perspective. It likely delves into how these concepts might be understood or accessed through the remote viewing process, potentially linking quantum mechanics with consciousness and symbolic representation.

CIA Sponsored American Institutes of Research (AIR) Remote Viewing Report in 2016: The View From Under The Bus by Teresa Frisch

Teresa Frisch reviews the 2016 report from the American Institutes of Research (AIR) concerning CIA-sponsored remote viewing. The title suggests a critical perspective on the report, possibly highlighting limitations or controversial findings related to the research.

Remote Viewing Example: Rock Hewn Churches, Lalibela, Ethiopia by Hitomi Akamatsu

Hitomi Akamatsu presents a remote viewing session targeting the rock-hewn churches in Lalibela, Ethiopia. This article likely details the process and findings of viewing this specific historical and architectural site.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes remote viewing as a valuable skill and field of study, emphasizing its scientific basis and practical applications. There is a strong advocacy for structured methodologies like CRV, while also acknowledging the contributions of ARV and other approaches. The editorial stance is one of openness, encouraging community participation and the sharing of knowledge. The issue highlights the potential of remote viewing to impact personal development, scientific research, and problem-solving on a global scale. There is an underlying theme of exploring consciousness, time, and the nature of reality through the lens of remote viewing.

This issue of 'eight martinis' features an extensive interview with Angela Ford, a former remote viewer for the U.S. Army's STAR GATE program, which ran from 1986 to 1995. The interview, conducted by Daz Smith, delves into Ford's personal history, her experiences within the highly classified program, and her unique approach to psychic phenomena.

Angela Ford's Biography and Entry into STAR GATE

Angela Ford's journey into the world of psychic investigation began with an interest sparked by a Native American tribal leader who perceived her psychic abilities. After working for the FBI encoding fingerprints, she joined the U.S. Army's Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) in 1979. There, she worked as a current intelligence analyst specializing in Central America. Her mother's influence, particularly through Ruth Montgomery's book 'A World Beyond,' introduced her to 'Automatic Writing' or 'Channeling,' a method she would later employ extensively.

Ford's direct approach led to an introduction to Major General Albert 'Bert' N. Stubblebine, who was interested in the paranormal. Despite his retirement, her connection led to a meeting with Captain Paul Smith of the psychic unit at Fort George G. Meade, MD. After interviews and a personality test, Ford was accepted into the STAR GATE program in July 1986.

Early Experiences and Methodological Conflicts

Upon joining the unit, Ford's primary method, Automatic Writing, was met with resistance. The unit's chief, Colonel Bill Ray, and Operations Officer Skip Atwater, favored more structured methods like Coordinate Remote Viewing (CRV), as developed by Stanford Research Institute (SRI). Ford, however, believed in the validity of her intuitive approach, which she described as accessing 'uniquely marked tags of energy' left by events. She theorized that the human brain's right hemisphere, associated with creativity, was key to accessing this information, while the left hemisphere's logic could inhibit it. Her process involved relaxing the left brain to allow the right brain to receive targeted energy, which she then automatically wrote down.

This methodological difference created a division within the unit, with CRV practitioners often viewing Automatic Writing as less scientific and akin to spiritualism. Despite this, Ford's direct approach and belief in her abilities allowed her to navigate the program.

Operational Successes and Key Cases

Ford's participation in STAR GATE led to several significant operational successes. She was instrumental in locating hostages, including journalist Terry A. Anderson and Colonel William R. Higgins, in Lebanon during the 1980s. Her insights, though sometimes initially met with skepticism, were later confirmed through conventional intelligence methods. She also assisted in locating a drug-smuggling ship off the coast of San Francisco and identified the location of fugitive Charles Jordan in Wyoming, contributing to major busts and captures.

Her most celebrated success involved identifying Jordan's location in Wyoming, a detail that initially seemed off-base to U.S. Customs but was later validated when Jordan was apprehended.

Theoretical Underpinnings and Personal Philosophy

The interview also explores the theoretical aspects of psychic phenomena. Ford discusses her belief that psychic abilities are an innate 'sixth sense' rather than a new evolutionary development. She emphasizes the importance of honesty and a higher standard for remote viewers. Regarding the scariest target she encountered, she mentions Edgar Allan Poe's grave and the events at Masada, Israel. The most rewarding experience was locating hostages in Lebanon.

Ford shares her personal interests, including books like 'The World According to Garp,' Bollywood films, jazz music, and colors like red and mauve. She finds relaxation in watching TV and drinking wine. For developing remote viewers, she advises reporting information neutrally, without trying to over-analyze it, and accepting misses as part of the process.

The STAR GATE Program's Demise and Future of RV

Ford attributes the dismantling of the STAR GATE program in 1995 to the CIA's initial reluctance and the program becoming a 'political hot potato.' She believes the CIA did not want the program and conducted a superficial review. She also discusses the criticism she faced, particularly from individuals like Ed Dames and Paul Smith, who disliked her use of Automatic Writing. Ford maintains that her methods were allowed by her chain of command and that her results were valuable.

Looking ahead, Ford hopes for greater integration of psychics with science and medical communities, and for remote viewers to contribute to areas like climate change research, intelligence, and police work. She also expresses a desire to write more psychic fiction and children's stories.

Related Articles and Concepts

The issue also includes articles touching on related concepts:

• Canadian CRVer, Coleen Marenich: Introduces Coleen Marenich, a CRV trainer offering intensive training in CRV protocols.
• Angela Ford's Bio: A brief biography of Angela Ford, highlighting her career as a remote viewer and her subsequent work.
• Archetypes, Atoms & Alchemy: This section, featuring contributions from Wolfgang Pauli and Dr. David Shaver, explores the intersection of quantum physics, psychology, and synchronicity. It discusses Pauli's work on the Observer Effect and synchronicity, Jung's concept of archetypes, and the idea of a participatory universe.
• Physics and Substance: An exploration of Wolfgang Pauli's background as a quantum physicist and his interest in the relationship between mind and matter.
• Synchronicity: This section delves into Jung's concept of synchronicity, defining it as meaningful coincidences, and provides examples from various religious traditions (Buddhism, Hebrew Scripture, Christian Scripture, Islam) to illustrate its profound impact on individuals and their 'Callings.'
• Archetypes: Discusses Jung's concept of archetypes as primordial images that structure conscious thought and perceptions, acting as compensations for inadequate ego functioning.
• Alchemy: Briefly touches upon Carl Jung's study of alchemical texts and their symbolic representation of psychological processes.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of psychic phenomena, intelligence gathering, and theoretical science. There's a clear emphasis on the validity of intuitive and unconventional methods, such as Automatic Writing, even when they challenge established protocols. The editorial stance appears to favor a holistic view that integrates scientific inquiry with psychic experience, suggesting that the 'how' of psychic information acquisition is less important than the accuracy and utility of the information itself. The inclusion of articles on quantum physics, Jungian psychology, and synchronicity indicates a broad interest in the underlying principles that might explain or relate to psychic abilities.

Title: eight martinis
Issue: 14
Volume: 14
Issue Date: 2015
Publisher: Farsight Institute
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of "eight martinis" explores the multifaceted world of remote viewing, its historical connections, and its implications across various disciplines. The cover prominently features "JFK ASSASSINATION PART ONE THE SHOOTERS" alongside a psychological profile of Adolf Hitler, suggesting a deep dive into controversial historical events through the lens of remote viewing.

Alchemy and the Unconscious

The article "without history there can be no psychology..." by David Shaver posits that understanding alchemy's history is crucial for comprehending the psychology of the unconscious. Alchemy, unlike other symbolic systems, is presented as a unique map because it corresponds to nothing in reality, allowing it to serve as a perfect "Rorschach card" for studying the psyche. The alchemists' motto, "tan ethice quam physice" (as much ethical as physical), underscores their realization that the alchemical work was both psychological and spiritual, aiming for the Philosopher's Stone, symbolizing Divine Wisdom.

The concept of Indra's net from Buddhism and Leibniz's Monads are used to illustrate the idea of an "intertwining net" that connects the physical and spiritual realms. This concept is further linked to the Observer Effect in quantum physics and synchronicity in analytical psychology. The remote viewer's ability to access any time/space coordinate is seen as an empirical glimpse of this interconnected web, facilitated by the "psychoid archetype" that synchronizes the unconscious with the conscious mind.

Who Observes?

This section critiques the dispassionate scientific observation, highlighting how it has led many remote viewers to overlook their own effect on the observed phenomena. The Observer Effect in quantum physics is discussed, emphasizing that the observer is an integral component of the experiment and can influence its outcome. Synchronicity is also presented as a personal, archetypal interaction that cannot be reduced to statistical probabilities, as consciousness is dependent on the participant's psychological needs.

The article argues that the scientific community's resistance to remote viewing stems from a collective neurosis, a refusal to acknowledge a truth that challenges a materialistic worldview. This resistance is framed as an attempt to cure an unbalanced perspective, leading to synchronistic phenomena that force a broader understanding of the universe. The concept of "enantiodromia" is introduced, describing the emergence of the unconscious opposite in the course of time, often experienced as a "wise wound" that leads to redemption.

CIA Sponsored American Institutes of Research (AIR) Remote Viewing Report in 2016

This section, featuring "The View From Under The Bus" by Teresa Frisch, details the history of the CIA's involvement in remote viewing, starting with the establishment of a classified program in 1972 to research parapsychology. The program, known by various names like Grill Flame, SCANATE, and Star Gate, aimed to develop psychic spies. Despite its twenty-three-year existence, the CIA eventually contracted the American Institutes of Research (AIR) to evaluate the program, leading to its termination.

The AIR report, published in 1995, is criticized for its limitations, including evaluating only a small percentage of sessions and failing to interview key participants. The report concluded that remote viewing had not been used to guide intelligence operations and had not produced actionable intelligence, a conclusion disputed by former program members.

Catching Smoke

This article discusses Patricia Benner's "Novice to Expert" theory, which describes how expert intuition develops through experience. It draws parallels between expert intuition in nursing and the process of remote viewing, suggesting that both involve a holistic understanding that bypasses element-by-element analysis. Dr. Edwin May, former Director of SAIC, is quoted as stating that the CIA/AIR report underestimated the research results and potential of anomalous cognition.

The section "The AIR Report" further scrutinizes the report's methodology, highlighting that it evaluated only a small fraction of the performed sessions and failed to interview significant participants or end-users. This raises questions about the report's validity and the reasons behind the CIA's decision to discredit remote viewing.

One Last Chance

This part recounts how information about the US "psychic spy unit" began to surface in media, including a Discovery Channel documentary and Ted Koppel's program. Despite attempts to repair the damage caused by the AIR report, former CIA Director Robert Gates continued to disavow the operational success of remote viewing, claiming it was never used for "operational and tactical decision-making." The article suggests this denial might have been an effort to downplay the use of tax dollars or deflect from intelligence opponents.

You Can't Make This Stuff Up

This section presents anecdotal evidence and stories from former remote viewing "psychic spies." It includes:

• Lyn Buchanan's account of remote viewing being used to help with drug busts in Key West.
• Paul H. Smith's story of locating a fugitive in Wyoming.
• An account of Operation Eagle Claw in 1980, where a remote viewer at Fort Meade provided crucial information about a helicopter crash before official channels.
• Colonel Rich Higgins' abduction in Lebanon, where remote viewing identified his location.
• Joe McMoneagle's description of a large submarine that was later confirmed by satellite imagery.

These stories are presented to counter the official narrative that remote viewing was unsuccessful.

Progress is a Process

This section reflects on the challenges faced by remote viewing practitioners due to the lack of credibility given to the program. It suggests that a more open approach from figures like Gates and Goslin, and greater integration with mainstream academia, could have accelerated the understanding and acceptance of remote viewing.

Time and Space Nursing Theories

This article by Teresa Frisch explores the applicability of remote viewing in nursing theory. It connects remote viewing to Martha Rogers' theory of Paranormal Phenomena and Barbara Dossey's theory of Integral Nursing, emphasizing the nonlocal nature of consciousness and the importance of intuition in clinical practice. Reeder's concept of accessing evidence through a first-person point of view is also linked to remote viewing.

To Train or Not To Train

This section discusses the ongoing debate about whether Controlled Remote Viewing (CRV) can be successfully taught. It references Dr. Hal Puthoff's findings, which indicate that CRV training leads to a significant improvement in effectiveness, suggesting it is a viable technique.

RV EXAMPLE: Rock Hewn Churches, Lalibela, Ethiopia

This section presents a remote viewing example of the rock-hewn churches in Lalibela, Ethiopia, with sketches and feedback from practitioners Hitomi Akamatsu and Daz Smith. The descriptions include sensory details and observations about the structures and their environment.

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

This part discusses the role of CIA analysts and the importance of integrating policy officials with intelligence efforts. It references Richards Heuer's insights into the challenges of analytic soundness and the "wheel-spinning" that occurred under Gates' tenure, suggesting a lack of clear guidelines for meeting standards.

Moving Forward

This section concludes that despite the controversies surrounding remote viewing, the opportunity to understand intuition, non-locality, time, and space remains of critical interest. It highlights the importance of fostering intuition in nursing and emphasizes that remote viewing can provide unique, national-level information.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the nature of consciousness, intuition, and the intersection of the subjective and objective realities. The magazine strongly advocates for the validity and potential of remote viewing, challenging the official narratives that dismissed its effectiveness. There is a clear stance that remote viewing, despite its controversial history and the resistance it has faced from mainstream science and intelligence agencies, offers valuable insights and capabilities that have been historically undervalued. The editorial stance is one of championing the pioneers of remote viewing and advocating for its continued research and acceptance.

Title: eight martinis
Issue: 14
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of 'eight martinis' appears to be a collection of notes, sketches, and lists related to the practice and resources of remote viewing, with a particular focus on its application to architectural and historical sites. The content is largely visual, consisting of hand-drawn diagrams and lists of descriptive words and concepts.

Content Analysis

The pages contain numerous sketches that seem to represent various structures and objects, accompanied by handwritten annotations. These annotations often describe shapes, materials, colors, and perceived qualities of the subjects. For instance, one sketch depicts a 'pot like object' with attributes like 'old', 'historical', 'metallic', and 'brown'. Another set of sketches illustrates buildings and architectural elements, with descriptions such as 'historical', 'monuments', 'buildings', 'stones', 'writings', 'meanings', and 'touristic'.

Several pages are dedicated to lists of adjectives and concepts, likely generated through remote viewing sessions. These lists cover a wide range of descriptors, including:

• Qualities: magnificent, amazing, enlarged, breath-taking, wonderful, proud, sentimental, historical, memorial, touristiu, conceptual, notable, powerful, authoritarian, decorative.
• Physical Attributes: large, extensive, giant, horizontal, vertical, curved, tall, wide, metallic, iron, rusty, wheel-like, heavy, dense, stone, brown, old, big.
• Sensory Data: stony, rough, smooth, moving, talking, music, white noises, city-smells, stones, soil, story, saulry, metalic, warm, sunny, cool.
• Locations/Context: city/town, forest-like, gated area, old towns, towns, cities, rocks, lands, vegetation, river, lake, mountains.

One section, labeled '56 Summary', provides a synthesis of perceptions related to a 'manmade (c) structure'. It lists principal intangibles as 'historical, memorial and touristiu', and principal tangibles as 'buildings, trees and people'. It also details perceived colors, textures, energetic data, sounds, smells, tastes, temperatures, dimensions, aesthetics, emotional data, and the presence of people looking up.

Another section, '56 Session Summary', details a remote viewing session where the target was perceived as a 'manmade (c) structure'. The summary includes descriptions of colors (white, blue, beige, gold), textures (stony, rough, smooth), energetic data (strong, powerful, moving), sounds (people walking, white noises, talking, music), smells (stones, soil, city-smells), tastes (story, saulry, metalic), temperatures (warm, sunny, cool), and dimensions (tall, vertical, horizontal). The aesthetics are described as 'magnificent, breath-taking and wonderful', and the emotional data as 'proud, unknown and sentimental'. The tangible elements identified were 'buildings, trees and people'.

Remote Viewing Resources

A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to providing a comprehensive list of resources for remote viewing. This list is categorized into:

• Remote viewing Resources: Websites offering RV resources, examples, documents, and files.
• Remote Viewing Targets: Websites for finding RV targets.
• Remote Viewing Groups: Organizations and practice groups for remote viewing.
• Remote Viewing - Individuals: Websites and blogs of prominent remote viewers and researchers.
• Remote viewing training & trainers: Information on training programs and trainers for various remote viewing methodologies (CRV, SRV, TRV, Natural).

This extensive list includes website URLs and brief descriptions of the services or content offered by each resource.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are remote viewing, perception, historical and architectural analysis, and the cataloging of sensory and emotional data associated with targets. The editorial stance appears to be one of documentation and resource provision, presenting raw notes and comprehensive lists for individuals interested in the field of remote viewing. There is no explicit commentary or opinion, but rather a focus on presenting information and data derived from remote viewing practices.