Thirty years of cover-up followed the CIA's takeover of psychic research conducted by physicists at Stanford University in the 1970s.
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Thirty years of cover-up followed the CIA's takeover of psychic research conducted by physicists at Stanford University in the 1970s.
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Synopsis
Russell Targ and Harold Puthoff conducted experiments at Stanford University in the 1970s, investigating psychic abilities for military use. Their work caught the attention of the Central Intelligence Agency, which took control of the project, leading to a cover-up that lasted nearly three decades. The film features insights from Nobel laureate Brian Josephson and Apollo astronaut Edgar Mitchell. It addresses the relationship between science, national security, and the Cold War's interest in psychic espionage.
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Why Watch
- Meet Russell Targ and Harold Puthoff at Stanford University.
- Find out about CIA's secret psychic espionage project.
- See insights from astronaut Edgar Mitchell.
Did You Know
- Russell Targ and Harold Puthoff conducted experiments in the 1970s.
- The CIA controlled the project for nearly 30 years.
- Brian Josephson is a Nobel laureate featured in the film.
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What experiments did Russell Targ and Harold Puthoff conduct?
They conducted experiments at Stanford University in the 1970s that explored the reality of psychic abilities, particularly for military applications.
Which agency took control of the psychic research project?
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) took control of the project after it gained attention due to its potential military applications.
Who are some notable figures featured in the documentary?
Notable figures include Nobel laureate Brian Josephson and Apollo astronaut Edgar Mitchell.
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