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During the Cold War, both the CIA and the KGB engaged in extensive, highly classified research into paranormal phenomena, driven by a mutual fear that the other side was developing "psychic weapons" or superior intelligence-gathering capabilities. The U.S. investigation, known largely as Project Stargate, primarily focused on remote viewing, while the Soviets (often through the KGB and Ministry of Defense) investigated a broader range of topics, including telepathy, psychokinesis, and "bioenergetics".
CIA Paranormal Research (Project Stargate & Others)
Remote Viewing (RV): Initiated in the 1970s at the Stanford Research Institute (SRI),
this program trained individuals to perceive hidden, distant, or future locations and
events without being physically present.
Key Figures: Researchers Hal Puthoff and Russell Targ worked with subjects like Ingo
Swann, Pat Price, and Israeli performer Uri Geller.
"Psychic Spies": In the 1980s, the program moved to Fort Meade under the DIA, where
military personnel like Joseph McMoneagle were used to "view" Soviet targets, such
as tracking nuclear submarines or finding hidden weapons.
Results: While early trials showed some "convincing and unambiguous" results (as
noted in declassified CIA documents), a 1995 CIA-commissioned review by the
American Institutes for Research declared the project a failure, arguing that the
information provided was too vague, inconsistent, and not "actionable intelligence".
MKUltra: Separate from Stargate, this 1950s-70s program explored mind control and
the use of LSD to manipulate human behavior, partly out of fear that the Soviets had
mastered brainwashing
KGB and Soviet Paranormal Research
Psychotronics & Bioenergetics: The Soviets heavily invested in investigating
"bioenergetics" or "psychotronics"—the theory that mental energy (or "bioplasma")
could be scientifically measured and potentially used to influence physical matter,
such as disabling ICBM guidance systems.
"Mind Control" & Telepathy: The KGB was reportedly interested in using telepathy to
influence or control the minds of individuals from a distance.
Nina Kulagina: A famous Soviet subject, Kulagina was studied for her alleged ability to
move objects with her mind and reportedly even stop the heart of a frog using
psychokinesis.
Scientific Backing: Unlike the U.S. program, which was more isolated, Soviet research
was sometimes conducted by established institutes under the Academy of Sciences
and Ministry of Defense.
The "Psychic Arms Race" Dynamics
Fear-Driven: The U.S. initiatives were largely reactive, spurred by reports in the 1970s
that the Soviet Union was spending millions of rubles on psychic research.
Declassification: In 2017, the CIA declassified 12 million pages of documents revealing
the extent of these programs, which had continued for over two decades despite
public denials from the Pentagon.
Outcomes: While both sides produced "anecdotal" or "statistical" successes in lab
settings, neither side conclusively demonstrated that the paranormal could be reliably
weaponized or used for reliable intelligence gathering.
Key Takeaways
Both the CIA and KGB investigated the paranormal as a potential military tool, with the US focusing on "remote viewing" (seeing distant places) and the Soviets on "bioenergetics" (influencing objects with the mind). Despite years of funding and serious study by scientists, the findings were ultimately deemed too unreliable to be useful, although the research itself remains a fascinating footnote of the Cold War era.
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"7 fat cows, 7 skinny cows" refers to Pharaoh's dream in the Book of Genesis, interpreted by Joseph, symbolizing seven years of abundant plenty followed by seven years of severe famine, a vision God used to warn Egypt and prompt Joseph's rise to power, where he advised storing food for the lean years.
The Dream Explained:
The Seven Fat Cows: Represent seven years of great prosperity, good harvests, and
abundance in Egypt.
The Seven Skinny Cows: Represent the seven years of famine that would follow, so
devastating they'd make the previous years of plenty forgotten.
The Twin Dream: The dream repeated itself with seven healthy ears of grain and seven
withered ones, confirming its divine origin and urgency, as noted on Bible.com.
Joseph's Interpretation & Solution:
Joseph, imprisoned but recognized for his wisdom, explained the dream to Pharaoh.
He advised appointing wise officials to collect and store a fifth of the crops during the
seven plentiful years.
This stored food would then sustain Egypt through the subsequent seven years of
famine, preventing devastation, according to this YouTube video and Bible.com
Significance:
This dream and its interpretation led to Joseph's appointment as second-in-command
in Egypt, allowing him to implement the storage plan and save the nation, as
described in Genesis Chapter 41
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What about the Germans in Cold War, please.