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2024.05.23 21:11 Superb_Cod_2496 What happend?
2024.05.23 07:14 ArmchairDetectives Diary of Margaret Wellingham, First Lady of Oak Peak (cont’d)
(Picture of the railroad being built toward the western pass, taken July 28, 1876; near the Pevensie Dam) submitted by ArmchairDetectives to OakPeak [link] [comments] I have betrayed my husband, for the sake of my town and the people who live here. I make this confession here in my own hand and seal it away, knowing that only God himself will judge my decisions. Ancaster’s project to expand the Aksim River started immediately. He piped his own money into creating the rails that would trek from the eastern ridges of the Q’askachen Prairie to the progressing western pass. For reasons that none of the men seemed to understand, the Idaha had not interfered. This is why I chose to meet with their Chieftess, for fear that the blind ambitions of these men would cost many lives. When I made it to their camps in the northern mountains, I must admit I was taken aback at how civilized and approachable they were. I knew of course they were not savages, I had never assumed such… but to be honest when I saw that their conditions in fact rivaled the way I lived in the valley below I felt a sting of jealousy. As soon as I entered their camp, two warriors took me to the central plaza, a totem pole of a mighty owl ordaining the stage. It was painted to match the night sky with constellations intricately marked by what looked like bone chalk. It’s massive six wings spread out in every direction, each held a victim of the many skirmishes the forestry had made with the Idaha, each a reminder that the settlers were continuing to dig their own graves. “At last you sought my offer of friendship?” Lycidas asked when she arrived. Here in the camp she did not wear her regal garments like the ones I saw the day in the plains. This was home, not a battlefield and she did not feel threatened by me. “I wish for the bloodshed to stop and since my husband and his colleagues will do nothing I take it upon myself,” I told her. “Men often dream of what is not theirs. It is why your husband may leer at a passing woman on the street, or fancy that his position as acting Mayor allows him an opportunity to bed the Chieftess of the Idaha,” she remarked coolly. Her words stabbed me at my core, and I expect that she said them to provoke a reaction; but I did not come here to make Thomas my target of hatred. I knew she wasn’t going to ever succumb to his advances, the same way I knew he wouldn’t listen to my warnings of the men that would continue to die. “There is only one way to ensure that the land you deem as sacred be left alone. But it will require more death… more sacrifice,” I told her. She seemed amicable to hear my pleas, and I displayed the plans for the dam that would cross the threshold of the new river and the valley. A precipitous construction that relied on the River being finished first, to ensure no overflow would occur from frequent rain that often flooded the Snoqualmie river. Such a forecast, I told her; would benefit the Idaha if the workers that were attempting to make the railway below were to die. But to do such things would also mean that the Idaha would need to have a loss of their own of equal measure. A mountain of death that would stop the construction of the eastern rails, halt the deforestation on their sacred land and require our residents and the warriors to rely on each other. It was mutually assured to hurt us both, and I knew that the right way to make such an outcome possible would be if the dam itself were fractured. Not enough to flood to the town of course, but to destroy the camps in the western valley that were creating the railings. By my count there were at least seven hundred there. “It must look like a complete accident. In the heat of a skirmish with your finest. Many of them will be going to their very graves,” I explained. Lycidas at first was appalled by my suggestions, to allow so much blood it was an act of genocide to say the very least. But she consulted her shaman and saw that what I said would come to pass, a truce would be forged. “What you have planned… it will cost us greatly. More than we may ever recover from. On both sides we will be haunted by this tragedy for as long as we live.” “But the mountain, the land you declare is sacred, will be protected and so will our township. We need each other. The only way for that to happen is for such a tragedy to befall us.” Lycidas agreed to the brutal plan. I had one final selfish request, that whatever gods or devils she had on her side would keep my husband safe from harm. “You understand of course to work this magic will also ruin his soul,” she told me as she finished a concoction. She claimed it would protect him from any harm that could be inflicted, but repeatedly warned of the spiritual side effects. I gave it to him in his late coffee, the night before the dam was to be bombed. He and his cousin Oscar were in a fit discussing the Boer tollbooth and the cabin business that was booming near the lake and how they wanted a share. Oscar swore that he would find a way to make Boer give up some rights, perhaps in a little wager relating to his manhood. His darling wife he declared was going to bear him twins this winter. Should he sire a third by spring, the tollbooth would be in his name after that. When Thomas drank his coffee and commented on the bitter after taste, he asked me what had been different. I commented only the way he had bit his lip a moment before, lusting for the heat of another conflict; could explain the change. Blood mixed in the coffee. He accepted this explanation and went to bed a man that I swore I would use to great leverage as time passed on. That night after he was drunk on wine and passion, I secreted myself to another occasion. I had not told the Chieftess of my liaison for the explosions and she had not asked, but he did need to be informed that our plans were going accordingly. “To think, all this because I shot a man in broad daylight and you had the gumption to come to my house and call me a cur,” the rogue told me when I laid with him that night. Indeed I despised my lover equally as much as my husband. It was one thing that Lycidas and I agreed upon. These men used us and believed we were trophies. The days to come would have Thomas handing this township over to me, to Deborah and to the women they had shoved aside. Perhaps in days to come even Idaha would be able to walk freely in the vision of the future I was creating. All it took to get there was a little planning, a few men to seduce and most importantly a few sticks of dynamite. |
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2024.05.18 14:41 Contactunderground “Seeing is Believing & Believing is Seeing” The Consciousness Connection and the Virtual Experience Model This article is based on my chapter in Volume 2 of the 2022 book “A Greater Reality", a compendium published and edited by Rey Hernandez.
“Seeing is Believing & Believing is Seeing” submitted by Contactunderground to HighStrangeness [link] [comments] The Consciousness Connection and the Virtual Experience Model Joseph Burkes MD 2019 edited 2023 A similar chopper, but with a bizarre paint job, buzzed me on the 405 Freeway/ INTRODUCTION This article is based on my chapter in Volume 2 of the 2022 book “A Greater Reality.” This compendium published and edited by Rey Hernandez can now be viewed without charge on the CCRI, Consciousness and Contact Research Institute’s web site, links provided at the end of this narrative. A familiar statement by members of the public is, “I’ll believe in flying saucers when I see one.” As the saying goes, “Seeing is believing.” During my many years of contact activism, I have learned that “believing” can also lead to “seeing.” The aim of this report is to describe two important features of the contact experience. The first concerns how UAP intelligences shape encounters depending on the existing beliefs and expectations of contact experiencers. The second theme is that intelligences responsible for flying saucers employ what from a physicalist perspective is “illusion” as a mechanism of contact. I present a case in which both mechanisms were likely employed. Readers of this blog please note the following: This narrative was originally conceived when I was writing about UFOs from within what can be called a “physicalist” or philosophical materialist’s perspective. This paradigm makes the metaphysical assumption that mass/energy is the wellspring of creation, and that mind/consciousness is merely a product of brain activity. More recently with the assistance of my friend and publisher Rey Hernandez, I have increasingly viewed this physicalist assumption as flawed. If Consciousness is primary, not mass/energy then the psi mediated mechanisms of contact might be viewed as being closer to the wellspring of creation (and therefore perhaps more “real”) than the construct of our senses that we call “physical reality.” My changing metaphysical views have been propelled in part by the “simulation hypothesis” that has gained some popularity within professional scientific circles. My growing acceptance of Consciousness being primary, and that the physical world is an illusion therefore compels me to view technologically based psi technology as creating “illusions” within the physical realm that could very well be an illusory simulated reality as well. In Eastern mystical traditions, the illusory nature of the physical world is called “Maya.” THE CONSCIOUSNESS CONNECTION It has been said that UAP intelligences are able to access experiencers’ consciousness as readily as you and I access light by turning on a wall switch. Among contact experiencers it is common knowledge that the so-called “aliens” are totally telepathic. In my opinion, such awesome power also allows them to readily access our entire storehouse of memories. This capability, when combined with their ability to create psi mediated “illusions”, enables them to co-create with us any kind of encounter that you and they can “co-imagine.” THE PHENOMENON IS “REFLECTIVE”: THE RADICAL CONCEPTS INTRODUCED BY JOHN KEEL John Keel,(1930- 2008) was a legendary UFO and paranormal researcher and author. He published over a dozen books. These include the “The Mothman Prophecies” (1975), that was made into a successful film starring Richard Gere. In 1966, Keel entered into an intense investigation of the flying saucer phenomenon. As part of this study, he read thousands of local newspaper articles on UFO sightings provided by clipping services. He travelled across the United States interviewing hundreds of witnesses. Keel coined the term MIB (Men In Black). In 1967, after just one year of his intense field investigations, he abandoned the extraterrestrial hypothesis. He did so because of, “an astonishing overlap between psychic phenomena and UFOs...” Famous investigators like Dr. J. Allen Hynek and Dr. Jacques Vallee eventually came to similar conclusions. John Keel was one of ufology’s most controversial writers and his work still influences current debates about the nature of the flying saucer phenomenon. Keel, in his classic book, “The Mothman Prophecies” discusses how flying saucer intelligence manipulated his own investigations in ways that reinforced his beliefs about what was going on. On page 111 he states, “I was being led to people and cases to support whatever theory I was working on at the time. I tested this by inventing some rather outlandish ideas. Within days I would receive phone calls, reports, and mail describing elements of those ideas. This was the feedback or reflective effect. Other investigators concerned with solving problems such as how flying saucers are propelled have automatically been fed, or led into, cases in which the witnesses supposedly viewed the interiors of the objects and saw things which confirmed the investigators' theories. If the phenomenon can produce any effect through hallucination, it can easily support any theory.” As a physician I prefer the term illusion rather than “hallucination” to describe the mechanisms involved in Close Encounters. Hallucinations, from the medical point of view, are manifestation of disease states and should not be applied to encounters with non-human intelligences in which the witnesses are generally not ill. According to my analysis, psi-mediated technologically induced illusions are being presented to human subjects. This noted, I cannot over emphasize the importance of Keel’s above quote from “The Mothman Prophecies.” In addition, it is important to note that the reflective nature of the contact experience exists on both a societal as well as an individual level. Researchers John Keel, Dr. Jacques Vallee and others have aptly observed that the appearance of the UAPs reflect the cultural expectations of each historic period in which they have manifested. Thus, to the ancient Chinese, they appeared as “dragons.” During the 1890s airship wave in the USA, they took on the appearance of Zeppelins that would be built a few years later. For the last sixty years, as we have gotten out into space, they are now thought of as “extraterrestrial.” The following narrative is an example of an encounter that is both “illusory” as well as reflective of one’s own beliefs about what the phenomenon is “supposed to be.” Mystery Helicopters in the Sepulveda Pass During the mid 1990s, I was a Working Group Coordinator in Los Angeles for the CE-5 Initiative. This involved staging what I now call Human Initiated Contact Events (HICE). My contact team regularly travelled to remote locations in the high desert. There we used consciousness techniques such as meditation and thought projection to stage limited interactions with UAPs. To our surprise UFOs appeared not only during our fieldwork but also during everyday types of activities. These multiple data points helped me understand the psychic mechanisms used to engineer Close Encounters. During the five years that I was a contact team leader, my sightings occurred, not only during fieldwork, but also in my West Los Angeles neighborhood. Some of the sightings demonstrated a flat two-dimensional quality. This made me suspect that they were not physical objects at all. Instead they appeared to be visual displays that were being produced by some kind of holographic technology. As the result of these encounters, I developed a new model incorporating the role of illusion as a mechanism of contact. I call this theory, The Virtual Experience Model. The Virtual Experience Hypothesis Virtual Experiences of the First Kind (VE-1) are illusory visual displays of structured objects or “alien” beings that typically convince witnesses that they are physical “craft” or “extraterrestrials” beings respectively. Other categories include the psychic creation of a kind of virtual reality that produces a full sensory illusion that is convincingly real to the human subject. I designate this type as a VE-2. The final major category is Virtual Experience of the Third Kind (VE-3). In this setting, artificial memories are implanted into the consciousness of the contact experiencer. Although the witness recalls seeing a non-human being or remembers going on-board an ET craft, according to this scenario no such event has actually transpired. The false memory does the job of convincing the witness that was happened was “real”, i.e., a physical event. A HIGH LEVEL CONTACTEE JOINS THE TEAM One member of our HICE/CE5 Los Angeles group was a high level contactee from the former Soviet Union. I refer to him as “Misha Goldman”, a pseudonym. He worked as an EKG tech in the Kaiser Hospital where I was employed. He was what you might describe as a “human UFO magnet.” As soon as he joined the group our level of contact, as measured by the appearances of UAPs, increased dramatically. I deemed it highly likely that he had direct telepathic communications with what contactees might call “friends in high places.” Living just a few miles from Hollywood, “the entertainment capital of the world,” I thought that perhaps Misha’s boost to our contact efforts was analogous to how Hollywood describes climbing the ladder of success. “It’s not what you know, but who you know” that facilitates getting the next job as an actor, director or producer. MISHA’S PROBLEMATIC SIGHTING OF A FLYING SAUCER & MYSTERY HELICOPTERS IN THE SEPULVEDA PASS One Tuesday morning during Easter Week in 1994, Misha called me at home to describe a sighting that he had the previous evening. While driving on the 101 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley he reportedly saw a typical disc shaped UAP flying overhead. It was about 1000 feet up and approximately thirty feet across. Misha was not the only member of the team that was having sightings while driving, but what made this sighting highly unusual was that this saucer according to Misha was being chased by several military helicopters. Based on my growing suspicion that some UFO sightings are illusory in nature, I told Misha that there were features of his sighting that were problematic. It is important to point out that the San Fernando Valley had a population in 1994 of about one million people. In addition, there are no major US military facilities located nearby. I told him that his assessment that the military helicopters were chasing an “alien craft” didn’t make much sense. The flight characteristics of some UAPs include their ability to fly circles around top performance military aircraft. Slow moving helicopters in pursuit mode would never be able to keep up with a “real flying saucer.” So, then what was going on? Reverse Engineered Craft was not a likely Explanation I suggested to Misha another possibility. What if the flying disc were a top-secret prototype military device? Then, perhaps the helicopters were escorting it rather than chasing it. This notion was reminiscent of the famous Cash-Landrum Incident in which supposedly a reverse engineered radioactive craft accompanied by US military helicopters injured several witnesses on the ground. However, there was a problem with this possible explanation. The densely populated San Fernando Valley was the least likely place for the authorities to test such a craft. Just imagine the uproar with thousands of witnesses if the saucer had to stage an emergency landing in a community of a million people. Prized government/corporate assets were better kept secure, way out in the desert where they might be secretly developed, and test flown. I told Misha that the entire sighting might have been a kind of “theater of the mind production.” (This conversation occurred years before I coined the term Virtual Experience describing the role of illusion as a mechanism of contact.) Instead, I told Misha that the disc he had seen over the 101 might be the product of some kind of advanced alien “mind control” technology. “Helicopters” vs Bizarre Visual Displays After making this sweeping speculative analysis of Misha’s encounter on the phone, and feeling quite proud of myself at that, I said good-bye to my contact team buddy. I set off to work, driving on the 405 Freeway. I didn’t want to be late for the noon doctors’ meeting. Back in 1994 my department was still offering fresh donuts at conference and I didn’t want to miss my share. So, there I was, driving through a sea of cars, on what seemed like a normal Tuesday afternoon. Or was it? As I reached the middle portion of the Sepulveda Pass, I noticed something a bit strange. Above the eastern rim of the canyon, I saw two military helicopters. This in and of itself was strange. There are no major military bases located near the City of Los Angeles. What was even more bizarre was that both choppers were vintage aircraft. One was an old Sikorsky, the kind first used in the Korean War. I recognized its typical large rounded nose with the cockpit located high up above the main cabin. The other was a Huey, a Bell UH 205, the standard workhorse helicopter of the Vietnam War. I was immediately struck by the wild colors on both craft. The Sikorsky, instead of the standard military dark green was a brilliant candy color green. It looked like something out of a circus. The Huey appeared a bit more respectable. It was painted a darker olive color, but the bright green circle surrounded the US star insignia on the side of the craft just didn’t look right. Both helicopters were slowly moving back and forth above the over the canyon. They appeared to be no more than 200 feet above the rim. This was several hundred feet below the minimum altitude required by government regulations when flying over densely populated areas. A Coincidence or an Example of what John Keel Would call the “Reflective Factor.” I thought to myself, “This is very strange.” I have a conversation with Misha about his sighting possibly being a simulated visual display and then I am witness to craft that were fit for a carnival. I had specifically mentioned to Misha the notion that helicopters might be used as props in his sighting. Now I was witness to not one, but two bizarre “identified flying objects.” Was this just an amazing coincidence, or was I being given a rather theatrical visual display similar to Misha’s? The sequence of events in retrospect suggests that the “reflective” aspect of UFO intelligence as described by John Keel was in effect. I had formulated a “belief” that the craft and helicopters from the previous night were illusory in nature, and as if to confirm my “pet theory” bizarre helicopters were flying overhead. Things got even stranger however. I wondered if Misha’s sighting was a kind of a test as to whether I would choose to attempt to interact with UFO intelligence. On the chance that the choppers were psi mediated visual displays and not “physically real” and were produced by a telepathic non-human intelligence that might be able to communicate with me, I decided to “send out” a mental message of welcome. This, after all, was part of the contact protocols that I was employing during fieldwork. As my vehicle approached the top of the Sepulveda Pass, I was doing about 55 miles per hour. I watched the helicopters located now above me and to the right. They were still moving back and forth perpendicular to the freeway. Human Initiated Contact Event: Was a Consciousness Connection Evident? Not actually expecting a response from the craft overhead, I sent out a mental message of welcome. My 1983 Toyota Camry reached the crest of the Sepulveda Pass. The San Fernando Valley stretched out before me. As always, I took pleasure in the spectacular panoramic view. I accelerated as I headed down the hill into the Valley. To my surprise, I noticed that the Huey had broken away from the Sikorsky. It was headed my way! Just another coincidence? The Huey was now above my vehicle, and I noticed that it was descending rapidly. It kept pace with me, flying just a few dozen yards out front. I had a perfect view of its underbelly through my windshield. The chopper leveled out at less than 100 feet above the roadway. I could hear the chopper’s engines, but they seemed quite muffled. The roar should have been deafening, but it wasn’t. My heart pounding, I continued to silently chant welcoming thoughts. For about one mile, we traveled together. As we passed the Sepulveda Basin Dam, the Huey moved off to the west. I looked towards the walls of the reservoir, (a favorite “shoot site” for film crews.) The large concrete plaza in front the dam was totally deserted. Apparently, the choppers were not part of a Hollywood action movie being filmed on the spillway of the reservoir. After the medical conference, I worked an evening shift in the ER. I then called Misha and told him about the helicopters in the Sepulveda Pass. Was the appearance of the helicopters an example of the “reflective aspect” as described by John Keel? Did I really have a contact experience while driving through the Sepulveda Pass? I suppose skeptics would reject any positive interpretation of the events as nothing more than “UFO fan club wishful thinking.” Coincidence might explain all. I should point out however that prior to this experience, I had never been buzzed by a helicopter while driving, never before and never since for that matter. It all might have occurred by chance. But I don’t think so! Addendum: A much expanded, footnoted version of this article appears in the anthology “A Greater Reality” edited by Reinerio Hernandez. This multivolume work is published by the newly formed The Consciousness and Contact Research Institute (CCRI) and supports the concept that consciousness rather than mass/energy is the wellspring of creation. My chapter titled “Report from the Contact Underground: The Consciousness Connection and the Virtual Experience Model” can be accessed at: https://agreaterreality.com/downloads/articles/Burkes%20-%20Report%20from%20the%20Contact%20Underground.pdf Other chapters published by CCRI may be viewed at the organization’s web site at: https://agreaterreality.com Form additional articles on the Virtual Experience Model, the following links are provided: This is an overview of the Virtual Experience Model (VEM) with a brief explanation of categories one, two and three. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/01/03/the-virtual-experience-model-an-overview/ I further develop the VEM by discussing the traditional Tibetan belief in “tulpas.” These are thought to be more than holographic projects, but rather physical objects and beings. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/05/20/the-interdimensional-vs-et-hypothesis-virtual-experiences-and-ufo-sightings-as-thought-forms/ American physician Andrija Puharich’s work with psychic Uri Geller gives a striking example of “virtual memory” a Virtual Experience of the Third Kind. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/02/23/andrija-puharich-mds-work-with-uri-geller-supports-the-virtual-experience-model/ I describe field observations of anomalous shooting star visual displays that played an important role in the development of the VEM. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/01/20/why-might-ufo-intelligence-hoax-shooting-star-displays-reflections-on-the-virtual-experience-model/ Virtual Experience of the Third Kind: “Virtual Memory” is a concept explored here considering advances in memory science. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/02/22/virtual-memory-a-virtual-experience-of-the-third-kind-ve-3/ |
2024.05.18 14:37 Contactunderground “Seeing is Believing & Believing is Seeing” The Consciousness Connection and the Virtual Experience Model This article is based on my chapter in Volume 2 of the 2022 book “A Greater Reality", a compendium published and edited by Rey Hernandez.
“Seeing is Believing & Believing is Seeing” submitted by Contactunderground to Experiencers [link] [comments] The Consciousness Connection and the Virtual Experience Model Joseph Burkes MD 2019 edited 2023 INTRODUCTION This article is based on my chapter in Volume 2 of the 2022 book “A Greater Reality.” This compendium published and edited by Rey Hernandez can now be viewed without charge on the CCRI, Consciousness and Contact Research Institute’s web site, links provided at the end of this narrative. A familiar statement by members of the public is, “I’ll believe in flying saucers when I see one.” As the saying goes, “Seeing is believing.” During my many years of contact activism, I have learned that “believing” can also lead to “seeing.” The aim of this report is to describe two important features of the contact experience. The first concerns how UAP intelligences shape encounters depending on the existing beliefs and expectations of contact experiencers. The second theme is that intelligences responsible for flying saucers employ what from a physicalist perspective is “illusion” as a mechanism of contact. I present a case in which both mechanisms were likely employed. Readers of this blog please note the following: This narrative was originally conceived when I was writing about UFOs from within what can be called a “physicalist” or philosophical materialist’s perspective. This paradigm makes the metaphysical assumption that mass/energy is the wellspring of creation, and that mind/consciousness is merely a product of brain activity. More recently with the assistance of my friend and publisher Rey Hernandez, I have increasingly viewed this physicalist assumption as flawed. If Consciousness is primary, not mass/energy then the psi mediated mechanisms of contact might be viewed as being closer to the wellspring of creation (and therefore perhaps more “real”) than the construct of our senses that we call “physical reality.” My changing metaphysical views have been propelled in part by the “simulation hypothesis” that has gained some popularity within professional scientific circles. My growing acceptance of Consciousness being primary, and that the physical world is an illusion therefore compels me to view technologically based psi technology as creating “illusions” within the physical realm that could very well be an illusory simulated reality as well. In Eastern mystical traditions, the illusory nature of the physical world is called “Maya.” THE CONSCIOUSNESS CONNECTION It has been said that UAP intelligences are able to access experiencers’ consciousness as readily as you and I access light by turning on a wall switch. Among contact experiencers it is common knowledge that the so-called “aliens” are totally telepathic. In my opinion, such awesome power also allows them to readily access our entire storehouse of memories. This capability, when combined with their ability to create psi mediated “illusions”, enables them to co-create with us any kind of encounter that you and they can “co-imagine.” THE PHENOMENON IS “REFLECTIVE”: THE RADICAL CONCEPTS INTRODUCED BY JOHN KEEL John Keel,(1930- 2008) was a legendary UFO and paranormal researcher and author. He published over a dozen books. These include the “The Mothman Prophecies” (1975), that was made into a successful film starring Richard Gere. In 1966, Keel entered into an intense investigation of the flying saucer phenomenon. As part of this study, he read thousands of local newspaper articles on UFO sightings provided by clipping services. He travelled across the United States interviewing hundreds of witnesses. Keel coined the term MIB (Men In Black). In 1967, after just one year of his intense field investigations, he abandoned the extraterrestrial hypothesis. He did so because of, “an astonishing overlap between psychic phenomena and UFOs...” Famous investigators like Dr. J. Allen Hynek and Dr. Jacques Vallee eventually came to similar conclusions. John Keel was one of ufology’s most controversial writers and his work still influences current debates about the nature of the flying saucer phenomenon. Keel, in his classic book, “The Mothman Prophecies” discusses how flying saucer intelligence manipulated his own investigations in ways that reinforced his beliefs about what was going on. On page 111 he states, “I was being led to people and cases to support whatever theory I was working on at the time. I tested this by inventing some rather outlandish ideas. Within days I would receive phone calls, reports, and mail describing elements of those ideas. This was the feedback or reflective effect. Other investigators concerned with solving problems such as how flying saucers are propelled have automatically been fed, or led into, cases in which the witnesses supposedly viewed the interiors of the objects and saw things which confirmed the investigators' theories. If the phenomenon can produce any effect through hallucination, it can easily support any theory.” As a physician I prefer the term illusion rather than “hallucination” to describe the mechanisms involved in Close Encounters. Hallucinations, from the medical point of view, are manifestation of disease states and should not be applied to encounters with non-human intelligences in which the witnesses are generally not ill. According to my analysis, psi-mediated technologically induced illusions are being presented to human subjects. This noted, I cannot over emphasize the importance of Keel’s above quote from “The Mothman Prophecies.” In addition, it is important to note that the reflective nature of the contact experience exists on both a societal as well as an individual level. Researchers John Keel, Dr. Jacques Vallee and others have aptly observed that the appearance of the UAPs reflect the cultural expectations of each historic period in which they have manifested. Thus, to the ancient Chinese, they appeared as “dragons.” During the 1890s airship wave in the USA, they took on the appearance of Zeppelins that would be built a few years later. For the last sixty years, as we have gotten out into space, they are now thought of as “extraterrestrial.” The following narrative is an example of an encounter that is both “illusory” as well as reflective of one’s own beliefs about what the phenomenon is “supposed to be.” A similar chopper, but with a bizarre paint job buzzed me on the 405 Freeway Mystery Helicopters in the Sepulveda Pass During the mid 1990s, I was a Working Group Coordinator in Los Angeles for the CE-5 Initiative. This involved staging what I now call Human Initiated Contact Events (HICE). My contact team regularly travelled to remote locations in the high desert. There we used consciousness techniques such as meditation and thought projection to stage limited interactions with UAPs. To our surprise UFOs appeared not only during our fieldwork but also during everyday types of activities. These multiple data points helped me understand the psychic mechanisms used to engineer Close Encounters. During the five years that I was a contact team leader, my sightings occurred, not only during fieldwork, but also in my West Los Angeles neighborhood. Some of the sightings demonstrated a flat two-dimensional quality. This made me suspect that they were not physical objects at all. Instead they appeared to be visual displays that were being produced by some kind of holographic technology. As the result of these encounters, I developed a new model incorporating the role of illusion as a mechanism of contact. I call this theory, The Virtual Experience Model. The Virtual Experience Hypothesis Virtual Experiences of the First Kind (VE-1) are illusory visual displays of structured objects or “alien” beings that typically convince witnesses that they are physical “craft” or “extraterrestrials” beings respectively. Other categories include the psychic creation of a kind of virtual reality that produces a full sensory illusion that is convincingly real to the human subject. I designate this type as a VE-2. The final major category is Virtual Experience of the Third Kind (VE-3). In this setting, artificial memories are implanted into the consciousness of the contact experiencer. Although the witness recalls seeing a non-human being or remembers going on-board an ET craft, according to this scenario no such event has actually transpired. The false memory does the job of convincing the witness that was happened was “real”, i.e., a physical event. A HIGH LEVEL CONTACTEE JOINS THE TEAM One member of our HICE/CE5 Los Angeles group was a high level contactee from the former Soviet Union. I refer to him as “Misha Goldman”, a pseudonym. He worked as an EKG tech in the Kaiser Hospital where I was employed. He was what you might describe as a “human UFO magnet.” As soon as he joined the group our level of contact, as measured by the appearances of UAPs, increased dramatically. I deemed it highly likely that he had direct telepathic communications with what contactees might call “friends in high places.” Living just a few miles from Hollywood, “the entertainment capital of the world,” I thought that perhaps Misha’s boost to our contact efforts was analogous to how Hollywood describes climbing the ladder of success. “It’s not what you know, but who you know” that facilitates getting the next job as an actor, director or producer. MISHA’S PROBLEMATIC SIGHTING OF A FLYING SAUCER & MYSTERY HELICOPTERS IN THE SEPULVEDA PASS One Tuesday morning during Easter Week in 1994, Misha called me at home to describe a sighting that he had the previous evening. While driving on the 101 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley he reportedly saw a typical disc shaped UAP flying overhead. It was about 1000 feet up and approximately thirty feet across. Misha was not the only member of the team that was having sightings while driving, but what made this sighting highly unusual was that this saucer according to Misha was being chased by several military helicopters. Based on my growing suspicion that some UFO sightings are illusory in nature, I told Misha that there were features of his sighting that were problematic. It is important to point out that the San Fernando Valley had a population in 1994 of about one million people. In addition, there are no major US military facilities located nearby. I told him that his assessment that the military helicopters were chasing an “alien craft” didn’t make much sense. The flight characteristics of some UAPs include their ability to fly circles around top performance military aircraft. Slow moving helicopters in pursuit mode would never be able to keep up with a “real flying saucer.” So, then what was going on? Reverse Engineered Craft was not a likely Explanation I suggested to Misha another possibility. What if the flying disc were a top-secret prototype military device? Then, perhaps the helicopters were escorting it rather than chasing it. This notion was reminiscent of the famous Cash-Landrum Incident in which supposedly a reverse engineered radioactive craft accompanied by US military helicopters injured several witnesses on the ground. However, there was a problem with this possible explanation. The densely populated San Fernando Valley was the least likely place for the authorities to test such a craft. Just imagine the uproar with thousands of witnesses if the saucer had to stage an emergency landing in a community of a million people. Prized government/corporate assets were better kept secure, way out in the desert where they might be secretly developed, and test flown. I told Misha that the entire sighting might have been a kind of “theater of the mind production.” (This conversation occurred years before I coined the term Virtual Experience describing the role of illusion as a mechanism of contact.) Instead, I told Misha that the disc he had seen over the 101 might be the product of some kind of advanced alien “mind control” technology. “Helicopters” vs Bizarre Visual Displays After making this sweeping speculative analysis of Misha’s encounter on the phone, and feeling quite proud of myself at that, I said good-bye to my contact team buddy. I set off to work, driving on the 405 Freeway. I didn’t want to be late for the noon doctors’ meeting. Back in 1994 my department was still offering fresh donuts at conference and I didn’t want to miss my share. So, there I was, driving through a sea of cars, on what seemed like a normal Tuesday afternoon. Or was it? As I reached the middle portion of the Sepulveda Pass, I noticed something a bit strange. Above the eastern rim of the canyon, I saw two military helicopters. This in and of itself was strange. There are no major military bases located near the City of Los Angeles. What was even more bizarre was that both choppers were vintage aircraft. One was an old Sikorsky, the kind first used in the Korean War. I recognized its typical large rounded nose with the cockpit located high up above the main cabin. The other was a Huey, a Bell UH 205, the standard workhorse helicopter of the Vietnam War. I was immediately struck by the wild colors on both craft. The Sikorsky, instead of the standard military dark green was a brilliant candy color green. It looked like something out of a circus. The Huey appeared a bit more respectable. It was painted a darker olive color, but the bright green circle surrounded the US star insignia on the side of the craft just didn’t look right. Both helicopters were slowly moving back and forth above the over the canyon. They appeared to be no more than 200 feet above the rim. This was several hundred feet below the minimum altitude required by government regulations when flying over densely populated areas. A Coincidence or an Example of what John Keel Would call the “Reflective Factor.” I thought to myself, “This is very strange.” I have a conversation with Misha about his sighting possibly being a simulated visual display and then I am witness to craft that were fit for a carnival. I had specifically mentioned to Misha the notion that helicopters might be used as props in his sighting. Now I was witness to not one, but two bizarre “identified flying objects.” Was this just an amazing coincidence, or was I being given a rather theatrical visual display similar to Misha’s? The sequence of events in retrospect suggests that the “reflective” aspect of UFO intelligence as described by John Keel was in effect. I had formulated a “belief” that the craft and helicopters from the previous night were illusory in nature, and as if to confirm my “pet theory” bizarre helicopters were flying overhead. Things got even stranger however. I wondered if Misha’s sighting was a kind of a test as to whether I would choose to attempt to interact with UFO intelligence. On the chance that the choppers were psi mediated visual displays and not “physically real” and were produced by a telepathic non-human intelligence that might be able to communicate with me, I decided to “send out” a mental message of welcome. This, after all, was part of the contact protocols that I was employing during fieldwork. As my vehicle approached the top of the Sepulveda Pass, I was doing about 55 miles per hour. I watched the helicopters located now above me and to the right. They were still moving back and forth perpendicular to the freeway. Human Initiated Contact Event: Was a Consciousness Connection Evident? Not actually expecting a response from the craft overhead, I sent out a mental message of welcome. My 1983 Toyota Camry reached the crest of the Sepulveda Pass. The San Fernando Valley stretched out before me. As always, I took pleasure in the spectacular panoramic view. I accelerated as I headed down the hill into the Valley. To my surprise, I noticed that the Huey had broken away from the Sikorsky. It was headed my way! Just another coincidence? The Huey was now above my vehicle, and I noticed that it was descending rapidly. It kept pace with me, flying just a few dozen yards out front. I had a perfect view of its underbelly through my windshield. The chopper leveled out at less than 100 feet above the roadway. I could hear the chopper’s engines, but they seemed quite muffled. The roar should have been deafening, but it wasn’t. My heart pounding, I continued to silently chant welcoming thoughts. For about one mile, we traveled together. As we passed the Sepulveda Basin Dam, the Huey moved off to the west. I looked towards the walls of the reservoir, (a favorite “shoot site” for film crews.) The large concrete plaza in front the dam was totally deserted. Apparently, the choppers were not part of a Hollywood action movie being filmed on the spillway of the reservoir. After the medical conference, I worked an evening shift in the ER. I then called Misha and told him about the helicopters in the Sepulveda Pass. Was the appearance of the helicopters an example of the “reflective aspect” as described by John Keel? Did I really have a contact experience while driving through the Sepulveda Pass? I suppose skeptics would reject any positive interpretation of the events as nothing more than “UFO fan club wishful thinking.” Coincidence might explain all. I should point out however that prior to this experience, I had never been buzzed by a helicopter while driving, never before and never since for that matter. It all might have occurred by chance. But I don’t think so! Addendum: A much expanded, footnoted version of this article appears in the anthology “A Greater Reality” edited by Reinerio Hernandez. This multivolume work is published by the newly formed The Consciousness and Contact Research Institute (CCRI) and supports the concept that consciousness rather than mass/energy is the wellspring of creation. My chapter titled “Report from the Contact Underground: The Consciousness Connection and the Virtual Experience Model” can be accessed at: https://agreaterreality.com/downloads/articles/Burkes%20-%20Report%20from%20the%20Contact%20Underground.pdf Other chapters published by CCRI may be viewed at the organization’s web site at: https://agreaterreality.com Form additional articles on the Virtual Experience Model, the following links are provided: This is an overview of the Virtual Experience Model (VEM) with a brief explanation of categories one, two and three. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/01/03/the-virtual-experience-model-an-overview/ I further develop the VEM by discussing the traditional Tibetan belief in “tulpas.” These are thought to be more than holographic projects, but rather physical objects and beings. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/05/20/the-interdimensional-vs-et-hypothesis-virtual-experiences-and-ufo-sightings-as-thought-forms/ American physician Andrija Puharich’s work with psychic Uri Geller gives a striking example of “virtual memory” a Virtual Experience of the Third Kind. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/02/23/andrija-puharich-mds-work-with-uri-geller-supports-the-virtual-experience-model/ I describe field observations of anomalous shooting star visual displays that played an important role in the development of the VEM. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/01/20/why-might-ufo-intelligence-hoax-shooting-star-displays-reflections-on-the-virtual-experience-model/ Virtual Experience of the Third Kind: “Virtual Memory” is a concept explored here considering advances in memory science. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/02/22/virtual-memory-a-virtual-experience-of-the-third-kind-ve-3/ |
2024.05.18 14:33 Contactunderground “Seeing is Believing & Believing is Seeing” The Consciousness Connection and the Virtual Experience Model This article is based on my chapter in Volume 2 of the 2022 book “A Greater Reality". a compendium published and edited by Rey Hernandez can
“Seeing is Believing & Believing is Seeing” submitted by Contactunderground to ContactUnderground [link] [comments] The Consciousness Connection and the Virtual Experience Model Joseph Burkes MD 2019 edited 2023 A Similar chopper, but with a bizarre paint job, buzzed me on the 405 Freeway. INTRODUCTION This article is based on my chapter in Volume 2 of the 2022 book “A Greater Reality.” This compendium published and edited by Rey Hernandez can now be viewed without charge on the CCRI, Consciousness and Contact Research Institute’s web site, links provided at the end of this narrative. A familiar statement by members of the public is, “I’ll believe in flying saucers when I see one.” As the saying goes, “Seeing is believing.” During my many years of contact activism, I have learned that “believing” can also lead to “seeing.” The aim of this report is to describe two important features of the contact experience. The first concerns how UAP intelligences shape encounters depending on the existing beliefs and expectations of contact experiencers. The second theme is that intelligences responsible for flying saucers employ what from a physicalist perspective is “illusion” as a mechanism of contact. I present a case in which both mechanisms were likely employed. Readers of this blog please note the following: This narrative was originally conceived when I was writing about UFOs from within what can be called a “physicalist” or philosophical materialist’s perspective. This paradigm makes the metaphysical assumption that mass/energy is the wellspring of creation, and that mind/consciousness is merely a product of brain activity. More recently with the assistance of my friend and publisher Rey Hernandez, I have increasingly viewed this physicalist assumption as flawed. If Consciousness is primary, not mass/energy then the psi mediated mechanisms of contact might be viewed as being closer to the wellspring of creation (and therefore perhaps more “real”) than the construct of our senses that we call “physical reality.” My changing metaphysical views have been propelled in part by the “simulation hypothesis” that has gained some popularity within professional scientific circles. My growing acceptance of Consciousness being primary, and that the physical world is an illusion therefore compels me to view technologically based psi technology as creating “illusions” within the physical realm that could very well be an illusory simulated reality as well. In Eastern mystical traditions, the illusory nature of the physical world is called “Maya.” THE CONSCIOUSNESS CONNECTION It has been said that UAP intelligences are able to access experiencers’ consciousness as readily as you and I access light by turning on a wall switch. Among contact experiencers it is common knowledge that the so-called “aliens” are totally telepathic. In my opinion, such awesome power also allows them to readily access our entire storehouse of memories. This capability, when combined with their ability to create psi mediated “illusions”, enables them to co-create with us any kind of encounter that you and they can “co-imagine.” THE PHENOMENON IS “REFLECTIVE”: THE RADICAL CONCEPTS INTRODUCED BY JOHN KEEL John Keel,(1930- 2008) was a legendary UFO and paranormal researcher and author. He published over a dozen books. These include the “The Mothman Prophecies” (1975), that was made into a successful film starring Richard Gere. In 1966, Keel entered into an intense investigation of the flying saucer phenomenon. As part of this study, he read thousands of local newspaper articles on UFO sightings provided by clipping services. He travelled across the United States interviewing hundreds of witnesses. Keel coined the term MIB (Men In Black). In 1967, after just one year of his intense field investigations, he abandoned the extraterrestrial hypothesis. He did so because of, “an astonishing overlap between psychic phenomena and UFOs...” Famous investigators like Dr. J. Allen Hynek and Dr. Jacques Vallee eventually came to similar conclusions. John Keel was one of ufology’s most controversial writers and his work still influences current debates about the nature of the flying saucer phenomenon. Keel, in his classic book, “The Mothman Prophecies” discusses how flying saucer intelligence manipulated his own investigations in ways that reinforced his beliefs about what was going on. On page 111 he states, “I was being led to people and cases to support whatever theory I was working on at the time. I tested this by inventing some rather outlandish ideas. Within days I would receive phone calls, reports, and mail describing elements of those ideas. This was the feedback or reflective effect. Other investigators concerned with solving problems such as how flying saucers are propelled have automatically been fed, or led into, cases in which the witnesses supposedly viewed the interiors of the objects and saw things which confirmed the investigators' theories. If the phenomenon can produce any effect through hallucination, it can easily support any theory.” As a physician I prefer the term illusion rather than “hallucination” to describe the mechanisms involved in Close Encounters. Hallucinations, from the medical point of view, are manifestation of disease states and should not be applied to encounters with non-human intelligences in which the witnesses are generally not ill. According to my analysis, psi-mediated technologically induced illusions are being presented to human subjects. This noted, I cannot over emphasize the importance of Keel’s above quote from “The Mothman Prophecies.” In addition, it is important to note that the reflective nature of the contact experience exists on both a societal as well as an individual level. Researchers John Keel, Dr. Jacques Vallee and others have aptly observed that the appearance of the UAPs reflect the cultural expectations of each historic period in which they have manifested. Thus, to the ancient Chinese, they appeared as “dragons.” During the 1890s airship wave in the USA, they took on the appearance of Zeppelins that would be built a few years later. For the last sixty years, as we have gotten out into space, they are now thought of as “extraterrestrial.” The following narrative is an example of an encounter that is both “illusory” as well as reflective of one’s own beliefs about what the phenomenon is “supposed to be.” Mystery Helicopters in the Sepulveda Pass During the mid 1990s, I was a Working Group Coordinator in Los Angeles for the CE-5 Initiative. This involved staging what I now call Human Initiated Contact Events (HICE). My contact team regularly travelled to remote locations in the high desert. There we used consciousness techniques such as meditation and thought projection to stage limited interactions with UAPs. To our surprise UFOs appeared not only during our fieldwork but also during everyday types of activities. These multiple data points helped me understand the psychic mechanisms used to engineer Close Encounters. During the five years that I was a contact team leader, my sightings occurred, not only during fieldwork, but also in my West Los Angeles neighborhood. Some of the sightings demonstrated a flat two-dimensional quality. This made me suspect that they were not physical objects at all. Instead they appeared to be visual displays that were being produced by some kind of holographic technology. As the result of these encounters, I developed a new model incorporating the role of illusion as a mechanism of contact. I call this theory, The Virtual Experience Model. The Virtual Experience Hypothesis Virtual Experiences of the First Kind (VE-1) are illusory visual displays of structured objects or “alien” beings that typically convince witnesses that they are physical “craft” or “extraterrestrials” beings respectively. Other categories include the psychic creation of a kind of virtual reality that produces a full sensory illusion that is convincingly real to the human subject. I designate this type as a VE-2. The final major category is Virtual Experience of the Third Kind (VE-3). In this setting, artificial memories are implanted into the consciousness of the contact experiencer. Although the witness recalls seeing a non-human being or remembers going on-board an ET craft, according to this scenario no such event has actually transpired. The false memory does the job of convincing the witness that was happened was “real”, i.e., a physical event. A HIGH LEVEL CONTACTEE JOINS THE TEAM One member of our HICE/CE5 Los Angeles group was a high level contactee from the former Soviet Union. I refer to him as “Misha Goldman”, a pseudonym. He worked as an EKG tech in the Kaiser Hospital where I was employed. He was what you might describe as a “human UFO magnet.” As soon as he joined the group our level of contact, as measured by the appearances of UAPs, increased dramatically. I deemed it highly likely that he had direct telepathic communications with what contactees might call “friends in high places.” Living just a few miles from Hollywood, “the entertainment capital of the world,” I thought that perhaps Misha’s boost to our contact efforts was analogous to how Hollywood describes climbing the ladder of success. “It’s not what you know, but who you know” that facilitates getting the next job as an actor, director or producer. MISHA’S PROBLEMATIC SIGHTING OF A FLYING SAUCER & MYSTERY HELICOPTERS IN THE SEPULVEDA PASS One Tuesday morning during Easter Week in 1994, Misha called me at home to describe a sighting that he had the previous evening. While driving on the 101 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley he reportedly saw a typical disc shaped UAP flying overhead. It was about 1000 feet up and approximately thirty feet across. Misha was not the only member of the team that was having sightings while driving, but what made this sighting highly unusual was that this saucer according to Misha was being chased by several military helicopters. Based on my growing suspicion that some UFO sightings are illusory in nature, I told Misha that there were features of his sighting that were problematic. It is important to point out that the San Fernando Valley had a population in 1994 of about one million people. In addition, there are no major US military facilities located nearby. I told him that his assessment that the military helicopters were chasing an “alien craft” didn’t make much sense. The flight characteristics of some UAPs include their ability to fly circles around top performance military aircraft. Slow moving helicopters in pursuit mode would never be able to keep up with a “real flying saucer.” So, then what was going on? Reverse Engineered Craft was not a likely Explanation I suggested to Misha another possibility. What if the flying disc were a top-secret prototype military device? Then, perhaps the helicopters were escorting it rather than chasing it. This notion was reminiscent of the famous Cash-Landrum Incident in which supposedly a reverse engineered radioactive craft accompanied by US military helicopters injured several witnesses on the ground. However, there was a problem with this possible explanation. The densely populated San Fernando Valley was the least likely place for the authorities to test such a craft. Just imagine the uproar with thousands of witnesses if the saucer had to stage an emergency landing in a community of a million people. Prized government/corporate assets were better kept secure, way out in the desert where they might be secretly developed, and test flown. I told Misha that the entire sighting might have been a kind of “theater of the mind production.” (This conversation occurred years before I coined the term Virtual Experience describing the role of illusion as a mechanism of contact.) Instead, I told Misha that the disc he had seen over the 101 might be the product of some kind of advanced alien “mind control” technology. “Helicopters” vs Bizarre Visual Displays After making this sweeping speculative analysis of Misha’s encounter on the phone, and feeling quite proud of myself at that, I said good-bye to my contact team buddy. I set off to work, driving on the 405 Freeway. I didn’t want to be late for the noon doctors’ meeting. Back in 1994 my department was still offering fresh donuts at conference and I didn’t want to miss my share. So, there I was, driving through a sea of cars, on what seemed like a normal Tuesday afternoon. Or was it? As I reached the middle portion of the Sepulveda Pass, I noticed something a bit strange. Above the eastern rim of the canyon, I saw two military helicopters. This in and of itself was strange. There are no major military bases located near the City of Los Angeles. What was even more bizarre was that both choppers were vintage aircraft. One was an old Sikorsky, the kind first used in the Korean War. I recognized its typical large rounded nose with the cockpit located high up above the main cabin. The other was a Huey, a Bell UH 205, the standard workhorse helicopter of the Vietnam War. I was immediately struck by the wild colors on both craft. The Sikorsky, instead of the standard military dark green was a brilliant candy color green. It looked like something out of a circus. The Huey appeared a bit more respectable. It was painted a darker olive color, but the bright green circle surrounded the US star insignia on the side of the craft just didn’t look right. Both helicopters were slowly moving back and forth above the over the canyon. They appeared to be no more than 200 feet above the rim. This was several hundred feet below the minimum altitude required by government regulations when flying over densely populated areas. A Coincidence or an Example of what John Keel Would call the “Reflective Factor.” I thought to myself, “This is very strange.” I have a conversation with Misha about his sighting possibly being a simulated visual display and then I am witness to craft that were fit for a carnival. I had specifically mentioned to Misha the notion that helicopters might be used as props in his sighting. Now I was witness to not one, but two bizarre “identified flying objects.” Was this just an amazing coincidence, or was I being given a rather theatrical visual display similar to Misha’s? The sequence of events in retrospect suggests that the “reflective” aspect of UFO intelligence as described by John Keel was in effect. I had formulated a “belief” that the craft and helicopters from the previous night were illusory in nature, and as if to confirm my “pet theory” bizarre helicopters were flying overhead. Things got even stranger however. I wondered if Misha’s sighting was a kind of a test as to whether I would choose to attempt to interact with UFO intelligence. On the chance that the choppers were psi mediated visual displays and not “physically real” and were produced by a telepathic non-human intelligence that might be able to communicate with me, I decided to “send out” a mental message of welcome. This, after all, was part of the contact protocols that I was employing during fieldwork. As my vehicle approached the top of the Sepulveda Pass, I was doing about 55 miles per hour. I watched the helicopters located now above me and to the right. They were still moving back and forth perpendicular to the freeway. Human Initiated Contact Event: Was a Consciousness Connection Evident? Not actually expecting a response from the craft overhead, I sent out a mental message of welcome. My 1983 Toyota Camry reached the crest of the Sepulveda Pass. The San Fernando Valley stretched out before me. As always, I took pleasure in the spectacular panoramic view. I accelerated as I headed down the hill into the Valley. To my surprise, I noticed that the Huey had broken away from the Sikorsky. It was headed my way! Just another coincidence? The Huey was now above my vehicle, and I noticed that it was descending rapidly. It kept pace with me, flying just a few dozen yards out front. I had a perfect view of its underbelly through my windshield. The chopper leveled out at less than 100 feet above the roadway. I could hear the chopper’s engines, but they seemed quite muffled. The roar should have been deafening, but it wasn’t. My heart pounding, I continued to silently chant welcoming thoughts. For about one mile, we traveled together. As we passed the Sepulveda Basin Dam, the Huey moved off to the west. I looked towards the walls of the reservoir, (a favorite “shoot site” for film crews.) The large concrete plaza in front the dam was totally deserted. Apparently, the choppers were not part of a Hollywood action movie being filmed on the spillway of the reservoir. After the medical conference, I worked an evening shift in the ER. I then called Misha and told him about the helicopters in the Sepulveda Pass. Was the appearance of the helicopters an example of the “reflective aspect” as described by John Keel? Did I really have a contact experience while driving through the Sepulveda Pass? I suppose skeptics would reject any positive interpretation of the events as nothing more than “UFO fan club wishful thinking.” Coincidence might explain all. I should point out however that prior to this experience, I had never been buzzed by a helicopter while driving, never before and never since for that matter. It all might have occurred by chance. But I don’t think so! Addendum: A much expanded, footnoted version of this article appears in the anthology “A Greater Reality” edited by Reinerio Hernandez. This multivolume work is published by the newly formed The Consciousness and Contact Research Institute (CCRI) and supports the concept that consciousness rather than mass/energy is the wellspring of creation. My chapter titled “Report from the Contact Underground: The Consciousness Connection and the Virtual Experience Model” can be accessed at: https://agreaterreality.com/downloads/articles/Burkes%20-%20Report%20from%20the%20Contact%20Underground.pdf Other chapters published by CCRI may be viewed at the organization’s web site at: https://agreaterreality.com Form additional articles on the Virtual Experience Model, the following links are provided: This is an overview of the Virtual Experience Model (VEM) with a brief explanation of categories one, two and three. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/01/03/the-virtual-experience-model-an-overview/ I further develop the VEM by discussing the traditional Tibetan belief in “tulpas.” These are thought to be more than holographic projects, but rather physical objects and beings. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/05/20/the-interdimensional-vs-et-hypothesis-virtual-experiences-and-ufo-sightings-as-thought-forms/ American physician Andrija Puharich’s work with psychic Uri Geller gives a striking example of “virtual memory” a Virtual Experience of the Third Kind. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/02/23/andrija-puharich-mds-work-with-uri-geller-supports-the-virtual-experience-model/ I describe field observations of anomalous shooting star visual displays that played an important role in the development of the VEM. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/01/20/why-might-ufo-intelligence-hoax-shooting-star-displays-reflections-on-the-virtual-experience-model/ Virtual Experience of the Third Kind: “Virtual Memory” is a concept explored here considering advances in memory science. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/02/22/virtual-memory-a-virtual-experience-of-the-third-kind-ve-3/ |
2024.05.18 14:30 Contactunderground “Seeing is Believing & Believing is Seeing” The Consciousness Connection and the Virtual Experience Model This article is based on my chapter in Volume 2 of the 2022 book “A Greater Reality.” This compendium was published and edited by Rey Hernandez.
“Seeing is Believing & Believing is Seeing” submitted by Contactunderground to CE5 [link] [comments] The Consciousness Connection and the Virtual Experience Model Joseph Burkes MD 2019 edited 2023 A similar chopper, but with a bizarre paint job, buzzed me on the 405 Freeway IINTRODUCTION This article is based on my chapter in Volume 2 of the 2022 book “A Greater Reality.” This compendium published and edited by Rey Hernandez can now be viewed without charge on the CCRI, Consciousness and Contact Research Institute’s web site, links provided at the end of this narrative. A familiar statement by members of the public is, “I’ll believe in flying saucers when I see one.” As the saying goes, “Seeing is believing.” During my many years of contact activism, I have learned that “believing” can also lead to “seeing.” The aim of this report is to describe two important features of the contact experience. The first concerns how UAP intelligences shape encounters depending on the existing beliefs and expectations of contact experiencers. The second theme is that intelligences responsible for flying saucers employ what from a physicalist perspective is “illusion” as a mechanism of contact. I present a case in which both mechanisms were likely employed. Readers of this blog please note the following: This narrative was originally conceived when I was writing about UFOs from within what can be called a “physicalist” or philosophical materialist’s perspective. This paradigm makes the metaphysical assumption that mass/energy is the wellspring of creation, and that mind/consciousness is merely a product of brain activity. More recently with the assistance of my friend and publisher Rey Hernandez, I have increasingly viewed this physicalist assumption as flawed. If Consciousness is primary, not mass/energy then the psi mediated mechanisms of contact might be viewed as being closer to the wellspring of creation (and therefore perhaps more “real”) than the construct of our senses that we call “physical reality.” My changing metaphysical views have been propelled in part by the “simulation hypothesis” that has gained some popularity within professional scientific circles. My growing acceptance of Consciousness being primary, and that the physical world is an illusion therefore compels me to view technologically based psi technology as creating “illusions” within the physical realm that could very well be an illusory simulated reality as well. In Eastern mystical traditions, the illusory nature of the physical world is called “Maya.” THE CONSCIOUSNESS CONNECTION It has been said that UAP intelligences are able to access experiencers’ consciousness as readily as you and I access light by turning on a wall switch. Among contact experiencers it is common knowledge that the so-called “aliens” are totally telepathic. In my opinion, such awesome power also allows them to readily access our entire storehouse of memories. This capability, when combined with their ability to create psi mediated “illusions”, enables them to co-create with us any kind of encounter that you and they can “co-imagine.” THE PHENOMENON IS “REFLECTIVE”: THE RADICAL CONCEPTS INTRODUCED BY JOHN KEEL John Keel,(1930- 2008) was a legendary UFO and paranormal researcher and author. He published over a dozen books. These include the “The Mothman Prophecies” (1975), that was made into a successful film starring Richard Gere. In 1966, Keel entered into an intense investigation of the flying saucer phenomenon. As part of this study, he read thousands of local newspaper articles on UFO sightings provided by clipping services. He travelled across the United States interviewing hundreds of witnesses. Keel coined the term MIB (Men In Black). In 1967, after just one year of his intense field investigations, he abandoned the extraterrestrial hypothesis. He did so because of, “an astonishing overlap between psychic phenomena and UFOs...” Famous investigators like Dr. J. Allen Hynek and Dr. Jacques Vallee eventually came to similar conclusions. John Keel was one of ufology’s most controversial writers and his work still influences current debates about the nature of the flying saucer phenomenon. Keel, in his classic book, “The Mothman Prophecies” discusses how flying saucer intelligence manipulated his own investigations in ways that reinforced his beliefs about what was going on. On page 111 he states, “I was being led to people and cases to support whatever theory I was working on at the time. I tested this by inventing some rather outlandish ideas. Within days I would receive phone calls, reports, and mail describing elements of those ideas. This was the feedback or reflective effect. Other investigators concerned with solving problems such as how flying saucers are propelled have automatically been fed, or led into, cases in which the witnesses supposedly viewed the interiors of the objects and saw things which confirmed the investigators' theories. If the phenomenon can produce any effect through hallucination, it can easily support any theory.” As a physician I prefer the term illusion rather than “hallucination” to describe the mechanisms involved in Close Encounters. Hallucinations, from the medical point of view, are manifestation of disease states and should not be applied to encounters with non-human intelligences in which the witnesses are generally not ill. According to my analysis, psi-mediated technologically induced illusions are being presented to human subjects. This noted, I cannot over emphasize the importance of Keel’s above quote from “The Mothman Prophecies.” In addition, it is important to note that the reflective nature of the contact experience exists on both a societal as well as an individual level. Researchers John Keel, Dr. Jacques Vallee and others have aptly observed that the appearance of the UAPs reflect the cultural expectations of each historic period in which they have manifested. Thus, to the ancient Chinese, they appeared as “dragons.” During the 1890s airship wave in the USA, they took on the appearance of Zeppelins that would be built a few years later. For the last sixty years, as we have gotten out into space, they are now thought of as “extraterrestrial.” The following narrative is an example of an encounter that is both “illusory” as well as reflective of one’s own beliefs about what the phenomenon is “supposed to be.” Mystery Helicopters in the Sepulveda Pass During the mid 1990s, I was a Working Group Coordinator in Los Angeles for the CE-5 Initiative. This involved staging what I now call Human Initiated Contact Events (HICE). My contact team regularly travelled to remote locations in the high desert. There we used consciousness techniques such as meditation and thought projection to stage limited interactions with UAPs. To our surprise UFOs appeared not only during our fieldwork but also during everyday types of activities. These multiple data points helped me understand the psychic mechanisms used to engineer Close Encounters. During the five years that I was a contact team leader, my sightings occurred, not only during fieldwork, but also in my West Los Angeles neighborhood. Some of the sightings demonstrated a flat two-dimensional quality. This made me suspect that they were not physical objects at all. Instead they appeared to be visual displays that were being produced by some kind of holographic technology. As the result of these encounters, I developed a new model incorporating the role of illusion as a mechanism of contact. I call this theory, The Virtual Experience Model. The Virtual Experience Hypothesis Virtual Experiences of the First Kind (VE-1) are illusory visual displays of structured objects or “alien” beings that typically convince witnesses that they are physical “craft” or “extraterrestrials” beings respectively. Other categories include the psychic creation of a kind of virtual reality that produces a full sensory illusion that is convincingly real to the human subject. I designate this type as a VE-2. The final major category is Virtual Experience of the Third Kind (VE-3). In this setting, artificial memories are implanted into the consciousness of the contact experiencer. Although the witness recalls seeing a non-human being or remembers going on-board an ET craft, according to this scenario no such event has actually transpired. The false memory does the job of convincing the witness that was happened was “real”, i.e., a physical event. A HIGH LEVEL CONTACTEE JOINS THE TEAM One member of our HICE/CE5 Los Angeles group was a high level contactee from the former Soviet Union. I refer to him as “Misha Goldman”, a pseudonym. He worked as an EKG tech in the Kaiser Hospital where I was employed. He was what you might describe as a “human UFO magnet.” As soon as he joined the group our level of contact, as measured by the appearances of UAPs, increased dramatically. I deemed it highly likely that he had direct telepathic communications with what contactees might call “friends in high places.” Living just a few miles from Hollywood, “the entertainment capital of the world,” I thought that perhaps Misha’s boost to our contact efforts was analogous to how Hollywood describes climbing the ladder of success. “It’s not what you know, but who you know” that facilitates getting the next job as an actor, director or producer. MISHA’S PROBLEMATIC SIGHTING OF A FLYING SAUCER & MYSTERY HELICOPTERS IN THE SEPULVEDA PASS One Tuesday morning during Easter Week in 1994, Misha called me at home to describe a sighting that he had the previous evening. While driving on the 101 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley he reportedly saw a typical disc shaped UAP flying overhead. It was about 1000 feet up and approximately thirty feet across. Misha was not the only member of the team that was having sightings while driving, but what made this sighting highly unusual was that this saucer according to Misha was being chased by several military helicopters. Based on my growing suspicion that some UFO sightings are illusory in nature, I told Misha that there were features of his sighting that were problematic. It is important to point out that the San Fernando Valley had a population in 1994 of about one million people. In addition, there are no major US military facilities located nearby. I told him that his assessment that the military helicopters were chasing an “alien craft” didn’t make much sense. The flight characteristics of some UAPs include their ability to fly circles around top performance military aircraft. Slow moving helicopters in pursuit mode would never be able to keep up with a “real flying saucer.” So, then what was going on? Reverse Engineered Craft was not a likely Explanation I suggested to Misha another possibility. What if the flying disc were a top-secret prototype military device? Then, perhaps the helicopters were escorting it rather than chasing it. This notion was reminiscent of the famous Cash-Landrum Incident in which supposedly a reverse engineered radioactive craft accompanied by US military helicopters injured several witnesses on the ground. However, there was a problem with this possible explanation. The densely populated San Fernando Valley was the least likely place for the authorities to test such a craft. Just imagine the uproar with thousands of witnesses if the saucer had to stage an emergency landing in a community of a million people. Prized government/corporate assets were better kept secure, way out in the desert where they might be secretly developed, and test flown. I told Misha that the entire sighting might have been a kind of “theater of the mind production.” (This conversation occurred years before I coined the term Virtual Experience describing the role of illusion as a mechanism of contact.) Instead, I told Misha that the disc he had seen over the 101 might be the product of some kind of advanced alien “mind control” technology. “Helicopters” vs Bizarre Visual Displays After making this sweeping speculative analysis of Misha’s encounter on the phone, and feeling quite proud of myself at that, I said good-bye to my contact team buddy. I set off to work, driving on the 405 Freeway. I didn’t want to be late for the noon doctors’ meeting. Back in 1994 my department was still offering fresh donuts at conference and I didn’t want to miss my share. So, there I was, driving through a sea of cars, on what seemed like a normal Tuesday afternoon. Or was it? As I reached the middle portion of the Sepulveda Pass, I noticed something a bit strange. Above the eastern rim of the canyon, I saw two military helicopters. This in and of itself was strange. There are no major military bases located near the City of Los Angeles. What was even more bizarre was that both choppers were vintage aircraft. One was an old Sikorsky, the kind first used in the Korean War. I recognized its typical large rounded nose with the cockpit located high up above the main cabin. The other was a Huey, a Bell UH 205, the standard workhorse helicopter of the Vietnam War. I was immediately struck by the wild colors on both craft. The Sikorsky, instead of the standard military dark green was a brilliant candy color green. It looked like something out of a circus. The Huey appeared a bit more respectable. It was painted a darker olive color, but the bright green circle surrounded the US star insignia on the side of the craft just didn’t look right. Both helicopters were slowly moving back and forth above the over the canyon. They appeared to be no more than 200 feet above the rim. This was several hundred feet below the minimum altitude required by government regulations when flying over densely populated areas. A Coincidence or an Example of what John Keel Would call the “Reflective Factor.” I thought to myself, “This is very strange.” I have a conversation with Misha about his sighting possibly being a simulated visual display and then I am witness to craft that were fit for a carnival. I had specifically mentioned to Misha the notion that helicopters might be used as props in his sighting. Now I was witness to not one, but two bizarre “identified flying objects.” Was this just an amazing coincidence, or was I being given a rather theatrical visual display similar to Misha’s? The sequence of events in retrospect suggests that the “reflective” aspect of UFO intelligence as described by John Keel was in effect. I had formulated a “belief” that the craft and helicopters from the previous night were illusory in nature, and as if to confirm my “pet theory” bizarre helicopters were flying overhead. Things got even stranger however. I wondered if Misha’s sighting was a kind of a test as to whether I would choose to attempt to interact with UFO intelligence. On the chance that the choppers were psi mediated visual displays and not “physically real” and were produced by a telepathic non-human intelligence that might be able to communicate with me, I decided to “send out” a mental message of welcome. This, after all, was part of the contact protocols that I was employing during fieldwork. As my vehicle approached the top of the Sepulveda Pass, I was doing about 55 miles per hour. I watched the helicopters located now above me and to the right. They were still moving back and forth perpendicular to the freeway. Human Initiated Contact Event: Was a Consciousness Connection Evident? Not actually expecting a response from the craft overhead, I sent out a mental message of welcome. My 1983 Toyota Camry reached the crest of the Sepulveda Pass. The San Fernando Valley stretched out before me. As always, I took pleasure in the spectacular panoramic view. I accelerated as I headed down the hill into the Valley. To my surprise, I noticed that the Huey had broken away from the Sikorsky. It was headed my way! Just another coincidence? The Huey was now above my vehicle, and I noticed that it was descending rapidly. It kept pace with me, flying just a few dozen yards out front. I had a perfect view of its underbelly through my windshield. The chopper leveled out at less than 100 feet above the roadway. I could hear the chopper’s engines, but they seemed quite muffled. The roar should have been deafening, but it wasn’t. My heart pounding, I continued to silently chant welcoming thoughts. For about one mile, we traveled together. As we passed the Sepulveda Basin Dam, the Huey moved off to the west. I looked towards the walls of the reservoir, (a favorite “shoot site” for film crews.) The large concrete plaza in front the dam was totally deserted. Apparently, the choppers were not part of a Hollywood action movie being filmed on the spillway of the reservoir. After the medical conference, I worked an evening shift in the ER. I then called Misha and told him about the helicopters in the Sepulveda Pass. Was the appearance of the helicopters an example of the “reflective aspect” as described by John Keel? Did I really have a contact experience while driving through the Sepulveda Pass? I suppose skeptics would reject any positive interpretation of the events as nothing more than “UFO fan club wishful thinking.” Coincidence might explain all. I should point out however that prior to this experience, I had never been buzzed by a helicopter while driving, never before and never since for that matter. It all might have occurred by chance. But I don’t think so! Addendum: A much expanded, footnoted version of this article appears in the anthology “A Greater Reality” edited by Reinerio Hernandez. This multivolume work is published by the newly formed The Consciousness and Contact Research Institute (CCRI) and supports the concept that consciousness rather than mass/energy is the wellspring of creation. My chapter titled “Report from the Contact Underground: The Consciousness Connection and the Virtual Experience Model” can be accessed at: https://agreaterreality.com/downloads/articles/Burkes%20-%20Report%20from%20the%20Contact%20Underground.pdf Other chapters published by CCRI may be viewed at the organization’s web site at: https://agreaterreality.com Form additional articles on the Virtual Experience Model, the following links are provided: This is an overview of the Virtual Experience Model (VEM) with a brief explanation of categories one, two and three. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/01/03/the-virtual-experience-model-an-overview/ I further develop the VEM by discussing the traditional Tibetan belief in “tulpas.” These are thought to be more than holographic projects, but rather physical objects and beings. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/05/20/the-interdimensional-vs-et-hypothesis-virtual-experiences-and-ufo-sightings-as-thought-forms/ American physician Andrija Puharich’s work with psychic Uri Geller gives a striking example of “virtual memory” a Virtual Experience of the Third Kind. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/02/23/andrija-puharich-mds-work-with-uri-geller-supports-the-virtual-experience-model/ I describe field observations of anomalous shooting star visual displays that played an important role in the development of the VEM. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/01/20/why-might-ufo-intelligence-hoax-shooting-star-displays-reflections-on-the-virtual-experience-model/ Virtual Experience of the Third Kind: “Virtual Memory” is a concept explored here considering advances in memory science. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/02/22/virtual-memory-a-virtual-experience-of-the-third-kind-ve-3/ |
2024.05.18 14:28 Contactunderground “Seeing is Believing & Believing is Seeing” The Consciousness Connection and the Virtual Experience Model This article is based on my chapter in Volume 2 of the 2022 book “A Greater Reality.” This compendium was published and edited by Rey Hernandez.
“Seeing is Believing & Believing is Seeing” submitted by Contactunderground to AnomalousEvidence [link] [comments] The Consciousness Connection and the Virtual Experience Model Joseph Burkes MD 2019 edited 2023 A similar chopper, but with a bizarre paint job, buzzed me on the 405 Freeway INTRODUCTION This article is based on my chapter in Volume 2 of the 2022 book “A Greater Reality.” This compendium published and edited by Rey Hernandez can now be viewed without charge on the CCRI, Consciousness and Contact Research Institute’s web site, links provided at the end of this narrative. A familiar statement by members of the public is, “I’ll believe in flying saucers when I see one.” As the saying goes, “Seeing is believing.” During my many years of contact activism, I have learned that “believing” can also lead to “seeing.” The aim of this report is to describe two important features of the contact experience. The first concerns how UAP intelligences shape encounters depending on the existing beliefs and expectations of contact experiencers. The second theme is that intelligences responsible for flying saucers employ what from a physicalist perspective is “illusion” as a mechanism of contact. I present a case in which both mechanisms were likely employed. Readers of this blog please note the following: This narrative was originally conceived when I was writing about UFOs from within what can be called a “physicalist” or philosophical materialist’s perspective. This paradigm makes the metaphysical assumption that mass/energy is the wellspring of creation, and that mind/consciousness is merely a product of brain activity. More recently with the assistance of my friend and publisher Rey Hernandez, I have increasingly viewed this physicalist assumption as flawed. If Consciousness is primary, not mass/energy then the psi mediated mechanisms of contact might be viewed as being closer to the wellspring of creation (and therefore perhaps more “real”) than the construct of our senses that we call “physical reality.” My changing metaphysical views have been propelled in part by the “simulation hypothesis” that has gained some popularity within professional scientific circles. My growing acceptance of Consciousness being primary, and that the physical world is an illusion therefore compels me to view technologically based psi technology as creating “illusions” within the physical realm that could very well be an illusory simulated reality as well. In Eastern mystical traditions, the illusory nature of the physical world is called “Maya.” THE CONSCIOUSNESS CONNECTION It has been said that UAP intelligences are able to access experiencers’ consciousness as readily as you and I access light by turning on a wall switch. Among contact experiencers it is common knowledge that the so-called “aliens” are totally telepathic. In my opinion, such awesome power also allows them to readily access our entire storehouse of memories. This capability, when combined with their ability to create psi mediated “illusions”, enables them to co-create with us any kind of encounter that you and they can “co-imagine.” THE PHENOMENON IS “REFLECTIVE”: THE RADICAL CONCEPTS INTRODUCED BY JOHN KEEL John Keel,(1930- 2008) was a legendary UFO and paranormal researcher and author. He published over a dozen books. These include the “The Mothman Prophecies” (1975), that was made into a successful film starring Richard Gere. In 1966, Keel entered into an intense investigation of the flying saucer phenomenon. As part of this study, he read thousands of local newspaper articles on UFO sightings provided by clipping services. He travelled across the United States interviewing hundreds of witnesses. Keel coined the term MIB (Men In Black). In 1967, after just one year of his intense field investigations, he abandoned the extraterrestrial hypothesis. He did so because of, “an astonishing overlap between psychic phenomena and UFOs...” Famous investigators like Dr. J. Allen Hynek and Dr. Jacques Vallee eventually came to similar conclusions. John Keel was one of ufology’s most controversial writers and his work still influences current debates about the nature of the flying saucer phenomenon. Keel, in his classic book, “The Mothman Prophecies” discusses how flying saucer intelligence manipulated his own investigations in ways that reinforced his beliefs about what was going on. On page 111 he states, “I was being led to people and cases to support whatever theory I was working on at the time. I tested this by inventing some rather outlandish ideas. Within days I would receive phone calls, reports, and mail describing elements of those ideas. This was the feedback or reflective effect. Other investigators concerned with solving problems such as how flying saucers are propelled have automatically been fed, or led into, cases in which the witnesses supposedly viewed the interiors of the objects and saw things which confirmed the investigators' theories. If the phenomenon can produce any effect through hallucination, it can easily support any theory.” As a physician I prefer the term illusion rather than “hallucination” to describe the mechanisms involved in Close Encounters. Hallucinations, from the medical point of view, are manifestation of disease states and should not be applied to encounters with non-human intelligences in which the witnesses are generally not ill. According to my analysis, psi-mediated technologically induced illusions are being presented to human subjects. This noted, I cannot over emphasize the importance of Keel’s above quote from “The Mothman Prophecies.” In addition, it is important to note that the reflective nature of the contact experience exists on both a societal as well as an individual level. Researchers John Keel, Dr. Jacques Vallee and others have aptly observed that the appearance of the UAPs reflect the cultural expectations of each historic period in which they have manifested. Thus, to the ancient Chinese, they appeared as “dragons.” During the 1890s airship wave in the USA, they took on the appearance of Zeppelins that would be built a few years later. For the last sixty years, as we have gotten out into space, they are now thought of as “extraterrestrial.” The following narrative is an example of an encounter that is both “illusory” as well as reflective of one’s own beliefs about what the phenomenon is “supposed to be.” Mystery Helicopters in the Sepulveda Pass During the mid 1990s, I was a Working Group Coordinator in Los Angeles for the CE-5 Initiative. This involved staging what I now call Human Initiated Contact Events (HICE). My contact team regularly travelled to remote locations in the high desert. There we used consciousness techniques such as meditation and thought projection to stage limited interactions with UAPs. To our surprise UFOs appeared not only during our fieldwork but also during everyday types of activities. These multiple data points helped me understand the psychic mechanisms used to engineer Close Encounters. During the five years that I was a contact team leader, my sightings occurred, not only during fieldwork, but also in my West Los Angeles neighborhood. Some of the sightings demonstrated a flat two-dimensional quality. This made me suspect that they were not physical objects at all. Instead they appeared to be visual displays that were being produced by some kind of holographic technology. As the result of these encounters, I developed a new model incorporating the role of illusion as a mechanism of contact. I call this theory, The Virtual Experience Model. The Virtual Experience Hypothesis Virtual Experiences of the First Kind (VE-1) are illusory visual displays of structured objects or “alien” beings that typically convince witnesses that they are physical “craft” or “extraterrestrials” beings respectively. Other categories include the psychic creation of a kind of virtual reality that produces a full sensory illusion that is convincingly real to the human subject. I designate this type as a VE-2. The final major category is Virtual Experience of the Third Kind (VE-3). In this setting, artificial memories are implanted into the consciousness of the contact experiencer. Although the witness recalls seeing a non-human being or remembers going on-board an ET craft, according to this scenario no such event has actually transpired. The false memory does the job of convincing the witness that was happened was “real”, i.e., a physical event. A HIGH LEVEL CONTACTEE JOINS THE TEAM One member of our HICE/CE5 Los Angeles group was a high level contactee from the former Soviet Union. I refer to him as “Misha Goldman”, a pseudonym. He worked as an EKG tech in the Kaiser Hospital where I was employed. He was what you might describe as a “human UFO magnet.” As soon as he joined the group our level of contact, as measured by the appearances of UAPs, increased dramatically. I deemed it highly likely that he had direct telepathic communications with what contactees might call “friends in high places.” Living just a few miles from Hollywood, “the entertainment capital of the world,” I thought that perhaps Misha’s boost to our contact efforts was analogous to how Hollywood describes climbing the ladder of success. “It’s not what you know, but who you know” that facilitates getting the next job as an actor, director or producer. MISHA’S PROBLEMATIC SIGHTING OF A FLYING SAUCER & MYSTERY HELICOPTERS IN THE SEPULVEDA PASS One Tuesday morning during Easter Week in 1994, Misha called me at home to describe a sighting that he had the previous evening. While driving on the 101 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley he reportedly saw a typical disc shaped UAP flying overhead. It was about 1000 feet up and approximately thirty feet across. Misha was not the only member of the team that was having sightings while driving, but what made this sighting highly unusual was that this saucer according to Misha was being chased by several military helicopters. Based on my growing suspicion that some UFO sightings are illusory in nature, I told Misha that there were features of his sighting that were problematic. It is important to point out that the San Fernando Valley had a population in 1994 of about one million people. In addition, there are no major US military facilities located nearby. I told him that his assessment that the military helicopters were chasing an “alien craft” didn’t make much sense. The flight characteristics of some UAPs include their ability to fly circles around top performance military aircraft. Slow moving helicopters in pursuit mode would never be able to keep up with a “real flying saucer.” So, then what was going on? Reverse Engineered Craft was not a likely Explanation I suggested to Misha another possibility. What if the flying disc were a top-secret prototype military device? Then, perhaps the helicopters were escorting it rather than chasing it. This notion was reminiscent of the famous Cash-Landrum Incident in which supposedly a reverse engineered radioactive craft accompanied by US military helicopters injured several witnesses on the ground. However, there was a problem with this possible explanation. The densely populated San Fernando Valley was the least likely place for the authorities to test such a craft. Just imagine the uproar with thousands of witnesses if the saucer had to stage an emergency landing in a community of a million people. Prized government/corporate assets were better kept secure, way out in the desert where they might be secretly developed, and test flown. I told Misha that the entire sighting might have been a kind of “theater of the mind production.” (This conversation occurred years before I coined the term Virtual Experience describing the role of illusion as a mechanism of contact.) Instead, I told Misha that the disc he had seen over the 101 might be the product of some kind of advanced alien “mind control” technology. “Helicopters” vs Bizarre Visual Displays After making this sweeping speculative analysis of Misha’s encounter on the phone, and feeling quite proud of myself at that, I said good-bye to my contact team buddy. I set off to work, driving on the 405 Freeway. I didn’t want to be late for the noon doctors’ meeting. Back in 1994 my department was still offering fresh donuts at conference and I didn’t want to miss my share. So, there I was, driving through a sea of cars, on what seemed like a normal Tuesday afternoon. Or was it? As I reached the middle portion of the Sepulveda Pass, I noticed something a bit strange. Above the eastern rim of the canyon, I saw two military helicopters. This in and of itself was strange. There are no major military bases located near the City of Los Angeles. What was even more bizarre was that both choppers were vintage aircraft. One was an old Sikorsky, the kind first used in the Korean War. I recognized its typical large rounded nose with the cockpit located high up above the main cabin. The other was a Huey, a Bell UH 205, the standard workhorse helicopter of the Vietnam War. I was immediately struck by the wild colors on both craft. The Sikorsky, instead of the standard military dark green was a brilliant candy color green. It looked like something out of a circus. The Huey appeared a bit more respectable. It was painted a darker olive color, but the bright green circle surrounded the US star insignia on the side of the craft just didn’t look right. Both helicopters were slowly moving back and forth above the over the canyon. They appeared to be no more than 200 feet above the rim. This was several hundred feet below the minimum altitude required by government regulations when flying over densely populated areas. A Coincidence or an Example of what John Keel Would call the “Reflective Factor.” I thought to myself, “This is very strange.” I have a conversation with Misha about his sighting possibly being a simulated visual display and then I am witness to craft that were fit for a carnival. I had specifically mentioned to Misha the notion that helicopters might be used as props in his sighting. Now I was witness to not one, but two bizarre “identified flying objects.” Was this just an amazing coincidence, or was I being given a rather theatrical visual display similar to Misha’s? The sequence of events in retrospect suggests that the “reflective” aspect of UFO intelligence as described by John Keel was in effect. I had formulated a “belief” that the craft and helicopters from the previous night were illusory in nature, and as if to confirm my “pet theory” bizarre helicopters were flying overhead. Things got even stranger however. I wondered if Misha’s sighting was a kind of a test as to whether I would choose to attempt to interact with UFO intelligence. On the chance that the choppers were psi mediated visual displays and not “physically real” and were produced by a telepathic non-human intelligence that might be able to communicate with me, I decided to “send out” a mental message of welcome. This, after all, was part of the contact protocols that I was employing during fieldwork. As my vehicle approached the top of the Sepulveda Pass, I was doing about 55 miles per hour. I watched the helicopters located now above me and to the right. They were still moving back and forth perpendicular to the freeway. Human Initiated Contact Event: Was a Consciousness Connection Evident? Not actually expecting a response from the craft overhead, I sent out a mental message of welcome. My 1983 Toyota Camry reached the crest of the Sepulveda Pass. The San Fernando Valley stretched out before me. As always, I took pleasure in the spectacular panoramic view. I accelerated as I headed down the hill into the Valley. To my surprise, I noticed that the Huey had broken away from the Sikorsky. It was headed my way! Just another coincidence? The Huey was now above my vehicle, and I noticed that it was descending rapidly. It kept pace with me, flying just a few dozen yards out front. I had a perfect view of its underbelly through my windshield. The chopper leveled out at less than 100 feet above the roadway. I could hear the chopper’s engines, but they seemed quite muffled. The roar should have been deafening, but it wasn’t. My heart pounding, I continued to silently chant welcoming thoughts. For about one mile, we traveled together. As we passed the Sepulveda Basin Dam, the Huey moved off to the west. I looked towards the walls of the reservoir, (a favorite “shoot site” for film crews.) The large concrete plaza in front the dam was totally deserted. Apparently, the choppers were not part of a Hollywood action movie being filmed on the spillway of the reservoir. After the medical conference, I worked an evening shift in the ER. I then called Misha and told him about the helicopters in the Sepulveda Pass. Was the appearance of the helicopters an example of the “reflective aspect” as described by John Keel? Did I really have a contact experience while driving through the Sepulveda Pass? I suppose skeptics would reject any positive interpretation of the events as nothing more than “UFO fan club wishful thinking.” Coincidence might explain all. I should point out however that prior to this experience, I had never been buzzed by a helicopter while driving, never before and never since for that matter. It all might have occurred by chance. But I don’t think so! Addendum: A much expanded, footnoted version of this article appears in the anthology “A Greater Reality” edited by Reinerio Hernandez. This multivolume work is published by the newly formed The Consciousness and Contact Research Institute (CCRI) and supports the concept that consciousness rather than mass/energy is the wellspring of creation. My chapter titled “Report from the Contact Underground: The Consciousness Connection and the Virtual Experience Model” can be accessed at: https://agreaterreality.com/downloads/articles/Burkes%20-%20Report%20from%20the%20Contact%20Underground.pdf Other chapters published by CCRI may be viewed at the organization’s web site at: https://agreaterreality.com Form additional articles on the Virtual Experience Model, the following links are provided: This is an overview of the Virtual Experience Model (VEM) with a brief explanation of categories one, two and three. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/01/03/the-virtual-experience-model-an-overview/ I further develop the VEM by discussing the traditional Tibetan belief in “tulpas.” These are thought to be more than holographic projects, but rather physical objects and beings. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/05/20/the-interdimensional-vs-et-hypothesis-virtual-experiences-and-ufo-sightings-as-thought-forms/ American physician Andrija Puharich’s work with psychic Uri Geller gives a striking example of “virtual memory” a Virtual Experience of the Third Kind. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/02/23/andrija-puharich-mds-work-with-uri-geller-supports-the-virtual-experience-model/ I describe field observations of anomalous shooting star visual displays that played an important role in the development of the VEM. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/01/20/why-might-ufo-intelligence-hoax-shooting-star-displays-reflections-on-the-virtual-experience-model/ Virtual Experience of the Third Kind: “Virtual Memory” is a concept explored here considering advances in memory science. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/02/22/virtual-memory-a-virtual-experience-of-the-third-kind-ve-3/ |
2024.05.18 14:25 Contactunderground “Seeing is Believing & Believing is Seeing” The Consciousness Connection and the Virtual Experience Model This article is based on my chapter in Volume 2 of the 2022 book “A Greater Reality.” This compendium published and edited by Rey Hernandez
“Seeing is Believing & Believing is Seeing” submitted by Contactunderground to aliens [link] [comments] The Consciousness Connection and the Virtual Experience Model Joseph Burkes MD 2019 edited 2023 A similar chopper, but with a bizarre paint job buzzed me on the 405 Freeway . INTRODUCTION This article is based on my chapter in Volume 2 of the 2022 book “A Greater Reality.” This compendium published and edited by Rey Hernandez can now be viewed without charge on the CCRI, Consciousness and Contact Research Institute’s web site, links provided at the end of this narrative. A familiar statement by members of the public is, “I’ll believe in flying saucers when I see one.” As the saying goes, “Seeing is believing.” During my many years of contact activism, I have learned that “believing” can also lead to “seeing.” The aim of this report is to describe two important features of the contact experience. The first concerns how UAP intelligences shape encounters depending on the existing beliefs and expectations of contact experiencers. The second theme is that intelligences responsible for flying saucers employ what from a physicalist perspective is “illusion” as a mechanism of contact. I present a case in which both mechanisms were likely employed. Readers of this blog please note the following: This narrative was originally conceived when I was writing about UFOs from within what can be called a “physicalist” or philosophical materialist’s perspective. This paradigm makes the metaphysical assumption that mass/energy is the wellspring of creation, and that mind/consciousness is merely a product of brain activity. More recently with the assistance of my friend and publisher Rey Hernandez, I have increasingly viewed this physicalist assumption as flawed. If Consciousness is primary, not mass/energy then the psi mediated mechanisms of contact might be viewed as being closer to the wellspring of creation (and therefore perhaps more “real”) than the construct of our senses that we call “physical reality.” My changing metaphysical views have been propelled in part by the “simulation hypothesis” that has gained some popularity within professional scientific circles. My growing acceptance of Consciousness being primary, and that the physical world is an illusion therefore compels me to view technologically based psi technology as creating “illusions” within the physical realm that could very well be an illusory simulated reality as well. In Eastern mystical traditions, the illusory nature of the physical world is called “Maya.” THE CONSCIOUSNESS CONNECTION It has been said that UAP intelligences are able to access experiencers’ consciousness as readily as you and I access light by turning on a wall switch. Among contact experiencers it is common knowledge that the so-called “aliens” are totally telepathic. In my opinion, such awesome power also allows them to readily access our entire storehouse of memories. This capability, when combined with their ability to create psi mediated “illusions”, enables them to co-create with us any kind of encounter that you and they can “co-imagine.” THE PHENOMENON IS “REFLECTIVE”: THE RADICAL CONCEPTS INTRODUCED BY JOHN KEEL John Keel,(1930- 2008) was a legendary UFO and paranormal researcher and author. He published over a dozen books. These include the “The Mothman Prophecies” (1975), that was made into a successful film starring Richard Gere. In 1966, Keel entered into an intense investigation of the flying saucer phenomenon. As part of this study, he read thousands of local newspaper articles on UFO sightings provided by clipping services. He travelled across the United States interviewing hundreds of witnesses. Keel coined the term MIB (Men In Black). In 1967, after just one year of his intense field investigations, he abandoned the extraterrestrial hypothesis. He did so because of, “an astonishing overlap between psychic phenomena and UFOs...” Famous investigators like Dr. J. Allen Hynek and Dr. Jacques Vallee eventually came to similar conclusions. John Keel was one of ufology’s most controversial writers and his work still influences current debates about the nature of the flying saucer phenomenon. Keel, in his classic book, “The Mothman Prophecies” discusses how flying saucer intelligence manipulated his own investigations in ways that reinforced his beliefs about what was going on. On page 111 he states, “I was being led to people and cases to support whatever theory I was working on at the time. I tested this by inventing some rather outlandish ideas. Within days I would receive phone calls, reports, and mail describing elements of those ideas. This was the feedback or reflective effect. Other investigators concerned with solving problems such as how flying saucers are propelled have automatically been fed, or led into, cases in which the witnesses supposedly viewed the interiors of the objects and saw things which confirmed the investigators' theories. If the phenomenon can produce any effect through hallucination, it can easily support any theory.” As a physician I prefer the term illusion rather than “hallucination” to describe the mechanisms involved in Close Encounters. Hallucinations, from the medical point of view, are manifestation of disease states and should not be applied to encounters with non-human intelligences in which the witnesses are generally not ill. According to my analysis, psi-mediated technologically induced illusions are being presented to human subjects. This noted, I cannot over emphasize the importance of Keel’s above quote from “The Mothman Prophecies.” In addition, it is important to note that the reflective nature of the contact experience exists on both a societal as well as an individual level. Researchers John Keel, Dr. Jacques Vallee and others have aptly observed that the appearance of the UAPs reflect the cultural expectations of each historic period in which they have manifested. Thus, to the ancient Chinese, they appeared as “dragons.” During the 1890s airship wave in the USA, they took on the appearance of Zeppelins that would be built a few years later. For the last sixty years, as we have gotten out into space, they are now thought of as “extraterrestrial.” The following narrative is an example of an encounter that is both “illusory” as well as reflective of one’s own beliefs about what the phenomenon is “supposed to be.” Mystery Helicopters in the Sepulveda Pass During the mid 1990s, I was a Working Group Coordinator in Los Angeles for the CE-5 Initiative. This involved staging what I now call Human Initiated Contact Events (HICE). My contact team regularly travelled to remote locations in the high desert. There we used consciousness techniques such as meditation and thought projection to stage limited interactions with UAPs. To our surprise UFOs appeared not only during our fieldwork but also during everyday types of activities. These multiple data points helped me understand the psychic mechanisms used to engineer Close Encounters. During the five years that I was a contact team leader, my sightings occurred, not only during fieldwork, but also in my West Los Angeles neighborhood. Some of the sightings demonstrated a flat two-dimensional quality. This made me suspect that they were not physical objects at all. Instead they appeared to be visual displays that were being produced by some kind of holographic technology. As the result of these encounters, I developed a new model incorporating the role of illusion as a mechanism of contact. I call this theory, The Virtual Experience Model. The Virtual Experience Hypothesis Virtual Experiences of the First Kind (VE-1) are illusory visual displays of structured objects or “alien” beings that typically convince witnesses that they are physical “craft” or “extraterrestrials” beings respectively. Other categories include the psychic creation of a kind of virtual reality that produces a full sensory illusion that is convincingly real to the human subject. I designate this type as a VE-2. The final major category is Virtual Experience of the Third Kind (VE-3). In this setting, artificial memories are implanted into the consciousness of the contact experiencer. Although the witness recalls seeing a non-human being or remembers going on-board an ET craft, according to this scenario no such event has actually transpired. The false memory does the job of convincing the witness that was happened was “real”, i.e., a physical event. A HIGH LEVEL CONTACTEE JOINS THE TEAM One member of our HICE/CE5 Los Angeles group was a high level contactee from the former Soviet Union. I refer to him as “Misha Goldman”, a pseudonym. He worked as an EKG tech in the Kaiser Hospital where I was employed. He was what you might describe as a “human UFO magnet.” As soon as he joined the group our level of contact, as measured by the appearances of UAPs, increased dramatically. I deemed it highly likely that he had direct telepathic communications with what contactees might call “friends in high places.” Living just a few miles from Hollywood, “the entertainment capital of the world,” I thought that perhaps Misha’s boost to our contact efforts was analogous to how Hollywood describes climbing the ladder of success. “It’s not what you know, but who you know” that facilitates getting the next job as an actor, director or producer. MISHA’S PROBLEMATIC SIGHTING OF A FLYING SAUCER & MYSTERY HELICOPTERS IN THE SEPULVEDA PASS One Tuesday morning during Easter Week in 1994, Misha called me at home to describe a sighting that he had the previous evening. While driving on the 101 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley he reportedly saw a typical disc shaped UAP flying overhead. It was about 1000 feet up and approximately thirty feet across. Misha was not the only member of the team that was having sightings while driving, but what made this sighting highly unusual was that this saucer according to Misha was being chased by several military helicopters. Based on my growing suspicion that some UFO sightings are illusory in nature, I told Misha that there were features of his sighting that were problematic. It is important to point out that the San Fernando Valley had a population in 1994 of about one million people. In addition, there are no major US military facilities located nearby. I told him that his assessment that the military helicopters were chasing an “alien craft” didn’t make much sense. The flight characteristics of some UAPs include their ability to fly circles around top performance military aircraft. Slow moving helicopters in pursuit mode would never be able to keep up with a “real flying saucer.” So, then what was going on? Reverse Engineered Craft was not a likely Explanation I suggested to Misha another possibility. What if the flying disc were a top-secret prototype military device? Then, perhaps the helicopters were escorting it rather than chasing it. This notion was reminiscent of the famous Cash-Landrum Incident in which supposedly a reverse engineered radioactive craft accompanied by US military helicopters injured several witnesses on the ground. However, there was a problem with this possible explanation. The densely populated San Fernando Valley was the least likely place for the authorities to test such a craft. Just imagine the uproar with thousands of witnesses if the saucer had to stage an emergency landing in a community of a million people. Prized government/corporate assets were better kept secure, way out in the desert where they might be secretly developed, and test flown. I told Misha that the entire sighting might have been a kind of “theater of the mind production.” (This conversation occurred years before I coined the term Virtual Experience describing the role of illusion as a mechanism of contact.) Instead, I told Misha that the disc he had seen over the 101 might be the product of some kind of advanced alien “mind control” technology. “Helicopters” vs Bizarre Visual Displays After making this sweeping speculative analysis of Misha’s encounter on the phone, and feeling quite proud of myself at that, I said good-bye to my contact team buddy. I set off to work, driving on the 405 Freeway. I didn’t want to be late for the noon doctors’ meeting. Back in 1994 my department was still offering fresh donuts at conference and I didn’t want to miss my share. So, there I was, driving through a sea of cars, on what seemed like a normal Tuesday afternoon. Or was it? As I reached the middle portion of the Sepulveda Pass, I noticed something a bit strange. Above the eastern rim of the canyon, I saw two military helicopters. This in and of itself was strange. There are no major military bases located near the City of Los Angeles. What was even more bizarre was that both choppers were vintage aircraft. One was an old Sikorsky, the kind first used in the Korean War. I recognized its typical large rounded nose with the cockpit located high up above the main cabin. The other was a Huey, a Bell UH 205, the standard workhorse helicopter of the Vietnam War. I was immediately struck by the wild colors on both craft. The Sikorsky, instead of the standard military dark green was a brilliant candy color green. It looked like something out of a circus. The Huey appeared a bit more respectable. It was painted a darker olive color, but the bright green circle surrounded the US star insignia on the side of the craft just didn’t look right. Both helicopters were slowly moving back and forth above the over the canyon. They appeared to be no more than 200 feet above the rim. This was several hundred feet below the minimum altitude required by government regulations when flying over densely populated areas. A Coincidence or an Example of what John Keel Would call the “Reflective Factor.” I thought to myself, “This is very strange.” I have a conversation with Misha about his sighting possibly being a simulated visual display and then I am witness to craft that were fit for a carnival. I had specifically mentioned to Misha the notion that helicopters might be used as props in his sighting. Now I was witness to not one, but two bizarre “identified flying objects.” Was this just an amazing coincidence, or was I being given a rather theatrical visual display similar to Misha’s? The sequence of events in retrospect suggests that the “reflective” aspect of UFO intelligence as described by John Keel was in effect. I had formulated a “belief” that the craft and helicopters from the previous night were illusory in nature, and as if to confirm my “pet theory” bizarre helicopters were flying overhead. Things got even stranger however. I wondered if Misha’s sighting was a kind of a test as to whether I would choose to attempt to interact with UFO intelligence. On the chance that the choppers were psi mediated visual displays and not “physically real” and were produced by a telepathic non-human intelligence that might be able to communicate with me, I decided to “send out” a mental message of welcome. This, after all, was part of the contact protocols that I was employing during fieldwork. As my vehicle approached the top of the Sepulveda Pass, I was doing about 55 miles per hour. I watched the helicopters located now above me and to the right. They were still moving back and forth perpendicular to the freeway. Human Initiated Contact Event: Was a Consciousness Connection Evident? Not actually expecting a response from the craft overhead, I sent out a mental message of welcome. My 1983 Toyota Camry reached the crest of the Sepulveda Pass. The San Fernando Valley stretched out before me. As always, I took pleasure in the spectacular panoramic view. I accelerated as I headed down the hill into the Valley. To my surprise, I noticed that the Huey had broken away from the Sikorsky. It was headed my way! Just another coincidence? The Huey was now above my vehicle, and I noticed that it was descending rapidly. It kept pace with me, flying just a few dozen yards out front. I had a perfect view of its underbelly through my windshield. The chopper leveled out at less than 100 feet above the roadway. I could hear the chopper’s engines, but they seemed quite muffled. The roar should have been deafening, but it wasn’t. My heart pounding, I continued to silently chant welcoming thoughts. For about one mile, we traveled together. As we passed the Sepulveda Basin Dam, the Huey moved off to the west. I looked towards the walls of the reservoir, (a favorite “shoot site” for film crews.) The large concrete plaza in front the dam was totally deserted. Apparently, the choppers were not part of a Hollywood action movie being filmed on the spillway of the reservoir. After the medical conference, I worked an evening shift in the ER. I then called Misha and told him about the helicopters in the Sepulveda Pass. Was the appearance of the helicopters an example of the “reflective aspect” as described by John Keel? Did I really have a contact experience while driving through the Sepulveda Pass? I suppose skeptics would reject any positive interpretation of the events as nothing more than “UFO fan club wishful thinking.” Coincidence might explain all. I should point out however that prior to this experience, I had never been buzzed by a helicopter while driving, never before and never since for that matter. It all might have occurred by chance. But I don’t think so! Addendum: A much expanded, footnoted version of this article appears in the anthology “A Greater Reality” edited by Reinerio Hernandez. This multivolume work is published by the newly formed The Consciousness and Contact Research Institute (CCRI) and supports the concept that consciousness rather than mass/energy is the wellspring of creation. My chapter titled “Report from the Contact Underground: The Consciousness Connection and the Virtual Experience Model” can be accessed at: https://agreaterreality.com/downloads/articles/Burkes%20-%20Report%20from%20the%20Contact%20Underground.pdf Other chapters published by CCRI may be viewed at the organization’s web site at: https://agreaterreality.com Form additional articles on the Virtual Experience Model, the following links are provided: This is an overview of the Virtual Experience Model (VEM) with a brief explanation of categories one, two and three. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/01/03/the-virtual-experience-model-an-overview/ I further develop the VEM by discussing the traditional Tibetan belief in “tulpas.” These are thought to be more than holographic projects, but rather physical objects and beings. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/05/20/the-interdimensional-vs-et-hypothesis-virtual-experiences-and-ufo-sightings-as-thought-forms/ American physician Andrija Puharich’s work with psychic Uri Geller gives a striking example of “virtual memory” a Virtual Experience of the Third Kind. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/02/23/andrija-puharich-mds-work-with-uri-geller-supports-the-virtual-experience-model/ I describe field observations of anomalous shooting star visual displays that played an important role in the development of the VEM. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/01/20/why-might-ufo-intelligence-hoax-shooting-star-displays-reflections-on-the-virtual-experience-model/ Virtual Experience of the Third Kind: “Virtual Memory” is a concept explored here considering advances in memory science. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/02/22/virtual-memory-a-virtual-experience-of-the-third-kind-ve-3/ |
2024.05.17 19:26 Sweet-Count2557 The Best Babymoon In Las Vegas Nevada (2023)
The Best Babymoon In Las Vegas Nevada (2023) submitted by Sweet-Count2557 to worldkidstravel [link] [comments] Ah, Las Vegas. What comes to mind when you hear that name? Gambling, shows, and a whole lot of neon lights, right? Well, we’re here to tell you that Las Vegas is so much more than just that! Believe it or not, this iconic city is the perfect destination for a babymoon. That’s right – Las Vegas is the perfect place to get away and relax before your bundle of joy arrives. From luxurious hotels to fine dining, entertainment, and outdoor adventures, Las Vegas has everything you need to make your babymoon a success. And to top it off, the weather is great, prices are affordable, it’s conveniently located, and it’s a safe environment! So, get ready for an unforgettable babymoon in Las Vegas. Luxurious Hotels Enjoy the ultimate comfort and relaxation of a luxurious hotel on your special getaway. Las Vegas has plenty of options to fit your needs, from romantic getaways to special offers. When planning a babymoon in Las Vegas, you can choose to stay in a world-renowned hotel like the Bellagio or the MGM Grand, or in a boutique hotel like the Delano or Skylofts. Each hotel offers a range of amenities to make your stay as special and comfortable as possible. Whether you want a luxurious spa experience, a romantic dinner for two, or an exciting night out on the town, you can find it all in Las Vegas. There is something for everyone, from designer boutiques to world-class shows. Plus, many of the hotels offer special deals and packages, so you can experience all the city has to offer without breaking the bank. Take advantage of the beautiful weather and breathtaking views of Las Vegas by spending some time outdoors. Go golfing at one of the city’s many championship courses or explore the desert on an ATV tour. For a truly memorable experience, book a hot air balloon ride and watch the sun set over the city. With so many activities to choose from, you’ll never be bored during your babymoon. Fine Dining Indulge in a luxurious culinary experience in the desert oasis that's Vegas - it's like taking a bite out of heaven! Las Vegas has a long list of fine dining options that will make your babymoon even more special. If you're looking for a romantic dinner, consider the Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris Las Vegas. Enjoy a stunning view of the Strip, as well as classic French dishes like steak tartare and escargot. Upscale dining options abound in Las Vegas. For a truly luxurious experience, visit the 3-Michelin-star restaurant, Joël Robuchon, located in the MGM Grand. The menu is an exquisite culinary journey of classic French dishes, such as L’Os à Moelle and Homard Poché. For a more casual dining experience, you can't go wrong with the award-winning Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen at Caesars Palace. Enjoy classic dishes like the signature Beef Wellington and Lobster Mac & Cheese. Take your babymoon to the next level with a unique and delicious dining experience in Las Vegas. From romantic dinners to upscale dining, you're sure to find the perfect spot to make your babymoon one to remember. Entertainment Experience the ultimate entertainment on your romantic getaway - no matter what your interests are, you're sure to find something fun to do! Las Vegas is home to a variety of entertainment options for couples on their babymoon. From romantic comedy shows to casino gaming, there's something for everyone to enjoy. ActivityLocationComedy ShowThe MirageMagic ShowBellagioConcertThe ColosseumGamingThe Venetian The Mirage is a great venue for couples looking for a romantic comedy show. There are plenty of hilarious acts that will keep you and your partner laughing throughout the night. The Bellagio has an incredible magic show that is sure to leave you both in awe. If music is more your thing, The Colosseum is the place to be. This venue features a variety of musical acts that will get you up on your feet and swaying to the rhythm. And, of course, the Venetian offers plenty of gaming opportunities. Whether you're a fan of slots, poker, or blackjack, you'll find a game that's perfect for your babymoon. No matter what kind of entertainment you're looking for, you'll find something that's perfect for you and your partner in Las Vegas. From exciting shows to thrilling gaming, there's something for everyone to enjoy on this romantic getaway. Spend some time exploring the many options and find the perfect activity for your babymoon. Outdoor Adventures Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and explore the great outdoors on your romantic getaway – it's sure to be a breath of fresh air! From desert hikes to glamp-sites, there's something for everyone to enjoy and make memories that will last a lifetime. Las Vegas, Nevada is the perfect destination for an unforgettable babymoon. The surrounding area is full of breathtaking natural wonders to explore, from the stunning red rock canyons of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area to the unique cultural tours offered at the Las Vegas Paiute Tribal Museum. For couples who want to get out and about, Red Rock Canyon is the perfect spot for a romantic desert hike. This scenic area offers a wide variety of trails for all levels of hikers, from short, easy hikes suitable for beginners to more strenuous hikes for the adventurous. The stunning views of the canyon walls, wildflowers, and stunning red rock formations will take your breath away. For those looking for a luxurious outdoor experience, glamping sites are a great option. Located just outside of Las Vegas, these sites are perfect for couples who want to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing comfort. From cozy cabins to luxurious tents, these sites offer a wide range of amenities to make your stay comfortable, including cozy beds, air conditioning, and fully-equipped kitchens. Whatever your needs, you're sure to find something that fits your needs and budget. With so many outdoor activities to choose from, your babymoon in Las Vegas is sure to be one to remember! Relaxing Spas and Salons Rejuvenate and refresh during your romantic getaway with a trip to one of the many relaxing spas and salons in and around the area. From couples massages to healthy treats, the spa packages available in Las Vegas are designed to help you both unwind and relax. Spend an afternoon at a luxurious salon and get pampered with a mani-pedi, hair styling, and facial treatments. The salons offer a variety of treatments to fit any budget and make you both feel like a million bucks. If you’re looking for a more traditional spa experience, there are plenty of places to choose from. Visit a day spa for a steam room, Jacuzzi, and pool. Or, take a dip in the local mineral hot springs and soak away your worries. Many of the spas also offer additional services like yoga, meditation, and massage. Whether you want to spend the day lounging or take advantage of the many spa treatments available, you’ll find it all in Las Vegas. Head to one of the many saunas and steam rooms to sweat out any stress or toxins. Or, enjoy a signature facial or massage to truly indulge. There are also plenty of other services offered, such as body wraps, manicures and pedicures, and waxing. With so many options to choose from, you’ll be sure to find the perfect spa experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed. Exploring the Arts Embrace the artistic side of your trip with a visit to one of the many galleries and museums around the area. You'll get to explore the unique works of art and get a glimpse into the area's culture and history. Whether you're looking to take a museum tour or see a cultural attraction, Las Vegas has something for everyone. Head to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum to learn about the area's ancient history, or check out the Neon Museum to explore the city's iconic signs. And if you're looking for something more modern, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is the place to go. The Las Vegas Arts District is a great spot to explore the city's vibrant art scene. There's something for everyone, from traditional galleries to open-air murals. Take a stroll down the area's main street and don't be afraid to pop into any of the galleries. Plus, the area has plenty of restaurants, bars, and cafes to explore, so you can make a day out of it. If you're looking for something more unique, the Mob Museum is definitely worth a visit. The museum chronicles the history of organized crime, and visitors can learn about some of the most notorious gangsters in history. It's an interesting and educational experience that's sure to be a highlight of your trip. There's also the DISCOVERY Children's Museum, which offers interactive exhibits and activities to help kids learn about science and the natural world. Sightseeing Discover the beauty of your trip with a sightseeing tour of the area, where you'll get to take in the gorgeous views and learn about the local culture. With its breathtaking natural wonders, vibrant nightlife, and rich history, Las Vegas is a place that offers something for everyone. Start your exploration of the city by exploring its history. Take a stroll through the historic downtown area, where you'll find beautifully preserved buildings, monuments, and historical sites. You can also visit some of the more modern sites, such as the Las Vegas Strip and the Bellagio. Next, you'll want to explore the city's cultural attractions. Visit the Neon Museum, where you can get an up-close look at some of the city's iconic neon signs. You can also take a tour of the Mob Museum, where you can learn all about the city's mob history. Plus, you won't want to miss out on the incredible art galleries and museums that dot the city. From there, you can venture out to the numerous outdoor attractions. From the Red Rock Canyon to the Valley of Fire, Las Vegas offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun. You can also visit the Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon, two of the most iconic natural wonders of the region. Whatever you do, you'll be sure to have an unforgettable sightseeing experience in Las Vegas. Unique Experiences Unlock a world of unique experiences in this one-of-a-kind destination - you won't want to miss out! Las Vegas offers a unique combination of cultural attractions, shopping malls, and world-class entertainment that you won't find anywhere else. Here are some of the unique experiences you can have while enjoying your babymoon in Las Vegas: Take a romantic gondola ride down the Grand Canal at The Venetian and explore the romantic atmosphere of the resort. Visit the Neon Museum and explore the history and culture of Las Vegas. Spend a day at the High Roller Observation Wheel and enjoy the beautiful views of the city. Catch a show at one of the world-famous Cirque du Soleil theaters. Las Vegas has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a romantic getaway or an exciting adventure. From luxurious spas to thrilling nightlife, you'll never run out of things to do. So take advantage of this opportunity to explore the unique culture and attractions of Las Vegas and create unforgettable memories on your babymoon. Great Weather Take in the gorgeous desert climate and bask in the warm sunshine on your special getaway. Las Vegas, Nevada offers mild temperatures year-round, making it the perfect destination for your babymoon. Enjoy the stunning desert views and the pleasant climate, which is perfect for outdoor activities like sightseeing, golfing, and swimming. Whether you're looking for a romantic evening stroll or a day of adventure, the mild climate makes it easy to enjoy the sights and sounds of Las Vegas. Take advantage of the great weather and explore the many outdoor attractions in Las Vegas. Visit the Grand Canyon or Red Rock Canyon for stunning desert vistas. For a romantic evening, take a sunset gondola ride at the Venetian, or watch the Bellagio fountains during the day. You can also visit museums, such as the Mob Museum or the Neon Museum. With its mild climate, spectacular desert views, and endless activities, Las Vegas is the perfect destination for your babymoon. Enjoy the beautiful city and relax in the warm sunshine. From sightseeing to shopping, there's something for everyone in Las Vegas. So, pack your bags and plan your dream babymoon in Las Vegas today! Affordable Prices With its affordable prices, you and your partner can enjoy all that the desert has to offer without breaking the bank. Las Vegas is the perfect destination for a budget-friendly, romantic babymoon. With inexpensive flights and budget-friendly options, you can make the most of your time and money. There are plenty of activities to enjoy that won't cost you a fortune. Take a stroll down the Las Vegas Strip, where you can take in the sights and sounds of this iconic city without spending a dime. Or, explore the nearby Red Rock Canyon, an awe-inspiring natural wonder that is a must-see for any desert traveler. The city of Las Vegas also offers plenty of entertainment and nightlife to enjoy. From renowned casinos and world-class shows to top-notch dining and shopping, there's something for everyone. No matter what your budget is, you can find something that you and your partner will enjoy. So, don't miss out on a chance to make your babymoon special while still staying within your budget. Convenient Location We're excited to tell you about the convenient location of Las Vegas, Nevada as the perfect spot for a Babymoon. Las Vegas is a great pick for an unforgettable vacation, with plenty of attractions and activities that are easily accessible. Plus, the city is home to some of the best shopping malls and nightlife in the country. Here are some of the top reasons why Las Vegas is the ideal destination for your Babymoon: A wide variety of attractions: From world-class casinos to luxurious spas, Las Vegas has something for everyone. Great shopping malls: From the trendy Fashion Show Mall to the iconic Forum Shops, you'll find plenty of great shopping opportunities in Las Vegas. Delicious dining options: With a variety of restaurants and eateries, you'll never go hungry in Las Vegas. An abundance of nightlife: From classic Vegas shows to the hottest nightclubs, you'll be sure to find plenty of entertainment in Las Vegas. A vibrant culture: From art galleries to outdoor activities, Las Vegas has something for everyone looking to explore the city. So don't miss out on all that Las Vegas has to offer for your Babymoon. With plenty of attractions and activities right at your fingertips, you'll have the perfect vacation in this city of lights. Safe Environment Experience the peace of mind that comes with a safe and secure environment while enjoying your special getaway. Las Vegas, Nevada is a great choice for a babymoon destination due to its stress-free atmosphere and child-friendly attractions. With 24/7 video surveillance, a network of security cameras, and a dedicated police force, you can rest assured that your and your family's safety is the number one priority. AttractionsSecurityGrand CanyonSurveillance CamerasShopping MallsSecurity PersonnelRed Rock CanyonBackground ChecksRestaurantsEscort Services When it comes to deciding on a vacation spot, safety should be at the top of your list. From the moment you arrive in Las Vegas, you will be surrounded by a secure environment. All businesses and public areas are monitored by security personnel and surveillance cameras. Before entering any facility, you will be subject to a thorough background check. In addition, there are escort services available to provide assistance to families with young children. No matter where you go in Las Vegas, you can always feel secure. With the assurance of a safe and secure environment, you can enjoy your babymoon with peace of mind. Whether you're exploring the majestic Grand Canyon or enjoying a romantic dinner in one of the many restaurants, you can rest assured that your safety is the top priority. So take a break from your everyday life and enjoy the stress-free environment of Las Vegas. Frequently Asked Questions Are there any special babymoon packages available? We're on the hunt for the perfect babymoon package and we've just hit the jackpot! Picture this: romantic restaurants with delicious food, luxurious spa packages, and the most relaxing and indulgent atmosphere – all in one place. Las Vegas, Nevada has it all! With its endless array of pampering possibilities, you and your partner will be feeling relaxed, refreshed, and ready for your bundle of joy. Whether you want to treat yourself to a spa day, indulge in a romantic dinner, or discover the sights and attractions of the city, Las Vegas has it all! Are there any activities specifically designed for couples with babies? We've got great news for couples looking for activities designed for babies! Las Vegas has a variety of relaxation options. Couples can enjoy spa days and romantic dinners. Plus, there are baby-sitting services available, so parents can have the night out they've been dreaming of. With plenty of fun and exciting activities to choose from, couples can feel confident that their babymoon in Las Vegas will be a success! Are there any age restrictions for certain activities? When planning a babymoon in Las Vegas, it's important to be aware of any age restrictions for certain activities. Most childcare services will generally specify an age limit for children, so be sure to check beforehand. As for romantic dining, there are no strict age limits, but it's always important to be mindful of other patrons and respect the atmosphere. Even if your baby is well-behaved, some restaurants may prefer older children to avoid disruption. It's best to call ahead and check with the restaurant directly before making a reservation. Are there any infant-friendly attractions in Las Vegas? Looking for infant-friendly attractions in Las Vegas? We've got you covered! From spending options like the family-friendly Circus Circus casino, to childcare services like the MGM Grand's Baby-sitting Co-op, there are plenty of exciting activities for the whole family. Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll down the Strip or an interactive show, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, the city is home to a variety of family-friendly restaurants, perfect for a babymoon getaway. Are there any special discounts for babymooners? Couples looking for discounts on their babymoon should check out the baby-friendly hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada. Many of these hotels offer great deals for couples looking to celebrate the upcoming arrival of their baby. These deals usually include discounts on meals, spa treatments, and other amenities. Many of these hotels also offer special packages for babymooners that include room upgrades, free breakfast, and discounts on services. So don't miss out on the chance to get great deals on your babymoon in Las Vegas, Nevada. Conclusion We had a wonderful time on our babymoon in Las Vegas, Nevada. From luxurious hotels to fine dining, entertainment and outdoor adventures, it was the perfect place to relax and enjoy some quality time together. The spas and salons were a great way to destress and the weather was ideal. Plus, prices were surprisingly affordable and the location was so convenient. Above all, we felt safe and secure in our environment. Our trip was truly magical and it was the perfect way to celebrate our growing family. We can't wait to come back and experience all the wonders of Las Vegas again! |
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{ Ash Keeling woke with a start. That feeling, like she was landing from a 10 foot drop, slammed her back to reality. She had that dream again, the one she had been having that dream for months. It had started out fractured, bits and pieces, but this time she could have sworn she heard her mother say her name. Brushing the curls from her face, the lingering tendrils of the dream of her late mother dissipated like smoke in the morning breeze. She bolted upright, heart pounding with the weight of unshed tears, realising she was late for work... again.This was the second time that week. Owning a plant and apothecary shop comes with some perks. Free home made lotions, bars of soap, teas, lots of teas, and all the plants you could want. The down side was you had to make them all, and when you make them yourself it isn't technically free, but being late definitely was not a perk.
2024.05.15 05:22 featherwinglove I did it again, a new Trimps novelization (more faithful to story messages than the other one) Tightniks Run Zero
2024.05.09 07:27 SpecialistExchange28 Towing things with your manual wheelchair K5 level only.
The weather will be nice enough to get yardwork done eventually for me. If it has already reached it for you, this next tip / idea will be a huge help. submitted by SpecialistExchange28 to u/SpecialistExchange28 [link] [comments] First the boring warning ⚠️ stuff. For this you will need good to great upper body strength. Full hand control. DANGER: Doing this incorrectly can and will bend your wheekchair frame. DO NOT ATTEMPT IF YOU ARE NOT MECHANICALLY INCLINED. Please see all images. When we moved into our home there were overgrown plant life all around the foundation. Everything from flowers to juniper trees, and many forms of bushes including two huge bushes with 3 to 4 inch needle thin thorns. You have no idea how many tube repairs I had ro do to keep rolling. I felled the trees, and removed all of the growth around the foundation. This was on three of the four sides of the home. This was all done from September or so of 2013 to when winter hit. The next spring I removed all the roots, and started on a french drain. Not the typical residential sized one either. That would be way to small. This one is 5 ft wide at the far end of the front of the house. Goes to just below the foundations lowest point. Then gets deeper as it get closer to the street. I had run a straight line to get the elevation of the street to the french drain. The street is about 2 feet higher than the lowest part of the drain. So I dug out a portion about 20 ft in length that is pit beyond the foundation to a depth of 59 inches by 8 ft wide. This entire project was just done by me alone, and on my 🫏 or in my wheelchair. The next spring would be ridiculously rainy. I use a water removal pump to try to keep the drain empty of water. But one night the house shakes violently. The next day we learn that a section if walkway I had properly supported with 4x6 landscape timbers broke free and fell to the bottom of the deepest part of the drain. This piece of concrete was 7 to 8 inches thick, 3 feet wide and 15 ft long. What happened was the timbers all 6 of them sunk into the mud so much that the walkway broke free. If I had been in that hole there would have been no way for me to get out of the way fast enough. It was good that I decided that as long as it has the luck you in mud I can't work on things. When it dried up enough I tried to use my 6ft long 16lb straight prybar and all ot did was dig into the dirt. That walkway wasn't moving. There was a local landscape company I hired to now handle this and the rest of the french drain the following spring. An entire season lost due to near daily rainstorms. The owner of the company looked at all the dirt I had turned into berms, and said do you realize you have shoveled around 200 to 300 tons of dirt depending on its moisture content? I told him I had no idea. He was pretty impressed with my overall design and planned drainage system. Paint the side of the foundation with a black cinderblock sealant with 3 layers. Then place fabric so it will wrap around everything like a giant burrito. Then using a prewrapped drain tile pit that into the ditch made for it onto of the first layer of fabric. The drain tile is 6 inches in diameter to insure proper drainage. Then have 26 tons of pea gravel fill the drain keeping the fabric clear so it will wrap over the top. Pea gravel as long as it has a form or shape AKA the walla of the trench to hold it, as soon as it poors in it self compresses to something like 98% or so. Then wrap the top. Next layer L grade sized decorative river rock 4 to 5 inches deep to cover the top of the fabric. When the rock gets wet it turns all sorts of beautiful colors you would never expect. The lowest point of this drain is my crown jewel. Instead of bury the sumppump barrel that connects to the drain tile, I designed an access box. This box is comprised of 6x6 timber that is interlocked like a log cabin and pinned with long rebar in the corners. The size is 5ft wide and 6ft long. And is covered with a dual door that opens up and out supported by chain to keep it from falling all the way open. Inside is a crushed grantee floor of 12 inches for super fast drainage. The power connects in the top corner of this box. And when we turn off power to keep the pump from freezing this can fill about one third of the way. When I dug out the hole the side facing the street has a 2 foot rise then it allows water to seep through the timbers. The space in front of this area is designed to be ridiculously fast draining. Fabric, 4 inches of gravel, fabric, 4 inches of dirt, fabric 4 inches of gravel, fabric dirt... repeat this 8 or 9 times. We happen to own a house built in the 1960's. Back then concrete was cheaper to use than dirt. So we have a 12 inch thick driveway. Sadly the draining failed at some point and it cracked under its own weight as water underneath froze. So my multi layer drainage system runs along the the side of the driveway for its length. Now with a permanent way to drain the cracks have not progressed. The sumppump I got was an industrial strength one that runs nearly silent. It can handle objects of 2 inches without damage. It pumps 150 gallons per minute at its current setup. The box was designed to be used as a small deck or sitting area. And should a vehicle park on it it will withstand it. The drain system blands in with the landscape and looks like a dry riverbed of rocks. When you walk or roll on if you don't sink, it feels as solid as concrete. While doing this project we have these huge 40 to 45 pound dry landscape bricks that are L shape. I mean lots of them. They lined the edges of flowerbeds back in the 60's. I had to move them. Originally moving one at a time on my lap. Here is where the towing comes in. I wanted you to know the origin story of how I came up with such an idea. The wheelchair I was using was a TiLite ZRA Series 1 or first generation ZRA. Why such a massive french drain? Because were we live it rains a lot, and rains monsoon style. Also the part of the foundation of the house called the sillplate had dry rotted in parts due to poor drainage. Thankfully only the front of the house had this issue. Step one: You can't just tie something to fhe rear axle and expect it to work well. I learned that the trial and error way. You need to fond a point about 2 to 4 inches above the back axle that extends out back behind your wheelchair perfectly centered left and right. I provide a range you can adjust your mount point to for your preference. I used ballistic nylon straps from duffle and other bags that had that one long removable strap. They are pretty strong. An alternative is car seatbelt material. An alternative is the strap material used for Rachel tie downs. You want to make the left and right connect to fhe axle in a way you can remove it later. I didn't do that on my design and it's still in place. The left and right are going to handle the real pulling force. Make sure they can't slide in from the left and right. SMART DRIVE USERS USE THIS METHOD. If fhe straps get hooked in the arms of the adapter ring they can break them off. Alternative: running a single strap back dead center on the axle may be an easier option. This is the best if you don't have a power assist that uses the axle. Next: This is mainly to keep the tow point from dangling to low. If you have handles loop a strap around the left and right and connect these to the tow point. Either the axle left and right or the upper left and right or both options will keep the tow point from moving into your rear wheels. This tow point need be only a few inches beyond the furthest part of your rear wheels. The tow hitch or the part that does the actual holding of the trailer should be large enough to slide a J style wagon handle through with ease. I use an 6 inch or larger carabiner. None of mine have the locking feature some have. Once you get things all set this setup will let you know when you can't pull the weight. You will pull a wheelie with to much weight. If it's way to tippy lower the tow point by adjusting it down. Now when it pulls a wheelie it isn't one big enough to flip you backwards. It's just enough to get your full attention. If you lean forward and the wagon moves then you can slowly make your way. This is the soft tow system. In my next post I will share a solid or firm tow point. Any questions or need to see better images let me know. It is an easy project overall. In my images you will see me towing a yard wagon and a dumping trailer. I can tow just over 600 pounds using my method. I don't typically try to pull that much mainly because it is very slow going when on the grass. |
2024.05.07 01:42 Ok-End1915 what are your favorite horror movie soundtracks?