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PARAPSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH (U)
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PART IT
PSYCHOTRONIC GENERATOR RESEARCH
(U) Psychotronic generators (also called Pavlita generators after the
inventor) are small devices said to be capable of drawing biological
energy from humans; the energy is accumulated and stored for future use.
Once charged with human energy, the generators can do some of the things
a psychic subject can do, but, according to the inventor, Robert Pavlita,
can be charged by individuals possessing no psychic ability.5
(U) The concept of man as a source of unusual energy dates back at least
as far as ancient Chinese and Hindu teachings, in which It was called
10 vital energy" or "prana." Between the 18th and 20th centuries it was
called various things (animal magnetism, odic force, motor force, n-rays,
etheric force, etc.) by rediscoverers of its existence. In contemporary
Soviet and Czechoslovakian parapsychology this energy is called bio-
plasmic or psychotronic energy. The Czechoslovakian rediscovery of
biological energy is credited to Robert Pavlita, an inventor and business-
man from Prague who began work on his devices over thirty years ago.5
(U) Some representative examples of Pavlita generators are shown in
Figures 3 through 7. No details of their construction have ever been
made available to Western observers, possibly because Pavlita eventually
plans to seek foreign patents. It has been reported, however, that the
devices are fabricated from various metals (steel, bronze, copper, iron,
golQ and that their effects are a result of their form.5
(U) Pavlita's generators can be charged by direct contact (e.g., rubbing
or touching to the temporal region of the head) or by visually directing
mental concentration upon them from a distance. The nature of the energy
stored is still not understood, but over the years a number of observa-
tions about its effects have been reported. It can be reflected, re-
fracted, polarized, and combined with other forms of energy. It creates
effects similar to magnetism, heat, electricity, and luminous radiation,
but is itself none of these. The energy apparently can be conducted by
paper, wood, wool, silk, and other substances normally considered to be
good insulators. The devices have been tested by commissions of experts
from the Czechoslovakian Academy of Sciences and the University of Hradec
Kralove in Prague. Static electricity, air currents, temperature changes,
and magnetism, were eliminated as possible explanations for the observed
effects. In addition, the energy exerted its effect through glass, water,
wood, cardboard, or any type of metal and was not diminished.
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(U) According to both Soviet and Czech researchers, one major Ld-vantage
of studying psychotronic generators is the reproducibility of their ef-
fects; in addition, they can be activated by nearly anyone, wit:li or with-
out any special psychic abilities. The devices may have otticr practical
applications not related to parapsychology. The Czechs claim that irra-
diation of seeds with the energy enhances plant growth, and that industrial
pollutants have been precipitated out of water by its action (Figure 7).
These claims may be open to question, since in 1972, Zden(.,k Rejdak, hL'ad
of the Psychotronic Research Section of the Czechoslovakian Society for
Science and Technology, termed the experiments with plants and water
"ineffective."
(U) A recent newspaper article,36 quoting Pavlita, reporLed tlh@it his
generators could serve as weapons; no further details were given. No
information is available on Czech efforts to develop psycliotronic weapons,
but Pavlita has stated that some forms of his devices cai-i exert bot-tj
favorable and unfavorable effects on living organisms, including man. In
experiments with snails exposed to the energy from a generator, a state
similar to hibernation resulted. When flies were placed [n the gap ot a
circular generator (Figure 6) they died instantly. In another test,
Pavlita aimed a generator at his daughter's head from a distance of
several yards. Her electroencephalogram (EEG) changed, she becai',Ie dizzy,
and her equilibrium was disrupted.
(U) In their present form and size, Pavlita's devices could probably
exert an effect on humans at only relatively short range. It is possible
that their size could be enlarged or their energy amplified, thereby ex-
tending their range. If the Czech claims for these devices are valid,
biological energy might be an effective antipersonnel weapon. It would
be difficult to defend against, since it apparently penetrates most CoMmon
forms of insulation and its reported effects (changes in braiii wave. c@fiar-
acteristics, disturbance of equilibrium, dizziness) could result in
personality changes or physical discomfort which might alter combit.
effectiveness.
(U) Soviet or Czech perfection of psychotronic weapons would pose n
severe threat to enemy military, embassy, or security fui 'ictions. The
emitLed energy would be silent and difficult to detect@ electronically
(although the Soviets claim'to have developed effective biological energy
sensors) and the only power source required would be the human operator.
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PART V
CONCLUSIONS
00 Soviet and Czechoslovakian researchers have accepted the realit\, or
paranormal events and are primarily concerned with the formulation oi @i
unified theory to describe the basic energy transformations involved.
The Soviet emphasis on the electrostatic and electromagnetic componel rs
of the enargy may play an important role in the final detoniilnaL@on , )
the nature of psychical phenomena. This emphasis on ener-,Ietics or L-1 t-e r-
action effects has lead to the concept that man must be investigated , i's a
complete, integrated unit.
(0) Sovictt and Czech psychotronic research wi 1-1 evenLuai 1-y be app-li it d Lo
human problems. As this occurs, the- question will, arise wfiether HO@
knowledge and the equipment developed will be used for the enhancemcit of
human freedom and social development, or for regiinentatioi) and ensla@ement.
Psychotronics could conceivably play a role in contributin), 1-() tlle @-;@rrviv;ll
of the hLyinan species; by emphasizing the interconnections @etwee'ri a] I living
gs, it should help to reduce human aggressive tendencies. By tfl( same
b t2in
r-oken, it could also be applied to increase such aggressive tendenci(,s and
has powerful potential for use as an effective weapon against groil.ps of
men and key leaders.
(U) T'I-Ae Czechs claim that a direct transfer of 'biological- energy iri)m
healLhy to diseased or injured muscle is not only possible, but prove-n.
"'he Soviets do not restrict the possibility of such energy transfer @(-) any
one phys io logical system, but state that biolo(,,Jcal energy transter ,@ni be
utilizeei to relieve human functional disorders of the nervous sy.SLCM, the
internal organs, and the mind. In all cases, such medical applAcations of
blolo(,ical energy transfer are officially described as having beilefi(.@al
resutt,@, but this may not necessarily be true. By analogy, conventional
medical techniques can be beneficial, but when misapplied, can cause
serious damage, or even death. By the same token, there can also be
11psychic" malpractice, although the Soviets and Czechs are not likel-.- to
publicize this fact.
(U) Both Czech and US researchers have described Robert I)avlita's w@)rk
with psychotronic generators as possibly the most important contemporary
development in the field of parapsychology and as a major contribtiti@)n to
the deeper understanding, mastery, and utilization of biological ell(-rgy
ior liuman advantage. Just as in the example of direct transfer of bio-
logical energy for medical purposes, the use of such devices is not
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necessaril-y intended to be beneficial. If Pavlita's devices can kill
insects aL present, their potential in the future after refinement and
enlargement may well be for killing, men. If bioenergy can be reliably
controlled and focused by such devices, death could be caused by dis-
ruption of fundamental brain rhythms, heart control, or biological clock
mechanisms.
(U) It should also be pointed out that some of Pavlita's experiments
seem to contradict Soviet results obtained with humans. As an example,
the effect of his devices on suspended magnets is lessened if the magnets
are electrostatically shi-elded, whereas such shielding ha,; no effect in
Soviet e:@:periments with Nina Kulagina and Alla Vinogradova. Lt would
appear that although the Czechs and the Soviets are examini.ng the same
phenomena, passage of 'biological energy through PavliLa's devices alters
it in SOTne manner. This raises the question of how well [hose machines
carL be controlled, and whether the alteration they induce on bloenergy is
beneficial or detrimental.
(U) Soviet research with Kulagina and Vinogradova indicaLcs thit energy
interchanges, or transfer mechanisms, may be possible between gifted
psychics and inanimate objects. There is evidence that Soviet research
with these women also involves attempts to influence animate biological
systems. In 1972, LaMothe2 reported that Kulagina had the capability for
stopping and starting the beat of an excised, living, fro@, heart. If
true, it supports the contention that Czech and Soviet cLiims for "benc-
ficial" applications of biological energy transfer are reversible - IF a
frog heart can be started and stopped, the same effects might be imposed
on humans. Such dramatic effects illustrate some of the dangerous poLen-
tial of controlled biological energy transfer.
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(U) in summary, @t should be pointed out that Soviet parapsychologi-ts
continue to tace Pro'biems similar to those of their Western counterpc@rLs,
in that observed phenomena are unstable and there is low probability ol
provi-ng them in controlled tests under selected conditions. Soviet critics
of the sc:ience have been quick to seize on these two characteristics in
order to categori.r-ally re_ject many of the phenomena, and they have b(,-
littled some forms oF such manifestaLions by contending that the conditions
under which tests ha,@,e b,2en conducted have not been adequate to prec. ude
fraud. In view of this situation, the Soviets will continue to invei@tigate
methodoLogy, since they feel -it absolutely necessary to q 'iiantify obs,@rved
phenomena. Although 'Lhey have, not yet done so, the Soviets may very well
be the first to Ldentify the field forces involved and the means by 7jhich
they arc, generated, due to their concentration on the mechanisms and
energetics involved.
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PAP T V 1
'I'I?J,'NDS AND
1. TRENDS
-luenckd y polit- I
(U) Criticism: All Soviet science is very mucl, 'itj i ca
ideology. Parapsychology, as a resuif- of the fj(,ct!iig ph(noi--ieln@i it deals
with, is perhaps more vulnerabie to ideol,ogical Attacks ,Ian 0 t t I ('T- scLonce.
Soviet critics point out that parapsychology, ;)s a "pseuc!(,science," makes
it enori-nously more (lifficult for the P,'irly to eliminzite IJ.an religious
prejudices and supersLitions. 1"ney Claim thal@ parapsycho@ogy, it vic-,jed
from the standpoint of Leiiin, reDrcsenl.@i a rev-iv;ii 0@- "boiti7geois sob-',-(:@tive-
ii-Lealism. " Soviet cr-;t.L(,s claim LhaL su!-thre!ifiold rerception
takes place in the preSencC-' Of a @,LiMuiu@-; t,,@d @ni @lnal.yzer ano chat such
perception is subject to the very same, physiolo-leal laws as is j sub-
ey a Cim i t
jectively registered perception. 11 1 . however, th:it the study of
these laws is stiLl far ,rom the il- whi,:h it will 1),, possiDle to
;i person's suT)co]1'-;c-*ot1s psycholo"'J@-'11 activil".
explain scientif @ call, I
U) Concentration on Energet.
_L@js Fac(-d such critic sms, Soviet and
Czech scientisL%1-- cngagcd in parapsychoio@,y research have, more and mcre,
stressed the "b@ological energy" concept-, and arc, contlnu.ng to develop
theoretical bases which, will provide -in integrated approa,li 1--o par-anormal
phenome-na. I.P. order to bring their sc.!(@ncc. more nearly i-i 1hic, wit1h
accepted theorl@-,s of COI-ILemporary they hive post,ilaCcd a "f ifth
state of ma--ter" consisting of "free charged particles" a-ranged in organ-
ized paLLerns forming a uniform ener@;A, network. Th(,@7 are continuing to
emphasize @.he clectros'Latic and ele c-L romagne tic component, of such energy
and argiie that the o-ventuai defli-itlon of this onergy will. allow them to
ultimately integrate psyci-ical phennimena into cojiLemporar,@ theoretical
constru@ts of the universe.
(U') Off Lcial At LiL--de: There arc, no @n(Hcatio'cs of any )rganized or
officially sanctioned attacks on Sovi(,t/Czech psychoLroni-, research, but
such criticisms as have been noted have appeared in State-sanctioned pub-
licatioris. Continued monitoring of th(' Soviet MId CZC'(',Il @)res-s will be
required in order to determine whether or not the officiaL attitude toward
the science shifts.
2. FORECASTS
(U) In the next 15 years the Soviets and Czechs will continue to emphasize
parapsycliol-ogical research. Such research will, of necus@ity, involve the
further develop-ment ot appropriate instrumentatioii for th@-, detection and
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its interactions with living or inanimate objects at a disLance. The
cyborg aspects (coupling of human inductors with physical psychot-ronic
devices) will continue to be emphasized. Durino this time frall)(-' re-
search will progress from instrumentation development to c)111puter
assisted mathematical modeling of biological energy interi--tions. In
SG1 B order to establish a basis for such modeling, experimental techniq@ies
which can be controlled and replicated will be developed. This, in turn,
will lead to the eventual improvement of research on paran-)rmal phenomena
since they will be made increasingly more producible and predictable.
(U) The Soviets are known to be involved in development of inferential
measurement and complex systems modelling (IMCSM) techniqtles.44,45 IMCSIM
is especially adapted for application to the examination @@nd study of many
objects, especially those with many interacting parts, evcn when the be-
havior of the objects are partly or mostly determined by features of which
the researcher is unaware or which he cannot observe. So-,let parapsychology
research would probably be an ideal subject for the application of Ole TMCSM
technique. If IMCSM is applied, the likelihood of a Sovd(-L breakthrough
in parapsychology is greatly increased. The Soviets are leaders in devel-
opment of this technique and will probably apply it Lo paiapsychology
research.
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