Approved F . ~.~ i,- " - ., !~ , , , -, , ',t- I%I,,,qv; Approved For Release 2000/08/11 : CIA-RDP96-00792ROO0300420002-7 December 1982 R000300420002-7 PSI RESEARCH December 1982 Approved ForFROWUAMO/08/11 CIA-RDP96-00792 INVESTIGATIONS INTO "EY.TF-AORDINARY RUKAN BODY FUNCTION" IN 1C11INA Information about studies of psychic func- tioning in China have been previously published in Psi Research. We continue this discussion by publi.shing materials presented at the Invited Speakers from the People's Republic of China session of the Society for Psychical Research/ Parapsychological Association Conference which was held at Trinity College, Cambridge, England, August 16-20, 1982. Although some points of these materials have been discussed our earlier publications, we wish to provide our readers with yet a more detailed -overview. - Ed. Report on Investigations into "Extraordinary Human Body Function!' in the People's Republic of China H. E. Puthoff , PhD Radio Physics Laboratory SRI International Menlo Park, California Although interest in exceptional human functioning has historically been part of China's tradition, recent widespread interest was triggered by a report in the March 11, 1979, Sichuan RE~U~X. In that report it was claimed that a young bo-y-,--12--year old Tang Yu, was able to read written material placed in physical contact with his ears. Although this claim was soon being criticized as unscientific in, e.g., The People's Daily in flay, 1979, reports began to surface _f_r_o_m~a_a__0v__e_r1_hina that children elsewhere were dupltcating this feat. These reports caught the attention of scientists, many of whom assumed that some form of rudimentary biological function was at cause, since the early reports typically involved "reading" through the skin. Thus the initial approach to the phenomenon appears to parallel in many respects the earlier work of Jules Romains on "eyeless sight!' [11 and similar Soviet investigations into so-called "dermo-optic perception" [2]. From this beginning, such functioning in China goes under a rubric which translates as Bxtraordinary Ruman Body Function (EIIBF); this phrase has now been broadened to include the entire range of phenomena that in the West are called "psi," since it was not long before the reading of Chinese characters, numbers, etc., extended to experiments involving non-contact forms of the phenomena (e.g., use of sealed containers, long distances, etc.). As a result of growing scientific interest, in February 1980 a conference on parapsychology was held in Shanghai, sponsored by one of China"s major monthly scientific journals, Nature (Ziran Zazhi). Participants from over 20 colleges and resea~_r(~h_institutes were in attendance, along with 14 children purported to possess EHBF skills, which they demonstrated at the conference. As a result of these demonstrations a number of observers returned to their institutes to set up research programs, and rigorous investigations began in earnest. These efforts led to a second conference on the subject in flay 1981, held in Chongqing, and a continuing series of papers published in Ziran Zazhi, some of which have been translated and are available in English [3,41. . As in the West, such research activities, conferences and reports are not without controversy. Some criticism of methodology and reporting has appeared in the literature [5], and in October 1981 the State Science Commission set up a special group to study the phenomena, some of whose reports have cited cases in which the possibility of deception could not be ruled out. Nonetheless, vigorous research efforts are continuing in a number of university and research institutes, and a National Society of Human Body Science is in the process of being formed. October of 1981 was also the month in which a group of American and Canadian scientists, physicians and educators, including the author, had an opportunity to visit the People's Republic of China, specifically for the purpose of meeting with Chinese researchers working in the E11BF area. The tour, organized by Dr. Stanley Krippner, took us to the cities of Beijing (Peking), Xian and Shanghai, where we met some of the "EHBF children," and talked to a number of 4Approved For Release 2000/08/1 CIA-RDP96-00792ROOO3OOi2OOO2-7 December 1982 December 1982 PSI RESEARCH Approved For l6leA99WO/08/11 CIA-RDP96-00792ROO0300420002-7 9 f ive investigators working with them. During our visit formal technical meetings were held with the scientists, physicians, and journal editors working in the field. The first was at the Friendship Hotel in Beijing; the second at the Beijing Medical College; the third, at Beijing Univer- sity; the fourth at the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of High Energy Physics in Beijing; and the fifth at the Yanan Hotel in Shanghai with the editors and staff of Nature. Gur first discussions, held at the Friendship Hotel in Beijing, brought us together with researchers and educators from the following institutions: (1) Beijing University physicists and biologists (2) Institute of High Energy Physics (Ch. Acad. Sci.) (3) Institute of Biophysics (Ch. Acad. Sci.) (4) Institute of Automation (Ch. Acad. Sci.) (5) Beijing Astronomical Observatory (Ch. Acad. Sci.) (6) Institute of Semiconductors (Ch. Acad. Sci.) (7) Institute of Physics (Ch. Acad. Sci.) (8) Physics Dept. of Beijing Teachers' College (9) Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Beijing This was followed by visits to Beijing Medical College, Beijing University, and the Chinese Academy of Science's Institute of High Energy Physics. It was at this latter institute that we had our first opportunity for somewhat in- depth discussions of specific experiments. Their basic experiment, apparently replicated many times under widely varying conditions, consisted of the remote viewing of Chinese characters or numbers sealed in an opaque bakelite container, inside of which was also some form of detector to register possible physical effects associated with the perceptions. The detectors used in this formar- included X-ray, nuclear emulsion and photographic .films, photoelectric tubes, thermoluminescent dosimeters, and biological detectors. The claim made (supported by raw data materials shown us, a motion picture film of the experiments, and published papers) was that physical effects were registered during perception, and absent in the absence of perception. These included fogging of the film, and pulses on electrical output devices of the various detectors. The individuals carrying out the experiments were physicists, well respected in their own fields, using standard techniques and procedures familiar to them, as far as apparatus and analysis are concerned. It also appears that their work has some degree of official sanction, in that work in this area is considered part of their official work schedule, and in our visit we were cordially received by ~wo of the Institute's Deputy Directors. These factors lend de facto credibility to their claims. Later in the trip we met at length over a two-day period with the staff and tditor-in-Chief (11r. He Chongyin) of Nature journal (Ziran Zazhi), and from him obtained an over-view of the experimentation, results, conferences, and publication of the Chinese efforts. It is impossible, of course, for one to evaluate accurately a nation's progress in the scientific study of exceptional human functioning on the basis of a visit of less than two weeks, and the exchange of a few publications. As in the West, the study of exceptional human functioning is an endeavor which has provided many questions and few answers. Since this type of research continues to be in a state of flux throughout the world, one can say, however, that it represents an area where China has the opportunity to -make important contributions. Those of us who visited China were particularly impressed by their scientists' efforts to correlate research findings with their ancient and distinctively national Chinese concepts (especially those of their non-Western medical traditions) on the one hand, and the contemporary perspective of modern science on the other hand. A well-known example is the search for elect rophysiological correlates of acupuncture points and meridians; less well known (in the West) are the Chinese studies on the possible relationship between EHBF and Qigong, an ancient discipline, involving movement and deep breathing, said to promote health and well being. Through exploring this rich historical tradition scientifically, the Chinese scientists may well contribute fresh ideas to the study of exceptional human functioning. Approved For Release 2000/08/1 CIA-RDP96-00792ROO03004~0002-7 December 1982 PSI RESEARCH December 1982 Approved For ROWUMM08/11 CIA-RDP96-00792ROO0300420002-7 References 1. Romains, Jules. Eyeless Sight (Secaucus, NJ: Citadel Press, 1978). 1 2. Goldberg, I.M. "on Whether Tactile Sensitivity Can be Improved by Exercise," Soviet Psychology and Psychiatry, Vol. 2, No. I (Fall 196-3-T.---- 3. Nature Journal (Selected Articles), Document No. FTD lr~RS)T-1766-80, 26 January 1981, Translation Division, Foreign Technology Division, Wright -Patterson Air Force C~ Base, 01-do 45433. 4. Psi Research, Vol. 1, No. I (March 1982), pp. 77-83; Vol. 1, No. 2 (June 1982), pp. 4-25. 5. Shum, J.C. "Reading Without the Eyes - Report from China," Bull. Brit. Psych. Soc., Vol. 34 (1981), pp. 125- 126. Study of the Extraordinary Function of the Human Body in China Chen Kin, 1121 Lei Ins L i t-ut-e~~pac-e-Me-di---o~EngJ-neer-ing..-... Beijing, China on March 11, 1979, it was reported for the first time in Sichuan Ribao that a 12-year-old boy, Tang Yu, in Dazu Cotiii-ty,-T:CcFua-ri-Proviiice, had been discovered to be able to 11recounize the characters (Chinese ideograms) with his ears.'Ic' This evoked strong repercussions at home and abroad. Subsequently, more than tea teenagers who also had this kind of function were discovered one after another in Beijing, Anhui, Rubel and other places. In September, 1979, Nature Journal (Ziran Zazhi) carried a report on "Non-~`I~t~a_l Pattern Re~_oCniEi_on," written by a correspondent of the journal on the basis of I-Lis personal observations. In this article it was confirmed that the exceptional function of the human body, or, as it was depicted in the newspapers, 11recognizing characters with the ears," actually existed and is worth studying. The Journal then, in its Nos. 10-12 issues, carried in succession other experimental observa- tions [1-41 by scientists of Beijing University, Anhui Teachers University and other units, which verified the authenticity of the function. In February 1980, in Shanghai, the Nature Journal editorial department presided over the '"_Fiii__C Science Symposium on the Extraordinary Function of the Human Body," attended by representatives from eight provinces and three municipalities. Af ter this the various exceptional functions of the human body, including "recognizing characters with the ears," became generally known as the 'rextraordinary function of the human body," which is now the general term being used in the Chinese literature. With the impetus of the symposium, the research work has developed further in various places, and in May 1981 the "Second Science Symposium on the Extraordinary Function of the Human Body" was held in Chongqing. Some famous scientists submitted their papers [51 and many others read their research reports at the symposium. Diverse thoughts from different schools were incorporated, but no conclusion was drawn at the symposium. Prior to the conclusion of the symposium the Preparatory Committee of the Chinese Human Body Science Institute was established after deliberation and consultation. Afterward, in January 1982 the prepara- --t~at)F--comiitit-t-ee-c-onvene-d--i-special-..-dis..c-uss ion in Physics. The China Encyclopedic Almanac of 1981, published by the China Great Encyclopedia Press, has the vocabulary entry Ilextraordinary function of the human body" in Its column on science and technology, which introduces the development of the study of the extraordinary function of the human body in China [61, and also points out that "there are still some people holding skeptical attitudes with respect to the authenticity of the extraordinary function of the human body-I' The Chinese scientists have carried out experimental studies on the following aspects during the past three years: Under strictly controlled experimental conditions, the authenticity of the special inductive function of the human body, such as "recognizing characters with the ears" was 9 Approved For Release 2000/08/11 CIA-RDP96-00792ROO0300420002-7 December 1982 PSI RESEARCH December 1982 Approved For RehmsaaDWM/i 1 CIA-RDP96-00792ROO0300420002-7 ve rif ied. In order to rule out possible artifacts as well as false results, and to ensure the level of scientific rigor while continually improving the experimental methods, the tests have been designed in keeping with the following requirements: (1) A specimen ("targee' for recognition and its package) has to possess certain character- istics of "uniqueness" to ensure that it not be duplicated and exchanged in designed experimental conditions. (2) The "targee' for recognition has to be sealed in "opaque" and "irreversible" forms, so that, under the designed experimental condi- tions, if the package is opened it will be destroyed and cannot be completely restored; if it is not opened, the "target" in it cannot be recognized with ordinary sight. (3) Both the experimenters and the subject should be unaware of the content of the "target" to ensure "double blind" conditions and to avoid hints (cues). (4) Reliable on-the-spot observation by more than one person and/or by a video recorder, the latter of which can be replayed for examination. (5) The possibility of "guess by chance!' should be ruled out statistically from the experi- mental results; in other words, the results should have "statistical significance." Under these experimental conditions, some subjects whose functions were stronger were tested with dozens of specimens. The rate of absolutely correct identification was more than 80 percent [1,7], which indicated that one of the special inductive functions, the so called "recognizing characters with the ears," existed objectively. Scientists in Beijing University further found in ex- periments that among over 70 children, approximately 10 old, there was a considerable proportion of subjects who had the special inductive function of "recognizing characters with the ears" [8,9]. They concluded that this kind of function may be a general phenomenon to a certain extent among child- ren in thla relevant age-group, and inferred that this func- tion was probably a potential physiological function of the human body. The "universality" discovered thus far also verified the authenticity of the extraordinary function of the human body and provided more subjects for research. Our experimental results indicated that although the subjects who had the extraordinary function were not rare, there were few who had a strong stable function over the long term. In some conditions, the experimental results could be reproduced, but they were not as repeatable on demand as in ordinary physical and chemical experimentation. They often showed apparent individual differences, and an vacillating "instability" in the case of one subject, As some researchers reported, apart from "recognizing characters with the ears," the human body may possess many other extraordinary functions. The researchers have searched after and observed such functions as psychokinesis, teleportation and so forth. Recording the equivalence-time curve. off -moving -the hands of a watch by the extraordinary function of the human body, and observing the possibility of transferring a specimen out of a container from a hole smaller than the specimen itself by this kind of function are two examples. Some researchers have also carried out experimental investigations to determine the mechanism of the human body extraordinary function. The main efforts in this respect include the study of special properties of the information carrier and human body radiation. The "target" was initially sealed into a container which was made of different materials and in which there were different sized slits. Tests were then carried out so as to discover the effect of differences in shielding materials and the size of slits on the test results, thereby distinguishing some special properties of the information carrier. On the other hand, the human body radiation of a subject in an Approved For Release 2,000/08/11 GIA-RDP96-00792ROO0300446002-7 December 1982 PSI RESEARCH December 1982 Approved For Releg&OE2000/08/11 CIA-RDP96-00792ROO0300420002-7 extraordinary functional state was tested by the use of modern technology. The published papers on this subject include the effect of human body radiation on biodetectors and photon counters [12,131 and on some photosensitive detectors [14], as well as the determination of the magnetic field distribution over an individual subject's body'surface [151. Experiments were also conducted involving individuals with extraordinary functions being irradiated on the ears, hands and other sites with weak monochromatic light from a spectrometer. They confirmed that in these sites there existed an ability to perceive and distinguish the color of visible light [161, and that persons who have extraordinary functions could perceive near-infrared light [17]. Experiments also confirmed that such persons could distinguish the north pole from the south pole of a magnet L151 and could tell north from south by their extraordinary functions [18,191. Some researchers have also carried out experiments to investigate the image transfer function under bright-contrast stimulus conditions [201, the perceptibility of an optical image in space [211, and the sensitivity to different light waves [221. Published studies of the property of information Processing and--dis-play 123-271 have shown that during the process of recognizing targets by means of the special C> inductive function of the human body the following characteristics of perception are experienced by the subjects: unfolding, enlarging, recognizing layer by layer, selecting by contrast, displaying step by step, and adjusting directions automatically. 14e consider, however, that experimental studies on the extraordinary function mechanism are preliminary, and that they need further replication and deepening. On the basis of the experimental investigations, some researchers in China have iiiade Preliminary inquiries into the extraordinary function mechanism of the human body from a theoretical standpoint. Information concerning extraordinary function of the human b6dy as recorded in the ancient Chinese literature is now beginning to be collected for evaluation [28]. In Giina, research on the extraordinary function of the human body has already attracted the interest of many scientists specializing in biology, physics, psychology, etc. Special attention, dynamic support, and specific direction have also been gained from certain famous scientists. Professor Qian Xuesen published special papers [5,291 covering the relationship between the extraordinary function of the human body, qigong, and Chinese traditional medicine, and emphasized the importance of developing the potential capacity of the human being and exploring and developing a fundamental discipline of human body science. In his "Fundamental Research for Developing the Human Body Science" he pointed out that Chinege traditional medical theory, qigong, and extraordinary function as centered around the qigong state are keys to research in the human body sciences, which include the basic principles of extra- ordinary human body function. Based on systems sciences, he also proposed the theory of functional states of the human body. These theoretical viewpoints have been playing an important directive role in launching fundamental research in the human body sciences. We consider that, in the future study of extraordinary functions of the human body in China, special attention should be paid to the integration of the cream of Chinese traditional culture with the principles of modern science and- technology, and the integration of qigong and Chinese traditional medical theory with the research of extra- ordinary function. This approach will bring the research work on the human body function into the orbit of modern science and technology. Research into extraordinary functions of the human body Is of great importance, both theoretically and practically. We firmly believe that there is nothing that cannot be understood in the world; there are only things that have not yet been understood. We are full of conf idence as to the prospect of the study of the extraordinary function of the human body in China. References 1. Shouliang, Chen, & 14uyan, Ile. [Beijing University] "Findings Concerning One Type of Extraordinary Function 13 ,&nproved For Release 2000/08/11 CIA-RDP96-00792ROO0300420002-7 7!1 December 1982 PSI RESEARCH December 1982 Approved For RWea50S2Q~W08/11 CIA-RDP96-00792ROO0300420002-7 of the Body: Part one," Ziran zazhi., Vol. 2 (1979), p. 715. 2. Xinfang, Xu, et al. [Anhui Teacher's Normal University] "Observations Concerning the Ear's Ability to Recognize Characters and Distinguish Colors," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 2 (1979), P. 716. 3. Dahua, He, et al. [Combined Investigation Group of Tazi County, Sichuan Province] "Observations Concerning Tang Yu's Ability to Distinguish Colors and Recognize Charac- ters with the Ear," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 2 (1979), p. 780. _~I_ 4. Shoullang, Chen, et . '-i~_e_Decline and Restoration of Jiang Yan's Extraordinary Body Function," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 2 (1979), p. 781. 5. Xuesen, Qian. "Fundamental Research for Developing the Human Body Science," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 4, No. 7 (July 1981), p. 483. 6. Chongyin, He. "Extraordinary Function of the Human Body," China Encycl!~~peLc Almanac, China Great Encyclopedia ]F~ess, 1981. 7. Combined Experimentation Group on Extraordinary Function of the Human Body. Combined Experiment Report Concerning the Validity of Certain F~traordinary Functions of the Human Body, 1982 [in press]. 8. Shouliang, Chen, et al. "The Question of the Prevalence of Extraordinary Human Body Functions," Ziran -Zazhi, Vol. 3 (1980), p. 334. 9. Muyan, Ile, at al. "Further Discussion on the Question of the Prevalence of Extraordinary Human Body Functions," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 3 (1980), p. 683. 10. Study Group of Yunnan University on Extraordinary Human Body Function. "Initial Experiments of the Mechanics Effects of Extraordinary Human Body Function," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 4, No. 5 (Ilay 1981), p. 348. 1 11. ~TluWuang, Lin; Zhongqi, Zhang, et al. [Beijing Teacher's Normal College] "Some Laboratory Tests of the Extra- ordinary Human Body Function of Moving Objects," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 4 (1981), p. 652. 12. ~~r~Tie, zhao; nongzhang, Xu; Jing, Shen; & Aihua, Liu. [High Energy Physics Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences] "Biodetector Experiments on Human Body Radia- tion Physics," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 4, No. 8 (August 1981), p. 602 [English Translation in: Psi Research, Vol. 1, No. I (March 1982), pp. 77-83]. 13. Yongjie, Zhao, et al. "Using the Quantum Number System to Capture the 'Fagong' radiation of Qigong and Extra- ordinary Functions," Electronics Science and Technology') No. 7 (1981), p. 6. --- 14. Tianmin, Zheng; Nianlin, Zhu; Xin, Luo [Yunnan Univer- sity]; Hongyi, Li tWuhan University], et al. "Unusual Phenomena of Extraordinary Human Body Function upon Photosensitive Detectors," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 4, No. 8 (August 1981), p. 563. 15. Shuhuang, Lin, et al. "Magnetism and Extraordinary Function of the Human Body," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 4, No. 2 (February 1981), p. 114. 16. Shenli, Wang, et al. [Shanghai Institute for Laser Technology] "Laboratory Tests on the Non-Visual Recogni- tion of the Color Spectrum," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 3, No. 5 (May 1980), p. 336. 17. Xiaoren, Fang; Yicheng, Liu, et al. [Physics Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences] "The Initial Determi- nation of Extraordinary Human Body Function Subjects in Regard to Their Ability to Perceive Non-Visible Light," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 4 (1981), p. 895. 18. Zuqi, Zhang, et al. [Beijing University] "One Example of the-Extraordinary Human Body Function of Direction Recog- nition," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 3 (1980), p. 741. 19. Zuqi, Zhang, et al. "One Example of the Extraordinary Human Body Function of Direction Recognition," Ziran Kazht, Vol. 4 (April 1981), p. 292. 20. Jianhua, Yang. [Biophysics Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences] "The Study of the Special Charac- teristics of the Body's Perception of Light at Specific Transmission Intensities," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 4 (1981), p. 897. 21. Yicheng, Liu, et al. "Initial Observations on the Ability to Perceive Special Optical Phenomena with Non- Visual Seeing," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 4 (1981), p. 900. 22. Yuzhi, Zhang [Biophysics Institute],, et al. "Response Sensitivity of the Human Body's Non-Visual Seeing to Four Different Wavelengths of Light," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 5 (1982), P. 104. 15 A Rproved For Release 2000/08/11 CIA.;RDP96-00792ROO0300420002-7 .4 PSI RESEARCH December 1982 Approved For Releasec2t=108/11 dWffbri9e-bb~92RO00300420002-7 23. Chu, Wang, et al. [Beijing University] "The Process of Unscrambling Patterns," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 3 (1980), p. 438. 24. Yi, Chen, et al. [Changchun College for Traditional Chinese Medicine] "Results of Initial laboratory Tests on the Ability of the Human Body to Enlarge Objects," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 4 (1981), p. 185. 25. Dinger, Luo, et al. [Beijing University] "The Process of Distinguishing Multi-layered Overlapping Objects with Extraordinary Human Body Function," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 4 (April 1981), p. 291. 26. Shaoyuan, Shao, et al. [Beijing University] "The Process of Unscrambling for Recognition by Extraordinary Human Body Function of Patterns on Folded and Rolled Paper," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 5 (1982), p. 274. 27. ;d_quan__,__Ye_. [Biophysics Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences] "The Human Body's Recognition of Non-Visible Patterns," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 5 (1982), p. 276. 28. Taoqiu, Cii~r~._flio___Sfx Factory for Radio Electronics, Liaoyuan City] "Verification and Exploration of Remote Mind-Reading," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 4 (1981), p. 756. 29. Xuesen, Qian. 119-y-stem S-H-ence, Neuro Science, Human Body Science," Ziran Zazhi, Vol. 4, No. 1 (January 1981), p. Institute of Space Medico-Engineering P.O. Box 5104 Beijing, China An Approach to Psi Radiation Signals J~11.jLong~~f~aLi&,.Zb~o _Yonjie Institute of High Energy Physics .L e ng _113- China The interaction or correlation between mind and body has puzzled scientists for a long time. As far as the so- called psi processes are concerned, this problem becomes even more profound. Many subjective approaches have been proposed in the histories of civilized nations, especially in that of the ancient Chinese. However, such approaches seem to be incompatible with the framework of Western science after its Renaissance at the time of Galileo. In recent years, we have had an excellent opportunity to re-examine this problem scientifically. The main interest -of-the-Psi-Plivsics Group at the Institute of High Z22EgL.LhXaLcs. is focused on whether there are any known or -r- 11 --_ --- --.- - - _1. - -1 --- --1 1- _ unknown radiation,,;sigfglq,,,associated with psi processes, 2 re, how . to , p robe and under stan them. Accordina to the anci e nt Chi ne se I-v,iIew. f orms of --A1_-1--4v-1 I., -._-.... I qgtqjr in the urjij~rse bathe one another with informatt and thf~ i~amjc, at~e~WR-~Kef~ -mb~W~ZW a- n&_chiiii9i~Fs__g_1ve -----`~ ` "' *..... .... .. rise to certain structures, as stated in the I Ching. There were many penetrating and brilliant claims with regard to psi in the ancient Chinese books. To cite a few here, Lao Tzu: "Penetrating the void, extremely, keeping still firmly, then everything will operate, and I can see all aspects of a thing;" Kangcang Tzu: "When the body matches the mind, and the mind matches the Chi (or Qi), . . . I can see remote targets as if they were under my nose Chang Tzu had similar words: "Keeping in one-will, one can hear not with the ears but with the mind; in fact, not with the mind but with the Chi:' The ancient Chinese view was one of the most beautiful models of an integral, hologramic and dynamic universe in ancient civilization, and one in which the conception of Chi played a very important role. The Chi is considered somewhat like radiation in mQLeLn_2h_~LsLi_cs.%__but there is a diff erence in that the Git conc __jVect, but also an a _Me r _h sizes not _pa '.9 N Lkgn.ag Thus it is emphasized that Chi makes it patated bodies to transmit R~4b!!L_f 9y., S e information as to one another. _hAg__R__Ryen.,that all objectsin the Modern_.R4ygi(;§ r uni rse can..emit radiation. Radiation phenomena associated wi 'th non-living objects in the field of nuclear and elementary particle physics have been intensely investigated i and are still undergoing deeper study. But what about living objects? Because the spontaneous radiation and intr cate in associated with,,liviiig__o_bJ`ects_',is their normal state, S' AReroved For Release 2000/08/11 CIA-RDP96-00792RO0030OW20002-7 I December 1982 Approved For F~q~eq~qA December 1982 PSI RESEARCH QW/08/11 CIA-RDP96-00792ROO0300420002-7 wever sue attention fto~r%:a -Y P. P01. ra a-, on s~,, ~,q,be rather strong-,P!s_ps,~ pKqq,ess.~L occurred. For some time 1-1 ab norIma1- p,hysical and biological disturbances have been registered on a repetitive basis. Results obtained with the use of real-time systems and various targets under different conditions indicated that radiation signals may be correlated with psi process. We have tested for psi effects with various ionization and non-ioniz3'ONT"'etectors and found that fffms__(X-ray, ~ c i.fl" !~ T i~TD74~~r emulsion. and phot I -1--l-.1 ~ 1. 1 - --11. , j~olumine scence __p lier tubes and the like. dosimpters and " -s"ome material det~a,&~~*`~e-'.'g-., a live plant leaf) are -.11- -.. 1. --l- 11-11- 1.11 -- _-1__-1__.-__1_ _. apRarently,_!i~e most effective in the capture of psi radiat si2nals. I ion AIgn Data obtained in our experiments are stimulating, and provide information relevant to the following problem areas: (1) The possibility (and necessity) for psi detection. (2) Tile probability of psi events and their detection. (3) Multifunctioning of psi and the multieffects of its detection. (4) The role of the observer. (6) Psi radiation signal characteristics so far observed: (a) Transient and impulsive, with observable rise time and decay constants, high slew rate and a broad frequency range. (b) Multivarious responses. (c) Non-locality or super-pen2t rating. (d) Strong "specks" and psi nuclei (i.e., con- centrations). (e) Spatial focus effect. (f) Self-organization. (7) Compatibility of detection techniques between psi (8) research and 1-dgh-energy physics. A more comprehensive psi spectrometer system) establishing psi radiation signal waveforms. ef f or wide-,.-s,p-re-a-d--i-n.-t-h.-e"--l-i.,vli-n-R..-w-o-rld.. From the standpoint of sics, living,,.aystems are quite unusual systems, and the radiation associa-t-e-d-.w.i.th life-Trocesses might itself also be quite unusual. This point of view is confirmed in our The characteristics of -2si radiation .gignals observe -in '_o_ur'__1_a .... ... __- boratories are quite different from radiatioW ~_romnorr--Iiving ,p_yA_tems,! We now,.prefer to consider this kind of radli~io- _Ldiation our era is an era of exploration; many interesting and fundamental discoveries have broadened our scientific horizon. Psi research will probably not _2~!kjntroduce us to a new :4iWi~Wet-~or-i-n-f"'or-ma-t*'i-'o'n--'a'-n-d'-e"nergy transfer, but -1--l-1-1 -_ I ~. I - ;- I will also make a contribution to some fundamental problems I 11-m, 111, -_ --- _f!jnq mcl(ern communication theories. For example, in _qj~~ijt;!jq L_ the, role of the observer in quantum mechanics has been a recurrent theme for many years, wherein microscopic events are no longer independent of the experimental device and observer. Very parallel conditions have been encountered today with psi events. Is the role of the observer an essential one in nature? Can we put forward a second Uncertainty Principle for psi events at the intermediate or macroscopic level? Can one write R x P = C, where R is the d ELILI- of systeTff,-- P is the probability of occurrence of a psi event, and C is a constant of nature? These questions can only be answered through further experiments designed with great precision and sophistica- tion, as well as through the use of comprehensive and rigorous mathematical concepts to be developed for describing complex events. As the SPR enters its second century, let us say something more. The history of the successful development of physics for nearly 400 years has shown that the experimental method is a successful method in science. We are convinced that psi research will establish its own experimental methodology in the not too distant future. With the aid of experimental methods and theoretical considerations developed in modern physics and electronics, one can probe psi processes more deeply. Although we do not essential ,& abo~LL.2~~tj omena cg~k rLve ative, b9 Approved For Release 2000/08/U... CIA-RDP96-00792ROO030 420002-7 December 1982 PSI RESEARCH December 1982 Approved For "taV620MY08111 CIA-RDP96-00792ROO0300420002-7 international interaction and cooperation in this field are especially important. When ancient civilization is properly interfaced with modern technology, when the Eastern cultural tradition is closely integrated with Western scientific thought:, a truly golden time of science will be here, the brilliance of which will be more glorious than its first Renaissance period. FMF Radiation: Special Features of the Time B!~sponse Zhao Yonjie and ~a_yon zhang of M& g_ -:11 Energy Physics improve the accuracy of our measurements of EHBF radiation, we then assembled the following system. In this configuration, E11BF radiation detected by the Photomultiplier tube is sampled at a I millisecond rate. The output of the sampling circuit is fed into a microprocessor, which processes the data and thus acts as a radiation monitor. Using this particular system to study EHBF radiation we are able to study such radiation in the time domain. When one examines sequences of millisecond intervals during which E11BF radiation is detected, one observes three In early experiments we used standard nuclear emulsion film' techniques to measure radiation associated with exceptional human body function (EHBF). Results showed that under certain special conditions of exceptional functioning, individuals emit some type of radiation which registers on film as would light. To follow up these results we carried out further system as a detector of EHBF radiation. In this work, signals were detected in measurements monitoring individuals with special skills. The following is a summary of these measurements. For the first series of measurements we used a system for which the background count rate was about 100 counts per 6-sec interval. During experiments to measure E11BF radiation, peak count rates reached approximately 105 counts per 6-sec interval, an increase of 2 to 3 orders of magnitude relative to the background. The accompanying f igure (Fig. 1) is of the output of a standard multichannel analyzer. With the scale set to observe count rates associated with E11BF radiation, the background count rate does not show in this figure because of Its small magnitude. over the period durtng which we measured EHBF radiation many times, we discovered that the radiation appeared in the form of pulses of extremely short duration. In order to kinds of typical behavior: (1) 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 14, 0, 3, 12, 62, 1, 1, 0, 2 (2) 0, 2, 1, 0, 0, 0, -0,_ 82, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 1 (3) 0, 0, 0, 0, 6, 13, 99-,45, 1, 0, 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 - The above sequences were obtained during efforts of a sealed-in an opaque enclosure containing the photomultiplier tube. The changes occurred during the time she recognized a word correctly. For comparison, the background count rate typically does not exceed 4 counts per millisecond interval. The above results indicate that EHBF radiation occurs during time intervals of only a few milliseconds, and in some cases may occur as pulses of less than I msec duration. In other words, whenever radiation appears, the appearance is very short, and the transient change Is extreme [emphasis added - Ed.]. Although in our experiment it would appear that we have measured light, this doe's not necessarily mean that E11BF radiation is in the form of light. All we can say is that in this test we have obtained the particular effect described. Since the enclosure containing a word to be recognized is opaque to light, one possibility is that the 21 Approved For Release 2000/08/1.1 CIA-RDP96-00792ROO0300420002-7 Approved For R~Fpsp,~ 0,108111 CIAD-IWPWOWMR000300420002-7 December 1982 PqR R PSI RESEARCII EHBF radiation signal has the special property of being able to penetrate the shielding material, whereupon the radiation interacts with other material within the enclosure to produce light. This signal is then registered, and it is the measurement of the light signal which reveals the temporal characteristids of the E11BF radiation. Therefore, the actual carrier mechanism involved in FRBF radiation is still an open question that requires further study. 0 .00 < % 0 800 D 0 0 COUNT-RATE AMPLITUDE Fig. 1. Multichannel analyzer output DECIPHERING THE NERVE CODE OF HUNAN MENTAL ACTIVITY: SOVIET RESEARCH Dr. Alexander Kaplunovsky Kfar Saba, Israel The article presented below is translated from Tainovedenie (No. 2, 1982), an Israeli magazine Ili iussia~ published by Avraham Shifrin and a group of emigrants from the USSR. Though it is not directly connected with studies of psi, we feel that It might be 6f interest to our readers. - Ed. In the middle of the 197Crs researchers in the Soviet Union had come very close to solving the problem of deciphering the nerve code of human mental activity. Conducting research in this area became possible after the implanting Of multiple long-term electrodes came into clinical practice. The theoretical purpose of the research was the study of the neurophysiological coding and decoding of the braids structural and functional organization in response to Psychological tests on short and long-term memory. search-we 1. A more Precise formulation of clinical diagnosis of cerebral lesions and a better choice of Optimal methods of treatment. 2, The development of methods for selecting the optimal locations, in the brain for treatment and regulation by electrostimulation. 3. Controlling memory processes. 4. Deciphering a subject's mental activity on the basis of the statistical processing of the activity of neuron populations in deep brain structures. I was a direct participant in researching this topic, first as a volunteer student (1965-1970) and later (1970- 1975) as a research associate at the Department of Human Neurophysiology of the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences' Institute of Experimental Medicine in Leningrad. (The head of the department and Director of the Institute is 22 23 0300420002-7 d-fF R_ e- 4- '---Approved aweLmiFo nci/BADANIA---..' V.- STIGACiONES/WV-YZK.UM'., 131,: UTKIMUS/Psl FORSKNING/.',, ':PPF.YNA /MCCqEAOBAHVM.' 'r, C" ~[','FORSCHUNG/PSI PESOU [.RICERCA/PSI 0,..±~r IlMy March 1982 P-SI RESEARCH March 1982 Approved For Kelease 2000/08/11 CIA-RDP96-00792ROO0300420002.7 PSI RESEARCH A P */. Ap a Ko 20 20- ,C- 20 01 "z'- '0~ 0 4 0 24 46 72 86 N4 192 G c G8f22448 72 96 JO b A r. d foo- JG Zo- .......... -X-2 20 20- 0'8 1 10 101 4 01 01', 0 0 06-a 0 0 72M M r4 06.2X L17 U 60 72 W f68 time, hours Fig. 7. The influence of the helio-geomagnetic situation on the --ce-tiular--mono-l-&ye-r--in--c-ond-iti-ons --- of- high latitudes. I - Ap index (planetary index of geomagnetic disturbance); 2 - K-index in Novosibirsk; 3 - K-index in Norilsk; a and b - the density of the monolayer growth: 4 - in Novosibirsk, 5 - in Norilsk; c and d - mitotic activity: 4 - in Novosibirsk, 5 - in Nori Isk. Research demonstrated that during magnetically calm days, when the Ap was less than 10, and interplanetary magnetic field polarity was determined as positive H, the mono- layers in both Norilsk and Novosibirsk were viable, and considerable differences in their growth were not recorded. During days of magnetic disturbance, when the index Ap increased to 28-36, and changes in interplanetary magnetic field polarity were observed (J), the growth of the mono- layer was vigorous in Norilsk; and the mitotic activity of the monolayer was 2.5 - 3.0 times higher, but its lifetime became 1/3 shorter, i.e., the monolayer was characterized as less viable. BIODETECTOR EXPERIMENTS ON HUMAN BODY RADIATION PHYSICS Xu _Liu Aihua Zhao Yew J Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ipgtitute of China (Ziran Zazhi [Nature Magazine], Vol. 4, No. 8, August 1981) This article demonstrates an interesting approach to studing 'exceptional human functioning, t unfortunately it lacks some important tech- ye nical details and does not offer statistical evaluation of the obtained results. Nevertheless, we think it worthwile to present this approach to our readers, and we will continue the discussion of these experiments in our next issue - Ed. 1. Studies of the Physical Mechanism of 5-an Body Radia ion For the past year we have concentrated our efforts on developing physical methods for detecting radiation associated- functioning. We have discovered a detection method that uses nuclear emulsion film and negative X-ray film. Using this method, we observed multiple exposures produced by radiation emitted f rom persons who were demonstrating exceptional capa- bilities. Among these exposures were images of written Chinese characters that were recognized by exceptionally gifted individuals, as well as traces and special patterns from objects that were influenced by specially gifted persons. In our experiments the radiation emitted,by t~e ~.Lq~Lajjvofte4_p,~rspns was directly detected by a film isolated in ~& i of I Jk_&1:prq J~4-same radiation. We also used a biodetector [described below] to successfully record the radiation of persons with exceptional energies and persons who have learned to control their muscles and mental 77 Aftroved For Release 2000/08/11 CIA-RDP96-00792ROO0300420002-7 March 1982 PSI RESEARCH Approved For Release 2000/08/11 IA-RDPP-00792ROO0300420002-7 rch 1982 energies. The results obtained with these different measuring devices were positively correlated, in that each time a character was correctly recognized, a response from the respective detector was recorded [either the above types of film were exposed or the biodetector produced an electric signal]; when the characters were not recognized, there was no response from either of the detectors. This paper presents our experiments with the biodetector. We do not, as yet, know what is the actual carrier of the special- energy radiation of the human body. There are two views concerning this problem: One view holds that we are dealing with with a known, purely physical and chemical phenomenon. According to the other view, the observed phenomenon is totally unknown and is not simply physical or chemical; rather, it is related to an unfamiliar state of matter which is intimately connected with the phenomenon of life itself. The radiation emitted by exceptionally gif ted persons possesses strong penetrative power, and can be willfully controlled, directed, developed, and adapted. It also has other peculiar properties which cannot be explained by purely physical terms. The latter point appears to support, to a certain extent, the position of those who believe that the observed phenomenon cannot--bre- expl-aine-d- i-n-k-no-vrn- pIry-s-i-cal te-rms-w--- - Yet, in order to thoroughly clarify this question, we need to develop new types of detectors and biodetectors. Our experiments represent preliminary steps in this direction. 2. The Basic Structure of the Biodetector The concept "bio" pertains to a living body. As the primary sensitive element of the detector, we used a living system, which was connected to an electrical circuit (Fig. 1). The entire experimental apparatus consisted of the biodetector, an amplifier, and a recording device. (1) The biodetector consisted of a fuqianhua (a floating plant] leaf, a sample box and two detector needles. Both detector needles were carefully inserted into the leaf's main vein at a minimum depth. As soon as the needle's point was inserted, the attached voltmeter reacted. PSI RESEARCH If it indicated a reading of from I to 4 volts, this meant the detector was suitable (since the amplifier increased the voltage by a factor of jos the potential- of both detector needle Points in the leaf surface was from 0.1 If this reading was not achieved, the POsi to 0.4 volt). detector needles tion of the value of was considered to be inadequate. The peak background Pulsation on the recording apparatus could not be higher than 0*1 volt. it was not difficult to find the rig Experience showed that used two sharp 0.1 mm ht needle position. We Copper needles for the detector. The Plant leaf was the key Point Of the detector system. For the necessary stability. sensitivity, fast ascension and reaction % low inertia, high times, the fuqianhua leaf J` according to our experience ' met the basic requirements (although the repletion time could have even been extended somewhat). properly inserted After the detector needle, Were p the discernible hieroglyphic images fChinese characters] were put into the box, its cover was closed, and the detector needles were connected with the amplifier. Thus, the detector was ready for use. The box Cover eliminated much Outside electrical noise. (2) We used an SF-72 data-amplifi manufactured by th a low noise level Generally, the amplification multiple of this unit was 10- For the input procedure we used dual-termi necessary; nal inputs. Grounding is not Outside shielding is required. (3) The X-Y recorder from France was used with an operating speed of 10 imPulses/second [translation unclear - Ed.] and a sensitivity of 200 mcV per scale division. 3. Test Results After connecting the apparatus Properly and warming the circuits, we took the leaf off box. its stem and placed it in the The detector needles were inserted carefully into the leaf-*s main vein. The basic requirements were Proper adJustment of the detector and having the hieroglyphic images ready for each trial, When an exceptionally person correctly recognized the hieroglyphic gifted images inside the boxg there was immediately something like a "flash's in his brain [as described by the gifted individual]. We then CIA-RDP96-00792ROO0300420002-7 78 Approved For Release 2000/08/11 79 March 1982 Approved For Wel6aUPMR08111 evaluated the correlation between these tests. Our experimental apparatus first reacted in March 1980, while we were testing the little girl, Yen. Due to the continuous technical improvement of our detector, the following exceptionally gifted persons were subsequently tested successf ully: Yu f rom Hebei province, little Re f rom Wuhan, Mou from Heilongjiang province, and others. Fig. 2 presents an oscillogram of the radiation produced by Yu's recognition of the characters "sheep" and "oxen~' Many successful tests were made with the specially gifted persons, Cao from Beijing and Liu from Jilin province. There was a strong correlation between the correct recognition of the characters and the signals recorded by the detector (see the oscillograms on Fig. 3). During the time of mental concentration, specially trained persons (qigongren, ie., individuals practicing the ancient Chinese art of Qigong, which includes movement, breath control, and meditation] could also be tested with this detector (see Fig. 4). From the above experiments. we have reached the .fpk1R~&& conclusions: . ...... (1) !hq_b:LQ!ie_tector can receive sioals which appear in ft emi p1LAr __.tted k ~ _11-11 - Tj:~gers-ons~;----1n,-Gr-d4_-r to-answe-r-the-_ . esi-jQn. of whether or not the detector was influenced by known physical energies, we conducted a number of tests: we opened the box and lit up the detector with a strong 1,400 w iodine-wolfram electric bulb from a distance of I m. We also lit up the detector with a very wide-spectrum 60 W bulb f rom a distance of 10 cm. We subjected the detector to the influence of a strong far-infrared 100 W iron, a near- infrared radiation source, and a gamma radiation source f rom a distance of 10 cm. None of these influences produced any noticeable response. When the recognition of characters was tested with the box closed, even increased physical disturbance from outside could not influence the detector. From this we concluded that changes in the correlation between potentials recorded by the biodetector, and the subject's state of mind, resulted from a stimulation of the leaf in the detector by a special human radiation which penetrated the box cover. Appg9ved For Release 2000/08/11 C March 1982 PSI RESEARCH IA-RDP96-00792ROO0300420002-7 (2)_Ih ed persons .t,r~4jLj~ion from e~~e2~i,~M~l ift IL~L__ s ciljqA~r sat The tm~ pulsating was relatively rapid, occurring in less than a second. If the exceptionally gifted person continued to have "flashes" in his brain, the oscillogram [the response of the biodetectorl continued to indicate them, whereas the oscillographic ascent was relatively slow during emission from qigongren [specially trained persons]. (3) As to the extent of oscillation. it was much perspji~ than for others. Liu's extent of oscillation during his st;7oi~ges~~-~Wdi'aiiion_ was several volts; Ws was about one volt. When they iecognized a Chinese character, the extent of radiation changes could reach up to several hundred millivolts. For qigongren, during one second the maximum changes reached the millivolt level. This might be the main reason why they could not recognize the Chinese characters. Yet, energy emissions by qigongren were maintained for a long time and could accumulate, so that their healing effects were satisfactory. Further study is needed as to the healing effects of exceptionally gifted persons. (4)_Tk~ge.&~peKimejLts nc~ rovi~d tb~,t ct-ptiqnal y r,a,,d.iati.on.-r,ep,re.se,,ntls unknown of the huyk4g,_kq!j eneSU. 4. Important NDUce During experiments with the biodetector, attention must be paid to the following: (1) Although we made a repeated selection of leaves to be used f or the detector, the leaves we used still possessed delayed reaction time, which influenced the fine structure of the observed special radiatior6 This key problem must be overcome in future experiments. (2) Each leaf must not be used for too long. Generally, after two hours the sensitivity of a particular leaf decreases. 81 RDP96-00792ROO0300420002-7 _pics of human body radiation. Lk~j?~y q~tqWp ,March 1982 Approved For RdIdW661=108111 ClA-ltbPft-b&92ROO0300420002-7 PSI RESEARCH (3) The position of the detector needles is very important. We found inserting the needles into the leaf's main vein to be a good approach. (4) The detecting system must be well shielded ' elec- trically. If there is excessive electrical noise, the recording tests cannot be properly carried out. On the whole, the disturbance oscillation patterns above our recording apparatus did not surpass 100 millivolts. 5. Cowluding Rewrks This testing method is still imperfect, and there remain many insufficient aspects which must be improved by further study. We have only presented a new experimental procedure. During the experiments we were greatly assisted by Tang Xiaowei, Fang Deng, Zheng Zhipeng, Wang Guanyou and by the subject Yu of Cangxian, Hebei province, the Scientific Committee, by Liu Xiankui and the subject Liu of Jungjiang, Jilin province, by Cao Wei and the subject Cao of the Beijing Institute of High Energy Physics. This paper was read and improved by scientists Zhao Zhongyao, Xu Jianming and Tang Xiaowei. English Translation by J.H. Paasche Ziran Zazhi (Nature Magazine) Shanghai, China 4 V 0.5~sees "sheep"k sees "oxen" 0~ - - th"** 0 100 200 300 L ItA ),:F X X ~k 4: Rf IV T frU f~3~ K = 5 0000fft 2 (a) 3sees 11exit" 2 f I ah" p9 OX talks tal"n 2~~ talks 1 0 3 0 200 2D0 300 "'(0) 2 (b) t (Sev) sees t A %iddle" 2W t ~sec) 2 (c) Fig. 2. Oscillograms recorded during recognition of Chinese characters by exceptionally gifted persons. a - reading the characters "sheep" and "0x&' by a gifted person Yu; b - reading the characters "exit", "mountain!'; C - reading the character "middle" by a gifted person Cao; amplification factor K = 10. Fig. 1. Diagram of the biodetector 1 - detector leaf; 2 - amplifier; 3 - recorder; 4 - set at zero Approved For Release 2000/08/111: CIA-RDP96-00792ROO030042OR02-7 March 1981 M~rch 1982 Approved FcRsRe4eawg000j08/jj CIA-RDP96-00792ROO0300420002.7 V ASYMMETRY VERSUS CHAOS, OR "WHAT 2.5t 1 1 2.0- "f lash" sees 1 I'Zhaost "flash" R 0 l~"f 1~as 1.5sees - sly ,ul V W 1.0- 0.5 0, 1 200 300 4OU 9 (see) ft] 3i(-) K= 10. i4fj: t~V Will. 1.5- sees sees LB.A" 11river" rive ~ved, "high" hand removed, s~gh"hand re talking talking -0.5 100 m 100 tq~ 4w t, ES 3 (11) K = 10, it, q: ?%J11 t (.ec) x Fig. 3. Oscillograms recorded during recognition of characters bY--ttf6--g:Lfted---pers-cir-Li-d ~-K- ~ 10). a - reading the characters "Xu" and "Zhao!'; b reading the characters "high" and "river". 0.75- 0.5- stop Nk 0 25 - X:;u Cont'd- conCc AT 4± stop ,,, ~,.j ~s_ttat _5,,k*star It tart o 100 i~5 0. 200 Fig. 4. Oscillograms of radiation emitted by specially trained persons (K = 10). 8jpproved For Release 2000108/11 Cl -RDP9 85 6-00792R000300420002J PSI RESI~A&Ua IS THE BIOFIELD?" V.E. Zhvirblis (Khimiya 1 zhizn', Moscow, No. 12, 1980) I. To the question "What is the biofield?" most sober- minded scientists will answer: "This is something that does not exist and cannot exist, as equally the phenomena, which the biofield is spVcially invented to explain, do not exist and cannot exist." Actually, the biofield is used to explain a great many biological miracles: telepathy and telekinesis, dowsing and healing by laying on of the hands, mitogenetic rays, and so forth. It is difficult to believe in all these surprising phenomena, not only because they are surprising in them- selves, but because everything is mixed together here: genuine scientific observations with honest results of methodologically weak or wrongly interpreted experiments; direct and masked deception; and the pseudo-scientif ic writings of uninformed individuals. How can anyone find the nucleus of scientific truth in this confusion? The simplest way is not to search for anything and to declare all these messages as pure nonsense [1]. In scientific circles this position is distressingly popular - distressingly because it encourages the spread of and- rumors of the mysterious, unqualif ied pseu o-research miraculous essence of lif e. In this sense, even negative results obtained in the cause of serious study would be useful and worth the expenditure of energy. At the same time, who can claim that today we know absolutely everything about the essence of life? However, the position of those who have no doubts about the existence of the biofield is not convincing either. Here, for example, is the viewpoint of corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, A.G. Spirkin: "Some scientists believe that they [biofields] are a manifestation and systematic effect of known physical fields, but others i hypothesize that they are special fields having nothing in i common with the known ones: electrical, electromagnetic, magnetic, gravitational, sound, etc. The biofield has 1 special properties not possessed by other physical fields