The Gateway
Process Report
In 1983, US Army Intelligence commissioned an analysis of the "Gateway Experience" to determine if it could train soldiers to access expanded states of consciousness. The results were startling.
The Core Theory
Hemi-Sync
Synchronizing left and right brain hemispheres allows consciousness to escape physical restrictions and access the "Absolute".
The Metaphor
Lamp vs. Laser
Normal mind is a lamp (diffused). Synchronized mind is a laser (coherent). This coherence allows for resonance with the universe.
Official CIA Analysis
| Document ID | CIA-RDP96-00788R001700210016-5 |
| Date | June 9, 1983 |
| Author | Lt. Col. Wayne M. McDonnell |
| Subject | Analysis and Assessment of Gateway Process |
The report concluded that the Gateway Process is "scientifically sound" and provides a valid technique for consciousness expansion. It compares Gateway to hypnosis, biofeedback, and transcendental meditation, finding Gateway to be superior due to its speed and efficiency via audio technology.
Read The Official Document
The full 29-page report is available in the CIA Reading Room.
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