Col. John Alexander - Military Applications of the Paranormal | SRS #96

Historical Insights

Colonel John Alexander recounts the early days of military paranormal research, highlighting the challenges of controlling phenomena like the Hutchinson Effect. This effect, named after John Hutchinson, involves unexplained occurrences such as levitation and disintegration of objects, which remain largely uncontrollable despite extensive study 1. Alexander also touches on the interagency UFO program he helped establish, which aimed to understand and document unidentified aerial phenomena without leaving written records 2. He notes, "Lots of strange things happen, but you can't control the event," underscoring the unpredictable nature of these phenomena 3.

   

Modern Warfare

In modern military contexts, Alexander explores the development of non-lethal weapons and their strategic applications. He describes efforts to incapacitate adversaries without causing fatalities, using technologies like tasers and electromagnetic systems 4. At Los Alamos, he worked on innovative military applications, emphasizing the need for new approaches to conflict that minimize casualties 5. "Lasers have always been the great promise," he remarks, highlighting their evolving capabilities and potential in warfare 6.

   

Personal Encounters

Alexander shares personal encounters with paranormal phenomena, including a memorable psychokinesis event at a gathering with notable figures in psi research 7. He also recounts a harrowing out-of-body experience during a helicopter crash in Vietnam, where he perceived the scene from above, aiding in his survival 8. "This is real," he asserts, reflecting on the profound impact of these experiences on his understanding of consciousness and reality.