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During the Cold War, the U.S. government secretly funded a classified program to investigate psychic abilities for intelligence gathering. That program was known as Project STARGATE.

In this episode of GL Deep Dives, we explore the declassified history of Project STARGATE — a real intelligence initiative that studied remote viewing, psychic perception, and non-local consciousness as potential tools for espionage.

We examine:

• why the CIA and U.S. Army took psychic phenomena seriously
• how remote viewing sessions were conducted
• documented successes and notable failures
• the role of scientists, military personnel, and civilian psychics
• why the program was officially shut down
• what the declassified documents actually say — without exaggeration

Was Project STARGATE a failed experiment fueled by Cold War paranoia?
 Or did it produce results that were too uncomfortable to pursue publicly?

This episode separates confirmed documentation from speculation, offering a clear-eyed look at one of the strangest chapters in modern intelligence history.

Perfect for listeners interested in declassified programs, consciousness research, Cold War secrets, and the unexplored edges of human perception.

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