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Journal Research Report Abstracts
Title by Tom and Lisa Butler
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Abstract Can the etheric communicator communicate with people in different parts of the world? Can the communicator in EVP hear a question from one person, ascertain the correct answer and deliver that answer to someone else in a different part of the world? A series of experiments were conducted by different teams of four people, following a specific protocol. Coordination was via email and discussion board and team members were in different parts of the USA. One person thought of a question and told the "Sender" the question but not the answer. The Sender communed in some way with his or her EVP communicator, asking them to tell the "Receiver" the correct answer. Once notified that a question had been "sent," but not the question or answer. the Receiver conducted an EVP session to ask for the answer. A fourth person evaluated the resulting recordings for possible EVP and made first determination of what was said, if anything. The study indicted that it is possible to use EVP to gather information, but that there are limits to the kind of information that may be accessed.
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Title Binaural Synchronization for EVP by Tom Butler
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Abstract This study is based on the question of whether or not a practitioner's ability to record for EVP can be influenced by the use of binaural-beat synchronization of mental processes. According to research conducted by The Monroe Institute (TMI), neuron activity in the two hemispheres of the brain are synchronization with and entrained to the beat-frequency between left and right audio signals supplied to the ears via a stereo headset. A slowly changing beat-frequency can change this synchronization, known by TMI as a "frequency-following response," so that the listener experiences meditative-like states of awareness. A CD containing a frequency set designed for meditation and a CD containing the same set of frequencies plus a set intended to facilitate access to what TMI refers to as an "inner-self helper" were used. The CDs were only labeled as "A" and "B". Volunteer practitioners were asked to conduct a series of ten recording sessions using each CD and make a self-evaluation of any changes from their expected success rate. No appreciable change is success rate was reported by the volunteers.
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Title EVP and Geomagnetic Fields: Is There a Correlation? by Dave Schumacher, Cindy Heinen and Chris Carter
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Abstract Those who believe EVP to be real think that the voices of the dead are being recorded while those who do not believe in the paranormal nature of these phenomena claim that they are nothing more than stray radio waves or auditory pareidolia or apophenia. It is a proven fact that the human mind can create meaning out of insignificant sound and random noise. Those who support the paranormal nature of this phenomena claim that the voices are interactive and can be identified as someone who has died. The question then, is how do the deceased manifest their voices on the recording equipment?
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Title by Tom Butler
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Abstract Trans-etheric influences are seen to require physical processes to propagate in the physical. In practical terms, this means that such influences can be classified by the physical processes they require, and how they are seen to manifest. While actual physical principles employed in the formation of EVP have yet to be empirically determined, many elements of hypotheses proposing categorization and expected behaviors have been proposed and tested. From this knowledge base comes a clearer understanding of what is and is not EVP.
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Title Locating EVP formation and detecting false positives by Tom Butler
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Abstract Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) can occur in a number of different ways and knowing how the voices are formed, or at least where in the circuit, might help researchers design more effective devices and help avoid false positives. This article is intended to explore the various methodologies used in EVP experimentation. It is not intended to select one technology or methodology over another or to discourage research in what might appear to be a less productive approach. The main intent is to understand voice formation so as to avoid mistaking and reporting mundane signal as phenomenal.
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Title by Tom Butler
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Abstract A common explanation for Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) is that the reported utterances are mundane sounds mistaken as voice forming words. This report describes three online listening trials that were conducted to determine whether or not website visitors can correctly identify words thought to be EVP in unmarked sound files. A second consideration is that it is a popular wisdom that one must learn to correctly understand EVP. A variety of approaches were tried to test this theory, including pulling experienced listeners, using questions in an attempt to assess interest and predisposition to "believe in" EVP and asking participants to indicate experience in hearing examples. Analysis of the trials is included, along with an assessment of the reliability of the results.
When the total number of words correctly recognized for the three trials is compared to the possible number, the overall percent Recognized words (%Rw) is 25.2%, indicating that EVP do constitute recognizable words.
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Title by Tom Butler
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Abstract Radio-Sweep is examined as a technology used for recording Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP). The results of a session reported in the AA-EVP Idea Exchange were used for a blind, online listening test similar to previous tests reported in the Etheric Studies Journal as 'EVP online listening trials. A discussion amongst ATransC members as to how to interpret the results is ongoing.
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Title Physical Processes Involved in Trans-etheric Influences by Tom Butler
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Abstract Trans-etheric influences are seen to require physical processes to propagate in the physical. In practical terms, this means that such influences can be classified by the physical processes they require, and how they are seen to manifest. While actual physical principles employed in the formation of Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) have yet to be empirically determined, many elements of hypotheses proposing categorization and expected behaviors have been proposed and tested. From this knowledge base comes a clearer understanding of what is and is not EVP.
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Abstract There are a number of characteristics commonly associated with Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP). If a possible EVP does not exhibit at least some of these characteristics, it may be prudent to set it aside until more evidence is available. This is not to say that a previously unknown characteristic may not be found in a "genuine" EVP, but the majority of examples clearly show a number of these characteristics, especially items 6, 7 and 9, below. As such, it is recommended that experimenters and researchers become familiar with this list, and seriously consider using it as a means of avoiding false positives.
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Abstract This is a Best Practice providing a methodology for evaluating technology and examples of EVP to help distinguish between mundane sounds and EVP.
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Abstract This article recommends a methodology intended to provide authors of articles on frontier subjects a means of producing reliable source articles while fostering a culture of cooperation which will lead to continuous improvement. In established subject areas as found in mainstream science, articles intended to be a reliable source such as a research report, are generally written by people holding an academic degree in the subject of the article. There are "peers" who hold similar or same degrees and who have similar experience in the subject. There is also an established culture of collaboration and community support in established subject areas, which assures the availability of peer reviewers. Academic degrees in frontier subjects from accredited colleges and universities often do not exist. If a person studying the frontier subject does have an advanced academic degree, it will likely be in a different field. Thus, the people studying frontier subjects generally lack formal training in the subject. Also, the culture may not have an established expectation of peer support and collaboration. Because of this dynamic, articles on the subject are usually not vetted by peers, and cannot be seen as a reliable sources.
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Title Using a Second or Control Audio Recorder as a Means of Identifying Mundane Sounds
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Abstract It is easy to record environmental sounds that are natural, but that sometimes sound like EVP. The problem is finding a way to guard against mistaking ambient or normal sounds as being paranormal. This Best Practice recommends that a second audio recorder be used when the person is unable to assure control of ambient sounds while recording for EVP.
Sound reproduction varies among types and designs of recorders. There are many elements in the design of IC recorders, the type of recorder commonly used for EVP recording, that can cause sound to be poorly recorded and reproduced. To assure that suspected EVP are not just poorly reproduced normal sound, this Best Practice recommends that a backup recorder be used that is able to record and reproduce sound at a superior fidelity to that of the main EVP recorder.
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Title TransCom Digital EVP Platform Requirements
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Scope This is a requirements specification for a computer program that will function as an Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) recording system and a node of a consciousness array.
There are no plans at this time to issue a request for proposal; however, developers are invited to participate in development of these requirements. The resulting design specification is to be released under the Creative Commons License (cc). A research-ready version is required, as is a commercial version.
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Title Digital Consciousness Array (DCA) Requirements
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Overview The working hypothesis for this project is that individual consciousness functions as an element of a global awareness, the nature of which remains undefined. Further, that this consciousness has an influence on random processes, and therefore fluctuations in this global field can be detected as changes in the randomness of those processes.
The Global Consciousness Project (GCP) conducted a long-term experiment designed to detect the interaction of a consciousness field with Random Event Generators (REG). Results of these experiments appeared to confirm at least a deviation in randomness of a widely distributed array of REGs.
The assumption here is that there must be an array of random processes that report to a central location for analysis, and that the experiment consists of analyzing the accumulated REG data for deviation in coincidence with naturally occurring events in the world. For instance, The GCP Results indicate a deviations in randomness in the array associated with major world events. The 9-11 terrorist attack on the USA showed as a major deviation in randomness some minutes before the actual attack with, quoting the GPC: "The final probability for the formal hypothesis test was 0.028, which is equivalent to an odds ratio of 35 to one against chance."
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