Phenomena

This fascinating book delves into the intriguing world of a group of scientists and psychics who possess top secret clearances. For over four decades, the U.S. government has delved into the realm of extrasensory perception, deploying this ability to track down hostages, and fugitives, uncover clandestine bases, and locate crashed fighter jets. It has also been used to unearth the secrets of foreign nations and to foresee potential threats to national security. The entities spearheading these efforts span several intelligence agencies and military branches, including the CIA, DIA, NSA, DEA, and all branches of the military, even extending to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In her groundbreaking book, New York Times bestselling author Annie Jacobsen sheds light on these bold and often contentious programs. She draws upon newly declassified documents and exclusive interviews with over fifty individuals who played key roles in these initiatives. Many of these individuals, including former CIA and Defense Department scientists, analysts, and program managers, as well as government psychics, have never spoken publicly before. Questions arise about whom the U.S. government enlisted for such secretive programs and how they rationalized their roles in military and intelligence activities. How do scientists tackle such mysterious subjects? What sparked governmental interest in these alleged abilities, and does this line of research persist today? "Phenomena" offers an eye-opening exploration of the lengths to which governments are willing to venture for the sake of national defense.