Experimental Research on Human Body Special Functions and Induction Training

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This book is a collection of representative papers published over the past 10 years by the Research Group on Human Information Science, Department of Electronic Engineering, Fudan University. This book discusses the relationship between special functions and human science; experimental research on thought sensing, sensing of non-visual information, the “screen effect,” and the mechanism of thought sensing; the role of force and its mechanism in special psychokinesis (including special writing); and experiments on the participation of “light” in human special functions. This book also summarizes the experience of inductive training for youth on special functions, reports on inductive training for the special use of electronic calculators, and conducts discussions. This book is characterized by rigorous experimental design, scientific testing methods, enlightening discussions, and prudent conclusions.

This book is suitable for reading and reference by human science workers, life science workers, the vast number of Qigong enthusiasts, and readers interested in special function phenomena.

Sincerely Dedicating This Book

To the memory of the beloved Director MR*} Ding Jinggong Jielili for his coldness to Luo Ju Shengjun Qin, Shi Yan Zuo Lie You Xian! Cen Ye

Inscription by Professor Heji

Compiled by the Research Group on Human Information Science, Department of Electronic Engineering, Fudan University

Fudan University Press

Table of Contents

• Speech at the Inaugural Meeting of the Shanghai Society of Human Science
  • (Prologue) · Hua Zhongyi (1)
• Special Articles
  • Special Functions and Human Science Sheng Zujia (5)
• Experimental Research
  • Experimental Research on Thought Sensing Shao Laisheng et al. (12)
  • Analysis of the “Screen Effect” Phenomenon in Thought Sensing ···…… Wang Boyang et al. (29)
  • On the Sensing of Non-Visual Information in Thought Sensing · Wang Boyang et al. (39)
  • Preliminary Investigation into the Mechanism of “Thought Sensing” … Shao Laisheng et al. (45)
  • Investigation into the Similarities and Differences between Special Psychokinesis and Conventional Psychokinesis and Its Mechanism “’‘’‘’’ Weng Taimeng et al. (54)
  • Investigation into the Force Action in “Special Writing” ····‘······…… Huang Jinggen et al. (65)
  • Optical Phenomena of Human Body Special Functions and Investigation ······…… Shao Laisheng et al. (74)
  • Experimental Report Shao Laisheng et al. (94)
  • Signs of the Human Special Function State—Screen Effect…… Shao Laisheng et al. (101)
• Inductive Training
  • Summary of the 1983 “Summer Training Camp on Human Functional States”
  • Appendix
    • Shanghai Research Society of Human Science (106)
    • Four Years of Exploration in Inductive Training of Special Functions for Youth Shao Laisheng et al. (114)
    • Inductive Training and Investigation on the Special Use of Electronic Calculators Shao Laisheng et al. (121)
    • Experimental Research on Human Special Functions— Review and Exploration··、…… Research Group on Human Information Science, Department of Electronic Engineering, Fudan University (130)

Speech at the Inaugural Meeting of the Shanghai Society of Human Body Science (Preface)

Hua Zhongyi①

Leaders, guests, and comrades:

Today marks the founding of the Shanghai Society of Human Body Science. First, on behalf of Fudan University and myself, I would like to extend warm congratulations on the establishment of the Society!

In the field of human body science, Fudan University has done a little bit of work in the previous period. Compared with other units across the country, I think we have not done well enough. Why do we continue to carry out this work even when we are not yet fully adapted to doing such things? I feel that a very important point lies in this: we must elevate our research on human body special functions to genuine scientific research. That is to say, we are a society of human body science, not a club; we are not here to share strange tales for everyone’s amusement, but to engage in academic exploration and exchange.

Since it is a science, there must be a scientific research attitude, first of all, a passionate exploration of the unknown. Just now, Professor Chen Hankui mentioned that humans understand very little about themselves. In fact, perhaps we also understand very little about other things in nature. The achievements we have made in natural science in the last one or two hundred years are brilliant, but this does not mean that we now know the full prospect of science; I even feel that this is far from the case. Therefore, the exploration of the unknown constitutes today’s science, as well as tomorrow’s science. In this process, whether we acknowledge that “practice is the sole criterion for testing truth,” and whether we acknowledge that science must be established in practice and tested in practice, is a crucial point. Professor Qian Xuesen has always said: “Can one claim that this fact does not exist without looking at the experiment?” Some comrades say: “I am unwilling to look at your experiments; once I look at the experiment, I will be fooled by you.” I feel that we cannot say that. Can we adopt a rash attitude of denial towards things that cannot be understood by traditional knowledge? I believe we cannot. Some people, after watching special function experiments, feel that they cannot be explained by current knowledge and are “unimaginable.” But this does not mean that unimaginable things need not be studied. In science, we must never admit that anyone has the right to interfere with or prevent scientific research.

Both special functions and magic give people an “unimaginable” feeling. However, the most important difference between special functions and magic, according to my personal understanding, is whether the performance props are prepared by oneself or provided by others. I exchanged views on this point with Professor Qian Xuesen in the lounge during a meeting at the China Association for Science and Technology. He also believed that this point is a crucial criterion. A magician’s props are all prepared by himself; he can easily make a pigeon appear from his hat, but if he were asked to perform a trick with my hat, he certainly could not do it. Therefore, this is an important key. Some older scientists are interested, which is also related to this. For example, Professor Tan Jiazhen; his initial perceptual knowledge of special functions was simultaneous with mine. Once, when I went to his house, Comrade Shao Laisheng brought two children along and asked Professor Tan to arbitrarily take a book from the cabinet, place it on the table without opening it, and state the page number, line number, and character position, letting the child say what the character was. As a result, they were correct twice. Before the event, Professor Tan had no idea that he was going to take a book, nor did he know which book it would be. Honestly, even if it were a book he wrote himself, he would not know what character was on which page and line. Therefore, this was completely random and impossible to fake. Conversely, today we have electronic computers, so we can ask: Can the most sophisticated computer do this? How much storage capacity would it need to state a character randomly selected from any book in the cabinet? We scientific workers hope for such an electronic computer, but unfortunately, we do not have one yet. Therefore, we cannot hold a simple negative attitude towards special functions; of course, we cannot hold a simple affirmative attitude either. We just need to allow exploration of the unknown, widely understand things, and also allow different opinions or different conclusions. I feel that science can only develop according to the law of practice, analysis, induction, synthesis, and then rising to theory. Especially in a field like human body science, there is currently no authority to speak of. There are comrades present who have done a lot of work; I acknowledge that you are experts, but you are not all yet authorities. Because we know too little about this scientific field, we cannot say that there is a person today who is familiar with everything in the field of human body science and is a national or world authority. This is the first point.

The second point is that in the research process, we must adhere to the principle of “discarding the false and retaining the true.” In this area, it is undeniable that there are fake things and counterfeit things, with fish eyes mixed with pearls. In a complex environment, it is inevitable that mud and sand will flow together, and fish and dragons will be mixed up. We cannot say that there is not a single “fish eye” among the things presented; we must strictly check and distinguish them, but the “criterion” for distinction is not personal common sense. In recent years, many things have happened in the world that cannot be accepted by previous knowledge. High-temperature superconductivity is an example. Originally, everyone thought that the superconducting properties of solids could only be achieved at very low temperatures. Now the critical temperature has slowly increased, thus sparking a worldwide “high-temperature superconductivity” craze. Recently, another event occurred: it was originally thought that nuclear fusion occurs at high temperatures, but now it has been lowered, becoming “room-temperature fusion.” In the past, this was also considered unimaginable. Of course, these matters are still controversial: are they fake or real? But in any case, the very proposal of such matters indicates that when original traditional concepts cannot explain something, research should be conducted. However, both superconductivity and nuclear fusion can be measured by scientific instruments and can be identified as true or false by existing conventional instruments. In addition, they study matter, not humans, which is relatively simple. Therefore, although there are still disputes in some aspects, I think high-temperature superconductivity has been basically confirmed; whether room-temperature fusion is a real thing remains to be further explored. In short, the solution to these problems is just around the corner. Many scientists have already lamented: do not assume that things you couldn’t think of before are impossible!

What I mainly want to explain is that although researching human body science is very difficult, it must be done regardless. Working in this area, the difficulties encountered are indeed numerous, and some people in our university also oppose it. I used to be the Vice President in charge of research, and now I am the President. Others point fingers, saying, “Are the things you allow pseudo-science?” I will not answer that first. Comrade He Chongyin is here today; to be honest, when the first article on special functions was published in Nature Magazine, we felt that Old He was staking his reputation and that of Nature Magazine on this one throw, because if this matter turned out to be fake, the consequences would be unimaginable. It takes great courage to persist in this. Therefore, the establishment of the Society must still be based on this spirit, that is, to bravely elevate the current practice and research in human body science into a science universally recognized by the world, and to truly play an important role in promoting our country’s national defense, industrial production, philosophy, and the development of natural science itself. Fudan University is willing to work with everyone to contribute a modest effort. Perhaps this force is relatively small, but we are willing to do so.

Thank you!

Special Articles

Some might still say that even if extraordinary functions are not magic, and even if admitting that current explanations for these phenomena are insufficient does not negate the facts, can a mere accumulation of many phenomena be called a discipline? Indeed, many phenomena must be integrated by theory to be called a discipline. In this sense, it might be said that although Somatic Science has been born, it is not yet mature. However, it should be noted that through more than 10 years of unremitting work, some regularities have been discovered amidst the dazzling phenomena. For example, in experiments on extra-sensory reading, it was discovered that a “screen” appears on the forehead during the reading process, and the character to be recognized appears on this “screen” [12]. It is worth noting that this “screen” effect is not limited to character recognition; this “screen” effect is present in the realization of various extraordinary functions such as telepathy, psychokinesis, and extraordinary writing. Currently, there is further understanding of the “screen” effect in telepathy; for instance, the information transmitted through the “screen” includes not only text but also the shape and color of objects; the image on the “screen” is static, but because the orientation of the same object appearing on the “screen” varies at different times, the information receiver can deduce that the object is slowly rotating (Wang Boyang et al.). Currently, for relatively short phrases, the distance of information transmission has reached over 1000 kilometers (e.g., from Shanghai to Beijing), and in close-range experiments, information as long as 41 characters can be transmitted. It cannot yet be stated what the limits are for information transmission distance and volume. Experimental results also indicate that telepathy relies on the “screen” effect; therefore, visual information can be transmitted, while auditory and gustatory information cannot (Wang Boyang et al.). The above research results indicate that the current understanding of certain extraordinary functions has advanced beyond merely affirming the phenomena. This progress is slow for the following reasons: (1) What is being studied is a specific physiological function, not a general physiological function, and thus there is a lack of standardized research methods; (2) This is a discipline that is not universally recognized; it generally cannot find a place or get registered in research and teaching institutions. It has neither been officially listed as a discipline nor formally listed as a funding object for the National Natural Science Foundation; (3) Research results are difficult to get affirmed. Although there is now a journal “Chinese Somatic Science” where research results can be published, before this discipline gains universal recognition, whether these research results can be acknowledged fairly and reasonably remains a question; (4) Related to the above is the lack of successors in the research team; the research team is often amateurish or composed mainly of retired personnel.

The difficulties are great. However, on one hand, the understanding of the laws of extraordinary functions is gradually deepening, and on the other hand, some people are engaged in theoretical exploration and have proposed hypotheses. There is no reason to doubt that one day the principles of extraordinary functions will be elucidated, and even a theoretical system of their own will be established. On that day, Somatic Science will have grown into adulthood. Currently, it is still an infant. What can we demand of an infant? If we hope it will grow up soon, we must nurture it well today.

So, what is the nature of the discipline of Somatic Science? Currently, most people in China engaged in extraordinary function research originally studied physics. This is perhaps because many extraordinary function phenomena cannot be fitted into the current framework of physics, leaving them puzzled and confused; spatial barriers seem to no longer exist; an object is gone, yet its information seems to remain, and so on, and so forth. Almost no discovery does not impact traditional concepts in physics; therefore, some physicists believe that new breakthroughs in physics may appear in extraordinary function research. However, these phenomena all appear with human participation, and it can be said with considerable certainty that they appear with the participation of human brain activity. Many scientists have long pointed out that the final fortress to be conquered in life science will be the mystery of the human brain. Since extraordinary functions are phenomena that appear with the participation of the human brain, in-depth research on these phenomena will inevitably contribute to the understanding of the human brain. Thus, it can be said that new breakthroughs in life science may also appear in Somatic Science research. People have always attached importance to interdisciplinary sciences, and extraordinary function research should reasonably lead to the emergence of interdisciplinary sciences. Just imagine, many phenomena that cannot be understood from existing physical theories, such as psychokinesis, are all produced under the intervention of the “thought” of individuals with extraordinary functions. Is this not sufficient to guide people to think from the perspective of interdisciplinary subjects?

Somatic Science is a discipline that is difficult to gain recognition, a very difficult discipline, and furthermore, a discipline that is easily subject to interference. The training of extraordinary functions is very simple in form, mainly consisting of silent recitation. Taking non-visual character recognition as an example, a “screen” appears on the forehead through silent recitation, and the character to be recognized appears on the “screen”. Some people have developed a “screen” during long-term sitting meditation and silent recitation, and the scenes appearing on the “screen” were mistaken for attaining immortality and the Way. Consequently, extraordinary functions have been shrouded in superstition, and some may even use this to swindle people. In addition, extraordinary functions have a certain relationship with internal Qigong, as both are results of introspection. Qigong is inextricably linked to traditional Chinese medicine; like acupuncture, it has valuable practical experience. However, over the long years, Qigong has developed into countless schools, and it is inevitable that the good and the bad are intermingled. These situations may also bring some side effects to Somatic Science research. Even if not motivated by bad intentions, some books and publications with tendencies toward mystification and religiosity may also bring negative factors to the healthy development of Somatic Science. All these things will cause some serious scientists to have doubts, feel aversion, become wary, or shrink back at the sight. But if it is indeed a discipline worth dedicating one’s life to, then one should not give up eating for fear of choking.

Besides its disciplinary significance, extraordinary function research also has important application prospects. The possibility of using telepathy as a form of secret communication exists. However, what is more important is that its application prospects are currently unforeseeable. Basic research aims to explore the laws of nature; general basic research within the existing framework of knowledge often has unexpected utility for the development of engineering and technology [3]. It is unbelievable that research delving so deeply into the essence of humans and the universe would not produce any profound impact on human life.

[1] Song Kongzhi et al., Journal of Somatic Science, 2 (1989) 59 [2] Shao Laisheng, Zhu Yiyi, Journal of Somatic Science, 2 (1989) 77 [3] Sheng Zujia, Chinese National Natural Science Foundation, 4 (1989) (This article was originally published in Chinese Somatic Science, 1 (1992) 4)

Experimental Research

Experimental Research on Telepathy

Shao Laisheng, Yu Huihua, Shen Yunhu, Fang Linhu

(Department of Electronic Engineering, Fudan University)

Telepathy is the means by which one person achieves the purpose of transmitting information over a long distance relying on the potential functions of the human brain, without the aid of any known means of communication or human sensory organs. Its mechanism is currently unclear. There is not much domestic research on it; abroad, institutions such as the Stanford Research Institute have conducted systematic research on this. However, because of its potential application value for national defense and the military, most involve the participation of the military or national security departments, so there are few public reports.

We started by inducing the telepathic potential of the experimental personnel and conducted more than three years of experimental research. We fully affirmed the objective existence of human telepathy. Currently, long-distance information transmission of over 1000 kilometers has been achieved. The transmitted information can be numbers, text, as well as graphics and colors. The success rate of the experiments is also relatively high.

This paper provides a preliminary discussion on the experimental design, results, etc.

Experimental Design

During the experiment, personnel were divided into two groups: the sending group and the receiving group. Each group consisted of one or several researchers and experimental subjects, located at two separate sites (Site A and Site B).

The experimental subjects were young men and women around 20 years old, workers or farmers with a junior high school education level. They originally did not possess special functions, but after induction, they acquired special functions such as extrasensory perception (ESP) and psychokinesis (PK). On this basis, through a short period of telepathic sensory training, they acquired the special function of telepathy. As the experiments continued to deepen, their telepathic capabilities, including transmission distance, information volume, and the success rate of the experiments, also constantly improved. The researchers participating in the experiment were all teachers, and none of them possessed special functions.

Site selection: Ordinary laboratories or outdoor sites are acceptable. The distance between the two sites ranged from tens of meters to hundreds of kilometers, or even farther. It is required to eliminate all possible information transmission between the two sites using known communication means, including direct or indirect contact via sound, graphics, odors, etc., and personnel movement.

The information to be transmitted was generally written on paper, referred to as “samples,” and usually prepared and provided by individuals other than the researchers and experimental subjects present at the site. This was to avoid mutual influence between researchers, between researchers and experimental subjects, and among experimental subjects, as well as to prevent possible cheating.

During the experiment, a researcher from the sending group would randomly select a sample and ask the experimental subject of that group to unfold and display it. The subject would then transmit the information on the paper (text, graphics, etc.). After a period of “entering a quiet state” (meditation) lasting several minutes or more, the experimental subject would inform the researcher that the information had been sent and record the time of transmission. At the other location, the experimental subject in the receiving group would “wait” for the arrival of the signal within the agreed-upon time frame. Upon receiving the information, they would immediately write down the received information and the reception time on paper and hand it to the researcher. Finally, the researchers from both the sending and receiving groups would compare the sample with the received information, marking the completion of the experiment.

The “Screen Phenomenon” in Telepathy

In numerous experimental studies, subjects with special functions reported that during the process of extrasensory perception or psychokinesis, a “screen” would flash before their forehead. They could obtain the content of perception or the object of action on this “screen,” a phenomenon termed the “screen phenomenon.” Generally, there is a brief state of entering quietness before the “screen” appears. In telepathy experiments, both the information sender and the receiver must cause a “screen” to flash before their forehead for the transmission of information to be realized. We define the moment the “screen” flashes as the time of sending or receiving.

Experimental Results

1. Induction Experiments. At the end of 1987, we conducted induction on 7 young men and women who already possessed special functions such as extrasensory perception. The transmitted information consisted of 3-digit numbers, temporarily selected by the sender from 15 samples. If the numbers received by all receivers were completely correct, it was termed a “complete success”; “partial success” referred to some receivers receiving correctly; “failure” meant all receivers received incorrectly. The general situation of the experiments is shown in Table 1. In 37 experiments, there were 14 complete successes, accounting for 38%; 15 partial successes, accounting for 41%. The success rate of induction was quite high.

Table 1 Overview of Induction Experiments

2. Experiments on Transmitting Different Information Content. Figure 1 shows the samples sent and received in a telepathy experiment conducted on the evening of September 7, 1989, between the Physics Building at Fudan University and Lu Xun Park. The transmitted information included numbers, text, and graphics. Figure 2 shows the samples from two experiments conducted on December 1st and 15th of the same year between the Physics Building and the Science Building at Fudan. The sending samples were 6-digit numbers written in arbitrary combinations of red, green, and blue colored pens. While writing down the 6 digits, the receiver correctly and accurately marked the color of each digit.

Sending Sample Reception Record

Figure 1

3. Experiments on Extending Telepathy Distance and the Time Lag Phenomenon. Table 2 shows the experimental results of telepathy between Shanghai and Taixing in early 1990. Tables 3-5 show the experimental results of telepathy between Fudan University in Shanghai and the Institute of Space Medico-Engineering in Beijing at the end of the same year. The experiments were completed very successfully, as shown in Figures 3-5. Surprisingly, during long-distance telepathy, the time lag between sending and receiving could be as long as several hours, or even more than 20 hours. In contrast, in past close-range experiments, the time lag varied from a few seconds to a few minutes, which was previously attributed to the subjective influence of the experimental subjects and timing errors.

Figure 2

Table 2 Shanghai-Taixing Telepathy Experiment Record

Shanghai Sending

Figure 3

Discussion

I. Thought sensing is essentially the transmission of images flashing before the forehead between a sender and a receiver. Further experiments indicate [2] that voice, smell, etc., can also be sensed through thought, but this can only be achieved if the sender first converts this information into “text” or “images.”

II. Thought sensing possesses the following characteristics: a considerable amount of information, very high resolution (provided the sender can “see” it), selectivity upon reception, and the fact that transmission distance has no significant effect on the realization of sensing. It is almost unaffected by general electromagnetic shielding, does not require the “energy” or complex instrumentation required by ordinary communication, and interference measures used against telecommunication equipment will not work on it, etc. This indicates that thought sensing has potential application value.

Figure 8

III. The Screen Phenomenon and Specific Radiation. The screen phenomenon has universal significance among many special function phenomena. We will temporarily forgo the discussion of the process of forming screen information in the human brain (it is too difficult) and look at how images in the sender’s mind are transmitted to the receiver and become images in the receiver’s mind. As a natural extension, it is assumed that when the human brain flashes a screen, a kind of “specific radiation” [3] is simultaneously produced. Finding this specific radiation and studying its physical properties has aroused great interest. Living organisms do indeed possess and have accurately recorded some basic physical fields, such as magnetic fields, electric fields, and radio radiation fields, but relying on such extremely weak bio-fields to achieve information transmission over 1000 kilometers is unimaginable. Some believe that specific radiation is electromagnetic waves emitted during the functioning of special abilities. This is clearly inconsistent with our experiments where electromagnetic shielding had no effect on sensing. Some say it is extremely low-frequency electromagnetic waves with a wavelength of several hundred kilometers; electromagnetic shielding indeed has little effect on them, but achieving a resolution of less than a few millimeters is also impossible. We believe that electromagnetic waves may be a clue, but they are not the essence of specific radiation. Research on this mysterious substance and its properties may lead to new discoveries in physics and radio electronics.

IV. The obvious “time lag phenomenon” appearing in long-distance transmission, ranging from a few seconds to several hours or even tens of hours, shows no regular connection with the transmission distance. Attempting to explain the above time lag phenomenon based on the time characteristics of specific radiation or information carriers transmitting through an air medium is clearly unrealistic. We believe a possible explanation is: the time lag phenomenon is related to the storage and memory function of the human brain [4]. From storage to display of information A, a longer time lag is permitted. Figure 8 is a schematic diagram illustrating this hypothesis. It assumes that the difference between the sending and receiving processes of thought sensing lies only in the fact that during sending, external information enters the brain storage system through the conventional information receiving system (in fact, information can also be obtained through special perception), whereas during receiving, the specific information carrier enters the storage memory system through the specific information system (specific information receptor). The subsequent information processing until the screen flashes and the specific radiation generation process are all similar. The screen effect generation system, specific receptors, and specific radiation in the figure are also hypothetical.

The thought sensing experiments between Shanghai and Beijing received strong support from the 7th Room of the Institute of Space Medico-Engineering, to whom we express our heartfelt thanks:

Sun Youyu, Research on Human Body Special Functions, 1 (1983) 21. [1] Shao Laisheng et al., Research on Human Body Special Functions, 2 (1989) 77. [2] Shao Laisheng et al., Chinese Human Body Science, 1 (1991) 6 [3] Zhu Nianlin et al., Research on Human Body Special Functions, 1 (1989) 19 (This article was originally published in Chinese Human Body Science, 1 (1992) 7)

Analysis of the “Screen Effect” Phenomenon in Thought Sensing

Wang Boyang Sheng Zujia (School of Life Sciences, Fudan University)

Shao Laisheng Shen Yunhu Yu Yihua Fang Linhu (Department of Electronic Engineering, Fudan University)

In our article “Signs of the Special Function State—The Screen Effect,” we pointed out that when special functions are at work, a “screen effect” always appears. However, no systematic literature describing the nature of the “screen effect” has been seen to date. Therefore, we have taken thought sensing as the theme to analyze the “screen effect.”

Experimental Subjects and Methods

The experimental subjects were special function individuals trained by us, who had 2-3 years of experimental experience. All were female, aged 22-27. Experiments were conducted in the Physics Building of Fudan University. The sending location for thought sensing was Room 313, and receiving was in Room 139; the two rooms are approximately 100 meters apart. In individual experiments, the receiver was at the gate of the Fudan Science Building, approximately 200 meters from the sending location. Experiments generally started at 6:30 PM. Subjects were required to immediately record the time and content of the phenomenon when a screen appeared before their forehead. At the start of the experiment, the host would write or dictate the content to be transmitted and instruct the sender to send it. Generally, the experiment could be concluded within 45 minutes.

Experimental Results

I. Color Images Appearing in the “Screen Effect”

To illustrate that both the information sender and receiver conduct sensing via the images displayed on the “screen,” we conducted the following experiments.

(I) The sender, Yin Xuefang (primary school education level), was asked to view a colored butterfly picture (Figure 1) and send information in Room 313 of the Physics Building. After sending, she was asked to describe in writing the pattern appearing on the “screen.” Her written description was: “I sent a butterfly, head facing down, yellow with black on the body.”

The receiver, Ji Meiyun (middle school education level), received at the Science Building. Her written description of the received image was: “A butterfly, eyes very bright, at the 1/5 point of the whole body, i.e., upper left of the tail, there is a dot the size of a thumb. At the front 2/3 of the body, there are many black dots like ants.”

(II) The sender, Xiao Xuelan (middle school education level), was asked to view a colored tiger picture (Figure 2) and send information in Room 313 of the Physics Building. After sending, her written description of the image appearing on the “screen” was: “A tiger, yellow with black, mouth open, looking very fierce, standing in grass, front two feet on a stone, back two feet in the grass, looking like it just came out of the cave.”

The receiver, Wu Xiaohong (primary school education level), received in Room 139 of the Physics Building. Her written description of the “screen” image was: “Tiger, whole body is yellow, inlaid with many black spots, two ears standing up, mouth wide open, standing in the grass.”

(III) The sender, Ji Meiyun, was asked to view a colored eagle picture (Figure 3) and send information in Room 313 of the Physics Building. After sending, her written description was: “What appeared in the brain (Note: this is the original text of the sender’s written description, actually it should be called ‘appearing on the screen’) is a gray bird, two feet stopped on either side of the branch intersection. Eyes looking forward, behind is the blue sky. A branch in front of where the bird stays is stretching upward. The beak is black, the foot color is a bit redder than a chicken foot color, claws are relatively long.”

The receiver, Pang Fei (high school education level), received in Room 139 of the Physics Building. Her written description of the received image was: “A very fierce bird, stopped on a branch, the bird looks very smart, one foot on one side of the branch intersection, the other on that side.”

From the situations described by the senders and receivers in the above experiments, what is manifested on the “screen” is not the text describing the image, but indeed the color image itself, because the sentences used in the written descriptions are not identical.

II. The Relationship Between “Images” and “Word Meanings”

Since what is sensed is “color image” style information, then when what is required to be sensed is colored text (which is also a type of image), and the color of the text does not match the word meaning, what will the sensed information be? We conducted the following experiment regarding this:

The requirement was to sense the four characters for Red, Green, Blue, and Brown, but the colors of the four characters did not match their meanings (e.g., writing the character “Red” with a green pen, etc., Figure 4). Experimental results indicate that what appeared on the “screens” of both the sender and the receiver were images similar to those on a color TV screen, unrelated to the word meanings like “Red” in the mind.

III. The Relationship Between Understanding Word Meanings and Thought Sensing

In the process of thought sensing, must the sender and receiver of the information understand the content of the information? Experimental results indicate that this is not the case. Our subjects were mostly of primary and middle school education levels, with one individual of high school level. They were not only able to transmit Chinese phrases that are difficult to understand (Figure 5), but could even correctly transmit various scripts they had not learned (Figure 6). This further proves that what is sensed is only image-style signals, and the meaning of the signals does not need to be understood by either the sender or the receiver.

IV. The Problem of Dynamic Information Sensing

Since the “screen effect” displays images similar to those on a movie or television screen, can it reflect dynamic information, that is, can it reflect motion states? In this regard, we conducted the following two experiments. Both experiments were sent by Yin Xuefang in Room 313 of the Physics Building and received by Ji Meiyun in Room 139.

The rotation mechanism of an alarm clock’s second hand was used to drive a small object to rotate. In the first experiment, a small porcelain doll wearing a yellow shirt, green pants, and a white hat was placed on the clock. The receiver’s written description of the “screen” display was: “The entire shape looks like a small wooden puppet, white hat, pale yellow clothes, green pants, standing on white paper. However, I could not see clearly the direction it was facing.” In the second experiment, a matchbox was placed on the clock. The receiver’s oral description was: “It is a clock, and there is something like a matchbox on the clock. It appeared twice on my forehead (on the ‘screen’). Each time was not long, but the direction of the matchbox in the two appearances was inconsistent, so I guessed it was rotating.”

The above experiments indicate that the “screen” display time is short, making it difficult to express dynamic states. However, based on the differences in the position (direction) of the object during several appearances, it is possible to infer the motion state of the object.

V. The Appearance Process of “Screen” Information

When the information requested to be sensed consists of sentences, and the sentences are long, do they appear simultaneously on the “screen” or do they appear one by one? In this regard, we conducted several experiments. The content of the two experiments shown below both contained about 40 characters (other examples will be reported in a separate paper). In subsequent individual conversations (to avoid mutual influence during group inquiries), we asked them to describe the appearance process of the text on the “screen.”

Sender Wu Xiaohong said: “As a phrase, such as Peking University, it may appear simultaneously, while the following characters appear successively.”

Sender Ji Meiyun sent information from Nantong to Shanghai. She described the appearance of long sentences on the screen as each character appearing successively, moving successively from one side to the other.

After receiving long sentences sent from Nantong to Shanghai, receiver Xu Yaqin described the appearance process as: “On the ‘screen’, characters appear one by one in succession. The ‘screen’ is quite large. It is not that one character appears, disappears, and then the second appears… but rather they move successively from one side to the other.”

The locations of the above three conversations with the three people were different, and the conversations were separated by more than a month. They could not have coordinated their answers. However, this provides a concept: “Screen appearance” is somewhat like the “captions” or “notifications” that appear on television screens, appearing successively moving from one side to the other.

Discussion

The thought sensing reported in this paper involves experiments conducted on 3 individuals who exhibited special functions after induction. From these experimental results, it is believed that the basic properties of the screen effect have been preliminarily reflected. The conclusions obtained are: (1) Information regarding the shape of objects can be transmitted through the “screen”; (2) Information regarding color can also be transmitted; (3) The transmitted information expressed in text does not need to be understood by the experimental subjects, so “thought sensing” is essentially “image sensing”; (4) The “screen” display time is relatively brief, so it does not necessarily directly reflect the dynamics of the object; (5) When the information content is excessive (for example, sentences with many characters), the entire information sensing can be completed through some form of “screen splitting.” These appear to be common attributes of the screen effect. We will also elucidate in another paper that visual information is sensed through the screen, while auditory information cannot be transmitted.

In addition, regarding the “screen splitting” effect, the splitting method seems to have individual differences, which remains to be confirmed by further research.

The process by which individuals with special functions transmit information using a medium whose nature is not yet understood was once called thought transference [1-3]. From the experimental results reported in this paper, this term is worth reconsidering. Since text that is not understood by the information sender and receiver can also be transmitted, text is merely transmitted as an image; therefore, thought sensing is essentially image sensing. This is not just a matter of terminology, but involves a further understanding of the nature of this special function. In the English abstract, we use parapsychological transference to replace the term thought transference to express the above view. As for the difference between it and telepathy, that is another issue worth discussing.

[1] Shao Laisheng, Zhu Yiyi, Human Body Science Research, 2 (1989) 7 [2] Shao Laisheng et al., Chinese Human Science, 2 (1991) 63 [3] Hou Shuli et al., Chinese Human Science, 3 (1991) 109

[4] I. G. Guinness, translated by Zhang Yanyun, Mind Power — Modern Western Parapsychology, Liaoning People’s Publishing House (1988)

(This article was originally published in Chinese Human Science, (1992) 12)

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The Problem of Non-Visual Information Sensing in Thought Sensing

Wang Boyang Sheng Zujia

(School of Life Sciences, Fudan University)

Shao Laisheng Yu Huihua Shen Yunhu Fang Linhu

(Department of Electronic Engineering, Fudan University)

In telepathy experiments, we often provide the content to be transmitted to the sender in the form of text or pictures; that is to say, what is being transmitted is visual information. In such cases, a “screen” appears before the forehead of both the information sender and the receiver [1], displaying the corresponding text or pictures.

According to literature reports [2], telepathy can also transmit auditory or gustatory information. This inevitably raises the question: does a “screen” also appear during these information transmission processes? What is displayed on it? To address this, we conducted some experiments. We asked the information sender to listen to the content required for transmission (sounds rather than text or pictures) and then conduct telepathy. The experimental results indicate that the majority of telepathy attempts failed, because in these situations, the content heard by the sender was difficult to express in words; whereas the few successful transmissions occurred where, as understood afterwards, the sender transmitted the verbal expression of the sounds they heard. During the telepathy process, text expressing the heard sounds appeared before the forehead of both the sender and the receiver.

The experimental method was the same as in the previous articles [3, 4], and the results are as follows.

Experiments with Failed Telepathy

(I) Spoken Language Difficult to Express

[Experiment 1] The Shanghai dialect phrase “We Shanghai people” (pronounced: Ala Shanghaining) was spoken aloud. Sender Yin Xuefang (a native of Subei who understands but does not speak Shanghai dialect) was asked to transmit the above information via telepathy. The transmission failed.

[Experiment 2] The Shanghai dialect phrase “Shanghai dialect not understood” (pronounced: Shanghaine tingbudong) was spoken aloud. Sender Xiao Xuelan (a native of Subei who understands but does not speak Shanghai dialect) was asked to transmit the above information via telepathy. The transmission failed.

(II) Mechanical Sounds Difficult to Express

[Experiment 3] Sender Yin Xuefang was asked to transmit the sound produced by a rotating children’s toy. This was a complex sound difficult to express with language or text. It played for 60 seconds, paused for 40 seconds, and continued for half an hour, recorded on a tape recorder. During the experiment, the recording was played continuously for half an hour for the sender to listen to, but the sender did not know what object produced the original sound. Four people—Xiao Xuelan, Pang Fei, Ji Meiyun, and Wu Xiaohong—simultaneously received the information. The transmission failed; no one received the auditory information.

[Experiment 4] The experimental method was the same as above, but the sound required to be transmitted was the striking of a copper bell. It struck once, paused for 5 seconds, and continued for half an hour. The transmission failed.

[Experiment 5] The experimental method was the same as above. The sound required to be transmitted was the sound of a plastic clip hitting a table surface. It struck frequently for 15 seconds, paused for 15 seconds, and continued for half an hour. The transmission failed.

In the following experiments, the senders and receivers were told in advance: there are only 3 notes—do, re, mi—but the order is different. The sounds were produced by a piano. After playing the 3 notes, there was a 15-second pause. This was recorded. During the experiment, the sender listened to the recording for half an hour.

[Experiment 6] Senders Yin Xuefang and Xiao Xuelan were asked to listen to the recording of the 3 notes “do, re, mi” and transmit them; received by Wu Xiaohong and Pang Fei. The transmission failed.

[Experiment 7] Senders Yin Xuefang and Pang Fei were asked to listen to the recording of the 3 notes “mi, do, re” and transmit them; received by Ji Meiyun and Wu Xiaohong. The transmission failed.

[Experiment 8] Senders Wu Xiaohong and Pang Fei were asked to listen to the recording of the 3 notes “do, mi, re” and transmit them; received by Yin Xuefang and Xiao Xuelan. The transmission failed.

The results of the above experiments indicate that sounds difficult to express in text cannot be transmitted via telepathy.

II. Experiments with Successful Telepathy

During Experiments 3 to 6 above (i.e., experiments involving continuous sound from a tape recorder), although most experiments failed, there were two accidental instances where “successful telepathy” was achieved. They are described below.

[Experiment 9] Senders Ji Meiyun and Yin Xuefang were asked to listen to the (recorded) ticking sound of an alarm clock for half an hour and transmit it. Received by Wu Xiaohong and Pang Fei. After the experiment, the receivers were asked to write down the sound they received. They both wrote “the sound of the clock moving,” which was exactly the text that appeared on the “screen” of one of the senders (Ji Meiyun) during her subsequent statement.

[Experiment 10] Sender Yin Xuefang was asked to listen to a recording of a train entering the station and transmit it. Received by Xu Yaqin and Wu Xiaohong. After the experiment, the sender was asked to write down the sound she emitted; the receivers were also asked to write down the sound they received. The result was that both the sender and the receivers wrote “woo-woo sounds, followed by dong-dong sounds, getting louder and louder.” The content written by the three people was exactly the same, word for word.

The above experiments indicate that although the information accepted by the sender was auditory (sound), what was actually transmitted was text, i.e., visual information.

Discussion

The experimental results reported in this paper demonstrate that sounds difficult to express in text cannot be transmitted. In the accidental “successful telepathy” experiments, what was transmitted was the sound expressed in text, not the sound itself. However, even in experiments requiring the transmission of text or pictures, success is not achieved every time. Therefore, before explaining the experimental results reported here, it must be clarified that the success or failure of these telepathy events is not accidental. Firstly, under our experimental conditions, the transmission of visual information also occasionally fails, but there is always an objective reason, such as physical fatigue, occasional physiological discomfort, muggy weather or sudden changes in temperature (cold or hot), or “external inhibition” caused by the presence of strangers. In the absence of special causes, the success rate is almost one hundred percent. The experiments reported in this paper, whether successful or failed, were all conducted under normal circumstances without the aforementioned causes. Secondly, the order of the experiments described above is not the procedural order, but an order summarized based on the nature of the experiments. In reality, the various experiments were interleaved, and even interleaved with the content of the previous articles. Furthermore, neither the senders nor the receivers knew the nature and content of the information to be transmitted on the day of the experiment in advance. The sender only knew the nature and content of the information when accepting the sending content, and the receiver could only know the nature and content of the information (text, picture, or sound) from the received information. If nothing was received, she would not know the nature and content of the information. Therefore, in our experimental results, success or failure is not accidental.

On the basis of confirming that the failures reported in this paper are not accidental, how should we understand these results?

In previous experiments, we discovered that there is a “screen effect” during telepathy. The shape and color of the image presented on the sender’s “screen” can appear on the receiver’s “screen” to achieve transmission. We also found that neither the sender nor the receiver in telepathy needs to understand the meaning of the transmitted text, indicating that text is simply transmitted as an image. In other special function processes, a “screen” also appears. For example, in the processes of breaking matches inside a glass bottle by intention and manipulating a calculator to perform complex calculations by intention, matches or the calculator appear on the “screen.” These all illustrate the universality and importance of the “screen effect” in special functions.

Based on our current understanding of the “screen effect,” if auditory information can be transmitted, then unless: (1) sound can be converted into an image by the person with special abilities; or (2) sound transmission does not go through the “screen.”

If sound can be converted into an image, then why can’t sounds that are difficult to express in text be converted? Moreover, in the few successful transmission experiments, what appeared on the screen was neither the sound itself (e.g., the “ticking” sound) nor a specific symbol or waveform, but the sentence expressing the heard sound (e.g., “the sound of the clock moving”). Therefore, our experimental results can only indicate that sound itself cannot be converted into an image, and thus cannot be transmitted.

As for whether sound transmission can be achieved without going through the “screen,” the experimental results in this paper cannot provide a definitive answer. This is because the special function subjects involved in the experiments reported here were trained by us ourselves, so it does not rule out the possibility that special function subjects trained by other methods, or those with special abilities without training, might achieve sound transmission without going through the “screen.” However, given that a “screen” also appears during experiments involving special functions outside the scope of telepathy (e.g., breaking matches by intention or performing calculations with a calculator by intention), it is possible that the “screen effect” is a common attribute of various special functions. If this is indeed the case, sound transmission without a “screen” seems difficult to imagine.

In addition to auditory information, we also conducted a small number of telepathy experiments involving gustatory information, and the results obtained were completely identical to those of auditory information transmission. Therefore, the above discussion also applies to the transmission of gustatory information.

Summary

This paper reports on some experimental results regarding thought sensing. Analysis suggests that sensing information via the screen effect is limited to visual information (text, images). If auditory information (or gustatory information) could also be sensed, then unless they do not pass through a “screen” or the information is converted into images before transmission, our experimental results do not support these possibilities.

[1] Shao Laisheng, Yi Yiyi, Journal of Human Body Science, 7 (1989) [2] Sun Youyu, Research on Human Body Special Functions, 1 (1983) 23 [3] Wang Boyang et al., Chinese Human Body Science, 2 (1992) [4] Shao Laisheng et al., Chinese Human Body Science, 1 (1991) 63 (This article was originally published in Chinese Human Body Science, 4 (1992) 151)

A Preliminary Study on the Mechanism of “Thought Sensing”

Shao Laisheng, Yu Huihua, Shen Yunhu, Fang Linhu (Fudan University)

During the “thought sensing” experiment, both the information sender and the receiver must experience the unique “screen phenomenon” of special functions flashing before their foreheads for transmission to be realized[1]. We define the time the screen flashes as the time of sending and receiving. We found that in short-range sensing (100-10,000 meters), the sending and receiving times are very close, with a difference ranging from a few seconds to several minutes. Later, during long-range (over 100 km) sensing experiments, we discovered that the time difference between sending and receiving could be as long as several hours. This prominent new phenomenon of “time lag” prompted us to explore further. This paper introduces the experimental situation and results in detail; discusses our cognitive process and hypotheses regarding the cause of the “time lag”; and on this basis, we propose a hypothesis for the “thought sensing” mechanism related to the brain’s memory storage system.

Experiments

In the process of short-range thought sensing experiments, considering that the time reported by the subjects for the appearance of the “screen”—from checking the watch to recording it manually—was significantly influenced by their subjective factors, we needed to switch to using a stopwatch to record the sending and receiving times. That is, we required the sending and receiving subjects to press the stopwatch button immediately when the information screen flashed before their forehead to minimize human interference. Table 1 shows partial experimental results.

Table 1 Time difference of screen appearance between sender and receiver in short-range thought sensing

Experimental conditions for Table 1: Information consisted of two Arabic numerals; transmission distance was approximately 100 meters; 7 individuals with special functions participated in the experiment. Although we tried our best to synchronize the stopwatch counts, the final time difference still ranged from 10 seconds to over 2 minutes. We also compared over 100 experimental records with transmission distances ranging from 100 meters to 10 kilometers, and the time difference remained irregularly variable, showing no regular changes related to distance, etc. Therefore, in this short-range experimental stage, our explanation for the “time lag” was merely that it was largely produced by the subjective influence of the subjects, and experimental errors mainly stemmed from uncontrollable human factors.

On January 18, 1990, our first long-distance “thought sensing” experiment was successful (between Shanghai and Changzhou, a distance of about 200 km). The experimental results were completely unexpected: in the absence of information transmission via other means, the time difference between the sender and receiver in the two locations actually reached over 6 hours. The situation of this experiment is introduced below.

According to the agreement between the experiment organizers on both sides: one thought sensing experiment was to be conducted at 12:30 noon and another at 19:00 on January 18th; at 20:00 sharp, the organizers from both sides would make a long-distance call to verify the results. In Changzhou, at 12:30, the experiment organizer Yu Huihua arbitrarily wrote two information samples to be transmitted and handed them to two senders, Ji Meiyun and Yin Xuefang. Ji’s message was “Return to Shanghai on Saturday afternoon,” and Yin’s was “274”. Ji’s screen flashed at 12:41 and 12:50, and Yin’s at 12:42 and 12:53. In Shanghai, the experiment organizer was Shao Laisheng. Starting at 12:30, four people including Pang Fei received the information, but within the prescribed time limit (45 minutes), none reported the appearance of a screen; this experiment was declared a failure. At 19:00 in the evening, the experiment began again on both sides. Ji sent the message “914”, and Yin sent “Is it raining in Shanghai today?”, but what was received in Shanghai this time was the information sent at noon in Changzhou, not the information sent in the evening. The transmission time between the two locations reached over 6 hours.

Table 2 Time difference of screen appearance between sender and receiver in “Thought Sensing” from Shanghai to Taixing

The next day, two more experiments were conducted under the same conditions as the previous day (only the information content was different), and the results were completely repeated.

From January 23 to 30, we conducted 4 completely successful sensing experiments between Shanghai and Taixing, which still showed significant time lag phenomena. The experimental results are shown in Table 2.

Discussion

I. If we look only superficially at the experimental results of the above long-distance thought sensing: the reason for the time difference of more than six hours between Changzhou and Shanghai is that the time interval between the two experiments was stipulated in advance to be six hours. The time difference between Shanghai and Taixing was also because the receivers, based on their experience in the previous two experiments, failed to receive the information within the stipulated reception time limit, and after an interval of more than two hours, each voluntarily attempted reception again. Therefore, the “time difference” mentioned above is related to the intermittent time between the receiver’s two entries into the special functional state, and this interval time was determined artificially. However, in reality, the sending and receiving of “thought sensing” indeed had a delay of several hours, and this is the essence of the “time difference” phenomenon. Therefore, we must propose a new explanation, and the new explanation is obviously linked to the issue of the mechanism of thought sensing.

We believe a possible explanation is: the “time difference” phenomenon is related to the storage and memory function of the brain. This hypothesis can be connected with the theoretical models of learning and memory in modern psychology. In the process of humans knowing the world, the brain’s role in storing memory is a very important link. Simply put, the constantly changing information in our surrounding environment mainly acts on our sensory organs through light waves and sound waves, converting physical stimulus energy into nerve impulses. The nerve impulses are transmitted to the brain to produce sensations and perceptions; at the same time, the brain automatically stores the screened information into the memory system. Later, through recollection, the stored information can be retrieved, and through analysis and synthesis, people’s cognition can be further deepened. We can use the method of analogy to explain that the “time difference” phenomenon in the thought sensing experiment is also produced by the storage and memory function of the brain.

Assuming that the receiver of thought sensing, within the artificially stipulated time limit, although making efforts to enter the special functional state, does not have a “screen” flash before the forehead, it is generally considered that the experiment was not successful (during the experiment, subjects are often disturbed physically and mentally, internally and externally, so this situation occurs frequently). However, we cannot rule out that in the human body, in addition to conventional receptors such as visual, auditory, and tactile ones, there may also exist some kind of special receptor, which unknowingly also stores the sent special radiation information into the brain’s storage memory system. Later, the receiver, out of need, can retrieve the stored special information by entering the special functional state, and redisplay it on the “screen”. Therefore, in the long-distance thought sensing experiment, due to the aforementioned role of brain storage and memory, the phenomenon of a relatively long time difference is allowed from information storage to display.

II. In order to better explain the above assumption, we use the following schematic diagram to illustrate it.

Figure 1 assumes that the difference between the thought sensing sending and receiving processes lies only in: when sending, external information enters the brain storage memory system through the conventional information receiving system (vision, hearing, touch, etc.); while when receiving, the special information carrier enters the storage memory system through the special information receiving system (special receptor); and the subsequent information processing, until the screen flashes, and the process of special radiation generation are all similar. The “screen effect generation system”, “special receptor” and “special radiation” in Figure 1 are also hypothetical. Although there are no physiological, psychological, or physical experiments that can definitively prove their existence, we can cite some relevant experiments to explain that this schematic diagram has a certain objective basis.

(A) To prove that thought sensing is related to the brain storage memory system, we conducted the following experiment: as soon as the thought sensing experiment began, the sender randomly took a sample from the sample bag, looked at it for half a minute, and then the experiment host immediately burned the sample on the spot. The sender, as in the normal experimental situation, after about 20 minutes, reported that a “screen” flashed before the forehead, and immediately recorded the time. The receiver 100 meters away also recorded the information content and the time the screen appeared, as in the normal experiment, and the experiment was completed. We also conducted an experiment on the auditory storage effect, that is, at the beginning of the experiment, the experiment host verbally told the sender the content of the information, and the sender sensed it to the receiving party, and we obtained the same experimental results. Table 3 shows partial experimental results.

Screen Effect Generation System
Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the “Thought Sensing” sending and receiving process

Table 3 Experimental results of thought sensing related to brain storage and memory

Note ① “Visual” refers to the sender looking at the sample and immediately burning it.

② “Auditory” refers to the experiment host verbally transmitting the information to the sender.

③ Information storage time = Time when sender’s “screen” flashed - Experiment start time.

We also extended the sender’s brain information storage time, that is, one or two days before the experiment, the subjects were asked to memorize the information content silently in their hearts until sending. The results were no different from the above experiments.

The above experiments illustrate that the thought sensing mechanism has an internal connection with the brain storage memory system, which is also an important experimental basis for explaining the “time difference” phenomenon.

(B) What kind of field is the “special radiation”? It is not clear yet, but many researchers believe it may be an electromagnetic field [2—4]. In many experiments applying modern instruments to test human special function phenomena [5-7], the existence of “special radiation” has to be assumed. In the article “Unconventional Effects in the Measurement of Special Functions” published by Comrade Zhu Nianlin and others from Yunnan University [8], a comprehensive discussion was made on this issue, which is available for reference.

(C) Is “screen flashing” a necessary condition for “special radiation” to occur? For this purpose, we designed the following experiment: according to the subject’s complaint and the proof of the experiment: both sending and receiving of thought sensing must have a “screen” with information flash before the forehead, and the receiver must know who the sender is before the experiment (but the opposite condition is not necessary) for the sensing to be realized. Now assume that there are three subjects, A, B, and C, participating in the experiment at different locations at the same time. Designate A to send information, B to receive A’s information, and C can only receive B’s information, that is, C is not allowed to know who A is before the experiment. If C correctly receives A’s information, and the experiment is impeccable, it can be explained that C received the information through B. That is to say, whether it is the information sender or the receiver, as long as there is a “screen” flashing before the forehead, special radiation must occur. We conducted many experiments repeatedly according to the above conditions, and the results were positive.

Based on the subject’s complaint and experimental phenomena, we speculate that: whether it is during Extra-Sensory Perception (ESP) or Psychokinesis (PK) experiments, a “screen” must also flash before the subject’s forehead and emit “special radiation”; this may be a universal phenomenon in special functions.

(D) The assumption of the “screen effect generation system” is mainly based on the data introduced in the article “Signs of Human Special Functions — Screen Effect” [1]. Because after each special function experiment ends, subjects often complain of feeling physically tired, and sometimes feel headaches and brain swelling. It can also be seen from the pulse changes introduced in data [9] during special recognition of characters, which spontaneously become slippery and rapid, similar to the pulse changes of athletes when entering a large amount of exercise, and the experimental results introduced in data [10] that cerebral blood flow increases during special recognition of characters, all of which are sufficient to explain that the occurrence of the “screen” requires energy supply and releases energy in a pulsed manner. When the subject feels unwell or tired, especially when female subjects are during their menstrual period, the success rate of the experiment becomes very low. At this time, they often complain: “the screen did not appear”, “the screen was dim”, “the screen image was blurred”, etc. If they are in a happy mood and full of energy during the experiment, the experiment is often done faster and the success rate is high; at this time, they often answer: “the screen is very bright and clear”. This may be related to the energy storage situation. Therefore, we assume that when a special function person enters the special functional state stage, they begin to store energy; once the energy threshold is reached, it will trigger the “screen to flash” and release “special radiation”.

Conclusion

Based on the “time lag” phenomenon observed during thought sensing experiments, this paper explores the subject and proposes a hypothesis for the mechanism of thought sensing. We know that the human body is an open complex giant system [‘’], and thought sensing is merely one function among human paranormal capabilities; therefore, the hypothesis we propose inevitably has limitations. However, our hope is to cast a brick to attract jade (offer a humble opinion to elicit valuable contributions), awaiting further and more extensive experiments for verification in the future.

We wish to express our gratitude to Comrades Sheng Zujia, Gu Yuanzhuang, Zhou Yingqi, Huang Jinggen, and Zhu Angru for participating in discussions and offering beneficial advice. We also extend our deep appreciation to the 7 subjects, including Pang Fei, for their close cooperation in this experiment.

fil Shao Laisheng, Zhu Yiyi, Journal of Somatic Science Research, 2 (1989) 77 [2] Qian Xuesen, Chen Xin, Journal of Somatic Science Research, 1 (1989) 7 [3] Pan Xianjue, Journal of Somatic Science Research, 3 (1983) 103

[4] Xu Lanxu et al., Journal of Somatic Science Research, 4 (1983) 15
[5] Luo Xin et al., Journal of Somatic Science Research, 2 (1985) 13
[6] Zhao Yongjie et al., Journal of Somatic Science Research, 4 (1983) 154
[7] Zhang Anqi et al., Journal of Somatic Science Research, 2 (1983) 65
[8] Zhu Nianlin et al., Journal of Somatic Science Research, 1 (1989) 19
[9] Chai Jianyu, Journal of Somatic Science Research, 4 (1983) 164
[10] Li Yongguang et al., Journal of Somatic Science Research, 1 (1984) 13
Zhengchuan Chen Xin, Chinese Somatic Science, 1 (1990) 1
(This article was originally published in Chinese Somatic Science, 2 (19

Similarities and Differences between Psychokinesis and Normal Motor Actions and an Exploration of Their Mechanisms

Weng Taimeng, Wu Maojun, Zhu Liang, Shao Laisheng

(Fudan University)

A large number of experiments have confirmed the existence of human paranormal functions (EHF). Current science and technology cannot yet explain this phenomenon. Conducting research on the mechanism of paranormal functions is the only way to elevate the study of such functions to a phenomenological science.

In the past, we studied the role of light in Extra-Sensory Perception (ESP) [1]. Analysis of the experimental results revealed that ESP is no different from normal perception; it is directly related to environmental light sources. Recently, we conducted a relatively systematic study on Psychokinesis (PK). The research focused on two parts: (1) the measurement and analysis of the final results of PK; and (2) the monitoring of the intermediate connection processes of PK.

Our specific research subjects mainly included paranormal writing, paranormal molding, and paranormal wire bending. Before the experiments, subjects were emphasized to use their paranormal abilities to complete the experimental requirements just as they would normally use their hands. These are described separately below.

Paranormal Writing

There have been numerous reports regarding paranormal writing [2]. The “writing” process involves a significant amount of information, involving the hand, the pen, the paper, the front and back of the paper, etc. We performed an analysis based on various aspects of the final results displayed through paranormal writing.

The experimental design was progressive. The experiments were mainly conducted by 6 paranormal function subjects around 20 years of age after a period of familiarization training. The following are three main experiments.

[Experiment 1] Objective: To understand whether the paper flipped during the paranormal writing process and whether the carbon paper moved.

Content: Two paranormal function subjects (Xiaoyun, Xiaoxian) sat on opposite sides of the table, with “Yun” on the left and “Xian” on the right. Two sheets of 10cm square white paper sandwiching a sheet of blue carbon paper were placed flat on the table. The positions “Yun” and “Xian” were marked on the upper left and right corners of the front side of the first sheet, respectively. A green colored pen was placed on the paper (Fig. 1a). The two did not touch the paper or pen. They were asked to use their paranormal functions to write their names on the back side (the side facing the table) of the second sheet of paper on the left and right sides respectively. Furthermore, “Yun” was required not to have a carbon copy, while “Xian” was required to have a carbon copy.

Experimental Process: The two leaned on the table thinking quietly. The paper and pen remained motionless the whole time. After about 20 minutes, both reported success simultaneously.

Experimental Results: The paper and pen remained in their original state, flat on the table. Upon flipping the entire white paper group, it was found that the side originally marked “Yun” on the front had “XX Xian” written on it, while the place marked “Xian” on the front had “XX Yun” written on it, still with “Yun” on the left and “Xian” on the right (Fig. 1b). Removing the carbon paper, it was discovered that the back of the first sheet indeed had “XX Yun” without a carbon copy, while “XX Xian” had a carbon copy (Fig. 1c).

Fig 1 a} Paper group and pen
Fig 1b Names written on the back of the second white paper using paranormal function
Fig 1c Back of the first white paper showing “Yun” without carbon copy and “Xian” with carbon copy

Experimental Analysis: From the above results, we can know: (1) During the paranormal writing process, the paper group must undergo a flipping “process”; (2) During “Yun’s” writing, there was a process of removing the carbon paper (Q1, Yun’s subjective report was the same), whereas “Xian” did not; (3) In real space-time, the naked eye cannot see the above paranormal writing process.

[Experiment 2] Objective: To understand whether there is contact between the pen and the paper.

Content: A sheet of 40 x 80mm white paper was wrapped in carbon paper and sealed inside a flat box. A white rubber-core pen was placed on top of the box (Fig. 2a). The subject, Xiaolan, sat at the table and was asked to use this pen to write on the carbon paper via paranormal function.

Experimental Process: Xiaolan leaned on the table thinking quietly. The pen did not appear to move, and the box did not appear to open. After about 30 minutes, she reported success.

Experimental Results: Opening the box, a very thick mark was found on the carbon paper. Fig. 2b shows the copy of this mark on the white paper. Of interest is that the white rubber pen core was stained with very clear blue pigment from the carbon paper (Fig. 2c).

Fig 2

Experimental Analysis: It tells us: (1) During the paranormal writing process, the pen and paper must have contact; (2) The naked eye cannot observe this contact process.

[Experiment 3] Objective: To understand whether physical instruments sensitive to time (better than 10^-5 seconds) can record the intermediate process of paranormal writing.

Content: A group of two white sheets sandwiching a layer of carbon paper was inserted vertically into a slit-type photoelectric monitor. There was no support behind the paper group. As long as the paper group left the slit for 10^-5 seconds, the photoelectric recorder would immediately count. The paper group and the slit-type photoelectric monitor were sealed inside a large box. A pen was placed beside the box (Fig. 3a). Two subjects (Xiaoyuan, Xiaohuang) sat on either side of the box. They were asked to use this pen to write forcefully on the unsupported white paper inside the box using their paranormal functions.

Experimental Process: Xiaohuang leaned on the table thinking quietly, and Xiaoyuan sat quietly reading a book. After about 16 minutes, both reported success.

Experimental Results: Opening the large box lid, it was found that the white paper group was still inside the slit of the photoelectric monitor. Xiaoyuan wrote ”/” in the left corner, and Xiaohuang wrote ”/” in the right corner, and both had extremely deep carbon copy marks (Fig. 3b, c). The photoelectric recorder showed no count.

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(a) Schematic diagram of experimental arrangement (b) Writing content on the first white paper (c) Carbon copy content on the second white paper

The results of this experiment indicate that paranormal writing involves great force (the carbon copy marks are extremely deep). If one were to write directly with a pen on such unsupported paper under normal circumstances, it would also be impossible. It can be imagined that in paranormal writing, the paper would have to be removed from the slit of the photoelectric monitor and placed flat on the table to be written on (the subjective reports of the two subjects were indeed exactly this). However, a photoelectric monitor with a sensitivity of one-millionth of a second surprisingly failed to reflect the process of the paper being removed from and reinserted into the slit. This suggests that physical instruments may be unable to observe the intermediate processes of paranormal functions; or perhaps the instrument’s reaction speed cannot keep up with the action speed of paranormal writing.

The above 3 experiments at least tell us the following results: Paranormal writing is no different from normal writing; the hand contacts the pen, the pen contacts the paper, the paper can flip, and it can move, involving the action of “force”. In real space-time, the human eye and physical instruments may not be able to see or record the intermediate connection processes of paranormal writing, such as how the hand contacts the pen, how the pen contacts the paper, how the paper flips, and how it moves.

Exceptional Molding

Based on our research into the essence of exceptional writing, we designed an experimental method for exceptional molding. Its purpose is to further confirm the similarities and differences between the “exceptional” and the “conventional.”

【Experiment I】The experimental method is as follows: square or spherical plasticine is sealed inside a soft film cassette and placed on the table in front of the subject, about half a meter away. After a period of training, the subjects were all able to use exceptional functions to mold the square or spherical plasticine into various shapes, as shown in Photo 1. Distinct fingerprints can be found on each sample (Photo 2). Through control experiments, these fingerprints were confirmed to be the subject’s own fingerprints. As indicated by the arrow in Photo 3, the right thumbprint was impressed by Xiao Lan using exceptional function, which corresponds completely with the conventionally impressed fingerprint.

【Experiment II】The experimental method is the same as above, except the subject was asked to wear yarn gloves and use exceptional function to pinch the plasticine. As a result, subjects Xiao Lan and Xiao Ji both flattened the plasticine, and clear yarn glove streaks were left on the surface of the plasticine (Photo 4).

Photo 1

Photo 2

Photo 3

Photo 4

【Experiment III】The experimental method is the same as above, except that ultraviolet fluorescent powder was applied to the plasticine sample in advance. The subject wore yarn gloves and used exceptional function to flatten the plasticine. Under 253.7 nm ultraviolet irradiation, a corresponding fluorescent color appeared at the location claimed by the subject. We also used black powder instead of fluorescent powder; as a result, black powder was found adhering to the fingers claimed by the subject (not wearing gloves).

The above 3 experiments, repeated multiple times, forcefully illustrate that during exceptional molding, the subject indeed flattened the plasticine with their fingers, exactly as they claimed, only that we could not see the process of these exceptional movements.

Exceptional Wire Bending

Bending a lead wire using exceptional function is very easy for a person with exceptional abilities. We took a lead wire approximately 40 mm long and 1.0 mm in diameter, placed it inside a plastic cassette, and coated the surface of the lead wire with red ink pad. We emphasized to subject Xiao Ji that he should use exceptional function to hold both ends of the lead wire with his thumbs and index fingers, just as he would normally, and exert force to bend the lead wire into a “V” shape. Xiao Ji succeeded on the first try. We noted in particular that Xiao Ji’s thumbs and index fingers were both stained with traces of the red ink pad from the lead wire. Like the previous experiment, Xiao Ji indeed used his fingers to bend the lead wire, only we could not see the action process. The question now is: Did the subject open the plastic box lid first like a normal action, then take out the lead wire, bend it, and put it back in the box? To this end, we conducted the following experiment: We coated the top of the plastic box lid of the above sample with black powder and covered the cassette with a 50 ml beaker. Subject Xiao Ji wore white yarn gloves and then used exceptional function to bend the lead wire inside the cassette. The result showed that a large patch of black powder was stained on Xiao Ji’s right white yarn glove (Photo 5). This indicates that during the process of exceptionally bending the lead wire, Xiao Ji did open the plastic box lid.

Photo 5

Discussion

From the experimental results of the aforementioned exceptional writing, exceptional molding, etc., it can be envisioned that in the conventional space-time in which we live, we can only see the results of exceptional functions which are no different from normal functions, but cannot observe the intermediate connection processes of exceptional functions that cause these results. This naturally raises three questions.

First, where does the intermediate connection process of exceptional functions occur?

From the perspective of experimental observation, it likely does not occur in the real space-time in which we live; otherwise, human senses would always be able to detect it. In other words, it may occur in a place where normal senses cannot perceive, and it is very likely that a high-dimensional space-time exists in the real world.

Second, what is the form of the exceptional intermediate connection process?

From a dynamics perspective, energy transfer must exist in the intermediate process of exceptional causation. Many researchers have envisioned various “electromagnetic fields” and “exceptional radiation” to explain this. This experiment further points out: In addition to energy, there is contact between the two interacting parties (e.g., fingerprints), and the result of the interaction is completely consistent with the result of normal function. In other words, we face the puzzle of how to explain “contact exists between both parties but the process of this contact cannot be observed.” This phenomenon naturally forces us to make a reasonable expansion of the concept of “objective existence.” Therefore, a relatively reasonable hypothesis is: The real world is a multi-dimensional space-time. Entities in conventional space-time (referring to the world detectable by conventional senses and instruments) also have corresponding high-dimensional components that cannot be conventionally perceived in high-dimensional space-time. The intermediate connection process of exceptional functions is a direct interaction process occurring between the respective high-dimensional components of the interacting parties.

Third, what is the channel connecting high-dimensional space-time and real space-time?

It goes without saying that this channel may be the thought movement of the person with exceptional functions. People are accustomed to using conventional sensory means (eyes, ears, nose, hands… and extensions of various senses—various instruments) to obtain information from the external world, forming conceptual knowledge through the synthesis and speculation of the brain, and using brain thinking to actively transform the world in return. However, this does not assert in the slightest that the brain can only use conventional means to perceive and transform the world, nor does it assert that the world is exactly as it is recognized through such conventional cognitive means.

We believe that: Normal function and exceptional function are both functions of the interaction between humans and the real world; the former is limited to conventional space-time, while the latter involves high-dimensional space-time. Humans can know and transform the world only through the brain, so both functions are actually functions inherent to the human brain. However, people often only habitually use normal functions, while exceptional functions are usually suppressed.

This experiment and other related experiments present a very meaningful topic for theoretical workers: How to establish a high-dimensional space-time framework that can explain the kinematic and dynamic problems reflected by exceptional functions, while also conforming to the correspondence principle—that is, returning to the theoretical framework describable by conventional space-time when exceptional functions are completely suppressed.

Therefore, in-depth research on human exceptional functions is very likely to trigger rapid progress in the entire scientific field, just as Comrade Qian Xuesen pointed out:

“I think what truly attracts us to explore along this tortuous and dangerous road is: This may lead to a new scientific revolution of the century, perhaps a scientific revolution even greater than quantum mechanics and relativity at the beginning of the 20th century.”

The above are just some superficial and immature views proposed regarding the similarities and differences between exceptional causation and conventional causation based on the results of the experiments we have done, hoping to serve as a catalyst for further discussion.

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Senior Engineer Gu Yuanzhuang, Professor Fang Linhu, Professor Angru Zhu, and Professor Lu Fuquan for participating in the discussion and providing valuable comments for this work.

[1] Shao Laisheng et al., Journal of Human Exceptional Functions, 23, (1984) 107; 1---2 (1985) 9; 4, 1-2 (1986).

[2] He Qingnian, Journal of Human Exceptional Functions, 2, 2 (1984).

Xiao Guangda, Journal of Human Exceptional Functions, 3, 1—2 (1985) 1.

[3] Xu Lanxu et al., Journal of Human Exceptional Functions, 1, 4 (1983) 15.

Zhao Yongjie et al., Journal of Human Exceptional Functions, 1, 4 (1983) 158.

Ruan Yingchao et al., Journal of Human Exceptional Functions, 2, 1 (1984).

Luo Xin et al., Journal of Human Exceptional Functions, 3, 1一2 (1985) 13.

Qian Xuesen, Journal of Human Exceptional Functions, 1 (1983) 3.

(This article was originally published in Journal of Human Exceptional Functions, 4 (1989) 14)

Investigation of Force Action in “Exceptional Writing”

Discussion

The experimental results from the mechanical balance, thermal balance, and piezoelectric ceramics are summarized in Table 1. From these experiments, we can draw the following conclusions: (1) There is no observable “external force” at work in “Special Writing”; or, (2) if an “external force” is at work, the duration of action must be abnormally fast, so much so that the recorder or the balance beam does not have time to react. We used our hands or paper to perform the fastest possible movements on the test apparatus (approximately 5 mg, duration 0.1 seconds or less), and the apparatus recorded or reflected them in all cases. Therefore, if an “external force” truly exists in “Special Writing,” its duration of action should be far less than 0.1 seconds. However, considering that the special function subject must undergo processes such as “Penetration” and “Breaking through Spatial Barriers” before completing the “Special Writing” action, the possibility that all these actions are invisible or “unrecordable” simply due to “speed” seems unlikely. Therefore, we lean towards the conclusion that there is no “external force” at work in “Special Writing.”

Table Y Experimental results of mechanical balance, thermal balance, and piezoelectric ceramics

Actions such as “Penetration,” “Breaking through Spatial Barriers,” and “Forceless Writing” during the “Special Writing” process cannot be explained by existing knowledge. We propose that “Wave-Particle Duality” might be a possible path for explanation. First, we hypothesize: just as various microscopic particles like photons, electrons, and neutrons possess wave-particle duality, any macroscopic object (or substance) also possesses wave-particle duality. This matter wave can be viewed as a de Broglie wave at the macroscopic level. According to the principles of quantum physics, only moving particles possess “wave” properties, yet here we hypothesize that stationary macroscopic matter also possesses wave properties. This already constitutes a modification to the concept of quantum physics. As of now, this modification has no experimental basis whatsoever; it is merely a conception, a hypothesis proposed to explain special function phenomena.

It is currently generally believed that “Special Function Subjects” can only manifest “Special Phenomena” when they enter a “Functional State.” If we call the state people are in under normal circumstances the “Ground State,” then the “Functional State” can also be called the “Excited State.” We envision that the “Excited State” is not singular, but multi-stated. When the special function subject performs different “Special Actions,” they enter “Excited States” of different levels. In different “Excited States,” the special function subject can emit “Thought Waves” of different frequencies. When these “Thought Waves” resonate with the “Matter Waves” of the target object, the “Matter Wave” of the affected condensed matter—whose dispersion is normally very low—is greatly amplified. When performing “Special Writing,” according to her self-report, she first uses her mind to visualize a “pen.” When the “pen” appears on her “mental screen,” she further visualizes the target of writing (paper, adhesive tape, etc.). Finally, the action of “streaking” or “writing” by the “pen” on the “object” suddenly flashes in her mind, and the “process” is complete. Sometimes, she first visualizes the target object with her mind, then the “pen,” and finally the aforementioned flash occurs. Generally speaking, as long as the visualized object appears on the “mental screen” and the final “flash” occurs, the experiment is mostly successful. We believe the subject’s visualization might be the process of entering the “Excited State.” When the “visualized” object appears on her “mental screen,” the frequency band of the “Excited State” she enters may resonate precisely with the “Matter Wave” of the visualized object. Different “visualized” objects correspond to different “Excited States” she enters. Only when the visualized “object” appears on her mental screen is there a possibility of experimental success. It appears that the resonance between the “Thought Wave” of the “Excited State” and the “Matter Wave” may be an important condition for realizing “Special Functions.” Due to resonance, the “Matter Wave” is greatly amplified. Taking the “pen” as an example, after the “pen’s” wave is greatly amplified, it traverses “spatial barriers” and “acts” on the white paper or adhesive tape. Only when this “action” reaches a certain intensity does the “pen” leave a mark on the white paper; this is the final “flash” on the special function subject’s mental screen. However, this final “flash” might also be envisioned as the subject entering a new “Excited State,” where the “Thought Wave” of this “Excited State” causes the “Matter Wave” of the “pen” and the “Matter Wave” of the “paper” to interact, producing the “writing” result on the paper (this situation is similar to the action of a chemical catalyst). Because the interaction occurs in the form of “waves,” it does not possess observable gravity; that is, “writing” leaves a trace but does not present a magnitude of “force.”

The discussion above is, in reality, merely a hypothesis. Our aim is to cast a brick to attract jade (offer a few commonplace remarks by way of introduction so that others may come up with valuable opinions), in order to broaden our thinking.

We wish to express our gratitude to Comrades Gu Yuanzhuang, Fang Linhu, Zhou Yingqi, Zheng Siding, and Ni Dexiang for participating in the discussion and offering beneficial advice.

[1] Human Body Special Function Joint Test Group, Research on Human Body Special Functions, 1 (1983) 1
[2] He Qingnian et al., Research on Human Body Special Functions, 2 (1984) 5
[3] Xiao Guangda, Research on Human Body Special Functions, 2 (1985) 1
[4] Zhang Ming et al., Research on Human Body Special Functions, 2 (1987) 9
[5] Weng Taimeng et al., Research on Human Body Special Functions, 1 (1989) 14
(This article was originally published in Chinese Human Science, Inaugural Issue (1990) 32)

Optical Phenomena of Human Body Special Functions and Investigation

Shao Laisheng, Zhang Linchen, Zhang Ming, Zhou Yingqi

(Shanghai Universities Joint Research Group on Human Science)

To date, the phenomena of human body special functions cannot be explained by modern scientific knowledge. However, by accumulating a large amount of experimental data through modern scientific experimental methods, we will surely be able to gradually approach and reveal the true face of this unknown domain. For example, the phenomenon of film sensitization accompanying the process of “reading characters with the mind” by human body special function subjects has attracted the attention and research of scientists [1, 2]. In our experiments, we used photographic enlarging paper and film to study the optical phenomena of human body special functions. This experimental method is simple, and the results are reliable and objective, serving as an effective detection method for human body special functions. Furthermore, we have recorded some thought-provoking phenomena. These are described below.

Experimental Methods

Most experiments used book-style sample packaging. 1-3 sheets of ordinary Gongyuan No. 2 enlarging paper (305 x 254 mm) were folded in half with the emulsion side facing inward. Tests showed that this enlarging paper is sensitive to visible light but insensitive to X-rays, including soft X-rays. Then, a piece of translucent paper with colored writing was attached to the innermost enlarging paper’s emulsion surface (ESP experiment), or one end of a thin aluminum wire (diameter 1 mm) was fixed to the enlarging paper’s emulsion surface using adhesive tape (PK experiment). Monitors such as polarizers, color filters, color enlarging paper, black and white or color photographic negatives, and aluminum foil were placed between the layers of the book-style enlarging paper. The purpose was to determine the physical properties of this optical phenomenon. The entire stack of enlarging paper samples was sealed in a black plastic bag commonly used for packaging enlarging paper, then placed inside a second identical black plastic bag, and the edge was sealed to ensure it was light-tight. The bag opening was sewn in several places with silk thread and knotted. The ends of the silk thread were pasted with cotton paper and signed to meet the irreversible packaging requirements. The entire sample is shown in Photos 1a and 1b.

Photo 1a Irreversible packaging

In our first few experiments, we found that images of upright and reversed characters appeared on the opposing emulsion surfaces of the folded enlarging paper, but they were relatively faint, as seen in Photo 2. We believe this is because the ESP information carrier entered from both the front and back of the sample, resulting in the superposition of two exposures. We also discovered that aluminum foil effectively blocks or attenuates the energy of the ESP information carrier. Therefore, in subsequent experiments, we attached a sheet of aluminum foil to the back of the enlarging paper where the paper sample was pasted. This blocked most of the energy entering from the back, allowing for clear images. Photo 3 shows a distinct contrast in image clarity between the shielded portion (with aluminum foil) and the unshielded portion on the same sheet of enlarging paper.

Photo 1 External view of the folded sample sealed in a black plastic bag

Photo 2 The folded sample placed against the emulsion side of the photographic paper, showing an image with inverted characters

During the test, the subject was only required to use “intent” to identify the characters and their colors; in fact, the subject did not consciously pay attention to objects unrelated to the characters.

Photo 3 The effect of aluminum foil shielding on image clarity

EXPERIMENTAL SUBJECT

Zhang [X], female, 15 years old, a third-year middle school student. Since her parents discovered she had special functions in February 1980, she has undergone continuous induction training, and her abilities are relatively stable and comprehensive. She is capable of “ideomotor writing” (writing with intent), “psychokinesis” (moving objects with intent), etc. Her physical health is normal, her academic performance is good, her attitude towards the experiment is serious and grounded, and she is able to cooperate well with the researchers.

EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS

Since the autumn of 1983, dozens of experiments have been conducted, and typical experiments have been repeated multiple times. The results are summarized below.

I. Experimental records indicate: The human ESP information carrier can form a clear, positive image on photographic enlarging paper via a photographic negative (see Photo 3); it can also obtain positive and negative images of text written on semi-transparent paper on enlarging paper (see Photo 2).

II. Experimental records indicate: After passing through red, green, blue, yellow, and other color filters, the human ESP information carrier produces corresponding complementary colors on color enlarging paper. Furthermore, through color portrait negatives, it produces normal color positive images (see Photos 4a and 4b).

Photo 4d Color filters and corresponding complementary colors

Photo 4b Color text and negatives with corresponding color images

III. Experiments show: When the human ESP information carrier passes through two orthogonally oriented polarizers, the negative image on the enlarging paper exhibits absorption properties similar to visible light (see Photo 5).

Photo 5 Image formed on enlarging paper by the ESP information carrier passing through crossed polarizers

IV. In one experiment, a reflected image of the folded corner of the aluminum foil sample was printed on the enlarging paper (see Photo 6).

Photo 6 The arrow points to the reflected image of the folded corner of the aluminum foil sample

V. The human ESP information carrier passing through red plastic film, like the red light in a photographic darkroom, cannot expose black-and-white enlarging paper (see Photo 7).

Photo 7 ESP information passing through red plastic film cannot expose black-and-white enlarging paper

DISCUSSION

I. Although the experimental method of using photographic enlarging paper and film and other light-sensitive materials to study optical phenomena in human body special functions is qualitative, the results are based on records on the light-sensitive materials and are unrelated to the subject’s self-report; therefore, they are more objective and reliable.

II. Enlarging paper exposure records indicate: When a person with special functions identifies an image, visible light from electromagnetic waves is present around the sample, with a frequency range covering the entire visible light spectrum, along with phenomena such as refraction, reflection, and polarization. This result is consistent with the experimental conclusions of Xu Lanxu et al. [3].

III. From Photo 8, it can be seen that the person with special functions left an image of their right hand on the enlarging paper. This image indicates that the ESP information carrier comes from outside the sample and is not emitted from the palm of the hand.

IV. During PK (Psychokinesis) experiments, the installed film and enlarging paper were also exposed and blackened, and their optical phenomena were the same as visible light (see Photo 9). The reason may be: According to the subject’s self-report, before using “intent” to bend the aluminum wire, an image of the “aluminum wire” always appears first in front of the right forehead, and then the “aluminum wire” is seen bending. We asked several people with special functions, and they all had similar experiences. This seems to indicate that ESP is inevitably accompanied by PK phenomena. That is, when doing work via ideomotor action, the light-sensitive material also undergoes exposure.

Photo 8 The image of the subject’s right hand left on the enlarging paper

V. The photosensitive range of PK and ESP information carriers can be quite large. We used a whole sheet of enlarging paper with an area of 305 x 254 square millimeters to make a book-style sample. When the aluminum wire fixed on the enlarging paper was bent into a hook shape by the subject using “intent,” the entire sheet of enlarging paper was exposed (see Photo 9). This shows that the energy of the unknown information carrier diverges over a wide area. However, looking at past experimental records, the distribution of this energy on the enlarging paper is very uneven, somewhat like clouds in the sky (see Photo 10). We believe that: (1) According to the self-reports of most people with special functions, when identifying a text sample with “intent,” the complete character shape does not flash all at once in front of the forehead; rather, it flashes stroke by stroke or partially repeatedly and successively. Ultimately, the display of the complete image is perceived [4]. (2) According to data [8], human body special functions tested on a photosensitive probe appear as electrical pulses of varying lengths. Linking these two phenomena, we hypothesize that the reason the energy of this unknown information carrier diverges widely and distributes unevenly may be the result of the superposition and diffusion of a series of pulsed, intensity-adjustable energy beams. It is just like when a person observes an image, their eyes constantly shift from one point of attention to another, finally forming a complete image on the brain’s visual cortex.

Photo 9 On the right is the entire sheet of exposed black-and-white enlarging paper; in the center is the thin aluminum wire that has been bent by “intent.” The top left shows color filters, and the bottom left shows color enlarging paper, on which corresponding complementary colors are recorded.

Photo 10 The Non-uniform Distribution of the Energy of an Unknown Information Carrier on Enlarging Paper

VI. Are the effects and functions of human body special functions (EBSF) governed by the “conscious experience” of the human brain? Is the participation of visible light required? These are two issues of concern and interest to those engaged in the research of EBSF. In this regard, we conceived two experimental schemes. The first experimental hypothesis is: if a subject with EBSF suffers from color blindness, due to their lack of sensory experience for a certain color (e.g., red-green color blindness), then when identifying images, they will also certainly be unable to correctly identify this color [4,”’]. Now, applying the method introduced in experimental result (2) above to test this color-blind subject with EBSF, we place red, green, blue, and yellow color filters alongside the sample on the color enlarging paper. When he uses “mind intent” (yi nian) to act upon the sample, if (1) complementary colors corresponding one-to-one are produced on the color enlarging paper, it suggests that there seems to be no connection between the function of EBSF and the brain’s “conscious experience.” It can be considered that the optical phenomenon of EBSF is a secondary effect; when this unknown energy comes into contact with the target, it is capable of stimulating visible light. (2) If only the complementary colors of blue and yellow are distinct, while the complementary colors of red and green are difficult to distinguish, it indicates that the “conscious experience” of the human brain participates in the function of EBSF.

II. The second hypothesis is based on the instances where subjects with EBSF often fail to recognize characters with “mind intent” in a dark environment [31]. Is this a psychological effect, or does visible light directly participate in the function of EBSF? Therefore, we conceived a test for a non-color-blind subject with EBSF under an environment illuminated by monochromatic light (e.g., a sodium lamp), still using the method introduced in experimental result (2). If the experimental results on the color enlarging paper show complementary colors corresponding to the red, green, blue, and yellow filters, that indicates two scenarios: (1) The visible light in the test environment did not directly participate in the function of EBSF, and the optical phenomenon of EBSF may be a secondary effect; (2) The human brain’s “conscious experience” of the full-spectrum visible light may have participated in this function, and the aforementioned optical information may be modulated onto the ESP information carrier. Conversely, if abnormal complementary colors appear on the color enlarging paper, it indicates that the visible light in the test environment directly participated in the function of EBSF.

The above are merely some superficial views on the experimental results we have obtained and several hypotheses awaiting future experimental verification. We firmly believe that “in the world, there are only things that have not yet been known, not things that cannot be known.” Under the guidance of dialectical materialism, through a large number of experiments, we will certainly be able to gradually unveil the mysteries of human body special function phenomena and promote the development of the scientific enterprise.

We would like to express our gratitude for the assistance provided by the Audio-visual Education Laboratory of the Shanghai Fisheries College.

[1] Chai Jianyu, Zhao Yong, Journal of Nature, 12 (1981) 892 [2] Guan Shixu, Peng Wenjin, Scientific Research Reports of Harbin Institute of Technology, Issue 70 (1981) 4 [3] Xu Lanxu et al., Research on Human Body Special Functions, 4 (1983) 15 [4] Wang Chu et al., Journal of Nature, 4 (1980) 438 [5] Shao Shaoyuan et al., Journal of Nature, 4 (1982) 274 [6] Ye Zicuo, Journal of Nature, 4 (1982) 276 [7] Shanghai Research Society of Human Body Science, Research on Human Body Special Functions, 1 (1984) 17 [8] Zheng Tianmin et al., Journal of Nature, 8 (1981) 56 [9] He Muyan et al., Journal of Nature, 4 (1981) 294 [10] Tian Weishun et al., Research on Human Body Special Functions, 4 (1983) 162 (This article was originally published in Research on Human Body Special Functions, 3 (1984) 107)

Experimental Research on the Participation of “Light” in the Function of Human Body Special Functions

Shao Laisheng (Fudan University)

Zhang Linchen (Shanghai Chuneng Middle School)

Zhang Ming

(Shanghai Maritime University)

Zhou Yingqi (Shanghai Fisheries College)

Introduction

In the report “Optical Phenomena of Human Body Special Functions and Their Investigation” [11], we used photographic enlarging paper to study the optical phenomena of EBSF. Exposure records on the enlarging paper indicate that when subjects with EBSF identify images, visible light from electromagnetic waves accompanies the sample, with a frequency range covering the entire visible light spectrum, along with phenomena such as refraction, reflection, and polarization of light. The report also proposed two experimental hypotheses; one hypothesis was based on the instances where subjects with EBSF often fail to recognize characters with “mind intent” in a dark environment [21]. Is this a psychological effect, or does visible light directly or indirectly participate in the function of ESP? Therefore, we conceived a test for a non-color-blind subject with EBSF under an environment illuminated by monochromatic light (e.g., a sodium lamp), still using the experimental method introduced in Report M. If the experimental results on the color enlarging paper show complementary colors corresponding to the four color filters—red, green, yellow, and blue—that indicates two possible scenarios: (1) The visible light in the test environment did not directly or indirectly participate in the function of extrasensory perception (ESP), and the optical phenomenon of EBSF may be a secondary effect; (?) The human brain’s “conscious experience” of the full-spectrum visible light may have participated in this function. The aforementioned stored optical information may be modulated onto the special radiation. Conversely, if complementary colors of the four colors that are difficult to distinguish appear on the color enlarging paper, it indicates that the visible light in the test environment directly or indirectly participated in the function of ESP.

Regarding this experimental hypothesis, we recently proved through experiments that when subjects with EBSF recognize characters in the sample using mind intent under sodium lamp and mercury lamp lighting in a darkroom, the complementary colors obtained on the color enlarging paper are dominated by the spectral lines of sodium or mercury. This experiment has undergone repeated verification multiple times, and comparative tests were conducted under the same conditions, yielding consistent results, which demonstrates that the visible light in the test environment directly or indirectly participated in the function of ESP. The experimental situation is introduced below.

Experimental Methods

This experiment still used the book-style sample encapsulation. On the emulsion side of a folded sheet of Gongyuan No. 2 enlarging paper, two pieces of Japanese Sakura brand color enlarging paper (90 x 130 mm^2) were placed side by side. One piece was covered with a filter composed of a combination of color strips in red, green, yellow, and blue, and the other piece was covered with a translucent paper sheet written with colored text. The sample was then sealed in a black plastic bag, with another similar black plastic bag placed over the outside; the edge was sealed by rolling to ensure it was light-tight. In addition, a comparative sample was prepared simultaneously. The comparative sample was made by placing the aforementioned four color filters on the emulsion side of the color enlarging paper and placing it in a light-tight paper box.

The experiment was conducted in a darkroom. When the subject with EBSF recognized the text in the formal sample inside the plastic bag under sodium or mercury lamp lighting, the paper box of the comparative sample was immediately opened and exposed under the same light color. In this way, each experiment yielded three samples of color enlarging paper. Among them, two were the result of exposure to special radiation, and one was a comparative sample exposed under the same light color. These three sheets of color enlarging paper were developed simultaneously in the developer solution to ensure consistency in color development.

EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS

Photos 1 and 2 are color negatives obtained after development, produced when a subject with extraordinary functions (ESP) identified 4 characters in a test sample using “ideation” (mind intent) under sodium vapor lamp illumination (Model PNaD—20) in a darkroom. Photos 3 and 4 are the color negatives from the corresponding control samples. Photo 5 is a color negative obtained through exposure under ordinary tungsten filament lamp illumination. Among the colors of these 5 negatives, only Photo 5 displays the 4 normal complementary colors in a one-to-one correspondence; the rest only display monotonous complementary colors (blueish-cyan) related to the monochromatic light of the sodium vapor lamp. Although this experimental result is qualitative, it strongly illustrates that visible light in the environment directly or indirectly participates in the effect of extraordinary perception.

Photos 1, 2: Color negatives of ESP experiment under sodium vapor lamp illumination in a darkroom

a [Garbled text] Color negative of the control sample obtained by direct exposure

Photo 5: Color negative of test sample through direct exposure under ordinary tungsten filament lamp illumination; Photo 6: Color negative of ESP experiment under mercury lamp illumination

II. Photo 6 is a color negative obtained after development, produced when a subject with extraordinary functions identified the characters in a test sample using “ideation” under mercury vapor lamp (Model PHg D1) illumination in a darkroom. This photo only displays monotonous complementary colors related to the mercury lamp, which is consistent with the experimental results of the sodium vapor lamp.

Figures 1 and 2 are the spectral lines of the visible light portion of the sodium vapor lamp and mercury vapor lamp used in this experiment, provided for reference.

Figure 1 Spectral lines of the mercury lamp (visible light portion)

Figure 2 Spectral lines of the sodium vapor lamp (visible light portion)

III. Photo 7 is a color negative left on color photographic paper when a subject with extraordinary functions bent a lead wire in a test sample using “ideation” under mercury vapor lamp illumination in a darkroom.

Photo 8 is the color negative from the corresponding control sample. The colors of these two photos are consistent with the ESP results mentioned above, indicating that ESP and PK have the same photosensitizing effect on photographic enlarging paper even under monochromatic light environments.

Photo 7: Color negative of PK experiment under mercury lamp illumination

Photo 8: Color negatives of PK sample and control sample obtained through direct exposure under mercury lamp illumination

DISCUSSION

Based on the experimental results introduced above, it can be stated that visible light in the environment directly or indirectly participates in the processes of ESP and PK. However, the following question inevitably arises: In what way does the visible light in the environment enter the black plastic bag to expose the photographic enlarging paper? We believe there are two possible answers: (1) The extraordinary radiation emitted by the human body can open an invisible window in the black plastic bag, allowing visible light to enter directly (this is an indirect mode of participation), or in other words, matter has another state that we do not understand; (2) Visible light, after being modulated by the brain, enters the black plastic bag in the form of extraordinary radiation (this is a direct mode of participation). Another experimental scheme proposed in our report [1] can serve as a basis for distinguishing between these two hypotheses. That is, imagine a subject with extraordinary functions who suffers from congenital color blindness; due to his lack of perceptual experience of a certain color (e.g., hereditary red-green color blindness), when identifying images, according to the experimental results in references [3] and [4], he will certainly be unable to correctly identify these two colors. Now, applying the experimental method introduced above, we test this color-blind subject with extraordinary functions in a natural light environment; red, green, yellow, and blue color filters are placed on the color enlarging paper together with the sample. After he uses “ideation” to act on the sample, if the color enlarging paper (1) produces complementary colors in a one-to-one correspondence, it indicates that the effect of human ESP seems to have no connection with the “conscious experience” of the human brain; this hypothetical experimental result would tend to support the explanation of the first answer. (2) If only the complementary colors of blue and yellow are distinct, and the complementary colors of red and green are difficult to distinguish, it indicates that the “conscious experience” of the human brain participates in the effect of human ESP; this hypothetical experimental result would tend to support the explanation of the second answer.

II. Report [1] mentioned that when subjects with extraordinary functions conducted experiments to bend aluminum wires using “ideation,” the installed film and enlarging paper were also exposed, and their optical phenomena were the same as visible light. We also conducted the same experiment on subjects with extraordinary functions under mercury lamp illumination, and the results obtained also conform to the above conclusion. Therefore, if other extraordinary function phenomena, such as “ideation writing,” “ideation moving objects,” etc., also produce the same experimental results.

We can believe that “light” is a universally existing phenomenon in the effects of human extraordinary functions, and it may be an important clue for further exploring and researching the mechanism of extraordinary radiation.

This paper has verified the first experimental idea proposed in report [1], proving that “light” participates in the effect of human extraordinary perception; and proposed preliminary views on the question of whether visible light in the environment enters the black plastic bag in a direct or indirect way to expose the photographic enlarging paper. Of course, this point remains to be verified by future experiments.

The test subject, student Zhang Lei, had a serious and steady attitude towards the experiment and cooperated well with the researchers, enabling the smooth completion of this experiment. We express our deep gratitude to her.

This work also received enthusiastic assistance from Comrade Xu Zhicheng of the Yuejin Industrial Photography Society and the provision of the test site by Beijing Middle School. We hereby express our thanks together.

[1] Shao Laisheng et al., Research on Human Body Extraordinary Functions, 3 (1984) 107
[2] Xu Lanxu et al., Research on Human Body Extraordinary Functions, 4 (1983) 151
[3] He Muyan et al., Nature Journal, 4 (1981) 294
[4] Tai He et al., Research on Human Body Extraordinary Functions, 4 (1983) 162
(This article was originally published in Research on Human Body Extraordinary Functions, 2 (1985) 9)

Experimental Report on the “Light” Indirectly Participating in the Function of Human Extraordinary Functions

Shao Laisheng, [Illegible], Fang Linhu (Fudan University)

Zhang Linchen

(Donghui Middle School)

In our paper “Experimental Research on the Participation of ‘Light’ in Human Anomalous Perception” [1], we verified the second experimental hypothesis proposed in report [2], demonstrating that “light” participates in human anomalous perception; and we proposed a preliminary view on whether visible light in the environment enters black plastic bags directly or indirectly to expose photographic enlarging paper. Since in subsequent tests, it was found that the subject Zhang X could also perform various anomalous functions in a dark environment, this provided a verification path for the aforementioned issue.

We designed two experimental verification schemes: The first verification scheme still uses the book-style sample equipped with monitoring objects such as color enlarging paper and color filters. In a dark room with good isolation from external light, Zhang X was tested for anomalous functions. If the test results reveal no traces of exposure on the color photographic enlarging paper inside the sample bag, then it can be considered that there is no internal connection between “light” and human anomalous functions, but rather that it indirectly participates in the effect of human anomalous functions. The second verification scheme uses a photosensitive detector to conduct anomalous function tests under natural light conditions. If a corresponding signal pulse appears on the recorder, but no corresponding signal pulse appears in a dark environment, it also indicates that the participation of “light” in human anomalous functions is an indirect effect. The methods of these two experiments serve to verify each other.

We conducted multiple repeated tests on the above two experimental verification schemes, and the experimental results were completely consistent, indicating that the visible light in the test environment indirectly participates in the effect of human anomalous functions.

Experimental Setup and Results

The sample setup for the first verification scheme still adopts the book-style sample encapsulation introduced in references [1] and [2], and will not be described again here. The second verification scheme was inspired by the phenomenon where the entire sheet of enlarging paper could be exposed when testing anomalous functions with photographic enlarging paper [1], leading us to consider using a large-area silicon photocell to replace point-like photosensitive diodes [3]. Therefore, we used a polycrystalline silicon photocell (area 20 x 20 square millimeters, conversion efficiency 12%) developed by the Institute of Semiconductor Materials at Fudan University, installed at the bottom of a 135 film plastic cassette. Its lead wires were directly connected to the input terminal of a domestic LZ3-100 type XY recorder (Y-axis sensitivity 0.5 mV/cm, chart speed 1.0 mm/s). The probe structure is shown in Figure 1. When Zhang X held the probe in his palm under natural light conditions and used anomalous functions to bend a straight lead wire (diameter 0.9 mm, length 40 mm) placed inside the probe into a loop shape, the corresponding signal pulse on the recorder reached a maximum value of approximately 11 mV.

Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the silicon photocell probe

Photo 1 shows that Zhang X bent the lead wire inside the book-style sample using anomalous functions in a dark room, but there were no signs of exposure on the color enlarging paper covered by red, green, yellow, and blue filter strips or on the entire sheet of black and white enlarging paper.

Photo 1 The bent lead wire is sandwiched between two unexposed color enlarging papers; the strip objects are color filters

Photo 2 shows the characters written by Zhang X using anomalous functions on the black and white enlarging paper inside the book-style sample in a dark room. Neither the two sheets of color enlarging paper nor the entire sheet of black and white enlarging paper were exposed.

Photo 2 The characters “Long Live Human Anomalous Functions!! Zhang Lei 85.2.24” written using anomalous functions are ballpoint pen ink marks

Photo 3 A paper strip transferred from the book-style sample bag using anomalous functions and the text on it

Figure 2 Recording waveform of light signals during anomalous actuation and the corresponding waveform of the subject’s self-report

(1) A beam of light penetrated into the dark room; (2) A flash appeared on the forehead; (3) Light shot into the dark room from the forehead, the lead wire did not bend; (4) The light was strong, but the lead wire still did not bend; (5) The lead wire appeared on the forehead again; (6) The lead wire bent

Figure 3 Recording waveform of light signals during anomalous vision and the corresponding waveform of the subject’s self-report

(1) Many characters appeared on the forehead, but they were blurry; (2) A red square frame was seen; (3) The green character “Mian” (Surface) flashed on the forehead; (4) Suddenly the four characters “Biao Mian Wu Li” (Surface Physics) flashed; “Biao” (Sur-) was red; “Mian” (-face) was green; “Wu” (Phys-) was coffee-colored or black; “Li” (-ics) was red, inside the red square frame

Photo 3 shows Zhang X using anomalous functions in a dark room to take a paper strip sandwiched between black and white enlarging papers in the book-style sample out of the plastic bag, and correctly reading the text on the strip without error. However, the two monitoring color enlarging papers and the black and white enlarging paper were not exposed.

Figure 2 shows the recording graph where the light signal was picked up by the silicon photocell when Zhang X used anomalous functions to bend the lead wire inside the plastic cassette into a loop shape under natural light conditions in the laboratory.

The vertical axis represents the output pulse.

Figure 3 shows the recording graph where the light signal was picked up by the silicon photocell when Zhang X used anomalous functions to read 4 Chinese characters and their colors from a sample inside the plastic cassette under natural light conditions in the laboratory. The vertical axis represents the output pulse.

Figure 4 shows the recording graph when Zhang X performed the above anomalous actuation and anomalous vision control experiments in a dark room with good light-shielding conditions. No obvious light signal waveform appeared. The vertical axis represents the output pulse.

Figure 4 In a dark room, Zhang X used anomalous functions to read (A) two characters “An Mian Qu” (Lullaby) from the cassette of the silicon photocell probe, and (B) the recording graph when bending a vertical lead wire into a loop shape. It is evident that there is no obvious light signal output

When conducting the above tests or control experiments, the same photosensitive probe and recorder under the same conditions were used. Before and after each test, the silicon photocell was calibrated using a JT-1 type curve tracer, and no changes in its electrical performance were found.

In all the above experiments, a tape recorder was used to record the live dialogue between the testers and the subject for analysis and reference.

Discussion

Based on the experimental results introduced above, it is natural to consider that the specific radiation signals detected in the past by photosensitive devices [3, 4] might be primarily due to visible light in the testing environment. In that case, a detection device that is sensitive to specific radiation but unaffected by visible light, such as a biological detector [5], a thermoluminescent dosimeter [6], or a piezoelectric crystal sensor [7], is likely to be responding to the specific radiation itself or other accompanying effects; this awaits further experimental verification in the future. However, if a quantitative relationship can be found between the light pulse signals recorded by the photosensitive detector and the specific radiation, then the silicon photocell probe introduced in this article is undoubtedly a relatively convenient and effective detection element for studying specific radiation.

This report uses two different experimental methods to demonstrate that visible light in the environment indirectly participates in the function of human body specific functions, providing some useful experimental evidence for future exploration of the mysteries of human specific radiation.

[1] Shao Laisheng et al., Journal of Human Body Science, 3 (1984) 10
[2] Shao Laisheng et al., Journal of Human Body Science, 1-2 (1985) 6
[3] Zheng Tianmin et al., Nature Journal, 8 (1981) 563
[4] Zhao Yongjie et al., Journal of Human Body Science, 4 (1983) 154
[5] Zhao Yongjie et al., Nature Journal, 8 (1981) 602
[6] Ye Zicuo et al., Journal of Human Body Science, 2 (1983) 6
[7] Zhang Anqi et al., Journal of Human Body Science, 2 (1983) 6
(This article was originally published in Journal of Human Body Science, 3 (1986) 87)

Signs of the Human Body Specific Function State - The Screen Effect

Shao Laisheng

(Fudan University)

Zhu Yiyi

(Shanghai Jiao Tong University)

Since 1980, we have successively conducted induction and training work on human body specific functions for people of different ages, professions, and educational backgrounds, including children, teenagers, university students, workers, and farmers. In long-term practice, we found that the majority of subjects reported: they see the content and action process of the test sample on a “screen” appearing on the forehead. Similar reports have also been found in the research reports of other scientists. However, specialized reports regarding this aspect have not yet been seen.

To experience the sensations of this special state (the human body specific function state) when it appears, the author conducted self-induction training and indeed experienced the process of the “screen” appearing. At the same time, it was discovered that before the “screen” appears on the forehead, there must be a brief state of high mental tranquility. To verify the universality of this process, eight adult individuals with specific functions were investigated separately, and the results were consistent with the author’s sensory experience.

This article first introduces first-hand accounts describing the “screen” phenomenon by Chinese and foreign individuals with specific functions; secondly, it introduces the results of a survey of 8 individuals with specific functions; finally, it discusses the similarities and differences between the state of mental tranquility in specific functions and the state of mental tranquility in Qigong.

I. First-hand Accounts of the “Screen” Phenomenon Described by Chinese and Foreign Individuals with Specific Functions

1. “When placing a poker card on the palm, at this moment one must concentrate attention on the hand, fully thinking about what the poker card is… Immediately, a white screen appears in the mind, and on the white screen appears the outline of a poker card reduced to about 3/4 of the actual object, followed by the pattern on the poker card as well as Arabic numerals and colors.”

— Xu Mei [1]

2. “I feel: what I see is just the reflection in front of my eyes of the graphics identified in my brain. Recently, I tried twice to use my ‘brain’ to see, which is letting the front brain concentrate on the sample first, and then thinking of nothing. As a result, the graphic of the sample jumped out in my brain, and both times were successful.”

— Teacher Wang XX, Shanghai Fisheries College [2]

“At the start, I only felt something flickering in front of my forehead, like looking at a kaleidoscope spinning very fast, and then it was gone. Very quickly, a bright patch flashed (there were words on it, but the strokes and shades of color of the words varied). When I wanted to look carefully, it had already passed by. Afterwards, it reappeared several times, but due to its sudden appearance and quick departure, it was very hard to see clearly.”

— Chen XX, Shanghai Second Medical College [2]

3. “I have a thing in my brain like a television screen, on which is projected the answer to the roots, just as my mother often has her thoughts projected on it when she comes home from playing cards. I can never feel these things, but I can see them. These things are projected in the front part of my brain, where there is a grayish-colored screen. On it I can see these things. If someone thinks of a picture, a number, or some words, I can see them projected on that screen in my brain.”

— Uri Geller [3]

The first example above is a young girl with relatively strong透视 (penetrative vision) function; the second example is two young teachers and a medical student new to specific functions; the third example is a world-famous person with specific functions. Although the strength of their functions varies, their descriptions of the screen appearing in front of the forehead are roughly the same.

II. Results of the Survey of Eight Individuals with Specific Functions

Our survey subjects were eight males and females aged 20-27. They all possess relatively strong specific functions, and 6 of them have a history of serving as experimental subjects for more than two years. Because their educational level is relatively low (junior high school level), we prepared 23 relevant questions in writing based on our own experience, including both positive and negative questions. Before answering, each subject had to use their specific function to identify a group of three-digit numbers hidden in a film plastic box, and then were asked to answer the questions regarding the specific sensations they had just experienced. The relatively concentrated answers are listed below.

1. Precursors to the screen phenomenon — Sensations when entering a state of high specific function mental tranquility.

(1) External sounds seem to be cut off.

(2) Eyes can still see surrounding things.

(3) The brain feels muddled, only thinking about the goal to be completed.

(4) The body seems to be floating in the air.

(5) There is an indescribable, uncomfortable feeling, which disappears only after the screen flashes out.

2. When the screen flashes out in front of the forehead, it seems like seeing in the brain:

(1) The screen is rectangular, white or bright, about the size of a comic book (1/64 format);

(2) The screen mostly flashes from left to right, occasionally from right to left;

(3) The numbers seen in the screen flash out one by one, but sometimes they flash out together.

3. Other Sensations

(1) Every time before the screen flashes out, there is always the aforementioned state of mental tranquility.

(2) After each experiment ends, the body feels fatigued, and sometimes there is a headache and a feeling of brain swelling.

Although the materials provided above are relatively rough, they are sufficient to explain the main signs of the human body specific function state described above: “entering the specific function mental tranquility state, screen appearance.” The relationship between the two is like form and shadow, inseparable. We collectively refer to this as the “screen effect.”

III. Similarities and Differences Between the Static State of Special Function and the Static State of Qigong

If one compares the sensations of the static state of special function mentioned above with the sensations of entering the static state in Qigong, one may gain a further understanding of the relationship between the two. Below is a quotation describing the sensations when reaching a high level of static state in Qigong:[4]

External disturbances no longer evoke a response; breathing is continuous, deep, and long, as if existing yet non-existent; mental intent is free, as if present yet absent; sensations deepen, the entire organism feels like a hollow frame, light and floating, and the mind is clear and cheerful. After the practice, it feels as if one has just taken a bath; the mood is comfortable, and the spirit is full.

Comparing this with the sensations of entering the special function static state mentioned above, two significant differences emerge.

(1) During the Qigong static state, the mind is clear and cheerful, whereas during the special function static state, the brain feels groggy/muddled, accompanied by an indescribable feeling of discomfort, which does not disappear until the “screen” flashes out.

(2) Through the Qigong static state, one feels after the practice as if just having taken a bath, with a comfortable mood and full spirit; whereas after the end of the special function state, the body feels tired, and sometimes one experiences a headache and a feeling of pressure in the head.

Thus, it can be seen that Qigong exercise is beneficial to physical health and is therefore deeply welcomed by the general public, while the exercise of special functions consumes internal energy. The effects it displays exceed our current scope of understanding; since ancient times, it has been regarded as a sorcery or witchcraft. This perhaps explains why Qigong has been circulated among our people for thousands of years without dying out, and is now increasingly welcomed and valued by people from all walks of life around the world!

This article merely attempts to illustrate the objective existence of the “screen effect” phenomenon from direct sensory experience, and still lacks rigorous experimental proof. We hope that scientific researchers interested in this field, especially experts in physiological psychology and EEG, will further explore the secrets of the “screen effect.”

This work benefited from the participation of Professor Fang Linhu and Professor Zhou Yingqi in the discussion and their valuable comments; special thanks are hereby extended.

1 Xu Mei, Research on Human Body Special Functions, 12 (1985) 5
2 Shanghai Human Body Science Research Association, Research on Human Body Special Functions, 2 (1984) 15
3 [US] U. Geller, translated by Lu Jinlin and Tan Shujie, My Special Functions—The Autobiography of Uri Geller, Science and Technology Literature Publishing House (1987) 12
4 Ma Jiren (ed.), Chinese Qigong Science, Shaanxi Science and Technology Publishing House (1983) 24 (This article was originally published in Research on Human Body Special Functions, 2 (1989) 77)

Induction Training

Summary of the “Summer Training Camp for Induction of Human Functional State” in 1983

Shanghai Human Body Science Research Association

[Editor’s Note] With the continuous deepening of scientific research on special functions, the induction, training, and cultivation of individuals with special functions have become increasingly urgent and important for researchers. To this end, we are publishing two articles on the induction and training of individuals with special functions. These articles introduce methods for inducing, training, and consolidating abilities in adolescents of different ages from different perspectives. They are accounts of experience from relevant comrades and are quite inspiring to read.

In the research work on special functions, many comrades, like the authors of these two articles, have spent a large amount of time and energy on the induction, cultivation, and training of individuals with special functions, and have also accumulated many valuable and rare materials for special function research. These parents, teachers, and other researchers possess broad minds and a high level of socialist consciousness. For the sake of the Chinese nation’s scientific research work, they spare no cost to carry out exploratory experiments. It is precisely due to the unremitting efforts of these comrades that our work has been able to achieve progress after progress. Here, we extend our high respect to these comrades. We welcome more comrades to introduce these valuable experiences to everyone. In addition, mutual exchange and learning from each other’s strong points can not only enrich and perfect the induction and training of individuals with special functions and the consolidation of their special functions, but also accumulate more materials.

Some comrades from the Shanghai Human Body Science Research Association and the Shanghai Universities Joint Research Group on Human Functional State held a “Summer Training Camp for Induction of Human Functional State” in July and August of 1983, targeting students and young teachers from Shanghai higher education institutions.

The purpose of starting this training camp was to explore the laws of inducing special functions in adults; we hoped that through this pathway, we could gain some experience and cultivate a group of young people who possess special functions themselves, have a certain level of professional knowledge, and are determined to engage in special function research.

These students came from various colleges and different majors. They had a strong interest in this research work. A total of 28 people volunteered to sign up. 16 students persisted in more than 10 training sessions (one hour each). The vast majority reported subjective complaints such as “numbers jumping in the forehead area” and “numbers occasionally flashing before the forehead.” Among them, Comrade Wang XX (male, 24 years old, teacher at Shanghai Fisheries College) achieved the best training results. During the final few training sessions, he was able to accurately identify the samples even when they were separated from his body (see appendix for subjective materials).

The training was conducted as follows: Before the daily training, a Qigong teacher would lead the students in practicing Qigong. The students generally reported that through Qigong exercise, they felt happy, emotionally stable, and found it easier to concentrate their thoughts. Before distributing the samples for the first time, it was clearly explained to the students that the samples consisted of two-digit numbers from 10 to 99. It was emphasized not to guess but to concentrate on “thinking.” After about a quarter of an hour, various numbers would generally flash before the forehead. If a certain number flashed frequently or the flashed number was very clear, it was often the number of the sample. This made the students feel they had a guideline to follow and made it easier to grasp the laws of entering the special function state.

During the training period, demonstrations by adolescents with special functions were arranged, relevant domestic and foreign videos and TV programs were screened, and reports on the development of special functions at home and abroad were introduced, so that students could have a further understanding of special functions and generate a stronger interest.

After each training session, the subjects themselves took notes to record their subjective feelings and the influence of some external conditions on the results, and they exchanged experiences with each other for mutual inspiration.

It was our first time holding a special function induction training camp with so many university students and young teachers participating. The work in organization and logistics was quite inadequate. In addition, during the induction period, it coincided with the high-temperature season in the Shanghai region, and students generally reported poor sleep at night, which meant this training camp did not achieve the ideal results. However, it is believable that human special functions are universal; if children can be induced, adults can also be induced. Although the size of everyone’s potential function varies, through training, this potential function can be induced to different degrees.

Appendix

The following materials are selected from summaries and induction notes of some trainees, describing their process of feeling a special functional state for the first time during training. They are recorded here for reference.

“I am a graduate of the 1981 class of the Shanghai Fisheries College, currently staying on to work at the school. I am 24 years old this year. Since the end of 1981, I have begun to understand our country’s research on human body special functions. I have read relevant materials in this area and watched videos on this subject, thus feeling that this is an objectively existing scientific phenomenon. Although it is currently indeed difficult to imagine, there is a necessity for research; it heralds a major revolution in science.

“During this summer vacation, I participated in the induction training for human body special functions. Through one month of induction training, I currently possess the preliminary function of identification via non-eye visual organs. Therefore, I can affirm two points: First, our identification using non-eye visual organs is definitely not fraud, because during induction training, there is absolutely no gain or loss regarding success or failure. Second, it is also not blind guessing. Judging by our probability of success, it is far higher than statistical probability. Therefore, it is not guessing, but indeed ‘seeing’, it is identification.

“My process of identification using non-eye visual organs is generally like this: When I get the sample, I try to quiet down, cast aside all distracting thoughts, and focus my attention on the sample. Then, I look at a monochromatic object with my eyes, such as the ground, the wall, etc., but the focal point of my eyes is not on these objects. Therefore, a blurred monochromatic background appears before my eyes. After a while, on this background, flickering graphics that are lighter than the background color will appear. When the graphics stabilize, it is successful. If I wish to know its color, I focus my attention on the color, and after a while, this graphic will display its color.

“During my induction training, I generally used this method. Through repeated practice, I gained some insights and feelings, mainly in the following three aspects. (1) Quietness. During identification, first, the environment must be quiet; this has a significant bearing on success. A noisy environment makes people annoyed and makes it difficult to concentrate attention. Secondly, the brain must be quiet. During identification, one cannot let one’s mind wander; this is similar to practicing Qigong, but it does not mean one cannot talk or do other things. Once, I succeeded while talking to Teacher Shao and identifying at the same time. This is mainly because through training, I can immediately enter the state of identification during the gaps in conversation. If successful, fine; if not, continue talking, then repeat. Multiple repetitions sometimes lead to success. (2) Concentration. This means attention must be concentrated. First, the part of the brain concentrating attention is the forebrain, not the back of the brain. Generally, it is the right side of the forebrain, possibly between the right frontal pole and the frontal lobe. This is the case for me, and I have observed that it is the same for others. Secondly, attention must be concentrated on the sample. From my experience in repeated practice, we do not have visual organs in certain parts of the body; as long as our attention is focused on the sample, it has nothing to do with where on the body the sample is placed. I have succeeded with the sample placed on my hand, inside my ear, or on the table beside me. It is just that when placed in certain parts (like inside the ear), attention is easily concentrated, and the speed of identification is faster. (3) Identification. This means identifying correctly; there cannot be a feeling of guessing, nor can one add judgment. What you see is what it is. However, everyone’s method of identification varies. I feel that my ‘seeing’ is just the reflection before my eyes of the graphics identified in my brain. Recently, I tried twice to ‘see’ with the ‘brain’, that is, letting the forebrain first concentrate on the sample, and then thinking of nothing. As a result, the graphic of the sample jumped out in my brain, and both times were successful, only I didn’t pay attention to the color. So our identification is not a direct ‘seeing’, because we can still identify even if we crumple the sample into a ball.

“The one month of induction training has ended. Although the mechanism of identification via non-eye visual organs is currently unclear, it definitely exists and awaits further research. During the training, I also felt some strange phenomena. For example, I never succeeded in identification at night. Therefore, I plan to continue practicing in this area to improve the function further and do something beneficial for the development of our country’s research in this area.”

— Wang XX, Male, 24, Shanghai Fisheries College.

“The 1983 Summer Induction Training Class for Special Functions has now concluded. Through this induction training, I believe that the ability to recognize characters using non-visual parts of the human body indeed universally exists. We students who participated in this training class had not discovered this function in ourselves before, but through induction, everyone has more or less developed this function. It is just that some were induced faster, some slower, and there are differences in the strength of the function.

“During the first two days of induction, although I sensed characters jumping in the frontal lobe, because many things were jumping and they were very blurry, I could not confirm which one was correct. The results I spoke of had a huge difference from the actual characters, with no similarity at all.

“In the following few days, I gradually became able to see more clearly. At first, I only felt something flickering in front of my forehead, like looking at a kaleidoscope spinning very fast, and then it was gone. Very quickly, a bright patch (with characters on it, but the shades of the character strokes varied) would flash. When I wanted to look closely, it had already passed by. Afterwards, it reappeared several times, but because it appeared suddenly and left quickly, it was hard to see clearly. However, the results I spoke of gradually matched reality. With the continuation of training, the accuracy rate became higher and higher.

“This character recognition function is very unstable; it is influenced by many factors. Although I succeeded in clearly recognizing characters several times, these instances were almost all when my mood was relatively happy and my confidence was full. When I was physically unwell or in a bad mood, there was not the slightest feeling of ‘characters’ in my mind. Also, excessive nervousness, muggy weather, etc., affect character recognition. When several of us recognize characters together, we influence each other. Sometimes when everyone thinks it is a certain ‘character’, in reality, no one has this ‘character’ in their hand, yet everyone thought of it at the same time. Sometimes, everyone thinks of the ‘character’ on one person’s hand. When several of us recognize one sample at the same time, even if we do not touch the sample, the result is recognized much faster than by one person. Sudden changes in the environment also affect recognition, such as a change of venue, too much noise, etc., which make it hard to concentrate thoughts, thereby affecting recognition. In addition, during this induction training, practicing Qigong for half an hour during each training session also played a certain role in character recognition. Through Qigong exercise, people can more easily enter that ‘state’. Practicing Qigong involves a series of so-called ‘entering stillness’ stages such as relaxing muscles, regulating breathing, and mind control, and then entering the Qigong state. Just after finishing Qigong, one has a sense of comfort; at this time, the mood is relatively happy, the mood is relatively stable, and there is not so much nervousness. In this way, when recognizing characters, the speed is also faster, and the accuracy rate is higher. Through Qigong practice, one can also quickly concentrate thoughts, stabilize emotions, and try to eliminate those unfavorable factors for character recognition, improving the speed and accuracy of character recognition. Therefore, practicing ‘Qigong’ for a while before induction training is beneficial.

“In summary, special functions are credible, and induction is feasible. Only by persisting in continuous training can the function be maintained and strengthened.”

— Chen X, Male, 19, Shanghai Second Medical College, Medical Major.

“On July 14, the first induction began. I was holding a folded paper with a two-digit number written on it in my hand, at a loss and wanting to laugh. Slowly, I stabilized my emotions. At the start, I didn’t feel any different sensation. After changing to a different paper, after a while—I don’t know if it was because I sat too long or for some other reason—I felt my chest was a bit stuffy and a bit hot, and my breathing was more rapid than before. Sometimes golden lines seemed to appear before my eyes, suddenly drawing a ‘7’, which flashed by and vanished. I was happy in my heart, guessing whether it was seventy-something or something-seven. Later, before the end, no numbers appeared anymore. After it ended, I opened the folded paper and looked; the number on it was ‘27’.”

— Fang X, Female, 20, East China Normal University, Mathematics Department.

“On July 20, I placed the paper strip beside my ear, covered my ears with both hands, and kept my eyes slightly open. After about 20 minutes, a larger inverted ‘2’ character flashed in front of my eyebrows, then turned into an upright ‘2’ character, and it was black. After a while, the second number could not flash out. I opened the paper strip, and sure enough, it was written with a black ballpoint pen: ‘24’.

“On July 21, the first time recognizing numbers, I didn’t recognize any. The second time recognizing text, eyes slightly open, thoughts focused on the paper. After about half an hour, first the stroke ‘}’ jumped out before my eyes, soon after the stroke ‘一’ jumped out, then ‘一’ jumped out again. After a while, a ‘土’ character appeared. Opening the paper strip, it was written with the character “王”.

“On July 26, during the first experiment, first the stroke ‘少’ flashed in front of the eyebrows. After disappearing, ‘\’ and ‘一’ flashed, forming a ‘大’ character. The handwriting was blurry, and it wasn’t clear if the top extended out. The time was about half an hour. The result, opening and looking, was the character ‘六’.”

— Su XX, Male, 21, East China Normal University, Mathematics Department.

“Training has been going on for the third day. For the first sample, between 20 to 30 minutes, a piece of paper suddenly appeared in my brain. This paper seemed transparent, inside of which was the image of black numbers ‘25’. The actual sample was ‘22’. At the start of this experiment, just like the first time, the numbers were flipping constantly, but couldn’t stop. The brain was just a patch of gray, with flickering dots of white light from time to time.”

— Lin X, Male, 23, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Mechanics Major.

“I held the folded paper with the two-digit number written on it in my hand. At the start, there was no flashing of characters on the forehead as others had described; my concentration was poor at the time. Later, as I gradually concentrated, I discovered what seemed to be two pale yellow numbers on the ground. The tens digit looked like ‘2’ or ‘3’, while the units digit ‘8’ was very clear. When it was time to finish, I opened it and saw it was ‘58’.”

“It was evening at the time, and the surroundings were relatively quiet (at home). At first, there was nothing, but later the characters ‘22’ flashed before my forehead. I immediately opened it and checked; the number on the paper was ‘20’.”

— Sheng X, female, 20, majoring in Electronic Instruments at Tongji University.

“After returning home, I practiced on my own; the numbers were written by someone else. I recognized ‘63’, but when I opened it, it was ‘68’. It took a total of 30 minutes, but for the first 10 minutes, I could not concentrate. The numbers flashed in the lower right of the forehead. The ‘6’ appeared first and was relatively clear, while the ‘3’ appeared blurry.”

— Ye XX, female, 20, majoring in Medicine at Shanghai Second Medical College.

“On July 20, testing with block characters, which were written by Teacher Zhang sitting opposite me. After a while, the character ‘长’ (long) appeared. After a while, the reverse of ‘long’ appeared, i.e., ’:)f’. Subsequently, the handwriting kept jumping between ‘才’ (cai) and ‘封’ (feng), and finally settled on ‘才’. The actual result was ‘木’ (mu).”

— Fang X, male, 23, Department of Chemistry, *Shanghai University of Science and Technology.

“On July 21, today when recognizing the character ‘11’, I mistook it for ‘17’. The process was this: eyes slightly squinted, objects before me appeared blurry. When thinking in the brain, the blurry objects seemed to cease to exist. After another while, many ‘1’s were arranged before my eyes, swaying back and forth. Because there was a ‘1’ present first or it wasn’t clear, I mistook it for ‘7’.”

— Cao XX, male, 20, majoring in Precision Instruments at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

”+ July 16. After receiving the paper slip (sample), I examined it carefully; there was no sign. First, I calmed myself and focused my mind on the paper, staring intently at it. I saw a colorless ‘26’ flash, followed by scene after scene of changing, beautifully planned patterns. Later, ‘26’ and ‘36’ appeared, but disappeared in a flash. Just as I was about to give up, I brought the paper slip close to look at the back and saw very clearly a blue ballpoint pen-written ‘36’. I told the teacher and explained I couldn’t be sure if it was ‘26’ or ‘36’. Upon unfolding it, it was ‘36’, exactly like the handwriting I saw, but the character was folded deep inside, so it couldn’t have shown through.”

— Chen XX, male, 20, majoring in Mathematics at East China Normal University.

(This article was originally published in Research on Human Body Special Functions, 1 (1984) 15)

Exploration of Induction Training for Special Functions in Youth Over the Past Four Years

Shao Laisheng, Zhu Yiyi*, Zhu Runlong, Zhang Ming, Ding Yizhong

Hu Guoqing, Chen Jie, Jiang Keyu

(Induction Training Task Group, Shanghai Universities Human Science Joint Research Group)

Research Purpose

Since the discovery by Comrade Chen Shouliang and others at Peking University in 1979 that special functions can be induced in elementary school students, large-scale induction experiments for elementary students have been carried out nationwide. We also conducted induction training on some elementary students in several schools in Shanghai and achieved excellent results, with a success rate of 50%-70%, providing a good guarantee for our early research on special functions. However, due to various factors such as the children advancing to higher schools and lack of family cooperation, we felt it was quite difficult to establish a guaranteed pool of experimental subjects among children. Furthermore, some social reasons caused some very promising subjects to give up halfway, which had a major impact on our research work.

Therefore, we considered that to effectively explore topics involving the mysteries of the human body, it is necessary to establish a relatively stable subject pool; this is undoubtedly a very important link. As time passed, the first batch of children with special functions discovered had also grown into teenagers or youths. Among them, some had lost their functions, but others had improved. This indicates that special functions are not limited by age. We hypothesized: if we could induce and train special functions in youth, could we achieve the above goal? We believe that the physical constitution and psychological development of youth have tended toward maturity. Once special functions are established, they should be relatively stable. Secondly, if youth master special functions, communication in thought and language with researchers becomes easier, and they can cooperate more actively with researchers. If special functions can be induced among young university students or scientific and technical personnel, it would be even more beneficial for uncovering this mystery.

Basic Situation

1. In August 1982, we conducted induction on four male and female youth (voluntary subjects) at a residential area in Putuo District, Shanghai. During the induction training, we unexpectedly discovered that special functions could also be induced in youth. In just over 10 days, they developed special functions to varying degrees. For specific details, see Table 1.

Table 1 Brief Overview of Short-term Induction Training for Four Youth

2. On the basis of the preliminary experience gained from the above induction training for youth, together with comrades from the Shanghai Human Science Research Association and the Shanghai Universities Human Science Joint Research Group, we held the “Human Body Functional State Summer Induction Training Class” during the summer vacation of 1983, targeting students and young teachers from various universities in Shanghai.

The trainees came from different majors in Shanghai’s higher education institutions. They themselves had a strong interest in this research. A total of 28 people volunteered, and 16 persisted in more than 10 training sessions (1 hour each). The vast majority reported special sensations such as numbers “jumping” in the forehead area and numbers “flashing past” in the frontal lobe from time to time. Among them, Wang XX had the best training effect. In the final few sessions, he could accurately identify the samples even when they were separated from his body. The situations of 10 comrades are listed below for reference, see Table 2.

Table 2 Brief Overview of Induction Training for 10 University Students

3. In August 1984, comrades from Room 7 of Institute 507 joined us to hold another 10-day youth training class. The 14 male youth participating in the training were all around 20 years old, in good health, and had not undergone other screening. Prior to this, they had never been discovered to have “special functions.” On the first day of training, the vast majority had no obvious sensation. However, after 10 days of induction training, all 14 comrades could “flash light spots” on the forehead. Among them, 11 could “flash handwriting” (accounting for 78%), and 9 could accurately or relatively accurately identify samples (accounting for 63%). On the last day of training, although the testing conditions and environment had changed, except for 3 people who had no reaction, the others all had handwriting flash. Among them, 5 people basically identified the samples correctly. See Table 3.

Table 3 Brief Overview of Induction Training for 14 Male Youth

4. In July 1985, we re-tested three youths who had had their special functions induced in 1981 (aged 14 and 12 at the time, and who had persisted in training until 1983). Two years later, their functional state was extremely low, making it very difficult to even recognize characters. After only one week of training, their functions were restored. Among them, two male youths persisted in training, and their functions improved rapidly; they could move objects and participated in many experiments we conducted.

5. In January 1986, we held another special function induction training class lasting 18 days. The subjects were 11 male and female young workers, aged 18-20, with an average age of 19. Their education levels were 2 elementary school and 9 junior high school. They trained for 1 hour every day. On the last day of training, everyone mastered the function of bending a lead wire inside a plastic film canister without touching it; some individuals could even break, reconnect, and move the lead wire to a distance. For details, see Table 4.

Table 4 Brief Overview of Induction Training for 11 Young Workers

Discussion

I. Judging from our work, among young people with relatively low educational levels, success is easily induced, and functional improvement is also relatively rapid; this is an objective fact. The proportion of successful induction among university students is lower than among young workers; is this related to the daily thinking patterns of university students and the presence of more mental interference?

II. Judging from our work, the tasks of training and induction are not extremely difficult. Once mastered by everyone, perhaps a large number of people with special abilities (psi) will emerge. What impact will this have on society? We must take precautions and make full preparations; this is the correct scientific attitude.

III. Looking at the national situation, scientific researchers everywhere are facing the problem of how to cultivate and train subjects with special abilities. Only when this problem is solved and high-level subjects are available can our experimental research be guaranteed. However, in real life, individuals with special abilities often cannot continue after reaching a certain stage of training due to various social reasons. This is extremely detrimental to the experiments. Therefore, it is suggested that consideration be given to establishing specialized schools in provinces and cities where it is feasible, similar to juvenile sports schools, so as to truly establish a stable, high-level, and high-quality team of subjects.

IV. Since a relatively large number of individuals with special abilities have appeared, how should we evaluate the level of their functions using certain indicators? We suggest evaluating them based on success rate, recognition time, and continuity, described as follows:

(1) Success rate: The number of successful experimental attempts divided by the total number of experimental attempts;

(2) Recognition time: The time taken for the subject to achieve their first successful recognition during a test (an average over a period of time can be calculated);

(3) Continuity: The number of successful tests that can be performed consecutively within a unit of time. The unit of time is calculated as 1 hour, which also prevents excessive fatigue.

V. The following statistics can also be made for induction experiments:

(1) Time of ESP appearance: After how many induction attempts the first correct recognition of the sample occurred.

(2) Time of PK appearance: After how many induction attempts PK phenomena appeared.

VI. Views on fatigue. We have conducted a discussion on this issue, premised first on the care of individuals with special abilities. Because currently there is a prejudice in society against special abilities, suggesting that practicing them hinders health, affects development, etc. However, based on our current understanding, we have not seen any cases where practicing special abilities led to disability, incapacitation, or serious illness. On the contrary, the earliest children with special abilities have all gone through developmental stages and grown up into healthy young men and women (such as Huang Hongwu, Yu Ruihua, Wang Bin, Wang Qiang, Xiong Jie, He Xiaoqin, Hu Lian, etc.). Some individuals with special abilities show some reactions after conducting experiments for a certain period of time, such as dizziness, head distension, rapid heartbeat, fatigue, etc. We consider this to be a very normal phenomenon, just as we have such feelings after intense mental activity or work. Comparing this to the training of all the world’s top athletes, which one has not undergone training with maximal volume to their limits? Compared to their level of fatigue, our training is truly insignificant (“a small witch meeting a big witch”). Therefore, we should view this issue correctly and correct the resulting public opinion; otherwise, it will tie our hands and hinder the normal development of this discipline. Looking at the training of the 11 young workers, these youths persisted in 8 hours of physical labor before and after training without special care, yet they did not feel very tired.

Comrades Zhang Shenglai, Huang Renshou, Zhou Yingqi, and others also participated in this work successively.

We express our sincere gratitude for the strong support received from the 507 Institute.

(This article was originally published in Journal of Somatic Science Research, 1-2 (1987) 103)

Induction Training and Exploration of Special Operation of Electronic Calculators

Shao Laisheng, Yu Huihua, Shen Yunhu, Fang Linhu (Fudan University) Zhou Yingqi (Shanghai Fisheries University)

Special operation of an electronic calculator (PSI ability for operating electronic calculator) refers to a person with special abilities who, after a brief period of training, can directly write down the answers to arithmetic problems solvable by an electronic calculator without using a pen for calculation or other auxiliary devices, even in the absence of an electronic calculator at the site. Their significant figures match those displayed on the electronic calculator.

The use of special abilities to operate electronic calculators has not yet been reported domestically or internationally; we have only heard that there is a child in Kunming with this ability. The potential special application value of this ability cannot be ignored. To deepen the research into its mechanism and application, this article will introduce the process by which we induced and trained several young men and women with this ability between the end of 1987 and the spring of 1988, for reference by researchers engaged in this field.

Training Subjects and Methods

The training subjects were 6 young men and women induced by ourselves, all possessing ESP and PK special abilities. Their ages were around 20, and their educational levels were split evenly between primary school and junior high school.

Our induction training for the special operation of electronic calculators was conducted alternately with telepathy training. Over 6 months (training was suspended during the winter break), 20 training sessions were conducted intermittently, and all 6 subjects acquired this ability. Before training, because they had not used electronic calculators before, we first taught them how to use them under normal circumstances (including the use of ”+, -, x, ÷, =” keys) and had them practice a few times. The training was conducted in four stages.

First Stage. A simple electronic calculator (SHARP EL-838, 8-digit display) was placed in front of each subject. In the first training session, they were only required to use their intention to press the = key, causing “0” to appear on the display. Generally, after two or three training sessions, they could master it.

Second Stage. The distance between the subject and the electronic calculator was increased to about 1 meter. Then, training was conducted sequentially to press one-digit to three-digit numbers with intention; after they mastered this, training on simple arithmetic problems began. In the above training, each session did not exceed 45 minutes. Whenever successful, the experiment host could see the answer digits appear on the electronic calculator’s display.

Third Stage. The electronic calculators at the site were collected and placed in the experiment host’s satchel, and training proceeded according to the steps of the second stage.

Fourth Stage. Under the condition that there was no electronic calculator at the site (the subject did not know where the electronic calculator was hidden), they were gradually guided to master various special operation methods of the electronic calculator following an induction training method from simple to complex and from easy to difficult (which we call “directional induction training”). Table 1 lists the process of our induction training for the special operation of electronic calculators for the 6 subjects.

Examples of Induction Training

Example 1 Time: May 5, 1985, 18:35-18:50 Location: Fudan University Labor Union Club Subjects: Wang Yulan and 5 others

Overview: Under the condition that there was no electronic calculator at the site, each subject was required to use their intention to directly write down the answer based on the arithmetic problem issued by the experiment host. In less than 15 minutes, they successively wrote down their answers.

Table 1 Overview of the Induction Training Process for Special Operation of Electronic Calculators

Note: Success refers to those achieved according to experimental requirements; Partial success refers to those not fully achieved according to experimental requirements; Failure refers to those who turned in a blank paper.

Results:

Huang Guixiang: 11.8743420 Sun Hai: 30.2985148 Ji Meiyun: 20.808652 Wu Xiaohong: 23.3023604 Wang Yulan: 31.048349 Xu Jinyu: 19.15724

After verification using an electronic calculator, all answers were correct. Figure 1 shows the original test samples and the results produced by each person.

Induced Training and Exploration of Specialized Calculator Use

Figure 1 Original test samples from Experiment 1

Example 2
Time: May 19, 1988, 18:40–19:00
Location: The location, subjects, and experiment host were the same as in Example 1.
Overview: Apart from a few individuals, the subjects (Group A) had no experience using electronic calculators for multi-digit multiplication. Therefore, before training, they were introduced to the multiplication key operation procedures and practiced a few times. Then, in the absence of an electronic calculator on-site, each subject was asked to write down the answer directly using their mind based on the test questions issued by the host. Within 20 minutes, they had all written down their answers.

Results:

Wu Xiaohong 673 x 452 = 304196
Ji Meiyun 492 x 356 = 175152
Huang Guixiang 762 x 943 = 718566
Wang Yulan 532 x 763 = 405916
Sun Hai 452 x 631 = 285212
Xu Jinyu 172 x 323 = 55556
Upon verification using an electronic calculator, all answers were correct. Figure 2 is a photocopy of the original test samples.
Example 3
Time: June 2, 1988, 18:15–18:30
Location: Fudan University Labor Union Club
Subjects: Sun Hai, Ji Meiyun
Host: Professor Tao Ruibao from the Department of Physics

Figure 2 Original test samples

Overview: In the absence of an electronic calculator on-site, Professor Tao posed three calculation problems on the spot:

(1) [Text garbled] (2) [Text garbled] (3) [Text garbled]

The first two questions were given to the two subjects, and the last question was calculated by Professor Tao himself using pen-and-paper methods. By the time Professor Tao had calculated to the third digit after the decimal point, the subject Sun Hai had already directly written out the answer to the first question: 26.776855.

The original test samples and Professor Tao’s pen-and-paper calculation draft are shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3 Experimental original test samples and Professor Tao’s pen-and-paper calculation draft

Figure 3 Experimental original test samples and Professor Tao’s pen-and-paper calculation draft

Discussion

1. In the answers for Example 1, Huang Guixiang’s answer was 10 digits, while Sun Hai and Wu Xiaohong’s answers were both 9 digits; however, the electronic calculators provided for their training could only display 8 digits. This phenomenon aroused great interest in us. Based on the cultural level and working environment of the subjects, they had no opportunity to接触 high-end electronic calculators capable of 10 digits, and their subjective complaints confirmed this. Speculating from the extraordinary function phenomena we already know, they may rely on “Telemetry Function” [1] or “Special Perspective Function” [2] to detect the presence of electronic calculators in the vicinity; if detected, they can use the “Breaking Space Barriers” [3] function to transport the electronic calculator over for use, and then return it to its original place. We have often seen this phenomenon in other experimental settings. If this speculation is correct, then functions such as applying extraordinary functions to detect underground mineral deposits [4], finding missing objects, etc., can also be trained through similar induction methods.

2. Does the specialized use of calculators help with mathematics education training? This is a question many people care about. Based on our current understanding, extraordinary function subjects can directly write down calculation answers without an electronic calculator on-site. This is similar to a person who has not studied mathematics being able to solve complex calculation problems with an electronic calculator; thus, it is probably of little help to mathematics education training, which requires strong logical thinking.

3. The above discussion is merely speculated from our current superficial understanding of human body extraordinary functions and the surface phenomena of experiments. However, considering that the human brain is a complex giant system: from kindergarten onwards, a person is constantly trained in logical thinking patterns. And it is precisely this thinking pattern that humanity has used to create today’s splendid culture.

Today’s most complex electronic computers are invariably designed by simulating the thinking patterns of the human brain. Electronic calculators are, of course, no exception. Therefore, we might hypothesize: The operation mode of electronic calculators is one of the most important thinking modes of the human brain. When a person is in an extraordinary function state using an electronic calculator, they subconsciously perform operations along this thinking channel, thus arriving at the aforementioned answers with nine or ten digits. If future experiments can yield answers with more than ten digits, it would demonstrate that the above hypothesis is well-founded.

We express our deep gratitude to Professors Wang Boyang, Gu Yuanzhuang, and Lu Zongzi for participating in the discussion.

[1] Sun Youyu, Journal of Human Body Extraordinary Functions Research, 1 (1983) 23
[2] Gong Wenrao et al., Chinese Human Body Science, 3 (1992) 99
[3] Human Body Extraordinary Function Joint Testing Group, Journal of Human Body Extraordinary Functions Research, 1 (1983) 9
[4] Pan Shizhong, Chinese Human Body Science, 3 (1992) 108
(This article was originally published in Chinese Human Body Science, 2 (1993) 55)

Experimental Research on Human Body Extraordinary Functions—Review and Exploration

Human Body Information Science Research Group, Department of Electronic Engineering, Fudan University

In the past 10 years, we have done some work on the optical phenomena of human body extraordinary functions [1-3], the similarities and differences between extraordinary actuation and conventional actuation and their force effects [4-5], and the experimental and mechanistic exploration of thought sensing [6-7], etc. These works have all been published in the Journal of Human Body Extraordinary Functions Research and Chinese Human Body Science magazines, so we will not repeat them here.

This report will only present to colleagues the following three aspects and ask for their guidance.

III. Situations and Experiences Regarding the Induction of Special Abilities in Youth

In August 1982, we conducted induction training for four young men and women at a residential area in Putuo District, Shanghai. It was discovered that inducing special abilities in youths was just as easy as in elementary school students. In just over 10 days, they developed special abilities to varying degrees [14].

On January 9 to 29, 1986, we held a special ability induction training class on the Fudan University campus. The subjects were 11 young temporary workers at the university (6 males, 5 females), aged 18 to 20, with an average age of 19. Their educational levels were: 2 elementary school, 9 junior high school. The location was the basement of the Science Building at Fudan University. Daily training time was 12:00 - 13:00. After 18 days of induction training, relatively good results were achieved. See the table below.

Human Body Special Ability Induction Training Schedule Table

Notes: (1) The male and female young workers participating in the induction training all volunteered; none had been screened or selected. After watching relevant video recordings on the afternoon of January 8, they gained some understanding of special abilities.

(2) Aside from the experimenters Shao Laisheng, Zhao Ziguang, and Zhu Yiyi, the rest had no perceptual knowledge of special abilities.

(3) The test samples were prepared, distributed, and verified by the experimenters.

*Instructions on points to note: For example, before the test, clearly tell them that the sample is a two-digit number, they must concentrate their attention on thinking about the sample in their hand, not guess, and the number from the sample will naturally appear on their forehead, etc.

The induction method is roughly similar to the laws of people learning culture and technology, and can be summarized in eight characters: “Earnest guidance, from easy to difficult.”

Through these research efforts, we have gained the following insights.

(I) From 1986 to 1993, a total of 46 young workers (18 males, 28 females) underwent our induction training. Basically, all of them mastered ESP and PK functions. They had not been screened beforehand and did not know what special abilities were; they were introduced by peers. Generally, after 4-5 inductions, and in个别 cases after 10 times, the function was induced. According to the subjects’ self-reports, a screen appeared in front of their forehead displaying the two-digit number from the sample in their palm, which was considered as the successful induction of special abilities. However, no one was ever eliminated for failing to induce special abilities. This shows that special abilities may be a latent function possessed by everyone. This function has gradually degenerated due to the progress of human society, but it can be restored and strengthened through appropriate induction training.

After functional individuals finish experiments, they often feel dizzy, groggy, and physically tired. Therefore, we only conduct experiments four times a week, each lasting no more than 1 hour. Some people think: “The training of all the world’s outstanding athletes involves extreme amounts of exercise; compared to their level of fatigue, our training is truly nothing.” However, we believe: physical labor and mental labor should not be conflated; special abilities may be a higher form of mental labor. We know too little about human special abilities, so we have to conduct experiments with great caution. This is also an important reason why we do not advocate inducing special abilities in elementary school students who are currently undergoing physical and mental development.

(II) For seven or eight years, we have maintained a group of 6-10 functional individuals for experiments. Since they are all temporary workers who come and go freely, running to whichever unit offers higher wages, the turnover rate is very high. The women are relatively more stable; most only return to the countryside when nearing marriage. Therefore, we frequently recruit new people. Because we have mastered a set of relatively mature induction methods, generally after training for two or three months, they can participate in experiments.

Our test subjects did not participate to dedicate themselves to the cause of special abilities. Their goals were very simple: using their spare time to earn some income. Therefore, once they leave our experimental team, they do not actively engage in self-training. Our goal is also very clear: for specific experimental needs, we only train them to master one or two functions for a certain period. We have also thought about hoping to induce special abilities in young scientific and technical personnel and university students in related majors, as this would be a very key assault force for unlocking this scientific maze. But things went against our wishes; repeated induction results were consistently unsatisfactory. Even if a few individuals induced special abilities, they were very unstable. According to the experience of some of our colleagues: once a person enters the special ability state, regardless of whether you are full of talent or illiterate, the experience is similar; the normal brain thinking function seems to cease working at this time.

(III) Based on our preliminary experience in inducing special abilities in young people, there is truly no secret trick to hide. As long as they have this requirement themselves, in an atmosphere of mutual trust, they can master it after simple induction. However, historical experience tells us that a new discovery always has an active aspect and a negative aspect. When a young person with weak moral and legal concepts masters special abilities, especially the function of moving objects without contact, there is no guarantee that they will not do things that break the rules. Raising this issue now is definitely not unfounded worry. Once human special abilities are mastered by the masses of youth, it is unavoidable that they will not be used by bad people to disrupt social security order.

Of course, we cannot give up eating for fear of choking because of this. Once the mystery of human special abilities is unlocked, it will have an immeasurable impact on human civilization. In the early stages of genetic engineering research, didn’t it also cause anxiety and heated discussion among people from all walks of life? Atomic bombs can destroy humanity; does that mean we stop further research into atomic energy? If a new thing can potentially produce negative effects, then we must save for a rainy day and make full preparations; this is the scientific attitude.

While we were writing this report, we received a letter from Director Qian Xuesen, hoping that we would write a summary of our past experience in cultivating functional individuals and propose our views on this issue. Just a few days later, we received the sad news of his death. We mourn the loss of an outstanding and good leader. Researchers of human body science in China will surely follow the behest of Director Qian to let this emerging discipline bloom and bear fruit on the motherland’s land.

[1] Shao Laisheng et al., Research on Human Body Special Abilities, 3 (1984) 10
[2] Shao Laisheng et al., Research on Human Body Special Abilities, 1, 2 (1985) 9
[3] Shao Laisheng et al., Research on Human Body Special Abilities, 3 (1986) 8
[4] Weng Taimeng et al., Research on Human Body Special Abilities, 4 (1989) 1
[5] Huang Jinggen et al., Chinese Human Body Science, Inaugural Issue (1990) 32
[6] Shao Laisheng et al., Chinese Human Body Science, 1 (1992) 4
[7] Shao Laisheng et al., Chinese Human Body Science, 2 (1991) 63
[8] Wang Boyang et al., Chinese Human Body Science, 1 (1992) 12
[9] Wang Boyang et al., Chinese Human Body Science, 4 (1992) 15
[10] Gong Chu, Chen Shouliang, et al., February 1980 Shanghai 1st Symposium on Human Body Special Abilities (Internal Materials)

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Experimental Research and Induction Training on Human Body Special Abilities

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