Reading Paths
Reading paths are curated journeys through the research. Each one is designed for a specific reader — whether you're a skeptic wanting the strongest case, a newcomer seeking orientation, or a researcher diving deep into a specific domain.
Choose Your Perspective
Path 1: "I'm a skeptic -- steelman psi for me"
Start here if you want to see the most compelling evidence first.
*Start with the strongest overview, move through the best meta-analyses, examine the most compelling individual studies, then read the sharpest critiques so you can weigh both sides.*
Path 2: "I'm sympathetic -- show me the weak spots"
Start here if you want to examine the limitations and criticisms first.
*Start with the strongest critical arguments, move through failed replications and methodology concerns, then see how proponents respond. This path is designed to stress-test your priors.*
Path 3: "I'm new -- give me the lay of the land"
Start here for a broad, balanced overview of the entire field.
*A chronological greatest-hits tour from the 1930s to the 2020s. One paper per era, covering the major domains and debates as they unfolded historically.*
Domain Deep Dives
Path 4: Deep Dive -- Remote Viewing
A technical deep dive into government programs and protocols.
*A chronological journey through the remote viewing literature, from the original SRI experiments to modern replications and CIA follow-ups.*
Path 5: Deep Dive -- Psychokinesis
Exploring mind-matter interaction from micro to macro scales.
*A chronological walk through the PK literature, from early engineering-lab studies through the meta-analytic debates to the latest quantum-optics experiments.*
Path 6: Deep Dive -- NDEs and Consciousness Survival
Investigating survival of consciousness and near-death experiences.
*A chronological path through the near-death experience and mediumship literature, from landmark clinical studies to modern systematic analyses.*
Not sure where to start?
If you're new to psi research or just want a balanced overview before diving into specific arguments, the Newcomer Survey is the perfect entry point. It covers the history, methodology, and key findings without assuming prior knowledge.
Start with Newcomer Survey