NASA did some early (primitive) EEG biofeedback. [Dr. Alan Pope]

Video games & attention. This spawned a few low level companies, selling to the “attention deficit” market. The medical folks used biofeedback (in general) and EEG biofeedback (as qEEG). (Dr Pope was around as of 2004. A collaboration between NASA and the VA) Contacts in this direction: Med school of Eastern Virginia, NASA, Int. Society for Neuronal Regulation, and AAPB http://www.aapb.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3281

The above, since NASA at one time was interested in a "warp drive" to get to the stars. This would need new technologies. (Up to & including biological and/or mechanical "teleportation".)

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/research/warp/warp.html

along w/ http://www.avg-aerospace.com/html/breakthroughs.html

Hence: A pretty good paper on teleportation (prepared for the Air Force is at http://www.fas.org/sgp/eprint/teleport.pdf

AFRL-PR-ED-TR-2003-0034; Teleportation Physics Study by Eric W. Davis of Warp Drive Metrics, Las Vegas, NV. August 2004, Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Materiel Command, Edwards Air Force Base, CA

From the previous link: [page 50; p-Teleportation] is highly relevant,

Therein it is reported that the upper levels of the US military establishment personally produced/witnessed “spoon bending”. Also note, that experiments w/ psychics w/ macro PK were repeatable. Also note, that while the energies involved were designated as unknown, no effort was made to locate their source.

So, were one fortunate, $$ could come from NASA for research.

technical proposal guidelines: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/hq/library/unSol-Prop.html

Semi-fortunately, to introduce these ideas to NASA is already non trivial. To be truly considered for a cash award, there should be people connected with the proposal who make it likely that they could bring the work to a successful completion.

So, an e-mail to NASA; (should have included http://www.thoughttechnology.com/index.htm)

Office of Aero-Space Technology: Revolutionary Technology Leaps ***

Office of Life & Microgravity Sciences & Applications: Life and Biomedical Sciences and Applications ***

Gentlemen:

I am seeking the appropriate contact persons for helping me to write a white paper, en route to a possible submission of an unsolicited proposal.

My project deals with basic research. (Energy.)

Electric energy could have been discovered (in the abstract) by studying electrogenic and/or electroreceptive fish. The latter can sense their environment via an electric field, while the electric eel is a well known example of the former. Studying the inside of living systems (to determine how externally observed events are effectuated), takes equipment and training.

Section five of the document AFRL-PR-TR-2003-0034 Teleportation Physics Study [] addresses p-Teleportation. (The usage of biologically generated energies, to enable previously inaccessible action patterns.) All actions have brain correlates. Neuroimaging systems () with the appropriate hardware and operator support can do a fair job of locating the brain sites that are associated with mental events. ()

The level of activation of the brain sites associated with the generation of these bioenergies can be measured/approximated. (The EEG scalp sensor "footprint" or an EEG “forward solution”.) “Uncommon” metal acts can be induced at an unconscious level (). However, at times EEG biofeedback training can effectuate conscious, voluntary control over mental states/acts. (This was pioneered by NASA. http://www.leaonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/S15327108IJAP1202_5 By now, it is dispersed in the public domain, such as at http://www.isnr.org/ .)

The above implies that these bioenergies could be systematically studied, as a precursor to their eventual usage.

Thanking you for your guidance

Sincerely:

Ivan Lay

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The procedures set forth in this booklet are in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (Subpart 15.6), the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) (Subpart 1815.6), and NPR 5800.1E, Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook. In case of a conflict, the formal regulatory language shall take precedence over this document.

Procedural plan for this proposal: address each section/paragraph of the NASA document

Length: less than 20 pages, any format

WHEN TO SUBMIT

WHERE TO SUBMIT

Submit all valid unsolicited proposals to the appropriate Proposal Coordinating Office located at the NASA Installation where work is being performed that relates to the proposed project. Refer to the areas of interest and the addresses at the end of this document. Informational copies of the unsolicited proposals may be provided to as many technical offices within NASA as is appropriate. The names of the people to whom these copies were sent and their installations should be noted in the letter of transmittal sent with the official submission. All formally received unsolicited proposals will be acknowledged.

So:

NASA HEADQUARTERS
Attn: Sandy Grello
Code 210.H
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, MD 20771
Sandra.R.Grello@nasa.gov

Note: All unsolicited proposals submitted to Headquarters offices
should be submitted to the above address.

(relevant to:

Office of Aero-Space Technology: Revolutionary Technology Leaps ***

Office of Life & Microgravity Sciences & Applications: Life and Biomedical Sciences and Applications ***

NASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER
Contract Management Branch for Center Operations and Space
Attn: Grants Officer, MS:241-1
Moffett Field, CA 940351000

Neuroscience ***

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Proposal content 8 parts:

1. Transmittal Letter or Introductory Material

• The legal name and address of the organization, and the specific division or campus identification, if part of a larger organization;

From:

Ivan Lay

Murrieta, CA 92563

• Type of organization; e.g., large business, small business, nonprofit, educational, minority, woman-owned, etc.;

Self classified as a parapsychology researcher

· Names and telephone numbers of the principal investigator and business personnel who may be contacted during evaluation or negotiation;

Principal investigator: . NOTE: I am likely to be out of the country, with limited phone contact. However, e-mail is always available.

• Concise title of the proposal;

Obtaining an operational handle on energies that might effectuate instellar travel: Locating parapsychological energy receptor and effector sites in the brain via fMRI and high density EEG.

• Identification of any other Government Agency or NASA Installation to which the same proposal has been submitted or from which funding has been received;

This unsolicited proposal is being sent to

NASA HEADQUARTERS
Goddard Space Flight Center

Greenbelt, MD 20771

Through : Sandy Grello Code 210.H

For:
Office of Aero-Space Technology: Revolutionary Technology Leaps

Office of Life & Microgravity Sciences & Applications: Life and Biomedical Sciences and Applications

NASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER
Moffett Field, CA 940351000

Through: Grants Officer, MS:241-1

For:

Neuroscience

(While this proposal is yet to be finalized, inquiry letters were sent to the Air Force Research Laboratory, DARPA, and the SSG at the Naval College.)

• Names of NASA individuals with whom preliminary discussions have been held; N/A
• Grant, cooperative agreement, contract, or other agreement number if proposal is for continuation or renewal; N/A
• Date of submission, desired starting date, and duration of project; EVENTUALLY

2. Abstract

Include a 200-300 word abstract stating the rationale of the proposed effort and the method of approach in relation to the needs of NASA.

Electricity could have been discovered via electrogenic and/or electroreceptive fish. Basic research related to other biologically originated (and developable) new energy sources could also further the goals of space travel. The proposal submitted is a logical continuation on the concept of p-Teleportation as described in the Air Force document AFRL-PR-TR-2003-0034 Teleportation Physics Study [http://www.fas.org/spg/eprint/teleport.pdf]. The 256 channel EEG and functional MRI can locate (inter and intrasubject) neuroanatomic correlates of any brain activity. When identified, these cortical loci could be noninvasively interacted with via external stimulation or as part of instrumental biofeedback loops. (Biofeedback enables the development of voluntary control over the generation/reception of biologically generated “parapsychological” energies.) Methods for the storage, transmittal, mechanical generation and characterization of these energies are not addressed in this proposal. Our experimental subjects related to these efforts can be garnered from the general populace.

"Interesting" psi examples:

The p-Teleport section of the Air Force studies is still relevant.

The highly dated (but not obsolete) book Parapsychology by Rene Sudre is a resource.

On the "what $$$ will enable you to see instantly", there is....

[http://www.appinonline.com/semcontent.php]

http://www.gillismagic.com/amazing-sisuepahn.html

3. Project Description

The main body of the proposal should be a detailed statement of the work to be undertaken.

It should include objectives and expected significance (particularly in the context of the national aerospace effort),

relation to the present state of knowledge in the field,

relation to any previous work done on the project,

and to related work in progress elsewhere.

The statement should outline the general plan of work, including the broad design of experiments to be undertaken and an adequate description of experimental methods and procedures.

When the effort will require more than one year, the proposal should cover the complete project. Principal emphasis should be on the first year of work, and the description should distinguish clearly between the first year's work and the work planned for subsequent years.

Objective #1: Perform basic research related to p-Teleportation as described in the Air Force document AFRL-PR-TR-2003-0034 Teleportation Physics Study. Thus, expend some effort toward locating persons already capable of exhibiting such effects. Should this search be inconclusive within a prescribed cost and time constrains, attempt to induce in a group of experimental subjects the p-Teleportation ("psychic"-Teleportation) related PK (psychokinesis) skill: softening of metal by consciously initiated (but unconsciously mediated) mental effort. This induction procedure has a high rate of success. [http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/11.27.03/spoonbending-0348.html ] After obtaining the experimental population, locate the neuroanatomic correlates of a specific p-effect employing the standard methodologies for brain source localization, using the 256 channel EEG and functional MRI. The present status of high density EEG and functional MRI to obtain intracranial information: Hospitals use such methods routinely in the planning phase of neurosurgery. University departments such as Bioengineering, Signal processing and Cognitive psychology produce a steady stream of research articles related to brain functions, using the EEG/MRI technology. However (to our knowledge), no significant effort is currently being made by others that parallels the program outlined in our Unsolicited Proposal.

Expected significance of objective #1:

• Once the neural locations correlated with the generation of new energies specific to objective #1 are identified, these anatomic sites can be measurably interacted with. Neuronal sites related to reception of p-energies (for example: enabling remote viewing, etc.) are not part of the currently submitted project.
• An anatomic identification of a brain region immediately connected to the generation of "unknown" energies points to the possibility that all brain sites that deal with "unknown" energies could be ultimately located, and measurably interacted with. [A note on "measurable interaction" with specific brain ROI (regions of interest). This proposal does not involve invasive methodologies, such as implanted electrodes for cortical stimulation. Neither are some non-invasive methodologies considered. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is too diffuse, to target a specific nucleus in the brain. The technology of focused ultrasound (or focused microwaves) aimed at specific neural loci is not yet developed. What can be measured is: the generation of action potentials in pyramidal cells in the ROI, as they are represented by electric fields on the scalp. (EEG methodology) These indicators of differential mental activity/activation are the basis of locating and ultimately strengthening the activity of the neuronal net nodes, connected with p-energy generation. (The functional MRI technology also can measure chemical/physiological events that are indicators of differential brain activity in the ROI. However, the fMRI, unlike the high density EEG, can not be used for real time biofeedback training, due to its slow response time.)

Objective #2: A spontaneously induced p-event (such as the softening of metal by mental intent) is often a "one time" occurrence. Thus, objective # 2: use instrumental (256 channel EEG based, real time) biofeedback training to engage the previously identified neuronal sites in experimental subjects, to make a specific p-skill a repeatable (voluntary) activity. It is widely known that EEG based biofeedback essentially began with NASA. http://www.leaonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/S15327108IJAP1202_5. Originally, the number of scalp sensors to measure the correlates of brain activity was few. This technology, in a slightly improved form (known as qEEG -- quantitative EEG) is clinically utilized by the Society for Neuronal Regulation, and others. http://www.isnr.org/index.html The 256 channel EEG is not yet in clinical use for biofeedback. However, high density EEG with its hugely improved ability to track specific brain site activity, should make it the tool of choice for precision biofeedback training. [Tests to validate the last statement will be undertaken.]

Expected significance of objective #2:

• The main goal of this project is to have access to biologically generated sources/instances of "unknown" energies, to enable further study of these new energies. Attaining objective #2 would satisfy this goal.
• Secondarily: Enabling subjects to voluntarily generate "unknown" energies, might (in a similar manner) generalize as a protocol for the controlled, voluntary sensing of/with unknown energies, to result in fruitful utilization of the same.

3, General Plan of Work

A, Overview of the work planned

A0, Organize staff: delineate responsibilities. Make equipment available. (In house, or external usage scheduled.) Check equipment/proficiency. (List of major equipment yet to be prepared, but to include exact or equivalent: EGI 266 channel EEG system http://www.egi.com/r_ges300.html , Neuroscan's software package and Quickcap http://www.neuro.com/systems.cfm , Polhemus digitizer http://www.polhemus.com/fastrak.htm , some open MRI system, biofeedback instrumentation http://www.thoughttechnology.com/index.htm, etc.)

A1, Gather the experimental population. The first choice for this group would consist of "star performers " (as related to p-effects. However, the assembling an experimental group is constrained by time, cost and human factors. Thus, a few or no star p-effect subjects might be available. In this event, induction of some p-abilities is planned as part of the experimental protocol. ("Spoon bending parties" --creation of a set of social expectations known to result in the production of p-effects.)

A2, Familiarization with equipment and experimental protocol for the experimental group. (For example: Wearing of the EEG sensor net in an individual or group setting, for two hours.) Get signed "human experimentation" forms.

B, Experimental methods/procedures

B1, Gathering of individualized anatomical information. Obtain data on each individual: Height, weight, sex, age, general health, head size measurement, static brain MRI, EEG profile as recorded for a standardized test sequence.

Discussion: Illustrative anatomical charts convey generalized truths, distilled from a population. Thus, some people are short, obese, young, old, etc. Numerical measurements from members of this population are "blended", to produce the familiar anatomic chart. The same is true in brain anatomy. The "standard" brain in EEG/fMRI research is the stereotaxic Talairach representation. (Enabling generalized statements, such as "the amygdala..." vs. individualized statements such as " the amygdala of SubjectT7".) Thus, primary data about individuals is a necessity.

B2

4. Management Approach

For large or complex efforts involving interactions among numerous individuals or other organizations, plans for distribution of responsibilities and necessary arrangements for ensuring a coordinated effort should be described. Aspects of any intensive working relations with NASA Field Installations which are not logical inclusions elsewhere in the proposal should be described in this part.

5. Personnel

Outline the relevant experience and/or expertise of all key personnel in a way that would demonstrate these capabilities in relation to the proposed effort; a short biographical sketch, a list of principal publications, and any exceptional qualifications should be included. Give the names and titles of any others associated substantially with the project in an advisory capacity. Any substantial collaboration with individuals not referred to in the budget or use of consultants should be described.

The Proposer or principal investigator will be responsible for direct supervision of the work and participates in the conduct of the effort regardless of whether or not compensation is received under the award.

The Proposer:

Mr. Ivan Lay has a strong motivational interest in new energies that could be applied toward transit through space. His formal education consists of a chemistry batchelor’s degree [Arizona State University, year] a master’s degree in zoology (with a physiology emphasis) [Arizona State University, year] and a master of business administration degree [University of Houston-Clear Lake, year]. He was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1944. In 1958 he left Hungary, and became a US citizen in year. He was inducted into the Army, and served as a clerk in Korea during the VietNam Era. (Honorable Discharge) He used his GI Bill benefits to learn about computers. However, he was unable to secure employment commensurate with his training. Therefore, he obtained a secondary education teaching certificate [Arizona State University, year]. Reentry into the job market resulted in a substitute teacher job, and two years as a chemistry laboratory technician. This was followed by the MBA from Texas. At that time, Mr. Lay incorporated as Neuro-Kinetik. This underfinanced effort would have done the same work, as is outlined in this proposal. Neuro-Kinetik was eventually unincorporated. Mr. Lay continued to be employed in low level jobs, although he did spend a session at the Brain Electrophysiology Laboratory at the University of Oregon in year.

Currently there are no personnel other than the Proposer. However, headhunter and the like could easily assemble a team capable of accomplishing the project goals. Also, did e-mail some organizations, too see if there was some possible interest.

Needed are (at minimum): A recent Ph.D. from a cognitive psychology or biomedical engineeering department, whose training enables him/her to perform brain imaging. A random example: http://www.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/~benar/benar-thesis_a_intro_and_background.pdf. In turn (if possible), he might have a minimal cost access to the EEG and MRI equipment as a visiting scientist at some institution. (Complete with technicians to assist with portions of the experiments.) (Plan A.) (This could include cost sharing with NASA.)

Should the ”minimal cost access…. as a visiting scientist” to the necessary equipment fail to materialize in a reasonable time-frame, the various available laboratories could be offered a mutually agreed upon agreed fee, for the lease of their facilities/personnel. (Plan B.)

Only if “Plan B” fails, should the hiring of support personnel, and renting (at times on a per use basis) of the necessary hardware be contemplated.

6. Facilities and Equipment

Identify any unique facilities, Government-owned facilities, industrial plant equipment or special tooling which will be required. Whenever possible, include documentation indicating Government approval for use of the property. Summarize how such equipment is to be obtained and whether sharing or loan of equipment already within the organization is a feasible alternative to purchase. The need for items which typically can be used for both research and non-research purposes should also be explained. Proposers may not acquire and charge general purpose equipment as a direct cost without the advance, written approval of the Agency's Contracting Officer. Such requests must explain why indirect costs cannot be charged for the requested item or items and what controls will be put in place to assure that the property will be used exclusively for research purposes (i.e., explain why the proposed general purpose equipment cannot also be used for other purposes).

7. Proposed Costs

Proposals must state the funding level being requested accompanied by a cost plan with sufficient detail to permit an understanding of the basis of the funding request. As applicable, include separate cost estimates for the following:

• salaries, wages, and fringe benefits for each participant; Minimum $31K for proposer
• equipment;
• expendable materials and supplies;
• services;
• domestic and foreign travel;
• ADP expenses;
• publication or page charges;
• consultants;
• subcontracts with budget breakdowns;
• other miscellaneous identifiable direct costs; facilities
• indirect costs.

List estimated expenses as yearly requirements by major work phases. If the proposal is multiyear in scope, submit separate cost estimates for each year.

Phase I (preparation):

1,Personnel acquisition.

2, Equipment and facilities acquisition.

3, Obtaining research subjects.

Phase II (research: brain source localization):

1, Equipment calibration/familiarization.

2, Office/personnel policies established.

3, Research protocols finalized.

4, Gathering of experimental data.

5, Evaluating the experimental data.

Phase III (biofeedback training)

List salaries and wages in appropriate organizational categories; for example, principal investigator, other scientific and engineering professionals, graduate research assistants and technicians, and other nonprofessional personnel. Estimate personnel data in terms of full months or fractions of fulltime. Do not use separate "confidential" or "proprietary" salary pages.

Explanatory notes should accompany the budget to provide identification and estimated costs of major capital equipment items to be acquired; purpose and estimated number and lengths of trips planned; basis for indirect costs; and clarification of other items that are not self-evident. Allowable costs are governed by FAR Part 31, NASA FAR Supplement Part 1831, OMB Circular A-21 for educational institutions, and A-122 for nonprofit organizations. Profit or fee for contracts is covered in FAR Subpart 15.9.

By statute, cost sharing is usually required on contracts for basic or applied research projects resulting from unsolicited proposals. However, colleges and universities need not propose cost sharing since their activities generally do not produce benefits that can be measured as having significance apart from the benefit intrinsic in conducting research for NASA. All other organizations should include cost sharing as part of their proposals unless they certify:

• the Proposer has no commercial, production, educational, or service activities on which to use the results of the research; or
• the Proposer has no means of recovering any cost sharing on such projects.

Nevertheless, NASA will request a cost revision at the negotiation stage if it is determined that cost sharing is necessary for compliance with the statute (see NFS 18-16.303-70).

8. Other Matters

Include any required statements of environmental impact of the effort, human subject or animal care provisions, conflict of interest, or such other topics as may be required by the nature of the effort and current statutes, executive orders, or other government-wide guidelines.

Proposers other than educational institutions should include a brief description of their organizations, facilities, and previous work experience in the field of their proposals.

SECURITY

If the proposed effort … may generate national security classified information, the submitter will be required to comply with applicable Government security regulations.

JOINT PROPOSALS

Some projects involve joint efforts among individuals in different organizations. Where multiple organizations are involved, the proposal should be submitted by only one of the organizations. In this event, the proposal should clearly describe the role to be played by the other organizations and indicate the legal and managerial arrangements contemplated.