by Prepared for UAP Researchers Exploring Telepathic Contact
Introduction
In the context of Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind (CE5), individuals frequently report experiences of telepathic communication with Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs). While these reports are typically anecdotal, an emerging body of scientific work—particularly from psi research and studies of mental mediums—provides a foundation for understanding the phenomenology and potential physiological correlates of such experiences. This white paper synthesizes current knowledge on the subject and offers guidance for researchers aiming to systematically study telepathy in CE5 contexts.
1. Phenomenology of Telepathy and Psi: Insights from Laboratory Research
The most robust empirical model for investigating the subjective experience of telepathy and other psi phenomena comes from the work of Beischel et al. (2021), which used the Phenomenology of Consciousness Inventory (PCI) to assess the altered states of certified mediums under controlled conditions.
In this context, telepathy is considered part of “somatic psi”, which involves accessing information from or about living targets through non-sensory means (e.g., telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition).
Key Phenomenological Features of Somatic Psi (vs. baseline waking state):
- Increased mental imagery (amount and vividness)
- Altered sense of time (timelessness, time distortion)
- Shift in attention (inward focus, absorption)
- Mild to moderate trance states (hypnoidal states)
- Reduced self-awareness (ego minimization, “getting out of the way”)
- Decreased volitional control (a sense of receiving rather than generating the experience)
These elements closely resemble descriptions provided by CE5 participants during telepathic encounters with UAPs.
2. Physiological Correlates of Psi Phenomenology
Scientific studies of meditation, hypnosis, and altered states help identify potential physiological markers associated with psi-like states:
| PCI Dimension | Physiological Correlates |
|---|---|
| Hypnoidal State | Increased theta waves (4–8 Hz); decreased beta; parasympathetic dominance |
| Imagery | Activation in visual cortex; increased alpha/theta activity |
| Altered Time Sense | Disrupted prefrontal timekeeping; default mode network (DMN) suppression |
| Volitional Control (↓) | Decreased prefrontal activity; lower motor readiness potentials |
| Self-Awareness (↓) | Suppressed medial PFC; decreased DMN activity |
| Attention Direction | ACC activation; increased internal alpha rhythms |
| Absorption | High alpha/theta; decreased awareness of external stimuli |
Notably, a complementary study by Delorme et al. (2013) used EEG to explore electrocortical correlates of mediumship. Key findings included:
- A positive correlation between accuracy of mediumship statements and frontal theta power, particularly in high-performing mediums.
- Mediumship mental states were physiologically distinct from ordinary thinking or imagination.
- Differences between mental states (e.g., fabrication, recollection, mediumship) showed variations in gamma-band activity, though further validation is needed due to potential artifacts.
These findings further validate the idea that psi-related experiences, such as those reported in CE5, may represent a unique and measurable state of consciousness.
3. Guidance for UAP Researchers
Based on current psi and consciousness research, the following recommendations are offered:
A. Phenomenological Mapping
- Use structured tools like the Phenomenology of Consciousness Inventory (PCI) after CE5 sessions to collect systematic data on subjective states.
- Include open-ended qualitative reporting to capture personal nuances of telepathic experiences.
B. Physiological Monitoring
- When possible, employ EEG, heart rate variability (HRV), or skin conductance during CE5 protocols to observe changes linked to trance, attention, and imagery.
- Focus on identifying increased theta and alpha wave activity, and shifts in autonomic nervous system responses.
- Consider gamma-band activity with caution and appropriate artifact control procedures.
C. Experimental Protocols
- Introduce blinding and control conditions where feasible to assess if the telepathic impressions exceed chance.
- Distinguish between experiences associated with living targets (somatic psi) and hypothetical non-human intelligences (NHI) for comparative analysis.
D. Ethical Considerations
- Avoid inducing overly deep trance states without safeguards.
- Respect and validate the participant’s subjective experiences, even in the absence of external verification.
4. Concluding Remarks
Telepathic experiences in CE5 contexts show strong phenomenological similarities to psi states studied in controlled lab settings. By integrating psychometric tools and physiological measurement, UAP researchers can begin to bridge anecdotal CE5 testimony with structured scientific inquiry.
This white paper serves as a starting framework for those committed to exploring the interface of consciousness, telepathy, and contact phenomena.
References
- Beischel, J., Rock, A. J., Pekala, R. J., & Boccuzzi, M. (2021). Survival Psi and Somatic Psi: Exploratory Quantitative Phenomenological Analyses of Blinded Mediums’ Experiences of Communication with the Deceased and Psychic Readings for the Living. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 39(2), 61–102.
- Delorme, A., Beischel, J., Michel, L., Boccuzzi, M., Radin, D., & Mills, P. J. (2013). Electrocortical activity associated with subjective communication with the deceased. Frontiers in Psychology, 4, Article 834. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00834
- Pekala, R. J. (1991). Quantifying Consciousness: An Empirical Approach. Springer.
- Cardeña, E. (2018). The experimental evidence for parapsychological phenomena: A review. American Psychologist, 73(5), 663–677.
- Rock, A. J., & Beischel, J. (2008). Quantitative analysis of mediums’ conscious experiences during a discarnate reading versus a control condition. Journal of Parapsychology, 72(2), 155–168.
Prepared by: Mark Boccuzzi
Date: April 2025
Contact: mark@psihacking.com
