An
Overview of FREE
The Foundation
for Research into Extraterrestrial
Encounters, FREE
FREE was formally incorporated as a Not for Profit Research
Organization on July 15, 2015. FREE has been established by various retired Ph.D.
Physicists, Ph.D. Scientists, Ph.D. Psychologists, Ph.D. Neuroscientists and
lay researchers to facilitate investigations into “UFO related contact experiences with
non-human intelligent beings and associated paranormal activity, from a
grounded and rigorous scientific foundation”. These interrelated
subjects include alleged UFO related extraterrestrial encounters, UFO related
contact with non-human intelligent entities from parallel worlds or other
dimensions, plus UFO related associated manifestations that appear to violate
known physical laws.
The initial FREE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS, are as follows:
·
DR. RUDY SCHILD: The Executive Director of FREE is DR. RUDY SCHILD.
Rudy is an Emeritus
Professor at the Harvard/Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics at Harvard
University, following an extensive career studying Dark Matter, Black Holes,
and the fluid mechanical origins of Cosmic Structure and the Physics of
Information. Because of his long
association with Dr. John Mack and Dr. Edgar Mitchell, Rudy became interested
in the formulation of a coherent understanding of the nature of space-time in
the Universe, and is a champion of the Edgar Mitchell quantum hologram
formulation of the nature of existence and reality. As Editor-in-Chief of the
Journal of Cosmology he has attempted to broaden the scope of scientific
inquiry to include the nature of consciousness and the Universe of Universes.
·
DR.
EDGAR MITCHELL: Edgar was the 6th man on the moon
and Apollo Astronaut; founder of the Institute for Noetic Sciences; Father of
the Disclosure Movement in Ufology; Consciousness Studies researcher who has
published numerous academic articles and books in this arena and on the Physics
of Consciousness.
·
Dr. Jon
Klimo: retired tenured Professor of Psychology for
over 40 years in the fields of Transpersonal Psychology and Parapsychology who
has published many academic articles and academic books on these topics.
·
Dr. Leo
Sprinkle: retired Professor of
Psychology and the first academic to publish academic articles on Experiencers
of UFO related “Contact” and the related paranormal phenomenon.
·
Dr. Bob
Davis: retired tenured Professor of Neuroscience for
over 30 years at the State University of NY in Neuroscience and
electrophysiology who has recently published a book on the UFO Phenomenon.
·
Dr.
Illobrand Ludwiger: Dr.
Ludwiger is a physicist and is considered by many as Europe’s top UFO
researcher. He has published 4 books on
the topic of UFOs and various research articles. Illobrand is also very much interested in the
unification theory of physics that can explain what is “Consciousness” and how
UFOs and the Paranormal are all interrelated.
·
Mary
Rodwell: Has been a researcher in this field for over
30 years and has investigated over 3,000 Experiencer cases. Mary is the author of “Awakening”. Mary is also an Experiencer.
·
Kathleen
Marden: Has been a researcher in this field for over
30 years and has investigated thousands of Experiencer cases. Kathleen is the Director of MUFON’s
Experiencer Research Group. She is also
an Experiencer.
·
Giorgio
Piacenza: For over 40 years Giorgio has been
investigating into a personal, long-term (and open to
self-correction) inquiry about different
UFO-Experiencer-Exopolitics-Philosophical-Scientific and Spiritual aspects and
how they might connect. Giorgio and his family live in Peru.
·
Rosemary
Ellen Guiley: Is
considered by many to be one of the top researchers in the field of the “paranormal”
and has written 62 books in this topic field.
She has worked in this field for over 30 years and has investigated
thousands of Experiencer cases. She is
also an Experiencer.
·
Dr.
Illobrand Ludwiger: Dr.
Ludwiger is a physicist and is considered by many as Europe’s top UFO
researcher. He has published 4 books on
the topic of UFOs and various research articles. Illobrand is also very much interested in the
unification theory of physics that can explain what is “Consciousness” and how
UFOs and the Paranormal are all interrelated.
·
Reinerio (Rey)
Hernandez: Rey, and his entire family,
are Experiencers and is the Operations Manager for FREE. Rey is an Estate
Tax Attorney with the US Department of Treasury in Miami, Florida. Rey has attended graduate studies at Cornell
University and was a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of California at
Berkeley where he received the prestigious National Science Foundation Ph.D.
Fellowship.
The
Mission of FREE will focus on “Research, Education and
Support” but will primarily focus on scientific investigation
through surveys and interviews on individuals who have had UFO related contact experiences with non-human intelligent beings and
eventually to compare this UFO related contact group with individuals that have
had other types of paranormal contact experiences through the following:
NDEs, OBEs, Hallucinogenic/Entheogenic natural substances, hypnotic
regression, Mystical Meditation Travel, Channeling, Remote Viewing, and human
encounters with non-human intelligence, and related paranormal contact
experiences. The focus is thus
not solely on paranormal experiences. Instead, the focus is on
UFO related contact experiences that might have an "associated"
paranormal experience as well.
The primary project FREE will be
undertaking is the first comprehensive multilingual and multinational academic
research study on individuals that have had UFO related contact
experiences. What follows is a detailed
discussion of our FREE Experiencer Research Study and the vision and mission of FREE.
Dr. Jon Klimo, a
recently retired tenured professor who has worked in the fields of
Parapsychology and Transpersonal Psychology for over 40 years, will serve as Co-Chair
of the FREE Experiencer Research Study and developed the
research methodology with assistance from a panel of 10 researchers and
academics with previous experience in this field of
research. Dr. Klimo is perfect for this task because he has
chaired over 250 Ph.D. dissertations and has taught “Research Methodology” for
approximately 40 years. Dr. Klimo has also researched Experiencers
of UFO related Contact and other paranormal contact phenomena for
many years and has published various academic papers and books on these
topics.
The majority of our FREE Board of Directors,
including Dr. Rudy Schild and Dr. Edgar Mitchell, hypothesize that all of these
diverse "Paranormal Contact Modalities" (NDEs, OBEs, UFO visitations,
Remote Viewing, ESP, Channeling, Spirit Interactions, etc) are interconnected
through what is commonly called “CONSCIOUSNESS” and that advanced physics, in
particular, the Quantum Hologram Theory of Physics and
Consciousness, can begin
to describe the possibility of how all of these diverse "Paranormal
Contact Modalities" are indeed interrelated with the UFO Contact
Phenomena. Both Dr. Rudy Schild , Dr. Edgar Mitchell, and several of our
FREE physicists have published a series of academic papers on this very topic.
FREE will begin, through the contributions of the five Ph.D.
physicists associated with FREE, and other diverse scientists associated with
FREE, to bring into our “Experiencer Research Study", the latest findings from
advanced physics that might begin to explain the quantum nature of Anamolous
Contact Experiences, including the “UFO Related Contact Experience".
The
formulation of the Quantum Hologram is intended to allow an understanding of
effects related to the spatial attribute of the Universe that describes the
particle (mass) properties, to also describe the consciousness known to pervade
our space-time. This is necessary because many phenomena involving functions of
mind and particularly communication between minds require inter-connectedness
of human and animal minds. This also
allows any cosmic Intelligence to interact with human minds through
consciousness. Because it is known that quantum effects describing the
existence and properties of individual particles travel instantaneously,
un-restricted by light speed (Szalard 1987, “spooky action at a distance”), so
too, psychic phenomena are instantaneous.
Many such phenomena are now recognized and
being studied, phenomena such as: Near
Death Experiences (NDEs), Out-of-Body Experiences (OBEs), telepathy, remote
viewing, Extrasensory Perception (ESP), Channeling/Mediumship, etc. Probably
related phenomena include UFO related contact experiences. These and other phenomena are begging for
study and physical description, and a vast literature and on-line presence now
seems to agree that they are supported by some quantum behaviors of the
Universe, and, probably require some expanded understanding of the
dimensionality of the Universe. The
physicists associated with FREE are tackling this very complex issue.
The majority of our FREE Board of Directors also
endorse the Post-Materialist Paradigm of what is “Consciousness”,
promulgated by Dr. Edgar Mitchell since the early 1970s and who helped establish
the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS)--
a paradigm that firmly believes
that consciousness is non-local and independent of the brain. This view of
non-local consciousness might allow us to possibly explain a wide variety of
special states of consciousness and many of the so called “paranormal” contact
phenomena, including the UFO related contact experiences.
In
addition, FREE will also uphold the views established by the
field of “Transpersonal Psychology” that investigates the “Spiritual”
aspects of our reality with openness and to help others who have had direct
personal contact experiences to integrate these experiences into their daily
lives and possibly into their spiritual practice. To this end, FREE will
continue to support all “Experiencers” of paranormal experiences through
the FREE “PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM” and other support services-- a program that has assisted over 300
Experiencers of UFO related contact experiences since September of 2014.
FREE also addresses the historic field of Parapsychology
which has failed to introduce the topic of UFO related contact experiences with
non-human intelligent beings into its formal research. Parapsychologists
have conducted research and have accepted almost all of the other previously
stated modalities of “Contact Experiences” but they have ignored the “pink
elephant in the room” -- the fact that humans are being “visited” in our
space/time by UFOs and related contact with non-human intelligent sentient beings.
Our FREE Experiencer Research Study is an attempt to bridge this gap and
to introduce into the field of Parapsychology an academic study of the UFO
related contact experience. As was stated earlier, Dr. Jon Klimo and Dr. Edgar
Mitchell are two of the pioneers in this field of Parapsychology.
This
grave omission of omitting the topic of UFO related “Contact” in the field of
Parapsychology is probably due to many factors. One reason is that UFO related
“Contact” is one of the remaining taboo phenomena. Many of the various
contact modalities, especially NDEs and the PSI Phenomena, have been
extensively studied by a diversity of interdisciplinary academic institutions
(Stanford, Duke, Princeton, and the University of Virginia, etc). One can
even argue that PSI and even NDEs are now not considered a taboo topic as it
was before the publication in 1975 of Dr. Raymond Moody’s historic book “Life
After Life” and the early PSI works pioneered by the Stanford Research
Institute in the early 1970s. Today there are literally hundreds of
academic peer-reviewed articles written by numerous Ph.D.s and medical doctors
in the field of NDEs and PSI.
UFO
related Contact Experiencers are not only ignored by the field of
Parapsychology but also within the field of Ufology until very recently.
Even today, UFO related Contact is not prominently featured in the numerous
yearly Ufology conferences and events. Many of the older “nuts and bolts”
researchers in Ufology are now just starting to accept the fact that there are
actually conscious living entities operating these crafts and that there are in
fact “Experiencers” of said contact with these entities. This was not a
commonly accepted viewpoint 20 years ago.
Another
important factor that might explain the ignorance of the UFO related Contact
phenomenon is that there has been a dearth of scientific evidence-based
academic research, through extensive surveys and interviews, on “Experiencers
of UFO related Contact”. Most prior research in this field, while
informative, have had very small sample populations and have focused on limited
topic areas. Most have involved samples of less than 50 individuals. In addition, almost all of the previous
research has focused solely on “Abductions”, the action or an instance of
forcibly taking someone away against their will by non human intelligent
beings. Today,
all of the academics and researchers in our FREE Board of Directors recognize
that focusing solely on “abduction” cases eliminates the majority of UFO
related contact experiences with non human intelligent beings. The preliminary
findings of our Phase 1 and Phase 2 Surveys support this initial hypothesis by
revealing that “Abduction” cases are only 32% of the individuals who have had “UFO related contact experiences with non-human intelligent
beings.” Thus, the position of our FREE Board of
Directors is that we know very little about this phenomenon and in fact what is
readily perceived by the public, or the field of Ufology, might be totally
misunderstood and misguided.
Because of the limitations of the entire body
of previous research in this field, there clearly is a need for a scientific
research study, using a large population sample in many diverse languages, to
be administered worldwide, applying both a comprehensive and diverse large
number of quantitative and qualitative structured survey questions and
structured interviews. A proposed research study should also incorporate
individuals that have had both UFO related “abduction” experiences and those
that have had non abduction related UFO contact experiences. In addition,
a study should incorporate a diverse and large population not only derived from
mainstream Ufology organizations but also a population sample derived many
other types of diverse organizations that might have Experiencers of all types
of UFO related contact experiences.
In
addition, many of the prior research in this field has incorporated data from
individuals that have had hypnotic regressions or information acquired through
lucid dreaming. This type of data can bias a study because of the problems
associated with data collection via hypnotic regressions and through a dream
state. Even though hypnotic regression, in the hands of a trained mental
health clinician, can be a viable tool, the regression field is very diverse,
using training from a few days to a trained clinician who has had years of
training, and thus this field is subject to much scrutiny.
Therefore, FREE’s data collection is
based solely on what is commonly called “EXPLICIT
MEMORY”, which is the conscious, intentional recollection of previous
experiences and information and NOT on memory from hypnotic regression, lucid
dreaming, or other type of non-conscious memory recollection. People use
explicit memory throughout the day, such as remembering the time of an
appointment or recollecting an event from years ago. Explicit memory
involves conscious recollection, compared with “Implicit Memory”, such as
memories from hypnotic regressions or a lucid dream, which is a memory from an
unintentional form of memory.
In
addition, a research study needs to incorporate an automated survey collection
instrument, such as Survey Monkey, to facilitate the systematic collection of a
large amount of survey data. Finally, if UFO related contact is
occurring, we need to acquire data, via the same instrument, but in different
languages, because this phenomenon is not related solely to the English
speaking audience. Thus, there is a need for a survey instrument and a
formal interview process that should be administered in as many diverse
languages as possible. Clearly,
there is a need for a new research methodology and research paradigm to
properly research the diversity of UFO related Contact Experiences in a
multilingual and multinational format. Our FREE Experiencer
Research Study attempts to address this void and this need.
Our FREE Experiencer Research Study is
also easily distinguished from previously stated research studies. First,
it is comprised of 2 surveys, totally over 600 total questions.
Phase 3 which involve written submissions to 60 open-ended questions. Phase 4 will involve formal one-on-one
Interviews with high profile Experiencer participants. Both the
participant and the interviewer's identity will not be revealed to each other,
thus maintaining the goal of complete Anonymity for our
research study. Unlike most other research studies in this field, participants
were asked to base their responses on their "conscious recollection” and
not on information derived from hypnotic regression. Finally, our study
in the future will consider having additional surveys and a “control
group”. Our survey data collector software is “Survey Monkey”, one
of the world’s leading survey collection companies whose services are used by
most major research institutions worldwide. Our Phase 1 and Phase 2 surveys will close on
December 1, 2015.
Finally,
unlike other previous research studies and small surveys that have had
previously self-identified UFO related contact Experiencers, almost all of them
being self-described “Abductees” and candidates previously identified by
UFOLOGY organizations, our Research Study sought out possible
candidates by circulating this information to a mailing list of over 2,500
individuals and organizations who self registered with the FREE old website,
“Experiencer.Co”. We have also circulated the survey to over 500 Facebook
sites focusing on the following areas: Ufology, MUFON groups, Paranormal,
Parapsychology, Exopolitics, Consciousness, ETs/Aliens, Ancient Aliens, New Age
Groups, CE-5 Groups, etc. In addition, we sent emails to all the
State and International directors and administrators of the Mutual UFO Network,
a list containing approximately 100 MUFON directors nationally and
internationally (MUFON is the largest Ufology organization in the world).
We also sent our request to take our Phase 1 survey to all of the known Ufology,
Abduction and Experiencer organizations worldwide and to the top researchers
and authors in these fields. Finally, all radio stations focusing in
these fields were also informed of our research study. Thus, no one has
attempted this diversity of public dissemination and unlike all of the previous
research studies who have focused solely on “Abductions”, our public outreach
was focused on informing as many individuals, organizations and websites that
might have knowledge of the diversity of Experiencers of UFO related Contact.
This comprehensive outreach to ALL possible “Experiencers
of ALL types of UFO related Contact” has never been undertaken before using
both an extensive and comprehensive quantitative and qualitative scientific
based approach, in a multilingual and multinational format, and with the
diverse publicity to such a diverse potential sample pool.
FREE has also recently established a separate committee to develop an
academic research study to determine if there might be a relationship between
Experiencers of both UFO related Contact and individuals that have also had
Near Death Experiences (NDEs). Interestingly, our Phase 1 Survey has
revealed that approximately 66% of respondents have had Out of Body Experiences
(OBEs) and that approximately 29% have had BOTH an NDE experience and a UFO
related Contact Experience. This committee is comprised of 5 NDE
Experiencers, 4 non academic researchers and 2 retired professors (some of
these individuals fall into more than one professional-discipline
category). Retired tenured professors Dr. Jon Klimo (Psychology) and Dr.
Bob Davis (Neuroscience) are the Co-Chair this new research committee.
These are just two of the hundreds of findings that we believe will totally
transform the fields of “Ufology” and the “Paranormal”.
Should you have any questions, please contact us at: EXPERIENCER.CO@gmail.com
Attached are three short videos of Dr. Edgar Mitchell and Dr.
Rudy Schild discussing their role in FREE.
March 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGKlZ1RRp4E
June 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR9X6WRITn0
August 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLSMCWKoCos
Dr. Rudy Schild
Executive Director
The Foundation for Research into Extraterrestrial Encounters (FREE)
Email: EXPERIENCER.CO@gmail.com
Website: EXPERIENCER.ORG
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