The 1978 Stanford Engineering Anomalies Research remote-viewing study

Record summary

Before PEAR became widely known for random-event-generator studies, Robert Jahn and collaborators investigated remote perception and related anomalous information claims using engineering-oriented methods. These projects are useful for comparing target selection, feedback and judging procedures across the SRI and Princeton traditions. The literature is difficult to reconstruct because later accounts often fold preliminary work into the broader PEAR record. Reported statistical effects remain controversial, with critics emphasizing target matching, analyst discretion and non-independence. Researchers should identify the exact paper or technical report before drawing comparisons.