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The International Remote Viewing Association (IRVA) defines Remote Viewing as1:

"Remote viewing is a mental faculty that allows a perceiver (a “viewer”) to describe or give details about a target that is inaccessible to normal senses due to distance, time, or shielding. For example, a viewer might be asked to describe a location on the other side of the world, which he or she has never visited; or a viewer might describe an event that happened long ago; or describe an object sealed in a container or locked in a room; or perhaps even describe a person or an activity; all without being told anything about the target — not even its name or designation."

Remote Viewing is a discipline that explores clairvoyant abilities through a structured framework. One key difference from clairvoyance and other abilities is that Remote Viewing follows a specific protocol. This protocol includes clear rules to determine if Remote Viewing has taken place and what the results were.

The protocol comprises four steps2:

  • Planning and targeting: Remote Viewing requires a deliberate effort to focus on a specific target rather than random insights or feelings beyond your control.
  • Recording: Any data obtained during the Remote Viewing session should be recorded in some format for later analysis.
  • Double-blind: The target should be kept secret from you and anyone else present during the session to eliminate any possibility of bias.
  • Feedback: Finally, receiving feedback is essential for determining whether your Remote Viewing was successful. Feedback confirms whether you were accurate in your observations or not.

Remote Viewing is a form of "psi" and is a genuine phenomenon. It is not yet a science, because there is no acknowledged theoretical framework to explain it. However, many scientific experiments to explore it have been carried out (see Articles and Papers @ IRVA.org and Research).

If you're new to the field, the following resources are a good place to start:

  • RemoteViewed.com: Daz Smith's site is a treasure trove of Remote Viewing resources, including articles, sessions, videos, and training.
  • IRVA.org: The International Remote Viewing Association (IRVA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the responsible use and development of remote viewing. They have a wealth of information on Remote Viewing, including articles, papers, and a bibliography.
  • r/remoteviewing beginner's guide: A guide from the Remote Viewing subreddit that covers the basics of Remote Viewing.
  • Communities: Online communities are a great way to connect with other Remote Viewers, share experiences, and learn from each other.

"For remote viewing to have a more positive influence on our future, it must be found useful at the grass roots level where goal oriented individuals can perceive its applications for the common good. Only those individuals who have made some effort to understand it as a personal experience will be in a position to comprehend more fully the potential of it. They are the advanced thinkers who will redefine the boundaries of consciousness." - Ingo Swann

  1. What is Remote Viewing? | IRVA ↩

  2. Remote Viewing Protocols | remoteviewied.com ↩