Among all the potential reasons for Barber et al. to encourage the use of psi\u2014aside from the possibility of manipulating public belief\u2014doesn’t the idea of a honeypot seem most fitting?<\/p>\n
Consider this: psi is presented as a rare and possibly diminishing skill. If the goal is to locate individuals who are skilled in this area, why not create a scenario where they are prompted to engage with you in a way that’s visible? Instead of empowering them to manage their fears with protective measures, encourage them to overlook those fears entirely.<\/p>\n
This approach gives you insight into who still possesses sensitivity to psi, while keeping genuine scientific validation just out of reach. This way, the enthusiasts within the ufology community remain unaware of your true intentions.<\/p>\n
Of course, this all hinges on the assumption that the benefits aren\u2019t simply about controlling a once-vibrant subculture that now waits passively for \u2018Official Whistleblowers\u2019. It’s as if the idea of benevolence may itself be a facade.<\/p>\n
Doesn\u2019t it make sense to promote something that ultimately serves your interests? After all, you don\u2019t often see anyone offering secret knowledge without expecting something in return.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"