Journeys out of the body
by Robert A. Monroe · first published 1971
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Most likely: Journeys Out Of The Body, and/or Far Journeys, both by Robert Monroe. I recall borrowing both from the library and reading them when I was in my late teens or early twenties, found them utterly fascinating. The Monroe Institute…
on “Ask HN: Have you ever experienced any paranormal or unexplained phenomena?” ↗…understand the world humans live inside of is in itself imaginary, only created and maintained by our limited perception. You wanted more info and I highly recommend you to read Robert Monroe's trilogy: Journeys Out Of The Body, Far Journeys, Ultimate Journey. I promise you, you wouldn't regret it. In fact you might need it for the next few years. Best.
on “911 call from the pilot forced to eject from the F-35 jet that went missing” ↗…experiences. Monroe started spontaneously popping out of body in the 1950's, and thought he was dying. After a few years he decided he wasn't dying, and started to explore the phenomenon. His first book, Journeys Out of the Body [1], was published in 1977, and was essentially just "hey I've decided I'm not dying and our western culture has no context for these experiences but these are my findings." Lots of people wrote to thank…
on “CIA Doc on Time Travel, Consciousness, and Existence of the Absolute (1983) [pdf]” ↗