Glossary
417 terms
Terms starting with "P"
417 terms
P. Diddy
An influential figure in American hip-hop and business, often cited in conspiracy narratives due to his prominence and connections in the entertainment industry.
P. M. H. Atwater
A prominent researcher of near-death experiences and spiritual counselor, known for her 27 books including 'Coming Back to Life' and 'The Forever Angels'.
Pacunam LIDAR Initiative (2017)
A laser-scanning survey of Guatemala's Petén jungle, carried out by a consortium of universities and partners. It revealed tens of thousands of previously unknown Maya structures and suggests the Maya...
Paid Agitators
The claim that some protesters or activists are secretly funded to stage demonstrations or provoke conflict, rather than acting on genuine belief.
Pale Crawler
A modern cryptid described as tall, thin, and pale, with long limbs and unnatural movements. It is said to mimic human screams, especially a woman's cries, apparently to lure people closer.
Pale crawlers
Entities described as thin, pale humanoid figures often associated with paranormal encounters, commonly reported in sleep paralysis experiences and alleged abductions.
Paleo-Maya Transoceanic Migration
The host's hypothesis that the ancestors of the Maya crossed the ocean from Europe, Africa and Asia, bringing crops and instruments with them. He admits there is no DNA evidence for the idea.
Paleoclimate
The study of ancient climates based on geological and biological evidence, crucial for understanding historical climate changes and their impacts.
Paleofire records
Historical records of fire activity preserved in sediment layers, which can reveal information about past ecosystems and climatic conditions.
Paleolithic archaeology
The study of ancient human cultures and their development during the Paleolithic era, marked by the use of crude stone tools, which in the Americas can date back tens of thousands of years.
Paleolithic Cave Acoustics
The finding that some decorated caves in France have strong acoustic resonance at the same spots where musical instruments have been found. This suggests people deliberately made music in these spaces...
Palladium Rite
A set of rituals believed to invoke protection and knowledge from the divine, allegedly tied to ancient practices and extraterrestrial contact.
Palomar Observatory
An astronomical observatory in California, established in the early 20th century, known for its significant contributions to astrophysics and its digitization efforts for archival images.
Pan
An ancient Greek deity associated with nature, rustic music, and fertility, often depicted as half-man, half-goat; in modern occultism, Pan represents a symbolic force relating to primal instincts and...
Pancho Villa
A prominent Mexican revolutionary general active during the early 20th century, known for his battles against the Mexican government and his role in the Mexican Revolution.
Panpsychism
A philosophical theory suggesting that consciousness is a fundamental feature of the universe, and that all entities, including non-living things, possess some form of awareness.
Panspermia
The hypothesis that life on Earth may have originated from microorganisms or chemical precursors of life present in outer space, suggesting a cosmic link in the development of life.
Paquimé
An archaeological site in Mexico known for its complex adobe structures, associated with ancient Native American cultures and shrouded in mysteries, recently linked to fringe theories.
ParaCel®
A patented molecule created by Dr. Roberto Pinelli that, when combined with UV-A light, is said to block the progression of keratoconus, a condition affecting the cornea.
Paradigm Research Group
An organization founded to promote and facilitate the disclosure of information related to UFOs and extraterrestrial life, focusing on political advocacy for transparency.
Paradigm-shifting information
New ideas or discoveries that challenge established beliefs or frameworks, prompting a fundamental change in scientific understanding.
Paradoxes of Precognition
Logical puzzles raised by seeing the future, such as whether a foreseen event can be changed. If it can be changed, the question becomes what was actually perceived.
Paramahansa Yogananda
Indian yogi (1893-1952) who came to the United States in 1920, founded the Self-Realization Fellowship, and wrote 'Autobiography of a Yogi', a book that introduced many Westerners to meditation and my...
Paranormal
Events or phenomena that lie beyond the range of normal experience or scientific explanation, often involving ghosts, spirits, or other supernatural elements.
Paranormal activity
Any event or phenomenon that cannot be explained by known scientific laws, often associated with ghosts, spirits, or other supernatural entities.
paranormal encounters
Experiences or events that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding, often involving supernatural aspects such as ghosts, psychic phenomena, or unexplained occurrences.
Paranormal Investigations
The process of exploring locations or situations in which paranormal phenomena, such as ghosts or hauntings, are reported, often involving the use of equipment to document evidence.
Paranormal Investigator
A person who researches reports of ghosts, hauntings and other unexplained events, often by interviewing witnesses and visiting the locations where strange experiences took place.
Paranormal occurrences
Events that are beyond the laws of nature and science, often involving ghosts, spirits, or unexplained phenomena that defy logical explanation.
Paranormal Phenomena
Events or experiences that fall outside the realm of scientifically established understanding, often involving ghosts or spirits.
Paranormal Smells
Odors that are allegedly associated with ghostly presences or supernatural phenomena, often reported by individuals experiencing paranormal activities.
Paranormal Subculture
A community or collective that engages with, promotes, and investigates phenomena such as UFOs, ghosts, and other supernatural occurrences, often creating a shared identity among its members.
Parapsychological Association
Professional organization of scientists studying psi phenomena, founded in 1957. It became an affiliate of the AAAS in 1969 and holds annual research conventions.
Parapsychology
The study of paranormal and psychic phenomena, including remote viewing, telepathy, and psychokinesis, often regarded with skepticism by mainstream scientists.
Parasitic entities
Concepts in esoteric literature describing non-physical beings that are believed to attach to individuals, draining their energy and causing various spiritual or psychological issues.
Parasitic Grays
Grey aliens typically described in abduction scenarios as having small bodies and large heads, often associated with parasitic behaviors towards humans, such as psychic or physical exploitation.
Paris Catacombs
Former limestone quarries beneath Paris that became an ossuary in the late 1700s and 1800s, holding the remains of millions of people. Visitors have reported shadow figures there.
Parthenogenesis (Divine Birth)
Biologically, reproduction without fertilization by a male. Rigoglioso uses the term for an alleged ancient priestess practice of conceiving children spiritually without a male partner, which she beli...
Pascagoula Abduction
A famous alleged incident in 1973 where two men, Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker, claimed they were abducted by extraterrestrial beings while fishing near Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Passes
The Spiritist practice of laying on of hands to transmit healing energy, used alongside prayer and distant healing in Brazilian Spiritist treatment.
Passport to Magonia
Vallée's 1969 book comparing modern UFO encounters to folklore about fairies and other otherworldly beings. It argues the phenomenon has appeared throughout history in culturally shaped forms.
Past Life Memories
Memories reported by individuals, particularly children, that appear to originate from a previous life, often studied to understand phenomena related to reincarnation.
Past Life Memory
The belief that skills or knowledge a person was never taught may carry over from a previous incarnation. It is offered here as a possible explanation for Koldenhoven knowing a piano note as a child b...
Past Life Regression
A therapeutic technique that involves guiding individuals to recall memories of past lives through hypnosis, often used for personal healing and understanding.
Past Life Therapy
A therapeutic approach that claims to heal present-day problems by recalling and resolving trauma from previous incarnations. Bache says he underwent three years of it.
Past Lives
Experiences or memories of previous existences that some believe a person can recall, often related to concepts of reincarnation and the continuity of consciousness across different lifetimes.
Past-Life Imprint
The idea that trauma from a previous incarnation carries into a current life as an energetic pattern. Laprath's example is a WWII airman shot down over Germany whose need to 'die for a cause' resurfac...
Past-Life Memories
Recollections that individuals report from previous lives, suggesting a continuity of consciousness and personal identity beyond physical death.
Past-Life Recall
The belief that memories of previous incarnations can surface through dreams or visions. Pinelli attributes his medical knowledge to such memories of ancient Egypt.
Past-Life Regression
A therapeutic technique that aims to recover memories of past lives, often using hypnosis to explore alleged past life experiences.
Pastors UFO Meeting
Private gatherings held in Tennessee in February at which pastors were reportedly briefed on the spiritual implications of UFO disclosure. The story went viral around the time of a government UFO file...
Pat Price
A notable remote viewer who served in covert military operations during the Cold War, known for uncovering sensitive intelligence through psychic means.
Patience Worth
A spirit claiming to be a 17th-century Puritan woman who communicated through Ouija board and automatic writing with a housewife around 1913. The resulting novels and poems drew critical acclaim at th...
Patient Seventeen
A documentary film that investigates the stories of alien abductees who claim to have had metallic implants removed from their bodies, exploring the nature and origins of these objects.
Patriarchal structures
Societal systems in which men hold primary power and roles in leadership, authority, and control over family and social dynamics, contrasting with matriarchal traditions.
Patrick Harpur
An author known for his works on mythology and the psyche, particularly 'Daimonic Reality' and 'Mercurius', exploring the connections between spiritual experiences and psychological experiences.
Patriot Front
A white nationalist group formed in 2017 after the Charlottesville rally, known for masked, uniformed marches. The hosts question whether it is a genuine movement or a controlled operation.
Patterson Gimlin footage
Legendary film recorded in 1967 that purportedly shows a Sasquatch walking in California, regarded as one of the most iconic pieces of evidence in Bigfoot lore.
Patterson-Gimlin Film
A 1967 short film shot by Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin at Bluff Creek, California, purporting to show a female Bigfoot. It remains the most famous and debated Sasquatch footage.
Paul Bennewitz
An American businessman and ufologist who became famous for his claims of alien activity and that the U.S. government was concealing information about UFOs, particularly related to Kirtland Air Force...
Paul Bennewitz affair
A significant case from the early 1980s involving Paul Bennewitz, who claimed to have observed UFOs and subsequently became embroiled in disinformation spread by government agents, leading to his ment...
Paul Blake Smith
Missouri-born author of 'President Eisenhower's Close Encounters' and 'MO41,' a book about an alleged 1941 UFO crash in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Paul Bonacci
A key figure and victim in the allegations of child abduction and trafficking, known for his testimony about horrific experiences in the 1980s.
Paul Devereux
A British researcher of earth mysteries and archaeoacoustics. He measured magnetic and energy anomalies at megalithic sites in England through projects like the Dragon Project.
Paul H. Smith
A retired U.S. Army Major and intelligence officer who served as a remote viewer in the Star Gate program from 1983 to 1990. He later founded Remote Viewing Instructional Services and wrote 'Reading t...
Paul Is Dead
A conspiracy theory claiming Paul McCartney died in a November 1966 car crash and was secretly replaced by a lookalike. Believers point to hidden clues on album covers and in backmasked lyrics.
Paul Kimball
A filmmaker and author recognized for his work in UFO research, particularly documentaries like 'Stanton Friedman Is Real!' that delve into various UFO mysteries.
Paul Malmgren
Late policy adviser and former Yale and Oxford academic whose interviews with Jesse Michels described UFO-related secrets. Podcasters suspect he had CIA ties.
Paul Pearsall
A psychologist known for his work on the concept of cellular memory, who collected stories from organ transplant recipients reporting changes that mirrored their donors’ lives.
Paul Vallely
Retired US Army major general and co-author of the 1980 MindWar paper. He later became a Fox News military analyst, and the guest links him to QAnon-era political networks.
Pauli Effect
A supposed phenomenon in which physicist Wolfgang Pauli's mere presence caused laboratory equipment to malfunction or break. It is often cited as anecdotal evidence of mind-matter interaction.
Pavel Ibarra
Host of the Psicoactivo Podcast, known for discussing topics related to UFOs, the paranormal, and consciousness on alternative media platforms.
Pawleys Island Ghost
A reputed spirit that haunts the shores of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, often associated with local legends and ghost stories.
PayPal Mafia
A group of influential Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and investors who were early employees or founders of PayPal and subsequently went on to establish or fund several major tech companies.
Pazyryk Mummies
Tattooed Scythian-era mummies from the 5th century BC, preserved in Altai permafrost and excavated by Sergei Rudenko in the 1940s and by Russian teams in the 1990s. Some bear griffin-like tattoos.
Peak in Darien Experience
A type of near-death experience in which a person meets a deceased individual they did not know had died. Researchers cite it as some of the strongest evidence that NDEs are genuine.
PEAR lab
The Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research lab, founded in 1979 to study the potential effects of consciousness on physical systems, particularly in relation to mind-matter interaction.
peer review
A process in academia where research is evaluated by experts in the field before publication, aimed at ensuring the quality and credibility of scholarly work.
Pendulum
A device used in various forms of divination and psychic work, consisting of a weight suspended from a fixed point, often used to seek answers or connect with spiritual energies.
Pendulums
In divination, pendulums are weighted devices hung from a chain or string that are used to gain answers or insights by interpreting their movements in response to specific questions.
Pennhurst State School
A Pennsylvania institution for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, opened in the early 1900s and closed after abuse exposés. Its abandoned buildings are now considered among Ameri...
Pennywise
A fictional character from Stephen King's horror novel 'It', which embodies the fear of clowns through its role as a shapeshifting entity that exploits children's fears.
Pentacle
In ceremonial magic, a talisman or disc inscribed with sacred names, symbols, and figures, used for protection or to command spirits. Despite the name, it is not necessarily a five-pointed star.
Pentagon Attack
Refers to the impact of American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, during the 9/11 terrorist attacks; some theorists claim that evidence contradicts official statements about...
Pentagon Deception
Refers to historical instances where the U.S. military and government have withheld or misrepresented information regarding UFO sightings and encounters, often leading to public skepticism about the e...
Pentagon programs
Refers to various military and defense department initiatives aimed at studying unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), often wrapped in secrecy and linked to broader government disclosure efforts.
Pentagon UAP Task Force
A division within the U.S. Department of Defense established to evaluate reports of UAPs and coordinate the government's response to such sightings.
Pentagram Theory
A theory that suggests five local cemeteries create a pentagram shape around Athens, Ohio, with implications for local paranormal activities and ghost sightings.
Pentagrams
A five-pointed star formed by drawing a continuous line in five straight strokes, often associated with occult symbolism and esoteric practices, believed to represent various spiritual concepts.
Pentecostalism
A Christian movement emphasizing the work of the Holy Spirit, personal experiences of God, and manifestations such as speaking in tongues, healing, and prophecy, which gained prominence in the early 2...
Perception of Reality
The understanding and interpretation of sensory information by an individual, which can be influenced by various factors including neurological conditions, psychological states, and cultural contexts.
Perchten
Mythical creatures in the Alpine region, related to the tradition of Krampus, who can be both good and evil, performing during the winter solstice celebrations.
Perennial Philosophy
A perspective suggesting that all major religions share a universal truth or core wisdom, emphasizing a participatory spiritual reality that transcend cultural differences.
Perestroika
A series of political and economic reforms initiated by Gorbachev in the 1980s aimed at restructuring the Soviet economy, which coincided with a more open discourse around various subjects, including...
Periglacial
Referring to regions adjacent to glaciers, characterized by features shaped by freeze-thaw cycles and other cold-climate processes.
Perinatal Level of Consciousness
In Grof's model, a layer of the psyche tied to the experience of birth and to death-rebirth themes. It is reached in deep psychedelic or breathwork states and lies between personal and transpersonal e...
Peripheral Apparitions
Ghostly figures or movements seen only out of the corner of the eye that vanish when looked at directly. They are a common feature of haunting reports.
Peroxy Defects (P-holes)
Tiny structural flaws in silicate minerals that, when broken by stress, release mobile positive charges that travel through rock. Freund proposed them as the mechanism behind earthquake lights.
Personal Daimon
An ancient concept referring to a guiding spirit or inner genius that helps individuals to realize their unique purpose and potential in life, often linked to one's creativity and innate abilities.
Personalism
A philosophical tradition focusing on the dignity and unique rights of the person, countering views that reduce humans to mere machines or animals.
Peruvian Mummies
Small three-fingered humanoid bodies from the Nazca region of Peru, presented since 2017 as non-human beings. Many scientists dispute or reject them as hoaxes.
Peruvian Whistling Vessels
Pre-Columbian clay pots from Peru that whistle when air or water moves through them. When several are played together, listeners perceive a low 'phantom' tone, which some researchers link to altered s...
Peshtigo Fire
A catastrophic wildfire that occurred in October 1871 in Wisconsin, which remains the deadliest wildfire in American history.
Peshtigo Firestorm
A devastating fire that occurred in Peshtigo, Wisconsin on October 8, 1871, which resulted in the loss of over 1,500 lives and the destruction of the town.
Peter Deunov (Beinsa Douno)
A Bulgarian spiritual teacher (1864-1944) who founded the Universal White Brotherhood. He created Paneurhythmy, a sacred dance built around his pentagram of love, wisdom, truth, justice, and virtue.
Peter Horsley
A Royal Air Force officer and aide to Prince Philip who later wrote that in 1954 he met a mysterious man called 'Mr. Janus' who seemed to read minds and spoke about extraterrestrial visitors.
Peter Kingsley
Contemporary scholar of ancient Greek philosophy who argues that pre-Socratic thinkers like Parmenides and Empedocles were mystics and healers practicing journeys into the underworld.
Peter Levenda
A researcher and author known for his studies on the intersection of occult practices and intelligence operations, particularly in relation to UFO phenomena, active in the late 20th and early 21st cen...
Peter Robbins
A UFO researcher and author known for his work on the 1980 Rendlesham Forest incident, who has spent decades researching Forrestal's alleged UFO connection.
Peter Russell
British-born author and meditation teacher, active since the early 1970s, known for The Global Brain (1982), which proposed that humanity is evolving into a planetary-scale collective consciousness. H...
Peter Thiel's Antichrist Lectures
A series of private, recording-restricted talks by billionaire Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel about the Antichrist. Critics note he frames AI opponents and regulators as the dangerous figures.
Petrichor
The distinct scent that arises when rain falls on dry soil, often associated with a nostalgia for nature and the earthy elements.
Petrie
Flinders Petrie was a British Egyptologist active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for pioneering meticulous archaeological excavation methods in Egypt.
Petrie Museum
A museum located in London that houses a vast collection of Egyptian and Sudanese antiquities, named after the archaeologist Flinders Petrie who is known as the 'father of Egyptian archaeology'.
petroglyphs
Rock carvings created by ancient cultures, which are often used as a source of historical and cultural insights, including those related to the Nazca civilization.
Petronio Jaramillo
Ecuadorian former military officer who claimed that Shuar tribesmen first showed him the secret treasure cave in the 1940s and 1950s. He described golden books, a giant gold skeleton, and booby traps,...
Phaeton myth
An ancient myth, often interpreted as a metaphor for climatic catastrophes, particularly a catastrophic event involving a celestial body colliding with Earth, which some theorists associate with the Y...
Phanerozoic
The current eon in Earth's history characterized by an abundance of fossil records, encompassing the last 541 million years.
Phantasms of the Living
An 1886 two-volume study by Edmund Gurney, Frederic Myers, and Frank Podmore of the Society for Psychical Research. It collected hundreds of reports of apparitions of living or dying people, an early...
Phantom Call
A phenomenon where a call is received from someone who is deceased, often resulting in chilling or unexplained conversations, raising questions about communication after death.
Phantom Cries
Mysterious cries or sounds, often reported in haunted locations, believed to be echoes of past events or entities within the area.
Phantom Hitchhiker
A widespread legend type in which a driver picks up a mysterious passenger, often a young woman, who behaves strangely or vanishes. It is often linked to roadsides, bridges and cemeteries.
Phantom van
A type of paranormal phenomenon where a vehicle is reported to appear suddenly and then vanish without explanation, often associated with eerie or supernatural occurrences.
Phantom Vehicles
The phenomena of ghostly cars or vehicles that appear and vanish on roads, often associated with supernatural or paranormal sightings and encounters.
Phantom Voice
A reported phenomenon where individuals hear a voice that they recognize but which does not have a physical source, often associated with hauntings or supernatural encounters.
Phantosmia
A condition where a person experiences phantom smells that aren't actually present, often associated with neurological issues or paranormal experiences.
Phenom App
A citizen-science smartphone app for recording UAP sightings. It captures video together with sensor data and a documented chain of custody so that sightings can be checked for authenticity.
Phenom LLC
A company founded by Lenval Logan focused on developing an app designed for individuals to report sightings of UAP and paranormal phenomena.
Phenomecon
An event focusing on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena and related topics, attracting discussions from experts and enthusiasts, including insights shared by Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp.
Phenomenal Experiences
Unexplained occurrences involving ghosts, UFOs, and contact with non-corporeal entities, which raise questions about the nature of consciousness and reality.
Phi Ratio
A mathematical constant (approximately 1.618) that appears in various aspects of art, architecture, and nature, often associated with aesthetic beauty and design.
Philemon
A winged, wise old man who appeared to Jung in his visions and acted as his inner spiritual guide. Jung credited Philemon with teaching him that the psyche contains autonomous figures.
Philip Corso
Retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel whose 1997 book 'The Day After Roswell' claimed he helped distribute recovered alien technology to industry, seeding inventions like integrated circuits, lasers an...
Philip Experiment
A 1970s Toronto parapsychology experiment in which a group invented a fictional ghost named Philip Aylesford and then held seances to contact him. Participants reported rapping, table movement, and pu...
Philip Mantle
A UFO researcher and author known for his investigations into various alien abduction cases, particularly the Pascagoula incident.
Philip Taylor Kramer
Former bassist for the rock band Iron Butterfly, who disappeared in 1995 under suspicious circumstances related to claims of revolutionary technology.
Philosopher's Stone
A mythical substance in alchemy thought to turn base metals into gold and grant immortality, symbolically representing spiritual enlightenment and transformation.
Philosopher's Stone (Inner Alchemy)
In inner alchemy, an energetic mass built by gathering life-force energy into the dantien, a center below the navel. It is said to power an immortal 'dream body' that can survive beyond death.
Philosophical Idealism
The view that reality is fundamentally mental rather than material. Bernardo Kastrup is a prominent modern advocate.
Philosophical Midwifery
A concept developed by Pierre Grimes that seeks to apply philosophical inquiry as a means of facilitating personal understanding and resolving human problems.
Philosophy of Consciousness
An area of study exploring the nature, origin, and purpose of consciousness, often intersecting with metaphysical inquiries and theories about the universe.
Phoenix
A mythical bird that cyclically regenerates or is reborn, symbolizing renewal, resurrection, and the transformative journey of the soul across various spiritual and mystical traditions.
Phoenix Lights
A series of widely reported sightings of unidentified flying objects that occurred in March 1997 over Phoenix, Arizona, often cited in discussions of UAP phenomena.
Phoenix Lights incident
A mass sighting of a series of lights over Phoenix, Arizona in March 1997, often attributed to UFO activity, involving thousands of witnesses.
Phone Calls from the Dead
Reports of phone calls made by deceased people to living individuals, often guiding them or conveying messages, despite the lack of any physical evidence of the deceased's phone.
Photobiomodulation (PBM)
A technique that uses light to promote healing by enhancing cellular functions through the application of specific wavelengths, especially to treat conditions like retinal degeneration.
Photosynthesis
The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of carbon dioxide and water, underscoring the beneficial effects of CO2 in plant growth.
Phrygia
An ancient kingdom in west-central Anatolia (modern Turkey), famous for King Midas, which flourished around the 8th century BCE. Many of the rock-cut ruts discussed in the episode lie in this region.
Phrygian Valley
A region in Turkey that features ancient cart ruts whose origins and purpose remain unexplained, sparking speculation about their creation.
Physical Evidence
Material proof or tangible artifacts that can support claims of UFO encounters, such as traces left behind on the ground or changes in the environment.
Physical Mediumship
A practice in which a medium purportedly manifests physical phenomena during psychic sessions, including the materialization of objects or apparitions.
physical phenomena
Observable events that the Scole Experimental Group claimed occurred during their investigations, including unexplained voices and photographic images appearing on sealed film.
Physics/Consciousness Research Group
A 1970s Bay Area circle of physicists, including Jack Sarfatti, Fred Alan Wolf and Saul-Paul Sirag, that explored whether Bell's theorem and quantum nonlocality could explain psychic phenomena.
Picatrix
A medieval Arabic treatise on astrological magic, originally titled Ghayat al-Hakim, that was translated into Latin in the 13th century. It describes how to draw celestial forces into talismans.
Pickelhaube
A spiked German military helmet from the 19th century and World War I. The figure in Lars Westerlund's 1978 fire humanoid sighting appeared to be wearing one.
Piedmont Lights
A wave of UFO sightings around Piedmont, Missouri, in 1973, with reports of glowing craft near Clearwater Lake that locals say continue today.
Pierre Grimes
American philosopher (1924-2024) who founded the Noetic Society and developed 'philosophical midwifery,' a Socratic and Platonic method of dream analysis and self-understanding.
Piezoelectric Megaliths
The claim that ancient builders chose quartz-rich stones like granite because these minerals generate electrical charge under pressure, allowing monuments to store energy or information.
Pillars of Enoch
A legend, found in Josephus and Masonic tradition, that Enoch built pillars preserving sacred knowledge to survive the Flood, above a nine-chambered underground vault.
Pineal Decalcification
The alternative-health claim that calcium deposits on the pineal gland block its spiritual and biological function, and that diet, supplements, or detox methods can reverse them.
Pineal gland
A small endocrine gland located in the brain, often linked to spiritual phenomena as it is associated with the 'third eye' and regulates melatonin secretion.
Piri Reis Map
World map compiled in 1513 by Ottoman admiral Piri Reis. Alternative historians claim it depicts Antarctica's coastline without ice, suggesting knowledge from a lost civilization.
Pishtaco
An Andean Peruvian legend of a wealthy outsider who murders indigenous people to harvest their body fat. The story arose during the 16th-century Spanish conquest and later shifted to target landowners...
Piskie
A mischievous fairy from Cornish folklore known to play tricks on people and steal shiny objects. Protection against piskies is believed to require iron.
Pistis Sophia
A Gnostic text that discusses the nature of the divine feminine and the process of achieving enlightenment through feminine wisdom and understanding.
Pittsburg, California UFO Encounter (1977)
A reported May 1977 incident in which three teenagers in Pittsburg, California, saw hovering lights in the sky and then shadowy humanoid figures appearing between them and the craft.
Pixie
A small, supernatural creature often depicted as playful and mischievous, associated with nature and folklore, particularly in British mythology.
Pixie-led
A West Country English folklore belief (Cornwall, Devon, Somerset) that pixies or fairies can make travelers lose their way on familiar paths. The spell often ends with the sound of laughter or after...
PK Party
An informal group event, popularized in the 1980s by engineer Jack Houck, where participants try to bend cutlery or metal objects with mental focus. Du Tertre says she bent steel rebar at one such eve...
Planet X
A theorized hidden planet, sometimes called Nibiru, that some fringe researchers claim will pass near Earth and cause catastrophe. It was an early research interest of Chris Mathieu.
Planetary aspects
The angles formed between planets in astrological terms, such as trines (harmonious and supportive) and squares (challenging and frictional), which signify different influences in an individual's life...
Planetary Bucket-Brigade
A proposed mechanism by which gravitational interactions among gas giants could funnel objects from the outer solar system, possibly perturbing comets into active paths toward the inner solar system.
Planetary Dignities
A traditional system that rates a planet's strength or weakness based on its zodiac sign and position, such as rulership, exaltation, detriment, or fall.
Planetary Intelligences
In Western occult tradition, spirits or angelic beings associated with each of the seven classical planets. Magicians invoke them for planetary influences and pair them with corresponding planetary sp...
Planetary-scale movement of water
A concept referring to significant changes in water distribution and flow on a planetary scale, often associated with geological and climatic events like flooding or glaciation.
Plasma
A state of matter similar to gas but with charged particles, believed by some to have unique properties that influence consciousness and energy.
Plasma beings
Hypothetical entities that are thought to exist in a non-physical or energetic form, potentially in other dimensions, and are said to interact with the human realm through rituals.
Plasma Demons
A concept proposed by Dr. Joseph P. Farrell suggesting that certain plasma phenomena may manifest as entities or beings, potentially influencing human history and technology.
Plasma life
A speculative idea that living or intelligent entities could exist as plasma in the atmosphere or magnetosphere. Graham suggests the 'flying flyers' of Day Five were such beings.
Plasma physics
A branch of physics that studies charged particles and fluids, which may provide explanations for ancient technologies that utilized energy in advanced ways.
Plasma portals
Theoretical openings through which energy may be transmitted or consciousness accessed, often discussed in the context of advanced metaphysical and scientific ideas.
Plasma Technologies
Innovative technologies related to the study and application of plasma, which is believed to have ancient connections and implications in modern science.
Plasma Technology
A form of technology based on the manipulation of plasma, theorized to have been utilized by ancient civilizations for energy and construction, representing advanced knowledge.
Plasmas Jubilee
An esoteric concept that implies a transformational period or event associated with plasma technology and its potential impacts on human civilization.
Plasmaverse
A conceptual framework suggesting that the universe is a living, conscious entity, where human consciousness interacts with and influences reality.
Plasmoid
A theoretical entity or structure that represents a cohesive mass of plasma; in this context, related to emerging technology that incorporates plasma physics.
Plasmoid Unification Model
A theoretical framework that posits the unification of various plasma phenomena and their application in understanding ancient technologies and architectures, providing insights into Earth's historica...
Plasmoids
Self-organized, coherent structures of plasma, such as torus shapes. Carlson speculates that ancient technology used sacred geometry and geology to form plasmoids and draw energy from them.
Platinum concentrations
The detection of higher than normal levels of platinum in geological layers, suggesting a possible link to cosmic events or impacts affecting Earth's history.
platinum deposition
The presence of platinum in geological layers, often interpreted as evidence of extraterrestrial impacts during catastrophic events, particularly at the YDB.
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)
A group of six metallic elements that are often found together in nature: platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, and osmium, known for their high value and use in various industrial applica...
Plato’s Allegory of the Cave
A philosophical allegory from Plato's work where prisoners in a cave perceive shadows projected on a wall as reality, symbolizing how humans may misunderstand the truths of existence.
Plato's Atlantis
An ancient story describing a lost civilization that supposedly existed around 9,000 years ago, often referenced in discussions of alternative archaeology and historical mysteries.
Plato's Atlantis Date (9600 BCE)
The timeline given in Plato's dialogues Timaeus and Critias, which place Atlantis's destruction about 9,000 years before the Athenian statesman Solon, roughly 9600 BCE. Many alternative historians tie...
Plato's Cave
A philosophical allegory suggesting that our understanding of reality is limited, as depicted by prisoners perceiving shadows on a wall rather than the actual objects casting them.
Plato's Critias
A dialogue by Plato that discusses the story of Atlantis, positing it as both a myth and a warning about morality and civilization, with layered meanings.
Platonic Computation
A theoretical framework proposed by Simon Duan suggesting that consciousness emerges from a fundamental non-physical realm, seeking to explain phenomena like the Dodleston Messages.
Platonic Forms
Philosophical concepts proposed by Plato, suggesting the existence of idealized forms or patterns that dictate the properties and development of physical entities.
Platonic Myth of Er
A myth presented by Plato in 'The Republic', illustrating the journey of the soul after death and the choices that lead to reincarnation.
Platonic Surrealism
A philosophical worldview developed by Kevin Cann that combines Platonic thought with surrealist elements, emphasizing the role of consciousness and potentiality in shaping reality.
Platonism
A philosophical doctrine derived from the works of Plato, focusing on the existence of abstract forms as the true reality, influencing various fields including metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics.
Playboy Mansion Tunnels
Alleged underground passages beneath Hugh Hefner's Los Angeles estate, acknowledged by Playboy on Twitter in 2015. Sommers claims they connected to nearby celebrity homes.
Pleiades
A cluster of stars visible in the night sky, historically significant in many cultures for its astrological and spiritual associations, believed to influence human fate and activities.
Pleiades (Seven Sisters)
A star cluster in the constellation Taurus that is linked to 'seven sisters' myths in many cultures, including Greek and Australian Aboriginal traditions. In astrological magic it is listed among the...
Pleiadians
Alleged benevolent extraterrestrials from the Pleiades star cluster, popular in channeling and New Age circles. Followers say they pass hidden truths to humanity, here including claims about rapid hum...
Pleistocene
The geological epoch occurring from about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago, noted for its repeated glacial cycles and significant evolutionary developments.
Pleistocene megafauna
Large animals that roamed the Earth during the Pleistocene epoch, which lasted from about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago, including species such as mammoths and saber-toothed cats.
Pleroma
In Gnostic belief, the pleroma refers to the spiritual universe as the fullness of divine powers, often in contrast to the material world created by the Demiurge.
Pluvial Outburst
A sudden and intense rainfall event that can lead to significant flooding and the redistribution of sediments across landscapes.
Point Pleasant Mothman
A winged humanoid cryptid reported in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in 1966 and 1967. The town now uses the legend as a tourism draw.
Polar System
Refers to the specific arrangements and implications of the Earth's poles, often explored in the context of spirituality and metaphysical studies.
Polar Wisdom
An obscure, ancient mystery tradition that emphasizes duality in wisdom, suggesting a lost understanding of the connection between opposites in the cosmos.
Pole Shift
A phenomenon where the Earth's magnetic poles switch places, theorized to have catastrophic effects on the planet's climate and geography, potentially erasing civilizations.
political instability
Situations characterized by uncertainty or conflict within a government, which can hinder the progress of various initiatives, including scientific research and investigations into UFO phenomena.
Political theorist
An academic specializing in the study of political ideas and behavior, playing a critical role in analyzing the implications of UFO phenomena within societal contexts.
Politicization of Science
The process by which scientific facts and research are influenced or altered by political agendas or ideologies, leading to potentially misleading conclusions and public perceptions.
Poltergeist
A type of ghost or spirit that is said to cause physical disturbances, such as loud noises and objects being moved or thrown.
Poltergeist Activity
A type of paranormal phenomenon characterized by noisy disturbances or physical disturbances seemingly caused by a spirit or entity, often associated with unexplained movements of objects.
Poltergeist Focal Agent
The parapsychology idea that poltergeist activity centers on a living person, often an adolescent, and is tied to emotional or sexual tension within a family rather than to a ghost.
Poltergeist phenomena
Refers to disruptive physical events attributed to supernatural causes, often linked to emotional turmoil and sometimes suggesting non-local aspects of consciousness.
Poltergeists
A type of ghost or supernatural being that is said to cause physical disturbances, such as loud noises and objects being moved or thrown.
Polydactylism
A genetic condition characterized by the presence of extra fingers or toes, often discussed in relation to historical and mythological contexts, suggesting connections to giants or divine beings.
Polydactyly
A genetic condition in which a person is born with extra fingers or toes, occurring in roughly 1 in 500 to 1,000 births. Vieira argues that ancient cultures treated it as a sign of divinity and as the...
Polymorphing
The ability of certain creatures, believed in folklore, to change form or shape, often associated with supernatural phenomena.
Polytheism
The belief in or worship of multiple gods, often characterized by complex rituals and a pantheon of deities, each associated with different aspects of life and nature.
Pooka
A shape-shifting spirit from Irish folklore. Tunney connects it to 'pookies', a slang name for magic mushrooms, as a sign of old Celtic psychedelic traditions.
Population Control
The practice of regulating the growth of a population through various means, including measures to limit births and manage the longevity of individuals, often associated with ethical controversies.
Porphyry
A Neoplatonist philosopher from the 3rd century CE, known for his writings on philosophy and his interpretations of Plato and Plotinus.
Porphyry of Tyre
A 3rd-century CE Neoplatonist philosopher and student of Plotinus. His essay 'On the Cave of the Nymphs' interprets a passage of the Odyssey as an allegory of souls descending into the material world.
Portal
In paranormal lore, a portal is regarded as a gateway or entry point to another dimension or realm, which can manifest as doors, windows, or other physical structures in unusual locations.
Portal to Ascension
A conscious event production company founded by Neil Gaur in 2008 that hosts conferences and workshops on topics related to spirituality, extraterrestrial life, and hidden truths, empowering individua...
Portals
Hypothetical gateways that may serve as doorways to other dimensions or locations, often discussed in relation to supernatural events at Skinwalker Ranch.
Portals to the Heavens
Concepts within various esoteric traditions claiming that certain locations or rituals can serve as gateways to higher spiritual realms or dimensions.
Post-Humanism
Philosophical concept suggesting a future where humans evolve or advance technologically beyond current human limitations, potentially creating new forms of intelligence or existence.
Post-Secular Spirituality
A cultural outlook that moves beyond both strict secular materialism and organized religion, seeking meaning in personal and often non-traditional spiritual experiences.
Post-Truth World
A concept Bermas says elites placed on the 2017 Bilderberg agenda. It describes a state in which deepfakes and narrative control make objective truth hard to establish.
Posthumanism
A philosophical perspective that argues for a transcending of the human condition, often through technological advancements that enhance or alter human capabilities.
Postmortem Survival
The concept that consciousness or personal identity continues to exist after the physical death of the body, encompassing beliefs in reincarnation, possession, and mediumistic interactions.
Postwar Power Networks
Alleged clandestine associations of influential figures, including industrialists and intelligence operatives, that shaped geopolitical landscapes after World War II, often linked to hidden agendas an...
Poverty Point
An archaeological site in Louisiana dating from 1700 to 1100 BCE, known for its massive earthwork constructions, which suggest advanced societal organization and capabilities.
Power Place
In shamanic practice, a visualized safe location in non-ordinary reality that a practitioner returns to at the start and end of each journey. It is used as a refuge and as a place to seek answers.
Power Pyramid
A metaphorical structure indicating the hierarchical organization of power in society, with the suggestion that those at the top use covert methods to maintain dominance.
Praveen Mohan
A researcher and explorer focused on ancient civilizations and sacred sites, known for his investigations into the spiritual and architectural significance of monuments such as those in Cambodia.
Pre-birth planning
The belief that souls plan the challenges and circumstances of their lives before being born, with the aim of aiding in their spiritual growth and understanding of unconditional love.
Pre-Columbian Moorish America
An alternative history claim that North African Moors, or Muslims, settled the Americas, especially Florida, long before Columbus. Some versions also claim that many people later described as slaves w...
Pre-crime
The idea of arresting or surveilling people for crimes they have not yet committed, based on predictive data such as search history. The concept was popularized by Philip K. Dick and is discussed here...
Pre-Diluvian Civilization
The theory that an advanced civilization existed before a great global flood around the end of the last Ice Age, and that it built megalithic sites later credited to known cultures.
Pre-Pharaonic Civilization
The alternative-archaeology idea that monuments like the Sphinx and Giza pyramids were built by an older, advanced culture and later taken over by the dynastic Egyptians.
Pre-Pharaonic Egypt Theory
An alternative-history claim, promoted by the host, that some colossal Egyptian statues and monuments are far older than mainstream Egyptology says. Supporters argue that later pharaohs, such as Rames...
Pre-Pottery Neolithic A
An archaeological term referring to a late Stone Age culture characterized by the transition to agriculture and permanent settlement in the Near East.
Pre-Socratic Healer-Seers
Ancient figures who practiced mystical healing and philosophy, often exploring the nature of the soul and existence before Socrates, known for their introspective and visionary capabilities.
Pre-Socratic Philosophers
Greek thinkers active before Socrates, such as Parmenides, Empedocles, Heraclitus, and Pythagoras. Kingsley argues they were shamanic figures practicing ritual paths to the source of consciousness.
Precession of the Equinoxes
A slow wobble of the Earth's axis, completing a cycle roughly every 26,000 years, that gradually changes where stars appear on the horizon over time.
Precession of the Equinoxes (Great Year)
The slow wobble of Earth's axis over roughly 26,000 years, which gradually changes which star serves as the North Star. Alternative researchers link it to recurring cataclysms and the rise and fall of...
Precessional cycle
A cycle of approximately 24,000 years concerning the gradual change in the orientation of the Earth's axis, affecting the position of the equinoxes.
Precessional cycles
The gradual shift in the orientation of an astronomical body's rotational or orbital axis, which affects long-term celestial events and calendar systems, particularly in ancient civilizations.
Precognition
The claimed ability to acquire knowledge about an event before it occurs, often discussed in the context of psychic phenomena and remote viewing.
Precognitive Dreams
Dreams that seemingly predict future events, which some individuals, including Sheldrake, claim to have experienced, suggesting a potential connection to non-linear time.
Precognitive Remote Viewing
A protocol in which a person describes a target image before it has even been randomly selected. Independent judges, and more recently AI models, then score how closely the description matches the tar...
Precursor Civilization
The theory that an advanced human civilization existed before recorded history and was largely destroyed by cataclysm. Later cultures, such as the dynastic Egyptians, are said to have inherited its mo...
Predictive History
A YouTube channel created by Professor Jiang Xueqin focusing on teaching historical topics that tend to be underreported and emphasizing the cyclical nature of history.
Predynastic Egypt
The era before Upper and Lower Egypt were unified under Menes around 3100 BCE. The hosts argue that unification was a political event, not a technological starting point, so advanced craftsmanship suc...
Predynastic Stone Vases
Hard-stone vessels from before about 3000 BC that alternative researchers claim show machine-level symmetry and precision. Projects such as the Artifact Foundation's vase scanning are measuring them t...
Prehistoric Hunter-Gatherers
Groups of people who lived as nomadic foragers before the advent of agriculture, often viewed as the primary builders of ancient structures like Göbekli Tepe.
Premonition
A strong feeling or intuition about a future event, often perceived as a warning or signal that something significant is going to happen.
Presentiment
A claimed short-term ability to feel future events before they happen, such as waking just before an unexpected alarm. Parapsychologists study it as a form of precognition.
Presentiment (Physiological Precognition)
A parapsychology finding raised by the host, in which test subjects' bodily responses appear to react to randomly chosen emotional images before the images are shown on screen.
Prevert
Term coined by psychical researcher Frederic Myers for a person who shows traits of a future evolutionary stage of humanity, the opposite of an atavism.
Preying Atlantis
A book by Matt Socha that uses ancient DNA, blood-type distribution, and migration data to argue that Atlantis was a real place whose survivors spread into Europe and Africa.
Pricolici
A creature from Romanian folklore, usually described as a wolf-like or werewolf-type being, said to be the spirit of a wicked person returned from the grave in animal form to attack the living.
primal fear
The instinctive emotional reaction humans experience in response to perceived threats in nature, often exemplified by feelings of being watched in remote areas.
Primary Water
A concept suggesting that water is generated from natural processes deep within the Earth rather than solely from surface sources like rivers and lakes.
Priming Factors
Recurring cues that often come before anomalous encounters, such as strange metallic clanging noises or unexplained light entering a room, which seem to signal that something unusual is about to happe...
Primordial Shamanism
Primordial shamanism refers to ancient spiritual practices that focus on connecting with the spirit world through rituals and experiences aimed at healing and understanding the deeper mysteries of exi...
Primordial Sound Meditation
A mantra-based meditation technique taught by Deepak Chopra, adapted from Transcendental Meditation, in which each student receives a personal mantra based on their time and place of birth.
Primordial Water
A mythological concept referring to the original water source from which life emerged, often discussed in ancient stories and theories about the origin of civilizations.
Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research (PEAR)
An institution founded in 1979 that conducted research into the interaction of human consciousness with physical systems, aiming to investigate anomalous phenomena.
Prison Planet
A term used to describe the belief that Earth is a controlled environment designed to restrict human potential and awareness.
Prison Planet / Soul Trap
The theory that Earth is a spiritual prison where souls have their memories wiped and are forced into endless reincarnation cycles to be harvested or controlled.
Prison Planet Theory
A conspiracy theory suggesting that Earth is a prison designed to trap the souls of humanity, preventing them from escaping to higher dimensions or realities.
Prisoners of Infinity
A metaphorical term used to describe individuals constrained by societal norms and beliefs, limiting their awareness and potential for personal freedom.
Private corporations
Companies that may play a role in the management and control of UAP information, impacting what is disclosed to the public.
Pro-glacial lakes
Temporary lakes formed by melting glaciers, often found in areas once covered by ice, contributing to insights on climate change patterns.
Probability engineering
The practice of using mental techniques and intentions to influence the likelihood of specific outcomes in life.
Process Philosophy
A philosophical approach, notably associated with Alfred North Whitehead, that emphasizes becoming and change over static existence, suggesting a dynamic relationship between mind and matter.
Proclus
Greek Neoplatonist (412–485 CE), often called the last great pagan philosopher, author of 'The Elements of Theology'. He combined Plotinus's rigorous philosophy with Iamblichus's theurgy and wrote on...
Prof. Gary Nolan
A prominent academic known for his research on UAP and its implications for science and technology.
Proglacial Lakes
Lakes that form at the margins of glaciers or ice sheets, often created by meltwater and subject to sudden drainage events, which can lead to catastrophic flooding.
Project 8200
An intelligence project related to remote viewing that specifically focused on identifying and describing UFO bases.
Project Anchor
A supposed NASA project related to a catastrophic gravitational event, suggested to occur on August 12, 2026, involving a brief gravitational shutdown.
Project Blue Beam
A conspiracy theory alleging that the government intends to simulate a second coming of Christ or an alien invasion using advanced holographic technology for social control.
Project Blue Book
A US Air Force program that investigated UFO sightings from 1952 to 1969, aimed at determining if UFOs were a threat to national security and analyzing the data collected.
Project Blue Box
A term coined by Jeremy Korbell referring to the phenomenon of information entering AARO but failing to be released to the public, suggesting a lack of transparency.
Project Bluebird
A covert CIA program that focused on mind control, which included investigations into the use of hypnosis and drugs on human subjects, often seen as part of broader intrigue into psychological manipul...
Project Capella
A program mentioned in the context of UFO studies, potentially involving the examination of advanced technologies or contact experiments linked to extraterrestrial phenomena.
Project Crystal Knight
The claimed code name of the DIA-run program that carried out the Serpo exchange mission. The transcript spells it both 'Crystal Night' and 'Crystal Knight.'
Project Deep Quest
A 1977 experiment led by Stephan Schwartz in which remote viewers worked from a submarine deep underwater. Its aim was to show that remote viewing is not carried by electromagnetic signals.
Project Hail Mary
A science fiction novel by Andy Weir that incorporates themes of survival and exploring unknown phenomena, drawing parallels to real-life discussions of UFOs.
Project Interloper
An alleged program described in Jay Stratton's book in which nuclear material was reportedly used to attract UAPs.
Project Looking Glass
Project Looking Glass is an alleged experimental program that purportedly developed technology capable of accessing and predicting future events, often associated with conspiracy theories about advanc...
Project MK Ultra
A secret CIA program initiated in the 1950s that explored mind control through various means, including drug experimentation and psychological manipulation.
Project Mogul
A secretive U.S. military project in the late 1940s that used high-altitude balloons to detect sound waves from Soviet nuclear tests, which was later cited as an explanation for the Roswell crash.
Project Monarch
A purported covert program that allegedly involves mind control experiments, claiming to create mind-controlled individuals through psychological trauma and various techniques.
Project Moon Dust
A U.S. Air Force program established to recover foreign aerospace technology, particularly related to the UFO phenomenon.
Project Orion
A study of a nuclear pulse propulsion spacecraft project that aimed to utilize nuclear explosions for spacecraft propulsion during the early Cold War.
Project Pegasus
An alleged secret US military program claimed to have sent people, including children, back in time to witness historical events such as Lincoln's assassination.
Project Preserve Destiny
A classified Cold War program by the NSA aiming to develop Intuitive Communicators capable of establishing contact with non-human intelligences.
Project Preserve Destiny (PPD)
A covert government program referenced in Sherman's memoir, purportedly focused on communication with extraterrestrial beings and employing psychic phenomena.
Project Serpo
An alleged secret exchange program between the U.S. government and extraterrestrial beings, where American military personnel supposedly traveled to another planet.
Project Sign
A U.S. Air Force project started in 1948 to investigate UFO sightings, notable for the destruction of its initial findings by military leadership.
Project Stargate
A U.S. government program that investigated the use of psychic phenomena, particularly remote viewing, for military and intelligence purposes, operational from the 1970s to the mid-1990s.
Project Twinkle
A U.S. Air Force project launched around 1950 that used theodolites to try to triangulate the green fireballs. Officially it reported too little data to reach a conclusion.
Project Vasco
An initiative led by Dr. Beatriz Villarroel which aims to systematically analyze astronomical data for signs of artificial non-human objects.
Prokhorovka
A significant battle location during World War II in 1943, part of the larger Battle of Kursk, famously known for one of the largest tank battles in history.
PROMIS Software Scandal
A 1980s case management software allegedly stolen and fitted with a backdoor, then sold to governments and laboratories. Robert Maxwell and Israeli intelligence are rumored to have been involved, allo...
Prophecy
A prediction or message that is believed to be divinely inspired, often associated with foretelling significant events, including disasters or the rise of leaders.
Prophetic Artwork
Art that supposedly conveys predictions or foretell future events, often scrutinized for hidden meanings or messages.
prophetic dreams
Dreams that are believed to predict future events, which Mowatt-Larssen experienced concerning a nuclear war.
Prophetic Recipe
A proposed method within the Book of Revelation that supposedly reveals how to create and navigate a simulated reality, suggesting manipulations of consciousness and frequency.
protection ritual
Spiritual practices intended to safeguard individuals from negative energies or entities during paranormal engagements.
protective spirits
Spirits believed to offer protection to individuals in haunted locations, sometimes interacting positively with the living.
Proto-entities
Paul Devereux's idea that some anomalous phenomena are unformed energy or light that can take on the appearance of beings, often matching the light of the craft seen alongside them.
Proto-Templars
Alleged precursors to the Knights Templar, involved in trade and possibly ancient technological practices linked to Vineta and its merchant activities.
Protoceratops
A small herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, known for its frill and beak-like mouth; it is believed to have been discovered by ancient peoples, potentially influencing t...
Protoceratops-Griffin Hypothesis
The proposal by Adrienne Mayor and Michael Heaney (1993) that the mythical griffin was inspired by fossil skeletons of Protoceratops, a beaked, four-legged Late Cretaceous dinosaur, seen by Scythian g...
Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite
A 5th-6th century Christian Neoplatonist author of 'The Celestial Hierarchy', which describes ranked orders of angels. His works were translated into Latin by John Scottus Eriugena.
Psi
A term used in parapsychology to refer to paranormal phenomenon that includes telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition.
Psi abilities
Refers to various paranormal abilities of consciousness such as telepathy, precognition, and psychokinesis, which are believed to extend beyond the conventional understanding of neuroscience.
Psi Development Systems
A framework developed by Jeffrey Mishlove to enhance individuals' psychic abilities through various methods and practices.
Psi Games
Activities or experiments designed to test and explore the limits of psychic abilities, including telepathy, precognition, and psychokinesis.
Psi Perception
The claimed ability to gain information through means beyond the known senses, often associated with psychic abilities such as telepathy or precognition.
Psi Phenomena
Refers to abilities related to the mind's power to influence physical reality and events, often including telepathy, precognition, and psychokinesis, studied within parapsychology.
Psi phenomenon
An umbrella term for various phenomena including telepathy, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis, which are studied within the field of parapsychology.
Psi Plasma
Puharich's term, modeled on protoplasm and ectoplasm, for the energetic and informational substance of the soul. He believed it could leave the body during out-of-body experiences or after death.
Psi Research
A field of study focused on phenomena such as telepathy, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis, often conducted under scientific rigor to validate claims of psychic abilities.
Psicoactivo Podcast
A podcast focusing on alternative topics, including UFOs and paranormal phenomena, featuring discussions with various experts and enthusiasts.
psiconics
A term used to describe a field of research that investigates the potential psychic powers of the mind, often linked to governmental projects exploring the boundaries of consciousness.
Psilocybin Mushrooms
Fungi containing the psychoactive compound psilocybin, known for inducing altered states of consciousness and used traditionally in spiritual practices.
Psionic 'P3 assets'
A classified program that allegedly employs individuals with psychic or advanced mental capabilities to interact with and manipulate UAPs.
Psionic Abilities
The supposed ability to influence the physical world using the mind, which the Pentagon has shown interest in studying in relation to UAP research.
Psionic Asset
Individuals trained to use psychic abilities for intelligence gathering, contact with non-human intelligences, or related operations.
Psionic assets
Individuals believed to possess psychic abilities that may be harnessed for various purposes, often discussed in the context of military or government research.
Psionic Phenomena
A range of phenomena associated with the potential of the mind to influence reality, including telepathy, precognition, and psychokinesis.
Psionics
A field of study that focuses on psychic abilities and mental powers, particularly in relation to influencing or communicating with UFOs.
Psy-Ops
Psychological operations designed to influence perceptions and behaviors, often used by governments to manipulate public opinion or behavior during conflicts.
Psychedelic Counterculture
A social movement that emerged in the 1960s focusing on the use of psychedelic substances to explore consciousness, spirituality, and alternative lifestyles.
Psychedelic era
A cultural and scientific movement during the 1960s and 1970s that explored the use of psychedelic substances for their effects on consciousness, often tied to spiritual and therapeutic practices.
Psychedelic experience
A state of altered consciousness often induced by substances like LSD, leading to profound insights, experiences of unity, and enhanced sensory perception.
Psychedelic Integration
The process of incorporating insights and experiences gained from psychedelic experiences into daily life for personal growth and understanding.
Psychedelic Medicine
Therapeutic use of psychedelic substances to facilitate healing and personal insight; often used in contexts of psychotherapy or spiritual exploration.
Psychedelic Psychotherapy
A therapeutic approach that utilizes psychedelic substances to facilitate emotional healing and personal growth, addressing deep psychological issues.
Psychedelics
Substances that alter perception, mood, and various cognitive processes, often used in spiritual or therapeutic contexts.
Psychergy
An obscure term Airica recalls encountering that refers to mental energy, which she treats as a real force people can focus individually and collectively.
Psychic abilities
Enhanced mental capacities that are said to allow individuals to perceive information beyond normal sensory contact, including extrasensory perception (ESP).
Psychic Dread
A sudden, intense feeling of fear or wrongness with no obvious cause. Paranormal researchers sometimes see it as an intuitive warning that someone or something is not what it seems.
Psychic effects
The effects or experiences attributed to psychic phenomena, encompassing a range of abilities that extend beyond normal perception and scientific understanding.
Psychic Hypothesis of UFOs
The idea that UFO encounters are linked to consciousness and psychic phenomena such as telepathy and precognition, rather than being purely physical events. Supporters argue the phenomenon may interac...
Psychic Intuition
A book by Nancy du Tertre that explores the idea of intuitive perception and how individuals can tap into their psychic abilities.
Psychic News
A British weekly spiritualist newspaper founded in 1932, which leaked the Church of England's suppressed report on spiritualism.
Psychic Spy Unit
A clandestine program operated by the CIA focusing on training individuals to use psychic abilities for reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering.
Psychic Surgery
Alleged non-physical healing in which a spiritual being or healer removes harmful energies or entities from a person's body.
Psychic vampire
A person or entity believed to drain the life force or emotional energy of others rather than their blood. The idea is common in occult and New Age circles.
Psychical Research
The study of phenomena related to the mind and consciousness, including parapsychological topics such as ESP, telepathy, and survival of consciousness after death.
Psycho-Metabolism
An idea suggesting that psychological processes and states can significantly influence economic behaviors and market dynamics.
Psychoactive Molecules
Chemical compounds that alter perception, mood, or cognitive function, often discussed in the context of therapeutic uses and spiritual experiences.
Psychography
A form of mediumship where a person writes messages purportedly communicated by spirits, a practice often associated with Allan Kardec’s teachings.
Psychokinesis
The supposed ability to move or manipulate objects with the mind alone, without any physical interaction.
Psychokinesis (PK)
The purported ability to move or manipulate objects with the mind alone without any physical interaction.
Psychological Breakdown
A severe emotional or mental collapse often induced by extreme stress or manipulation, leading to a change in a person's belief system.
Psychological Effects
Consequences on mental health experienced by UFO witnesses or abductees, which can include trauma, anxiety, and fear, as seen in the lasting impacts on the individuals involved in the 1976 incident.
psychological encounter
Experiences where individuals come into contact with unexplained phenomena that challenge their understanding of reality, often reported by psychologists and other professionals.
Psychological impact
The lasting mental and emotional effects experienced by individuals and families as a result of traumatic events, such as the haunting experienced by the Bither family.
Psychological operation
Covert actions aimed at influencing a target audience's perceptions or behaviors, often through propaganda or manipulation, with implications that can extend into cultural phenomena, such as music.
Psychological operations
Strategic communication efforts designed to influence and manipulate public perception and behavior, often used by governments to support their agendas through targeted messaging and narratives.
Psychological operations (PsyOps)
Covert tactics used by governments to influence the beliefs, emotions, and behaviors of target audiences, often involving misinformation or propaganda.
psychological toll of secrecy
Refers to the mental and emotional stress experienced by individuals and communities due to prolonged exposure to withheld information, particularly concerning high-stakes topics like UFOs and governm...
Psychological Warfare
The use of propaganda, threats, and other tactics aimed at influencing the beliefs and behaviors of enemies or populations, often employed in military and political contexts.
Psychometry
The claimed psychic ability to sense information about a person by handling an object that belonged to them.
Psychonaut
An individual who explores altered states of consciousness through the use of psychoactive substances, meditation, or other means to gain insights about the mind and reality.
Psychonauts
Psychonauts are individuals who explore altered states of consciousness through the use of psychedelic substances or meditation. They often seek deeper understanding of the mind and personal healing.
Psychopomp
A guide who escorts souls of the dead, such as Hermes or Charon in Greek myth. Crawford uses the word for the indifferent beings who processed him during his NDE.
Psychotronic technology
Technology aimed at influencing psychological states and mental processes, often associated with electromagnetic or other energies, used in perceived mind control efforts.
Psychotronics
The claimed science of machines that influence the mind or psychic abilities, often using extremely low frequencies. The term is associated with Puharich and Tom Bearden.
Psyop
Short for psychological operation: a coordinated effort to shape public perception or behavior. In this episode, hosts suggest staged protest groups may be psyops meant to divide the public.
Psyop (Psychological Operation)
A planned operation aimed at influencing the perceptions and behaviors of individuals or groups, often discussed in conspiracy theory contexts as a method of social manipulation.
Psyop Hypothesis
The theory that intelligence agencies use or fake UFO stories to mislead the public or hide classified projects. Kripal accepts that the intelligence community uses the phenomenon as cover but says it...
Psyops
Psychological operations intended to influence and manipulate perceptions or responses within a target audience, generally as part of military or political strategies.
Psypocalypse
A term coined to describe a hypothetical event where psychic abilities become prevalent, leading to profound changes in societal dynamics and individual consciousness.
PsyWar: Enforcing the New World Order
A book co-authored by Robert Malone that discusses themes of societal control and manipulation through the use of science and public health policies.
Pterodactyl
An extinct genus of flying reptiles known as pterosaur that lived during the time of dinosaurs, often linked to modern-day sightings in certain regions.
Pterosaur
A large flying reptile that existed during the age of dinosaurs and still captures the imagination today, typically reported in modern sightings as mysterious creatures resembling prehistoric flight.
Ptolemy's Constellations
The 48 constellations catalogued by the Greco-Egyptian astronomer Claudius Ptolemy in the 'Almagest' (around 150 CE). Dank uses this list as his fixed star map for placing non-zodiac symbols such as d...
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, often affecting veterans after combat.
public perception
The collective opinion and understanding of the public regarding UAPs and UFOs, influenced by media representation, government disclosure, and personal beliefs.
Public Psychodrama
The practice of staging events or rituals that serve to influence public emotions and perceptions, effectively manipulating the narrative experienced by society.
Public-Private Partnerships
Collaborative agreements between government agencies and private companies aimed at leveraging resources and expertise for joint research and development, particularly in areas like space exploration...
Puerto Rico Trench
The deepest trench in the Atlantic Ocean, north of Puerto Rico. Dolan suspects it may hide a non-human underwater base.
Puget Lobe
A lobe of the Cordilleran Ice Sheet that advanced over Washington State during the last glacial maximum; it sculpted the landscape, creating drumlins and valleys indicative of its movement and melting...
Puharich
Dr. Andrija Puharich was a parapsychologist known for his research into psychic phenomena and the potential of human consciousness, later intertwined with UFO studies.
Pukwudgie
A small, mischievous creature from Native American folklore, particularly known among the Wampanoag tribe, often described as having human-like features and being capable of leading travelers astray o...
Puma Punku
A site within the Tiwanaku complex featuring large stone blocks with precise cuts and shapes, suggesting advanced engineering skills that are still not fully understood today.
Purim
A Jewish holiday commemorating the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, as recorded in the Book of Esther; its significance is sometimes linked to themes of redemption and fate.
Purple Heart
A United States military decoration awarded to those wounded or killed while serving, with debates ongoing about including PTSD as a qualifying condition.
PURSUE
A program that allows whistleblowers to disclose UAP-related information to the government under protected conditions, aimed at accelerating transparency in UAP research.
PURSUE file releases
Releases of government documents and records about UAPs under an official disclosure initiative. Disclosure advocates are watching them closely as a sign of how much the government will make public.
PURSUE Initiative
A Department of War program releasing UAP-related documents and videos to the public, including FBI files describing orbs seen by intelligence officials.
PURSUE Release 7
A government document release that contains information related to unidentified aerial phenomena, including witness reports and proposed research initiatives, aimed at shedding light on UFO investigat...
Pursue Releases
Numbered batches, or 'tranches,' of declassified government UAP files released under the current administration, as described in the episode.
PURSUE Tranche 6
A classification of released UAP videos and historical documents, part of ongoing efforts to provide transparency regarding U.S. government investigations into unidentified flying objects.
PURSUE UAP waiver
A governmental policy intended to protect whistleblowers who come forward about Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, although specifics on the protections and management of the program remain unclear.
Pygmies
A term used to refer to various ethnic groups characterized by their short stature, often associated with forest-dwelling communities in Central Africa and beyond, deeply rooted in local mythology.
Pyramid Construction
Refers to the various theories and archaeological insights regarding how ancient civilizations, particularly the Egyptians, built massive pyramid structures, often invoking advanced technologies or me...
Pyramid Discoveries
Refers to theories involving advanced technologies and ancient civilizations associated with pyramids, often linked to the exploration of extraterrestrial connections.
Pyramid Energy Hypothesis
The fringe idea, linked to interest from Nikola Tesla and to Soviet-era Russian and Polish researchers, that the Great Pyramid generates or channels electromagnetic energy rather than serving only as...
Pyramid Maser Hypothesis
Dunn's proposal that the King's Chamber and its shafts amplified microwaves from energized hydrogen, with the north shaft acting as a waveguide and the south shaft as a horn antenna. A maser is a micr...
Pyramid Power
The belief that pyramids can generate, focus, or amplify energy, promoting health and enhancing various processes, believed to stem from the ancient structures of Egypt and other cultures.
Pyramids as Celestial Clocks
A theory suggesting that the pyramids were designed to align with celestial events, serving as timekeepers for ancient civilizations.