Research Proposal: Veridical Perception in Controlled Out-of-Body States (VP-COBS)

Principal Investigator: Hardman Institute
Subjects: To be finalized
Funding Status: Fully Funded
Objective: To determine if consciousness can accurately perceive and report physical data from a remote location during a self-induced Out-of-Body Experience (OBE).

1. Experimental Design (The "At-Home" Protocol)
To eliminate "performance anxiety" and environmental interference, the subject will remain in their preferred environment (home) and choose the timing of the attempt.
  • The Target Site: A secure, windowless room or a tamper-evident "Black Box" located at a neutral site.
  • The Target: A 5-digit alphanumeric code (e.g., X7R29).
    • Rationale: This provides a 1-in-60,000,000+ probability of a lucky guess, providing high statistical significance for a single "hit."
  • The Display: The code will be displayed on a high-contrast LED screen, placed horizontally (facing the ceiling) to ensure it cannot be seen from any standard standing or sitting eye level, even if the room were breached.
2. Double-Blind Controls
  • Generation: The code will be generated by a True Random Number Generator (TRNG). No person involved in the daily monitoring of the subject will know the code.
  • Isolation: The code generator and display will be set up by a "Blind Technician" who has no contact with the subject.
  • Monitoring: The target site will be under 24/7 video surveillance to ensure no physical entry or electronic "hacking" occurs.
3. The Procedure
  1. Notification: The subject notifies the team when they are ready to begin a "session window" (e.g., a 48-hour period).
  2. Activation: The TRNG generates a new code at the start of the window.
  3. The Attempt: The subject performs their induction method (e.g., the AYDA Method) at a time of their choosing.
  4. Reporting: Immediately upon "return," the subject must submit the perceived code via a time-stamped, encrypted web portal.
  5. Verification: Only after the submission is logged is the target code revealed to the investigators for comparison.

4. Success Criteria & Statistical Significance
  • The Null Hypothesis (H0): The subject will be unable to identify the code, suggesting the OBE is a purely internal neurobiological event.
  • The Alternative Hypothesis (H1): The subject correctly identifies the code, suggesting a veridical transfer of information.
  • Repetition: To satisfy peer-review standards, a successful "hit" must be replicated in 3 out of 5 attempts.

5. Why This Study is Unique
Unlike the Parnia AWARE studies, this protocol:
  • Uses Active Intent: The subject is specifically looking for the target.
  • Prioritises Subject Comfort: Tests are conducted in the subject's own home.
  • Uses High-Data Targets: Moving beyond "simple shapes" to specific alphanumeric strings to eliminate "vague" or "symbolic" interpretation.

Next Steps for the Funder:
  1. Secure the Neutral Site: A safe or a dedicated small office.
  2. Purchase Equipment: TRNG hardware, an 11-inch tablet for display, and a 24/7 cloud-syncing security camera.
  3. Formal Invitation: Present this document to Darius J. Wright.
The Pitch to the Subject: "We are offering the resources to turn your personal experiences into the most significant scientific paper of the century. You choose the time, the place, and the method. We simply provide the target."