Remote Viewing, Dream ESP, and AI Research Initiative

Join our groundbreaking research initiative exploring the intersection of Remote Viewing, Dream ESP, and Artificial Intelligence—a pioneering series of studies supported by the prestigious BIAL Foundation and conducted by the International Remote Viewing Association (IRVA) and its Research Unit.

A three-day research lab will be held from September 29 to October 1, 2025, in Alamogordo, New Mexico, just before the IRVA Conference (October 2–5) at the same location. Participation is free of charge. Lunch, refreshments, and fun evening activities will be provided after remote viewing trials are completed each day.

The research will be led by members of IRVA’s board of directors and Research Unit, with consulting support from partnering institutions. Researchers on the project include Debra Lynne Katz, PhD; Dale Graff; Cindy Miller, PhD; Jenifer Prather, PhD(c); and consultants Nancy Walter, PhD(c) (Monroe Institute) and Patrizio E. Tressoldi, PhD (Science of Consciousness Research Group, Università di Padova).

Project Overview

This extensive project, Non-local Perception and AI: A Study on the Intersection of Technology and Consciousness, aims to explore the mechanisms behind remote viewing and dream-based ESP, especially in light of emerging tools such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality. The research will address key questions about perception, feedback, and consciousness using both qualitative and quantitative methods. It will include five major experiments:

  • AI vs. Real Targets: Can viewers and dreamers perceive AI-generated images and environments as accurately as real-world ones?
  • Perception of Language: Can viewers pick up on written words embedded in targets alongside images?
  • Virtual Reality Targets: Do virtual environments enhance target engagement, memory, and accuracy?
  • AI Monitoring vs. Human Monitoring: Can AI act as an effective monitor or interviewer in remote viewing and dreamwork sessions?
  • Precognition and Timing: Does it matter whether the target is chosen before or after the viewing or dreaming session? Does feedback make a difference when it comes to remote viewing? Is there a retro-causal effect?

Participant Experience

Participants will:

  • Experience innovative new target types, including AI-generated images and virtual reality.
  • Be guided and observed by both human and AI-based monitors.
  • Have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge psi research.
  • Sharpen and expand their remote viewing skills in a highly supportive and experimental environment.

If you are a trained viewer with previous double-blind session experience, we encourage you to apply now through the application form below, or click here.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project and join us in shaping the future of consciousness research. If you have any questions about the Research Lab, please email us at dkatz@irva.org