November 13, 1998: Remote Viewing - Ed Dames #124; Pegasi Hoax - Richard C. Hoagland

Major Ed Dames presents his latest remote viewing research while Richard C. Hoagland addresses allegations that the EQ Pegasi signal was a hoax designed to discredit SETI research and extraterrestrial contact claims. Dames contributes his psychic investigation techniques to examine the Pegasi controversy while providing insights from remote viewing sessions focused on the signal detection and subsequent institutional responses. His military background in psychic intelligence gathering provides systematic methodology for investigating claims about extraterrestrial communication while addressing how disinformation campaigns might be used to discredit genuine contact evidence. Hoagland examines evidence for and against hoax allegations while defending his analysis of the signal characteristics and the institutional suppression that he believes confirms rather than refutes extraterrestrial origin claims. Their collaboration demonstrates how multiple investigation approaches can provide enhanced understanding of controversial events while revealing how disinformation and psychological operations might be used to prevent public recognition of extraordinary phenomena. The conversation covers techniques for distinguishing between genuine discoveries and deliberate deception while examining how institutional interests might create confusion to prevent accurate assessment of potential extraterrestrial contact evidence. Both researchers address the challenges of investigating extraordinary claims in environments where disinformation and suppression make verification difficult while maintaining appropriate skepticism about both official explanations and alternative theories. Their combined analysis provides framework for evaluating controversial evidence while demonstrating how systematic investigation might overcome deliberate confusion and deception efforts.