Part 1 from the series, The Star Trek Psyop: How Spooks, Psychics, and Psychonauts Perpetrated The World's Strangest Pop Culture Conspiracy. This episode delves into the enigmatic influence of "The Nine," a group of purported extraterrestrial entities channeled by mystics and psychics in the mid-20th century. It uncovers the origins of The Nine, their mysterious teachings, and the key figures involved, such as parapsychologist Andrija Puharich and mystic Dr. D.G. Vinod. Discover how these esoteric influences found their way into the narrative framework of Star Trek, profoundly shaping Gene Roddenberry's vision for the iconic series. From intelligence operatives to hidden agendas, this episode reveals the shadowy connections that helped create one of the world's most beloved TV shows. For further exploration of the topics covered in this episode of "The Star Trek Psyop," here are the sources and references used: 1. Andrija Puharich and Military Research: - Wikipedia: Andrija Puharich - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrija_Puharich - Book: "The Stargate Conspiracy" by Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince 2. Phyllis Schlemmer and The Nine: - Wikipedia: Phyllis Schlemmer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllis_Schlemmer - Book: "The Only Planet of Choice" by Phyllis Schlemmer 3. Esalen Institute: - Wikipedia: Esalen Institute - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esalen_Institute - Book: "Esalen: America and the Religion of No Religion" by Jeffrey J. Kripal 4. Gene Roddenberry and Star Trek: - Book: "Gene Roddenberry: The Myth and the Man Behind Star Trek" by Joel Engel - Official Star Trek website - https://www.startrek.com 5. Dr. D.G. Vinod: - Information on Dr. D.G. Vinod and his role in channeling The Nine can be found in various parapsychology and occult studies resources, as well as references in Puharich's works. 6. Arthur Young: - Information on Arthur Young’s contributions to consciousness studies can be found in related philosophy and consciousness studies literature.