The Star Trek Psyop, Part 3: Andrija Puharich - The Parapsychologist

Part 3 from the series, The Star Trek Psyop: How Spooks, Psychics, and Psychonauts Perpetrated The World's Strangest Pop Culture Conspiracy.

This episode of "The Star Trek Psyop" delves into the life and work of Andrija Puharich, a parapsychologist with deep ties to military intelligence who played a pivotal role in bringing The Nine to public attention. Puharich's career, marked by his exploration of psychic phenomena and psychotropic substances, offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of scientific inquiry, military objectives, and esoteric wisdom. His influence on Gene Roddenberry and the creation of Star Trek is also examined, highlighting the hidden forces that shaped the series.

Sources and Links

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:
- Wikipedia: Andrija Puharich - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrija_Puharich
- Book: "The Stargate Conspiracy" by Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince
- Various parapsychology and occult studies resources detailing Puharich's research and influence.

2. 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