Here Jeff shares his recollections regarding the use of psychedelic drugs — going back to the late 1960s. He emphasizes the importance of “set and setting” and points out that, while he experienced more than 100 psychedelic sessions, they were all in the context of philosophical inquiry and self-exploration. His stable personality was also a [...]

Here Jeff describes some informal tests he performed involving modification of cloud formations. He presents this in the context of his original research on “the PK man” Ted Owens. He also links to YouTube demonstrations of ostensible PK weather control by Michael Grubb. And, he shares information about a study proposed by a student of [...]

Here Jeff shares some experiences after attending (and keynoting at) the 40th conference of the United States Psychotronics Association — specifically with reference to the arcane field of radionics. He characterizes it as magical rituals with technological trappings and refers to several anecdotes regarding its effectiveness. He also notes that his mentor, Arthur M. Young [...]

Here Jeff discusses one of the most well-attested findings in parapsychology. People who believe that they can perform well on a test of ESP tend to do so; while people who do not have confidence in their ability tend to score at chance levels of below. Statistically significant psi scoring, below chance expectation, is known [...]

Here Jeff reflects on the process initiated by these monologues, both for himself and for the viewers. He also reflects on the comment of one viewer who suggested that InPresence seems to be morphing into a “vanity project”. This raises the question of whether, in spite of good intentions, his own ego is sneaking its [...]

Here Jeff makes the point that who he is, on the inside, is not his name. The name is just a convenient handle. He introduces the topic of self-cultivation by pointing out that, for the most part, everyone is fine just as they are. But, we can elect to work on ourselves. He offers two [...]

Here he returns to an exploration of the concept of nothingness. He suggests that when he begins a monologue with no agenda or script, the possibility exists of transmitting messages from a deeper level within himself. He explores the Buddhist concept of nirvana. He also looks at a variety of phenomena, such as UFOs, that [...]

Here he reflects upon the laughter and humor that seem to be a natural part of his monologues. He remembers a T’ai Chi teacher who once told him that the best practice is when one is “on the edge of hilarity”. He ponders the meaning of life, and notes that we often assign meaning based [...]

Here he points out that he is more of a cyborg that he appreciated earlier when discussing his new pacemaker. He also wears hearing aids and uses a special air pressure machine to help sleep at night. And, he plans to meet with a surgeon soon to discuss a possible knee replacement. All of these [...]

Here he explains that he is a somewhat different person, since the previous InPresence segment, in that he now has a pacemaker. He describes his history of syncopes and heart rhythm issues, noting that a pacemaker was first recommended by a physician more than ten years ago. He declined at that time, knowing that he [...]

Here he notes that both Adams and Jefferson died on July 4, 1826. They were revolutionary comrades and later bitter political enemies. Eventually, with the assistance of Benjamin Rush, they reconciled and developed a close relationship. Adams’ last words were “Jefferson still survives.” Jeff speculates that, perhaps, Adams had a deathbed vision of Jefferson waiting [...]