From rdnelson@princeton.edu Mon Jan 25 16:14:40 1999
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 16:10:21 -0500 (EST)
From: rdnelson <rdnelson@princeton.edu>
To: Jacques BEAU <JacquesBEAU@compuserve.com>
Cc: Roger D. Nelson <rdnelson@princeton.edu>
Subject: Re: EGG project

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Dear Prof. Chauvin,

Thank you for your note.  Although I agree with your sentiment about
asking still larger questions concerning outer space and the whole of
the universe, I also recognize some limits to our practical capacities.

More important, it has become increasingly clear to me that the question
one asks in a psi research project virtually determines the quality of
the psi responses that will be found.  Of course there are the nominal
subjects or operators, and the (in)famous experimenter effects, as well
as the environmental context.  However, all of these work within the
constraints set by the meaning and intention of the question.  That is
why "a question well asked is a question soon answered".  

I think you are completely correct in saying that REGs function in the
Quantic Universe, to the extent I understand that concept.  Since time 
and distance are no longer determinate influences, something else must 
take their function of constraing the REG function.  I think (and though 
it is not often acknowledged, most of our fellow researchers would agree) 
it is meaning and intent that have this role in the context of psi 
research -- because the interesting aspects transpire in Quantic Universe.

Thank you for your good wishes,

Roger Nelson
 
On Sun, 24 Jan 1999, Jacques BEAU wrote:

> Dear Colleague
> Congratulations for your magnificent EGG project
> But you are too shy : you should apply it to Outer Space, Outer Planets §
> Do you remember the SETI project?
> What could happen if some REG recorded some anomalies, in remote place,
> comming from other worlds, other civilizations?
> Do'nt forget, please, that REG function in part, in Quantic Universe, where
> time and distance do not existe as in our world.
> Thus we would have more chances to succceed than in SETI project where time
> and distance were insuperable objections to success...
> && Congratulations again and good luck
> Remy CHAUVIN
> retired Sorbonne professor
> 

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