bosstrabs that was an enjoyable read. Probably a load of bollocks though and it would probably be more effective to take a heroic dose of psilocybin or DMT if ‘transcendence’ is what you want to experience.
The tapes and the gateway method? Can’t hurt to try I guess. In worst case you’ll have wasted a week and in best case you can now relax and meditate better.
The CIA is know for exploring all kinds of ‘paranormal’ avenues during the cold war in any attempt to one-up the others.