Art Bell’s “Coast to Coast AM” features a segment with Kathy Kramer, sister of the missing Phillip Taylor Kramer, bass player for Iron Butterfly. Art discusses the use of remote viewing by Ed Dames to locate Phillip, who disappeared three years ago. The findings are not promising, indicating Phillip is deceased due to foul play, with his body possibly in Montana. Despite a recent lead near the location of Phillip’s last 911 call, it was a dead end due to dental record discrepancies
Art Bell brings attention to the significant response from the audience, highlighting the overwhelming support Kathy Kramer received, including over 500 calls and assistance in distributing flyers. This support was even greater than that generated by television coverage. Despite Kathy battling the flu amidst this turmoil, the conversation shifts to Ed Dames, who provides an overview of remote viewing. Dames, with a distinguished military background, explains the concept of technical remote viewing as a trained psychic ability, developed as a top-secret technique by the Department of Defense for intelligence operations. He contrasts this method with traditional psychic abilities, noting its reliability and consistency in locating terrorists, hostages, and other critical targets.
Ed Dames delves into the specifics of the remote viewing process used to search for Phillip Taylor Kramer. He explains how remote viewers focus on patterns of information within the collective unconscious, using targeted terms to pinpoint a person’s current location or, if deceased, their gravesite. This technique proved crucial in determining Kramer’s fate, revealing he was deceased, a conclusion reached swiftly by the remote viewing team.
The discussion then turns to the challenges of locating specific physical areas, especially in homogeneous environments, drawing parallels to difficulties encountered in the Unabomber case. The similarity in the complexity of finding Kramer’s burial site to other missing persons cases is noted, emphasizing the grave’s location and the revelation of Kramer’s murder.
Art Bell prepares listeners for a segment with both Kathy Kramer and Ed Dames, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the findings. Kathy expresses her novice status in understanding remote viewing and mentions Lane Buchanan, another individual involved in researching her brother’s case. Dames criticizes Buchanan’s lack of formal training and discipline in remote viewing, asserting his and his company’s superior accuracy in psychically derived data. He confidently states the ability to not only confirm Phillip Taylor Kramer’s death and the circumstances of a homicide but also to reconstruct the events leading to his demise, underscoring the precision and reliability of their remote viewing process.
Ed Dames provides a detailed account of Phillip Taylor Kramer’s murder, revealing that it occurred in Kramer’s own vehicle, involving individuals he knew, within the Los Angeles area. His body was then transported to Montana. Dames emphasizes the importance of not disclosing too many details on air due to the ongoing criminal investigation but shares that the relationship between Kramer and the individuals involved was not related to technology. He mentions a specific detail about the body’s location near a small river in a forested area in Montana, suggesting the murderers might attempt to retrieve the body, which is now badly decomposed due to flooding. Dames also addresses Kathy Kramer’s question about her brother’s 911 call, suggesting that Phillip knew he was going to be killed. The conversation hints at Kramer’s involvement in complex situations that ultimately cost him his life, with Dames carefully navigating the discussion to avoid jeopardizing the investigation or causing distress to the family.
The discussion progresses to the specifics of Phillip Taylor Kramer’s disappearance and murder. Ed Dames shares insights into Kramer’s involvement in significant scientific work, clarifying that despite his contributions, Kramer lacked access to highly classified information which would have triggered immediate federal action upon his disappearance. This detail offers a glimpse into the complexity of Kramer’s professional life and the initial lack of urgency in the search for him.
Kathy Kramer grapples with the multifaceted nature of her brother’s life, from his business involvements to his sudden and mysterious disappearance. The conversation highlights the challenges in understanding Kramer’s mental state and the circumstances leading to his fate. Dames reiterates the conclusion that Kramer was murdered by acquaintances within his own vehicle, and his body was subsequently moved to Montana. This assertion underscores the intent to provide Kathy with further details privately, to avoid compromising any potential criminal investigation and respecting the family’s privacy.
As the segment concludes, Art Bell and Ed Dames agree to facilitate a private discussion between Kathy and Dames to explore the findings further.
The conversation shifts towards Ed Dames’ farewell to the UFO community, explaining his departure as a response to the shift in focus from objective investigation to conspiracy theorizing. Dames expresses his intention to clarify misconceptions and rumors about his work and the field of remote viewing. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining credibility amidst the rapid spread of misinformation.
The discussion then transitions to a broader conversation about environmental changes, with Dames predicting the end of distinct seasons due to climatic shifts, suggesting a more erratic and extreme weather pattern globally.
Art Bell introduces a new segment, aiming to address controversial statements and challenges posed by skeptic James Randi regarding Dames’ claims and the legitimacy of remote viewing. Randi’s challenge, including a monetary prize for proof of paranormal abilities, is highlighted, questioning Dames’ assertions and inviting him to prove his remote viewing capabilities. Dames responds with interest in the challenge, seeing it as an opportunity to validate the effectiveness of technical remote viewing (TRV) and enhance its credibility.
Ed Dames addresses the challenge posed by skeptic James Randi, emphasizing his willingness to demonstrate the legitimacy and effectiveness of Technical Remote Viewing (TRV) despite skepticism. Dames highlights the importance of TRV as a significant technology and expresses concern that failing to prove its effectiveness could set back its acceptance by a century. He invites a direct challenge from Randi, proposing a public forum to agree on the conditions of the test, suggesting that an impartial scientific board adjudicate the outcome.
The conversation reveals a previous attempt by Dames’ company, SciTech, to engage with Randi, which allegedly ended with Randi hanging up the phone, indicating a challenging relationship between the two parties. Bell proposes to facilitate a fair test, expressing concerns about the objectivity of using numbers from Randi’s safe as the basis for a challenge.
Dames moves on to address inquiries about SciTech’s ability to predict future geophysical events with accuracy. He provides an example of a prediction related to increased ultraviolet levels affecting aquatic life, notably fish and amphibian eggs, citing recent scientific findings that support his claims. Dames also revisits his predictions about the jet stream’s behavior and a significant threat associated with Comet Hale-Bopp, involving a pathogen that could devastate plant life on Earth, starting in Africa.
Ed Dames predicts a global economic collapse due to disease, specifically a plant pathogen expected to start affecting crops by the summer of 1998. He suggests that the initial effects of this pathogen could be observed as early as the entry of an anomalous object into Earth’s atmosphere over Africa, potentially mistaken for a meteorite. Despite skepticism towards these sci-fi-like predictions, Dames emphasizes the importance of sharing this information to enhance credibility and provide survival information once these events occur.
Dames refutes the suggestion that his predictions might pertain to an alternate timeline or dimension, affirming that the expected events will occur in our current timeline and reality. He describes a dire scenario where the plant pathogen triggers a domino effect of diseases exacerbated by weakened immune systems, leading to widespread outbreaks of conditions like Ebola and tuberculosis. The discussion also touches on the resilience of seeds and the necessity to protect them from airborne pathogens to ensure future plant growth.
The conversation highlights the urgency of the situation, with Dames warning of deteriorating weather conditions and their impact on food crops. He predicts shortages and rising food prices, stressing that traditional farming methods will no longer be viable. This apocalyptic vision paints a picture of an ecology collapsing under the strain of multiple global crises.
Art Bell addresses the skepticism surrounding Ed Dames, sharing a story about a critic named Charlie from Houston who sent accusatory faxes but declined an invitation to confront Dames directly on the air. This anecdote underscores the vocal but often reluctant nature of critics to engage in direct dialogue.
Dames discusses the transition of his training program to videotapes, a move motivated by a desire for retirement and the overwhelming demand for training following his appearances on the Art Bell show. The tapes aim to democratize the learning of remote viewing, allowing individuals to verify its validity personally. Dames argues that skeptics like Charlie will only be convinced of remote viewing’s legitimacy through personal experience, not through public demonstrations or notable successes.
Highlighting the transformative potential of remote viewing, Dames envisions a world without secrets, where individuals can independently verify claims and share findings rapidly online. This vision includes the ability to penetrate secretive facilities like Area 51 and disseminate information widely.
Ed Dames discusses the investigation into the TWA Flight 800 disaster, explaining his team’s conclusion that a mechanical failure involving a hydraulic pump led to the catastrophic event. This example highlights the application of remote viewing in solving complex, real-world problems. Dames expresses confidence that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will arrive at a conclusion aligning with his team’s findings, emphasizing the NTSB’s non-political nature and commitment to aviation safety.
Additionally, Dames recounts assisting a neurosurgeon with a challenging medical case through remote viewing, identifying a spinal fluid leak that was subsequently confirmed during surgery. This anecdote underscores the potential of remote viewing in medical diagnostics.
The conversation shifts to address the controversy surrounding a fraudulent photograph related to Courtney Brown, with Dames stating he has not investigated who committed the fraud due to prioritizing more pressing survival issues, such as the Kramer case.
Lastly, the topic of cloning, especially recent advancements in monkey cloning, is brought up as a potential target for remote viewing to explore the future of cloning and its implications. Dames suggests that while it would be interesting, their focus remains on more urgent matters related to genetic engineering and biotechnology’s positive applications.
Ed Dames discusses the potential impact of widespread access to remote viewing training through his videotape program. He anticipates that as more people learn these techniques, they will rapidly share accurate information about global events and mysteries via the internet, effectively eliminating secrets and mysteries. Dames believes this will significantly change the world, as people, especially the youth, quickly adopt and advance this consciousness tool.
Addressing the financial aspect of this venture, Dames acknowledges the importance of profit for his company, SciTech, emphasizing the extensive development process of the remote viewing training program. He contrasts his comprehensive training program, priced at $4,500, with other expensive courses that do not enable learners to practice remote viewing independently. Dames argues that his course empowers individuals to learn and apply the technique on their own.
The conversation also revisits the skepticism surrounding Dames and remote viewing, with Art Bell mentioning attempts to engage skeptic James Randi in a direct dialogue with Dames, which Randi previously declined. Bell plans to make another attempt to facilitate this discussion.
The narrative then shifts back to the murder case of Phillip Taylor Kramer, emphasizing the careful handling of sensitive information shared with Kramer’s family and the ongoing private investigation involving Ed Dames, the Ventura police, and Kathy Kramer.
Dames addresses inquiries for more immediate predictions, defending his timeline for the expected impact of a plant pathogen in 1998. He clarifies that his departure from active teaching to focus on the tape program and eventual retirement is part of a planned transition to ensure his knowledge is widely accessible, rather than an attempt to profit in the short term and disappear.
Ed Dames delves into the methodology behind determining timelines for specific events using remote viewing. He illustrates this process by discussing how to target a significant earthquake in Los Angeles, highlighting the importance of defining what constitutes a “major” earthquake in terms of loss of life or substantial property damage. Dames outlines a structured approach, starting from general search terms and narrowing down to specifics, much like using a search engine.
He describes the remote viewing protocol, where viewers, guided by their intent, find themselves sketching and describing the targeted area with remarkable accuracy. This process allows remote viewers to identify the epicenter of the earthquake and the surrounding context, providing a vivid depiction of the event’s impact.
To pinpoint the timing of events, Dames explains the use of emotional or significant landmarks as reference points, noting that abstract concepts of time hold no tangible value in the collective unconscious. He contrasts this method with the experiences of natural psychics, who might perceive specific dates directly.
For precise dating, remote viewers employ an “orrery,” a tool traditionally used to model the positions of celestial bodies, now available as modern software. By sketching the relative positions of planets and the moon’s phase at the event’s occurrence, viewers can interpolate the exact hour and day of the event.
Ed Dames provides insights into the anticipated aftermath of significant global events, including an earthquake in Los Angeles, with the epicenter in the San Gabriel Mountains, and the broader implications of a plant pathogen outbreak expected to begin in the summer of 1998. Dames mentions that the next major earthquake in Los Angeles will not be as large as previous ones but will still cause significant damage, particularly in Malibu.
Addressing the impending food crisis due to the pathogen’s impact on agriculture, Dames reveals that survivors in the future will rely on a green algae called Chlorella as their primary food source. This algae, currently a health food supplement, will become the staple diet due to its survival and nutritional qualities in harsh conditions.
Dames also discusses a mysterious event predicted to occur between 1999 and 2001, described as a “discontinuity” in human evolution. This event, which is difficult to fully understand or see beyond using remote viewing, is expected to have profound spiritual and physical effects on humanity and the planet. The nature of this discontinuity suggests a significant shift or break in the continuity of human evolution, potentially altering human perception and experience of reality.
The inability to see past this discontinuity raises intriguing questions about its nature and impact on the future of human society and the Earth. Dames hints at a possible alteration in the perception of time as part of this event, suggesting a compression or dilation of time that could fundamentally change human experience.
Ed Dames discusses the importance of preparing for future survival challenges, including the necessity of familiarizing oneself with and potentially growing Chlorella, a green algae identified as a crucial food source in the years following the predicted plant pathogen crisis. He emphasizes the need for technological advancements to make Chlorella widely available, especially as distribution will become increasingly difficult with the anticipated economic breakdown.
Dames also touches on the advisability of leaving cities due to the impending challenges and mentions his personal plans to relocate in 1998. He reveals that remote viewing data consistently points to specific regions as safe areas during future global crises, including parts of British Columbia, Canada, and the area around Liechtenstein and Switzerland. These locations are identified as sanctuaries, likely due to their fresh water availability and distance from large urban centers. A third sanctuary in the Polynesian Pacific area is hinted at, with Dames indicating this as his potential destination.
The discussion also covers the nutritional value of Chlorella, which Dames suggests will become an essential, albeit bland, dietary staple due to its comprehensive nutritional profile, including all essential amino acids. The conversation highlights the limitations and challenges of adapting to a diet based solely on Chlorella in the face of global ecological changes.
Ed Dames discusses the complex dynamics within the remote viewing community, highlighting conflicts arising from ego clashes and disagreements about the legitimacy and application of remote viewing. He briefly addresses his own experiences with remote viewing, including significant projects like locating Saddam Hussein’s biological warfare stockpiles for the United Nations and the National Security Council. Dames emphasizes the unique capabilities of his company, SciTech, in delivering accurate and actionable remote viewing insights, such as the circumstances surrounding Phillip Taylor Kramer’s death and the TWA Flight 800 disaster.
Dames announces plans to cease in-person training by the end of 1997 and shift towards online training, especially targeting young people, as he prepares to relocate in 1998. This transition aims to propagate remote viewing knowledge more broadly and efficiently through digital platforms.
Addressing geopolitical considerations, Dames speculates on the potential for nuclear threats in the context of global food shortages. He suggests a scenario where military commanders in possession of nuclear weapons might leverage these for essential resources, pointing towards a future where geopolitical tensions escalate in response to ecological crises.
Dames remains non-committal about attaching specific timelines to geophysical events but mentions the possibility of another significant earthquake in Los Angeles within 14 to 18 months. He stresses the importance of proving the principle of remote viewing by accurately predicting such events.
Dames hints at the extraterrestrial origins of a cylindrical object previously associated with Comet Hale-Bopp, suggesting non-human agencies are behind it. This revelation ties back to his broader narrative about significant and mysterious changes facing humanity and the planet, underscoring the blend of scientific investigation and speculative inquiry that characterizes his work in remote viewing.
Ed Dames discusses the mysterious object associated with Comet Hale-Bopp, suggesting it serves as an “antidote” or “antibiotic” for Earth, aimed at correcting the imbalance caused by humanity’s anthropocentric actions. He hints at a significant, transformative event, a “discontinuity” around 2000, that will fundamentally alter human civilization and our relationship with the planet.
Dames proposes that future generations, cohabiting with another race, will rebuild Earth. This scenario introduces the concept of time travel and suggests that some UFO sightings may actually be visits from our future selves, indicating some form of survival and advanced technological capabilities beyond the “out years.”
The conversation shifts towards allowing the audience to ask Dames questions, with the promise to specifically address the crucial food source, Chlorella, he recommends for surviving the impending ecological crises.
A caller inquires about Duncan Cameron and the Montauk Experiment, specifically its alleged role in creating a gateway for extraterrestrial contact through disruptions in the space-time continuum. Dames expresses skepticism about the Montauk narratives, categorizing them as part of the plethora of rumors and conspiracy theories surrounding the topic, without outright dismissing the possibility of unusual phenomena or projects.
Ed Dames addresses various points raised by callers and Art Bell, providing clarification and further insights into his predictions and the nature of remote viewing. He discusses:
- The Philadelphia Experiment: Dames refutes the notion that the experiment opened a space-time continuum. Instead, he describes it as a tragic incident that led to severe neurological damage among the crew, fueling conspiracy theories due to their disoriented state.
- Disjointed Predictions: A caller questions the consistency of Dames’ predictions regarding global catastrophes and timelines. Dames admits there may be confusion due to the volume of his appearances and the mixing of information. He reiterates the unpredictability post-1998 and acknowledges past errors, specifically during the Gulf War where he mistook a fuel-air explosion for a nuclear detonation. He emphasizes improved analytical cross-checks to prevent such mistakes.
- Remote Viewing Courses: Responding to concerns about the ethical implications of widely disseminating remote viewing training, Dames reveals there will be no background checks for purchasers. He believes the benefits of spreading this knowledge outweigh the potential risks, despite acknowledging that some negative outcomes are inevitable.
- Concerns Over Misuse: Dames argues that the positive impacts of remote viewing on individuals and society justify the decision to release the training to the public. He acknowledges the possibility of misuse but views the overall potential for good as paramount.
- Los Angeles Earthquake Predictions: Addressing concerns about his predictions of an earthquake in Los Angeles, Dames confirms it would be of lesser magnitude than previous ones, implying fewer casualties and less damage.
- Reaction from Other Remote Viewing Trainers: He anticipates a negative reaction from other remote viewing trainers whose services are more expensive, suggesting that SciTech’s techniques are superior and more comprehensive.
- Concerns Over Misuse of Remote Viewing: Addressing a question about the potential for misuse of remote viewing by those who purchase the tapes, Dames acknowledges the risk but emphasizes the overall positive impact he believes remote viewing can have.
- Biological Warfare Stockpiles and UN Work: Dames briefly mentions his work with the UN in locating Saddam Hussein’s biological warfare stockpiles, countering a caller’s insinuation about his involvement in broader conspiracies.
- Altered States and Remote Viewing: In response to a question about the impact of altered states or meditation on remote viewing, Dames clarifies that while such practices can improve general health and well-being, they do not directly enhance remote viewing capabilities. He also notes that drug use negatively affects the practice.
- Clarification on Remote Viewing: Dames emphasizes that remote viewing is not a psychic ability but a disciplined process requiring significant training. He addresses the misconception that remote viewing can be used to predict specific short-term events, like market movements, on demand.
- Algae as a Future Food Source: A caller from Los Angeles shares their experience using blue-green algae as a food supplement, leading to a discussion about the nutritional benefits of algae. Dames specifies that Chlorella, a type of green algae, will be a crucial food source in the future, not blue-green algae from Klamath Falls. He discusses its ease of cultivation and nutritional value, comparing it to spinach.
- Spiritual Events and Prophecies: A caller from Denver brings up Catholic prophecies predicting a major spiritual event that aligns with Dames’s predictions of a global change. While Dames is not familiar with the specific prophecies mentioned, he acknowledges the similarity to his own visions of a permanent, global change.
- Biblical References: The term “wormwood” from the Bible, which refers to a star or object that poisons a third of the Earth’s waters, is compared to the cylindrical object Dames predicts is associated with Comet Hale-Bopp. Dames agrees that “wormwood” is a fitting comparison for the object he describes.
- Guarantees for Remote Viewing Tapes: A caller inquires about guarantees for the success of the remote viewing training tapes. Dames explains that while there was initially a guarantee, it has been removed. He stresses that the effectiveness of the training depends on the individual’s engagement with the material.
- Expert Opinion on Algae: A scientist with expertise in algae contacts the show to endorse Dames’s claims about the potential of Chlorella as a sustainable food source. The scientist provides details on how to cultivate Chlorella and its nutritional benefits, likening it to a liquid form of spinach.
Dames clarifies misconceptions about remote viewing, emphasizing it as a disciplined process rather than psychic prediction. He also distinguishes between different types of algae, noting Chlorella, specifically, as a crucial future food source, not blue-green algae from Klamath Falls.
One caller seeks to understand the timeline around the significant global event Dames predicts between 1999 and 2001. Dames reaffirms that this event will be a one-time, global occurrence that fundamentally changes humanity, but admits the details are still unclear.
Another caller expresses gratitude for Dames’ work and asks about his awareness of Drunvalo Melchizedek and teachings related to upcoming global changes. Dames acknowledges the name but cannot comment on Melchizedek’s message due to unfamiliarity.
Further discussions touch on conspiracy theories about the origins of diseases like Ebola and AIDS, as well as the TWA Flight 800 disaster. Dames briefly addresses these but focuses on the broader implications of his remote viewing work for understanding and preparing for future challenges.
Ed Dames discusses the potential of Chlorella as a crucial food source in future survival scenarios, emphasizing its nutritional value and ease of cultivation. He explains that Chlorella thrives in conditions with high levels of sunlight and UV radiation, making it an ideal organism to withstand the environmental changes predicted to occur. Dames highlights Chlorella’s comprehensive nutritional profile, including all essential amino acids required by humans, and its bland taste, which could be a challenge for widespread acceptance despite its health benefits.
A scientist corroborates Dames’s assertions about Chlorella, describing its simple cultivation process and comparing it to spinach in terms of nutritional content. This endorsement from the scientific community adds credibility to Dames’s recommendation of Chlorella as a sustainable food source.
The discussion also touches on the broader implications of societal changes, with Dames suggesting a decline in civilization’s civility and environmental stewardship. He likens the current trajectory to a “Mad Max scenario,” indicating a bleak outlook for humanity’s future unless significant adjustments are made.
Dames plans to relocate to a Polynesian island, maintaining internet access to continue his work and communication. This move reflects his commitment to adapting to the forthcoming challenges while still engaging with the wider world.
After thanking Dames for his insights and contributions to the show, Art Bell transitions to playing a song requested by many listeners, “Highwayman” by the supergroup consisting of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson. This song, with its themes of reincarnation and the enduring spirit, serves as a reflective end to a night filled with discussions about the future, survival, and the human condition.
The song’s narrative, depicting different lives lived through various eras and circumstances, mirrors the overarching themes of Dames’s predictions and the remote viewing insights shared throughout the night. It speaks to the cycle of life, death, and rebirth, resonating with the notion of enduring and adapting through significant global changes and challenges.
As the show closes, Art Bell encourages listeners to keep looking towards the sky, echoing the sense of wonder and vigilance that characterizes discussions about the unknown and the future.