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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Project Mind Foundation[1] (Keren Mivtsa Mochin[1] ), an international, Jerusalem based, nonprofit organization, was created to introduce a new approach to sustaining humanity and improving environmental quality through the 21st century. It submits that science and technology can be greatly accelerated and made more responsible by means of a new holism through the execution of the project named "Project Mind." To accomplish this, the project will foster a new creative mechanism called "Accelerated Thought."

PMF[2] identifies the source of humankind's troubles in our ignorance of the world around us and, more specifically, in the obscure and highly complex nature of matter that is so highly resistant to investigation. Our foundation is committed to constructing a uniquely nurturing environment for dedicated scientists who, through unprecedentedly deep and intense creative contemplation (Accelerated Thought), will penetrate this obscurity and envision innovations which will provide holistic solutions to the problems troubling humanity as a whole. Project Mind is thus planned as a delicate project based on subtle new understandings of the creative process.

The cost for the construction and operation of the Project Mind facility, for the first three years, is estimated at $30 million. It will house up to 36 scientists at any given moment along with a complement of staff concerned with their physical, psychological and spiritual welfare.

PMF presently[7] has 63 founding associates[3] in 14 countries from varied fields and backgrounds committed to the establishment and operational success of this project.

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ORGANIZATION

The Project Mind Foundation was founded in 1993.
It was incorporated in Jerusalem, December 11, 1995: #58-027-560-0

The Head Office is:

Project Mind Foundation - Keren Mivtsa Mochin
8 Mevo Hamaavak, French Hill
Jerusalem 97877
Israel 
tel: 972/2/624-0280
fax: 972/2/622-1860
email: devor@projectmind.org

Mailing addresses for grant business:

Mr. Lynndon Michael GUARD
912 N.W. 39th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
U.S.A.
tel: 405/521-9698 (h)
tel: 405/272-0200 (w)
fax: 405/235-2949
email: mguard@ionet.net

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CHARTER MEMBERS[4] 

Chairman & Exec. Director - David S. Devor
Aviva Devor, z"l (of blessed memory - 30 Nissan, 5757) 1941-1997
Pinchas Chaim Freiberg, z"l (of blessed memory - 9 Av, 5762 - Tisha B'Av)
Secretary General - Aviva Rabinovich
Comptroller - Anna Devor
Consultant, Biol. Sciences - Marshall G. Devor (Prof.)
Consultant, Tradition - Reuven Blum (Rabbi)
Consultant, Media & History - Menachem Rabinovich (Ph.D.)
Gershom Zvi Rosenstein, z"l (of blessed memory)

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE[5] Technical Functions

Australia:

BROWN, Mrs. Eva - patent & design application legislation; 
Patent & Design Expert
BROWN, Mr. Pete - info. technology, Systems engineering mgmt.;
Systems Engineering Manager

Canada:

JAUBERT, Mr. Francois - concept development;
Philosopher
MONSON, Rabbi David Aaron - Zionism, spirituality;
Orthodox Rabbi - Beth Shalom (retired)
PLAUT, Rabbi W.Gunter - spiritual advisor;
Reform Rabbi, Author

China:

SPALL, Dr. David George - healing, homeopath, herbalist, natural therapy;
MD MA KCSO, Consultant Physician

Colombia:

GRUTZENDLER, Ms. Dina - multilingual translations, paranormal;
Medical Auditor, Microbiology
VELEZ, Mr. Juan Daniel Yepes - languages, computers;
Teacher, Clinical Psychologist

Ecuador:

IZURIETA, Mr. Victor H. - translations, computer technology;
Computer System Information Developer & Consultant

India:

GOPAL, Dr. T.V. - mind models, information technology;
Assistant Professor School of Computer Science & Engineering
PANDYA, Dr. Pranav - science-spirit concepts, outreach;
M.D., Spiritual Teacher

Israel:
BRANDWEIN, Rabbi Avraham - Rosh Yeshiva, Kol Yehuda Yeshiva
COHEN, Mr. Adani - architecture, modeling, concepts;
Architect
DEVOR, Mr. David S. - planning and concept development;
Technology Licensing, Technology Scouting, Innovation Development
DEVOR, Ms. Chana - fundraising;
French Teacher
DOMINITZ, Mrs. Shoshana-Malka - creative arts therapy;
Creative Artist
GLICK, Rabbi Nathan - head of the exoteric Jewish circle of Project Mind; teacher of Kabbalah; spiritual, rehabilitation, and addiction psychotherapist counselor
GLIKMAN, Rabbi Yisrael - Rabbi;
Rabbinical Court Judge
KEREN, Ms. Gabriella Lea - fundraising, communications; 
Public Relations, Fundraiser, Grant Writer
NEWMAN, Dr. Moshe Meir - healing, chiropractics; 
Chiropractor/Somato-Respiratory Integration
PENTSAK, Ms. Irena - computer architectural design;
Civil Engineer
RABINOVICH, Mrs. Aviva - secretarial, translation & media;Communications & Public Relations 
RABINOVICH, Dr. Menachem - media, Jewish history;
Molecular Biologist, Communication & Knowledge Dissemination; consultant for "Wise Nutrition"
RANES, Ms. Cherry - advertising, promotion; Administrator

Kenya:

KAHIHU, Mr. Ndungu A. - education, communications;
Teacher

Malaysia:

KANNAN, Mr. Muniandy - computer engineering, marketing;
Project Engineeer, Project Management

Mexico:

NOETZEL, Mr. Bernardo B. - Alternative Medicine

THOMAS, Mr. Owen - metaphysics, meditation, science; 
Sonar Systems Designer (retired), Metaphysician;
English language contact for Project Mind in Mexico

Nepal:

POUDYAL, Mr. Sushim - Marketing, Sales, Communication

Pakistan:

AHMED, Mr. Imran A. - medicine, society;
M.D., Neuro-Linguistic Programmer

Portugal:

MONRO, Ms. Maggie . - interior design, internet marketing;
Self-Development & Inspirational Tutorials, Workshops, Seminars; Website Content Provider, Internet Marketing

Serbia:

KALACANOVIC, Miss Ana - Artist, Photographer;
Director of small family business

Sierra Leone:

MOMOH, Mr. Victor - Project Manager, Teacher;
Sustainable Development

U.K.:

KURMOS, Mr. Liam - transalations;
Physics student, Translator

U.S.A.:
BOWLES, Mr. David Ebenezer - public relations;
Writer, Carpenter
BRITTON, Ms. Denise - fundraising, public relations; Non-profit and Business Consulant
BYER, Ms. Alison - astrophysics, metaphysics;
Mathematics Lecturer
Computer Network Manager, Acting Senior Network Engineer
DENNISTON, Mr. Rollin - mind research;
Performance Consultant, Hypnotherapist
EVANS, Mr. Doug - communication;
Electronic Parts Broker
GARDEN, Ms. Joy - healing, networking;
Alternate Health Methods
GILMAN, Mr. Charles - working on Doctorate in Neuroscience;
Reiki and Energy Practitioner, Musician
GOLDBERG, Mr. Alan - computer technology;
Information Systems Consultant
GOLDBERG, Mrs. Beth - support staff;
Homemaker
GUARD, Mr. Lynndon Michael - legal; 
Lawyer, Legal Consultant for Intellectual Property, Telecommunications and E-commerce
HERNANDEZ, Ms. D.K. "KT" - writing, graphic design, web design; Desktop Publishing
HONSE, Ms. Caroline Edna - writing;
Freelance Writer (fiction, poetry, essays), Forensic Chemist
HOPPER, Mr. Kenneth - eclectic teacher, technologist;
Micro-computer Systems Consultant
HOSKINS, Mr. Dave - computer technology;
Control Systems Integrator
INDECH, Mr. Robert - Engineer;
Scientist. Nanotechnology/Surface Science.
JARVIS, Dr. James M. - psychology, lecturing on PM;
United Methodist Minister, Psychologist
KIEFFER, Mr. Gene - marketing, energy modulation;
Executive, Writer on subjects of Gnosticism, Comparative Religion, Mythology, Kundalini
KOLNICK, Mr. Joseph - environment, consciousness, outreach; 
Global Systems Analyst
LERWILL, Mr. Harry James - entrepreneur, synchronicity generator;
Manager computer company
LUNDQUIST, Mr. Brian - computer technology, fundraising;
Marketing, Sales, Owner Internet Search Engine Positioning Business
MASON, Ms. Karen Lee - conference set-up, internet and radio broadcast, web design; GTE computer operation, IBM computer repair, professional photography, 3D Graphics Design
MEHR, Mr. Rich - marketing, promotion;
Marketing in music, nutrition and non-profit work
MOSS, Rabbi Steven - spiritual psychology, Kaballah;
Rabbi B'nai Israel Reform Temple
PINES, Dr. Elliot M. - electrical engineering, science;
Electrical Engineer, Scientist
NELSON, Mr. H. Roice, Jr. - finance, simulation, geotechnology;
Geophysicist
ROBINSON, Dr. Marcus S. - marketing, communication;
Clinical Hypnotherapist, Author
RYAN, Ms. Jo Ellen Logue - grantwriting, public relations; 
Pres/CEO multi-service org; Pres. Dawn Institute 
SMITH, Ms. Jeanne - publishing, concept development; 
Graphic Designer
STARBRANT, Ms. Kyla Mae Brumbaugh - science, writing, piano, painting;
President CEO, Gala Gardens Manor, health care center
THOMAS, Mr. Aaron - Lawyer; 
Lawyer
THOMAS, Mrs. Rachel - computer applications, marketing;
Computer Programmer, Software Instructor, Website Design
 

ADVISORY BOARD[6] 

Mr. Michael Aigen - artistic consultant
Mr. Louis Atkinson - arts, cultural evolvement
Rabbi Abraham Brandwein - Jewish Thought, Kabbalah
Dr. Rachelle HB Fishman - concept development
Mr. Gardar Gardarsson - creativity, metaphysics
Ms. Elizabeth Gips - media, traditions (of blessed memory)
Ms. Barbara Marx Hubbard - futurism
Ms. Mahalene Louis - heART, metaphysics
Dr. Jeffrey Mishlove - parapsychology, intuition
Mr. Ernest Richards - communications technician
Mr. Bruce Schuman - concepts, communication
Mr. Leo Staschover - computer technology
Mr. Nick Turner - computer technology
Mr. Tom Uharriet - education
Mr. Leon Vickman - new civilization
Mr. M.R. Watkins - parapsychology
Ms. Carol B. Willis - intuition & process consulting
Mr. Alain Wouters - business consulting

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TASKS COMMITTEE

David S. Devor
Alan Goldberg
Michael Guard
Roice Nelson
Rachel Thomas
Jeanne Smith

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STATEMENT of PURPOSE

The Project Mind Foundation introduces a courageous, new approach to sustaining humanity and creating environmental quality through the 21st century. It foresees the eventual precipitation of a new model for science in which the overwhelming importance now attributed to the mechanisms for validating hypotheses (i.e., instrumentation and methodology) will be transfered to the function of creative vision which, when sufficiently holistic, carries largely within it the means for its own validation.

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STATEMENT of NEED

Owing to materialist philosophies that are steadily replacing the traditional outlooks that dominated former ages, earth's resources are rapidly being depleted and our environment is being compromised. Well over 95% of all scientific discovery and invention has occurred in our lifetime and that percentage increases with each passing day as discovery accelerates. The problem is that it is easier to make use of technology to abuse and destroy (e.g., environmental damage, terrorism, run-away viruses, etc.) than to ameliorate and build. Thus in spite of many benefits, scientific discoveries increasingly have a net destabilizing effect on the world so that we now find ourselves facing escalating global crises.

What is needed is an encompassing and integrated "Holistic Science" fueled by enhanced creativity rather than the fragmented, largely mechanical and polluting science that now prevails. The results to be expected are authentic environmental quality, general well-being and superior health care and increasing longevity generating a wave of global hope to neutralize widespread despair and the multitude of negative consequences that tend to stem from despair.

Methods and instrumentation for the validation of hypotheses aside, science is, fundamentally, an exercise in vision. Scientific vision is a function of our inborn potential for visualization akin to "Virtual Reality" connecting us, through our body-mind's "cyberspace" with knowledge that is as yet, unmanifest. It is an enterprise that demands the very best of us, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. Project Mind calls for a degree of creative intensity and engagement with matter never before contemplated. It is best characterized by the ancient formula, "... with all your heart and with all your soul ... ," that implies total commitment, even obsession at least for a time, to one's research at the expense of all else - devotion reminiscent of certain modalities of monasticism and retreat. This effort (which we call Accelerated Thought) is evoked, somewhat, in the literature describing the integral scientific visions of Tesla, McClintock and others.

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FRAMEWORK

Project Mind is planned as a delicate empirical project/experiment requiring a custom-designed facility for its highly specific function. Our long-term (5 years) objective is to construct a specially designed building in Jerusalem to house Project Mind. It will be a dedicated facility designed specifically for PM's unique function. Its cost for construction and operation for the three first, determining years is conservatively estimated at $30 Million. It will house up to three dozen candidates for Accelerated Thought at any given moment along with a complement of staff concerned with their physical, psychological and spiritual welfare. Staff will be especially prepared for the extreme states that certain candidates may experience as a by-product of extended, intense contemplation.

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OBJECTIVES

Short-Term:

• scouting for a maximum of 72 founding associates (there are now 63 in 14 countries) who will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the project
• scouting for a minimum of 36 candidate scientists to participate in the project itself
• scouting for the support staff specialists (medical, psychological, spiritual and technical) who will help run the project
• establishing educational frameworks to enable the general public to learn about Project Mind and the vision behind it and to become involved on some level