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Harold E. Puthoff

Also known as: Harold E. Puthoff, Hal Puthoff, Hal Puttoff, Harold Puthoff

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Steven Greer

Steven Greer

Steven Greer and Harold E. Puthoff are connected through their historical collaboration in the 1990s [1], [2] and their subsequent professional divergence, where Greer views Puthoff's work as a distraction [3]. Additionally, critics frequently cite Puthoff as a source to challenge the credibility of Greer's public claims [4], [5]. — 9 supporting facts

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Luis Elizondo

Luis Elizondo

Luis Elizondo and Harold E. Puthoff are professional associates who both joined To the Stars Academy of Arts & Science following Elizondo's resignation from the AATIP, as detailed in [1], [2], and [3]. They also collaborated as personnel within To The Stars Inc. and were both present at a 2017 meeting with Leslie Kean, as evidenced by [4], [5], [6], and [7]. — 8 supporting facts

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Leslie Kean

Leslie Kean

Leslie Kean and Harold E. Puthoff are connected through their mutual attendance at a meeting arranged by Christopher K. Mellon on October 4, 2017, as documented in [1], [2], and [3]. — 3 supporting facts

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Central Intelligence Agency

Central Intelligence Agency

Harold E. Puthoff is linked to the Central Intelligence Agency through his professional involvement in Project Stargate, a program focused on remote viewing research as described in [1], and his historical identification as a CIA scientist in [2] and [3]. — 3 supporting facts

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American Central Intelligence Agency

American Central Intelligence Agency

Harold E. Puthoff is connected to the American Central Intelligence Agency through his involvement in the agency's Project Stargate, which researched remote viewing for espionage purposes as described in [1] and [2]. Additionally, he is associated with the agency through his professional collaboration with retired C.I.A. officer Jim Semivan, as noted in [3]. — 3 supporting facts

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How the Pentagon Started Taking U.F.O.s Seriously | The New Yorker newyorker.com The New Yorker Apr 30, 2021 9 facts

accountOn October 4, 2017, Christopher K. Mellon, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, arranged a meeting between Leslie Kean, Hal Puthoff, Jim Semivan, and Luis Elizondo.

claimHal Puthoff

accountHal Puthoff, a paranormal investigator, and Jim Semivan, a retired C.I.A. officer, were present at the meeting where Leslie Kean was introduced to Luis Elizondo.

accountOn October 4, 2017, Christopher K. Mellon, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, arranged a meeting between journalist Leslie Kean and Luis Elizondo, who was accompanied by paranormal investigator Hal Puthoff and retired C.I.A. officer Jim Semivan.

accountLuis Elizondo, Christopher Mellon, Hal Puthoff, and Steve Semivan joined To the Stars Academy of Arts & Science after Elizondo resigned from the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP).

claimHal Puthoff worked as a consultant for the National Institute for Discovery Science and previously worked on Project Stargate, a C.I.A. program investigating the utility of remote viewing in Cold War espionage.

claimFollowing his resignation from the Pentagon, Luis Elizondo, along with Christopher Mellon, Hal Puthoff, and Steve Semivan, joined To the Stars Academy of Arts & Science, an organization founded by Tom DeLonge.

accountLuis Elizondo, Christopher Mellon, Hal Puthoff, and Steve Semivan joined To the Stars Academy of Arts & Science, an organization dedicated to U.F.O.-related education, entertainment, and research, following Luis Elizondo's resignation from the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP).

claimHal Puthoff worked as a consultant for the National Institute for Discovery Science and had a background in paranormal studies, including the CIA's Project Stargate, which investigated the use of remote viewing for Cold War espionage.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE FIFTH KIND -- A Ridiculous ... disappointmentmedia.com Sean Boelman · Disappointment Media Apr 7, 2020 5 facts

claimDavid suggests that listening to Hal Puttoff and Seth Shostek provides evidence that Steven Greer misleads the public.

claimDavid suggests that individuals interested in the UFO topic should listen to Hal Puthoff and Seth Shostak regarding Steven Greer's misleading statements.

claimDavid claims that Steven Greer misleads the public by stating 'I briefed the presidents' when he only performed a single briefing, and suggests listening to Hal Puthoff or Seth Shostak for verification.

claimDavid suggests that listeners should consult Hal Puttoff and Seth Shostek to understand how Steven Greer misleads the public.

claimDavid suggests that individuals should listen to Hal Puthoff and Seth Shostak to understand how Steven Greer misleads the public.

Ufology: From Fringe to Mainstream to Fringe? - Skeptic Magazine skeptic.com Skeptic Feb 20, 2026 4 facts

claimThe Stanford Research Institute program investigating paranormal phenomena, managed by Hal Puthoff and Russell Targ, likely contributed to the U.S. government's Project Stargate, which investigated remote viewing during the Cold War.

claimThe To The Stars Academy of Arts and Science (TTSA) included members with backgrounds in government UAP and fringe science research, such as Hal Puthoff and Jim Semivan.

claimHal Puthoff, a parapsychologist, served as the Chairman of the Board for the National Institute for Discovery Science (NIDS) and previously managed a program at the Stanford Research Institute with Russell Targ to investigate paranormal phenomena.

claimThe 38 reports produced by the Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program (AAWSAP) were authored by Hal Puthoff, Eric Davis, and Kit Green.

Entities Blocking UFO Disclosure: Dr. Steven Greer's Allegations ... substack.com Substack Feb 21, 2025 4 facts

perspectiveDr. Steven Greer views Dr. Harold Puthoff's promotion of remote viewing as a distraction from genuine UFO disclosure.

claimDr. Harold Puthoff collaborated with Dr. Steven Greer during the 1990s.

claimDuring the 1990s, CIA scientist Dr. Harold Puthoff allegedly collaborated with Steven Greer before shifting his focus to promoting remote viewing, which Steven Greer characterizes as a distraction from genuine UFO disclosure.

claimDuring the 1990s, CIA scientist Dr. Harold Puthoff allegedly collaborated with Steven Greer but later shifted to promoting remote viewing, which Steven Greer characterizes as a distraction from genuine UFO disclosure.

Disclosure movement - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia 2 facts

accountTo The Stars Inc. was founded in October 2017 by Tom DeLonge, Harold E. Puthoff, and Jim Semivan, with personnel including Christopher Mellon and Luis Elizondo.

claimTo The Stars Inc. was founded in October 2017 by Tom DeLonge, Harold E. Puthoff, and Jim Semivan, with personnel including Christopher Mellon and Luis Elizondo.