The Shawn Ryan Show #96 Col. John Alexander - Military Applications of the Paranormal
Col. John Alexander, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces commander, shares captivating insights from his extensive military career and research into paranormal phenomena. He discusses his Vietnam War experiences and how they shaped his views on intuition and coincidence. The conversation dives deep into military encounters with the paranormal, including mysterious events at Skinwalker Ranch. Alexander also explores the concept of non-human intelligence and its implications for understanding consciousness, weaving in his personal journey through warfare and the unexplained.
05:49:16
Calf Incident at Skinwalker Ranch
- Alexander recounts an incident at Skinwalker Ranch where a tagged calf was mysteriously eviscerated.
- The event defied explanation, with the calf's weight significantly reduced and no signs of conventional predators.
The Ineffable Force
- The phenomenon at Skinwalker Ranch is too complex to fully grasp.
- It's beyond human comprehension, an ineffable, controlling force.
Unique Instructor
- Col. Alexander recalls an instructor, Henry Slomansky, who had a unique history.
- Slomansky had executed Japanese war criminals and was a karate champion.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
A Journey Through Military and Paranormal Realms
01:43 • 4min
Exploring the Enigmatic Phenomena at Skinwalker Ranch
06:07 • 2min
Mysterious Ranch Incident: The Eviscerated Calf and Unseen Forces
08:34 • 5min
Exploring the Depths of Non-Human Intelligence
13:39 • 2min
A Journey Through Service and War
15:44 • 19min
Concerns in Pork Production and Sustainable Alternatives
34:30 • 3min
Reflections from the Vietnam War
37:47 • 18min
Return to the Unknown
55:29 • 13min
Military Encounters with the Paranormal
01:08:46 • 28min
The Hutchinson Effect and Its Mysteries
01:36:49 • 18min
Exploring the Military's Interest in Paranormal Phenomena
01:54:30 • 5min
Exploring Emotional Connections and Training Techniques
01:59:25 • 23min
Exploring Consciousness Beyond Life
02:22:22 • 14min
Consciousness and Military Strategy
02:36:24 • 14min
Journey Beyond: The Risks and Wonders of Out-of-Body Experiences
02:50:27 • 17min
Acknowledging Support and Enhancing Personal Safety
03:07:00 • 2min
Enhancing Brain Health with Superfoods and Military Research
03:09:13 • 3min
Navigating Military Innovation and Technology
03:12:11 • 23min
Navigating the Unknown: UFOs and Military Insights
03:35:18 • 34min
Exploring the Origins of Nonhuman Encounters
04:09:27 • 4min
Exploring Shamanism and Psychedelics
04:13:19 • 17min
Consciousness, NDEs, and the Ethics of Choice
04:30:16 • 18min
Unexplained Phenomena and the Quest for Understanding
04:48:26 • 21min
Consciousness and UFOs: A Complex Connection
05:09:23 • 14min
Exploring Abduction Phenomena and Consciousness
05:23:23 • 27min
Reflections on a Journey and the Power of Ketones
05:50:32 • 3min
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Col. John Alexander is a former Army Special Forces Commander with an impeccable career in leadership across multiple agencies and programs within the U.S. intelligence community. Alexander lead Special Forces teams as an Officer during the Vietnam War. He would later serve as the Chief of Human Technology at INSCOM and Army Inspector General. Alexander's work inspired and was heavily featured in the book and adapted film "Men Who Stare at Goats." He is widely credited with leading the way in researching non-lethal weapons and military applications of the paranormal.
In this episode, Alexander recounts his experience in Vietnam and the brutality of jungle warfare. Through his experience, he began to see the power of coincidence and intuition. This led him to pursue greater knowledge via the Army Intelligence and Security Command. It was there he helped transform the United State's approach to the paranormal. Post retirement, Alexander became the Program Manager for Non-Lethal Defense at Los Alamos National Laboratory–the same lab responsible for the creation of the Atomic Bomb. Today, he is a successful Author and continues his work as a researcher.
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