Seen in retrospect, evolution as a whole doubtless had a general direction, from simple to complex, from dependence on to relative independence… — Theodosius Dobzhansky Copy Share Image
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![“[ Dr. Lois Jolyon West was cleared at Top Secret for his work on MKULTRA. ] Dr. Michael Persinger [235], another FSMF Board Member, is the author of a paper entitled “Elicitation of 'Childhood Memories' in Hypnosis-Like Settings Is Associated With Complex Partial Epileptic-Like Signs For Women But…” quote by Colin A. Ross](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aaa/colin-a-ross-35098_altered-states_dr-lois-jolyon-west-was-cleared-at-top-s_2433891.jpg)
