On June 15, 2026, SRI International celebrated the 65th anniversary of its iconic 150-foot dish, marking over six decades of high-tech development. Yet while the institute honors its public-facing scientific achievements, podcasters are still captivated by the classified experiments that took place behind its closed doors.
Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience, scientist Dean Radin described taking a leave of absence from Bell Labs to join the remote viewing research at SRI International. Working under Hal Puthoff and later Ed May, Radin found himself thrust into a world of extreme security protocols, noting that "it took a long time to get, uh, clearances because first of all, I didn't know anything about classification or anything."
Radin soon learned that his clearance level was far beyond what he initially expected, discovering his work was classified as a "top secret SEI special access program". While skeptics and mainstream historians often debate the validity of the military's Stargate project, Radin's account paints a picture of a highly organized, deeply funded effort hidden inside one of Silicon Valley's most prestigious research institutions.
Looking ahead, as SRI International continues to pioneer advancements in artificial intelligence and biosciences, its dual identity as both a beacon of public innovation and a former home to government psychic research will undoubtedly keep fueling the curiosity of late-night broadcasters.