The episode begins with an introduction to the concept of remote viewing, described as the ability to meditate into an out-of-body experience and travel to other times and places. The hosts highlight the US government's fascination with remote viewing, leading to the establishment of a top-secret project aimed at studying this technique and identifying individuals possessing this extraordinary ability. The government's intriguing involvement in remote viewing, particularly its subsequent dismissal of the phenomenon, sets the stage for a deeper exploration of its history, methods, and most compelling findings.