Writing good tasking descriptions
Learn how to write effective, unbiased tasking descriptions that improve remote viewing data quality.
Why tasking quality matters
A tasking description is the instruction given to a remote viewer that defines what they should perceive and describe. The quality of the tasking directly impacts the quality of the remote viewing session.
When a tasking description contains assumptions about what exists at the target, it pollutes the viewer's perception. The viewer may perceive what the tasking suggests rather than what's actually there. This makes it impossible to distinguish genuine perception from suggestion.
Biased tasking
- • Pollutes viewer perception
- • Reduces data quality
- • Invalidates the session
- • Trains bad habits
Neutral tasking
- • Directs attention
- • Specifies what to describe
- • Remains open to any outcome
- • Uses precise, observable language
Core principles of good tasking
1. Remove all assumptions about the answer
"Describe the aliens that crashed at Roswell"
"Describe the actual events that occurred in Roswell, New Mexico in July 1947. Focus on any physical objects or phenomena present, any individuals or entities involved, the sequence of actions that took place, and any materials or evidence remaining."
Allows for any type of event - weather balloon, aircraft, nothing unusual, or otherwise. Uses neutral language that works for any outcome.
2. Focus on observable phenomena
"What theory explains consciousness?"
"Describe the fundamental mechanisms and structures that generate subjective awareness and experience. Focus on the relationship between physical systems and conscious perception, including any non-physical components."
Guides the viewer to describe things that can be perceived rather than abstract theories.
3. Use neutral, technical language
"Describe the horrific experiments at Dulce Base"
"Describe the nature of underground facilities in the area of Dulce, New Mexico. Focus on the physical structures, occupants both human and non-human, and activities conducted."
Emotional language like "horrific" is assumptive and biased. Neutral language allows genuine perception.
4. Specify what to ignore
"Describe Atlantis"
"Describe the geographic location of the civilization described by Plato as Atlantis. Focus on coordinates, depth, current condition of ruins, and physical evidence. Ignore modern theories and popular speculation."
Explicitly telling viewers to ignore speculation, theories, and cultural narratives helps them focus on direct perception.
Neutral language guide
Replace emotionally loaded or assumptive words with neutral descriptors:
| Avoid | Use instead |
|---|---|
| aliens | occupants, beings, entities |
| crashed | event that occurred, incident |
| supernatural | phenomena, energetic patterns |
| haunted | anomalous activity at the location |
| conspiracy | events that occurred, sequence of actions |
| monster | creature, biological entity |
| magic | mechanism, process |
| cover-up | information management, actions taken |
Common pitfalls to avoid
Leading questions
"Describe how the government is covering up alien contact"
Problem: Assumes government involvement, alien contact occurred, and active cover-up
"Describe the actual handling of information regarding non-human contact by government agencies. Focus on what information exists, how it's managed, who has access, and disclosure decisions."
Emotional language
"Describe the horrific experiments at Dulce Base"
Problem: "Horrific" is emotional and assumptive. Implies experiments definitely occurred.
"Describe the nature of underground facilities in the area of Dulce, New Mexico. Focus on the physical structures, occupants, and activities conducted."
Assuming existence
"Describe where Atlantis is located"
Problem: Assumes Atlantis existed and still exists somewhere
"Describe the geographic location of the civilization described by Plato as Atlantis. Describe where Atlantis actually existed if it was a real place."
Vague instructions
"Describe Roswell"
Problem: Too broad, no guidance on what aspects to focus on, no time specification
"Describe the actual events that occurred in Roswell, New Mexico in July 1947. Focus on physical objects, individuals or entities involved, sequence of actions, and evidence remaining."
Tasking templates by target type
Use these templates as starting points for different types of targets:
Historical events
Describe the actual events that [occurred] at [LOCATION] on [DATE]. Focus on: - The sequence of events - Individuals or entities present - Their intentions and motivations - Physical evidence and outcomes - Immediate aftermath Ignore speculation. Describe the actual events.
Physical locations
Describe the actual nature of [LOCATION/STRUCTURE]. Focus on: - Physical characteristics and construction - Current condition and contents - Purpose and function - Any occupants or activities present - Historical context if relevant
Entities and creatures
Describe the actual nature and characteristics of [ENTITY/BEING]. Focus on: - Physical biology and appearance - Origin and evolutionary history - Behavior and capabilities - Relationship to known species - Current population and distribution
Technology and artifacts
Describe the actual nature and function of [TECHNOLOGY/ARTIFACT]. Focus on: - Physical design and components - Operational principles and mechanisms - Materials and construction methods - Purpose and intended use - Origin and builders
Quality checklist
Before finalizing a tasking description, verify:
Special considerations for esoteric targets
Esoteric targets (unexplained phenomena, conspiracies, big questions) are the most challenging because they're surrounded by speculation, belief systems, and cultural narratives. Extra care is needed to create neutral tasking.
Challenge: Pop culture contamination
Many esoteric targets have strong pop culture associations (Area 51, Atlantis, JFK assassination).
Solution: Explicitly acknowledge and exclude popular narratives. Use phrases like "Ignore modern theories and popular speculation."
Challenge: Binary questions
Many esoteric topics are framed as yes/no questions ("Do aliens exist?" "Is there an afterlife?").
Solution: Reframe as descriptive tasks that allow for any outcome. Instead of "Are we living in a simulation?", ask "Describe the actual nature of the reality system within which human consciousness operates."
Challenge: Multiple competing theories
Targets with many theories (JFK assassination, pyramids construction) risk incorporating theory bias.
Solution: Go back to basic observation and ignore ALL theories. Use phrases like "Ignore all construction theories. Describe the actual construction process used."
Challenge: Target images introducing bias
Including images with esoteric targets can contaminate the session just as much as biased language. If a viewer sees an image of a "grey alien" before viewing a UFO target, they may perceive what the image suggested rather than what's actually there.
Solution: For esoteric targets, avoid including reference images entirely, or only show neutral images (like a map location without context). The tasking description should stand alone without visual references that could bias perception. Save any reference images for after the session is complete.
Testing your tasking
Good tasking should allow for radically different outcomes. Test by asking: "Could this tasking accommodate..."
Example: Roswell tasking test
"Describe the actual events that occurred in Roswell, New Mexico in July 1947..."
- Weather balloon outcome? ✓ (describes actual event)
- Alien craft outcome? ✓ (describes mechanical elements, beings)
- Soviet experimental craft? ✓ (describes craft and occupants)
- Nothing unusual? ✓ (describes actual mundane events)
If your tasking only makes sense with one type of outcome, it's biased.
Key takeaways
Writing good tasking descriptions is an art that balances clear direction with complete neutrality. The goal is always to point consciousness toward a target while remaining absolutely open to what might be found there.
Remove all assumptions about what exists or occurred
Use neutral, observable, technical language
Explicitly exclude theories and speculation
Focus on phenomena that can be perceived
Allow for multiple possible outcomes
Provide clear scope and focus areas
Test your tasking against the checklists
Have someone else review for bias
Remember: The investment in quality tasking pays dividends in data quality. Biased tasking produces contaminated data; neutral tasking produces genuine perception that can be analyzed and compared.
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