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Approved For @»<- 2004/03/26 : ClA-RDP81R0056dq00100040001-7 Greats We X strong psychological reaction. This education could be accomplished by mass media such as television, motion pictures, and popular articles. Basis of such education would be actual case histories which had been puzzling at first but later explained. As in the case of conjuring tricks, there is much less stimulation if the "secret" is known. Such a program should tend to reduce the current gullibility of the public and consequently their suscepti- bility to clever hostile propaganda. Members of the Panel had various suggestions related to the planning of such an educational program. It was felt strongly that psychologists familiar with mass psy- chology should advise on the nature and extent of the program. Also, someone familiar with mass communication techniques, perhaps an advertising expert, would be helpful. The teaching techniques used for aircraft identification during the past war were cited as an example of a Similar educational task. The amateur astronomers in the U.S, might be a potential source of enthusiastic talent "to spread the gospel". It was believed that business clubs, high schools, colleges, and television stations would all be pleased to cooyerate in the showing of documentary type motion pictures if prepared in an interesting manner. 16 Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP81R00560R000100040001-7