Remote viewing is the practice of attempting to perceive or describe details about a distant or unseen target using extrasensory perception (ESP). This concept gained popularity in the 1970s when it was explored by various government programs, including those associated with the CIA and U.S. military. Practitioners of remote viewing believe they can access information beyond the normal sensory channels. They often use specific techniques or protocols to focus their minds and enhance their ability to gather information about locations, events, or objects that are not physically present.