Mark Your Calendar for an Exciting Multi-Reddit AMA!
Join us on Saturday, February 22nd at 1 PM PST for a special AMA featuring Leslie Kean, Dr. Peter Skafish, and Karin Austin.
Edit: The livestream will commence shortly! You can watch it here: YouTube Live Stream
Upcoming Multi-Reddit Discussion on UAP and Experiencers
Don’t miss our collaborative AMA on February 22nd, where host Leslie Kean will be joined by Karin Austin, Executive Director of the John Mack Institute, and Dr. Peter Skafish, Anthropologist and Executive Director of the Sol Foundation.
Building on our recent livestream AMAs featuring James Fox, Kirk McConnell, Lenval Logan, Leslie Kean, Hal Puthoff, Garry Nolan, and Jim Segala, moderators from subreddits including r/aliens, r/Experiencers, r/HighStrangeness, r/UFOB, and r/UFOs will come together for this enriching discussion about the anthropological and sociological dimensions of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) and the Experiencer Phenomenon.
About the AMA
This event will delve into the nature of Experiencer Phenomena within a broader societal context. Leslie Kean will facilitate conversations surrounding Karin Austin’s work with the late John Mack, her leadership at the John Mack Institute, and the inclusion of his work in Rice University’s Archives of the Impossible. Discussions will also highlight Dr. Skafish’s role at the Sol Foundation and his upcoming projects focused on Experiencers and UAP Witnesses. This is a perfect chance to inquire about the historical and universal context of experiencer testimonies—how do they relate to concepts of spirits, fae, and deities? We aim to discuss the challenges of legitimizing experiencer studies and explore ways academia can address the stigma surrounding this subject while considering the ethical dimensions of engaging with those whose lives have been transformed by such encounters.
Be sure to join us on February 22, 2025, at 1 PM PST / 4 PM EST for this live-streamed discussion, available across YouTube and Twitter/X. You can follow us for updates on Instagram and BlueSky.
Important Resources for this AMA
From the Sol Conference 2024
- Dr. Peter Skafish and Leslie Kean: “The Relational Communicative Problem of UAP”
- Dr. Jeffrey Kripal & Karin Austin: “Introducing the Archives of the Impossible”
- Eric Davis, Kirk McConnell, and Dr. Peter Skafish: “The Politics of Executive Branch UAP Secrecy”
- Ryan Graves and Leslie Kean: “Update From the Front Lines: Aviation Safety and UAP”
This multi-subreddit AMA sounds like a fascinating opportunity! I’m especially interested in the intersection of anthropology and UAP phenomena, as highlighted in the discussions with Dr. Peter Skafish. The notion of exploring how experiences of contact might connect to broader cultural and historical contexts is really intriguing.
Leslie Kean’s involvement will surely bring a wealth of insight, given her extensive background in investigative journalism on UFOs and UAPs. It’s also fantastic to see Karin Austin’s work and the legacy of John Mack being addressed—these perspectives are essential for understanding the complexities of experiencer phenomena.
I’m looking forward to seeing what questions arise from the community and how the panel will respond. Definitely will be tuning in to the livestream!