Mark Your Calendars for an Exciting Multi-Subreddit AMA!
Join us on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 at 1 PM PST / 4 PM EST for a special AMA featuring Leslie Kean, Dr. Peter Skafish, and Karin Austin. This event will delve into UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) and the experiences of those who have encountered them.
Edit: The livestream will begin shortly! Watch it here: YouTube Live Stream.
This upcoming AMA is a collaborative effort across multiple subreddits, united by a shared interest in exploring UAP phenomena and the individuals known as “Experiencers.” Leslie Kean, noted journalist and author, will be leading the discussion, which also features Karin Austin, Executive Director of the John Mack Institute, and Dr. Peter Skafish, an anthropologist and Executive Director of the Sol Foundation.
Following previous successful livestream events with prominent figures in the field, this session promises to further investigate the anthropological and sociological dimensions of UAPs. Moderators from subreddits such as r/aliens, r/Experiencers, r/HighStrangeness, r/UFOB, and r/UFOs will contribute to this continuation of meaningful dialogue around these complex topics.
About the AMA
During this event, we will focus on the experiencer phenomenon and its implications for both individuals and society. Leslie Kean will lead a discussion on Karin Austin’s work with the late John Mack, the significance of his contributions to the field, and the upcoming inclusion of his findings in Rice University’s Archives of the Impossible. Additionally, Dr. Skafish will share insights about his ongoing projects at the Sol Foundation related to Experiencers and UAP witnesses. This is a unique opportunity to pose questions about the historical and global context of experiencer reports, their connections to spiritual entities, and the potential for differing kinds of encounters throughout human history. We will also address the challenges of legitimizing studies on experiencers and explore how academic institutions can engage with this subject effectively and ethically.
How to Participate
This AMA is structured a bit differently than usual. We will be collecting questions in advance via the following subreddits: r/aliens, r/Experiencers, r/HighStrangeness, r/UFOB, and r/UFOs. Be sure to read through the posted questions and upvote any that you’d like to see addressed! Please note that we will not be accepting live questions during the event or via YouTube or X.
Why It Matters
This collaboration showcases the commitment of Reddit’s UAP-focused communities to elevate awareness and seek clarity on one of today’s most intriguing subjects. Together, we aim to amplify our voices and foster a broader conversation about the enigmatic aspects of UAP phenomena.
Guest Bios
Leslie Kean
Investigative journalist and author of the New York Times bestseller UFOs: Generals, Pilots, and Government Officials Go On the Record, Leslie has spent over two decades uncovering the truth about UFOs and UAPs, contributing to significant media coverage and research in the field.
Dr. Peter Skafish
A sociocultural anthropologist, Dr. Skafish combines anthropology with philosophy, exploring how various ideas shape human experience. His work at the Sol Foundation seeks to address the complex legal, political, and environmental issues posed by UAPs.
Karin Austin
As Project Manager for the Archives of the Impossible, Karin has been instrumental in the organization of research related to UAPs and has worked closely with the late John Mack, contributing significantly to the understanding and archiving of experien
This upcoming multi-subreddit AMA sounds absolutely fascinating! The combination of expertise from Leslie Kean, Dr. Peter Skafish, and Karin Austin will surely lead to deep and insightful discussions about UAP phenomena and their impacts on both individuals and society.
I especially appreciate the focus on the anthropological and sociological aspects, as these perspectives are often overlooked in mainstream UAP discussions. The opportunity to explore historical connections to experiencer phenomena, including their possible links to cultural archetypes and spiritual experiences, is invaluable.
I look forward to seeing the questions brought forth by the Reddit communities and how they’ll drive the conversation. It’s great that participants can engage in this way a bit different from traditional AMAs, and I encourage everyone to contribute their questions in advance.
Marking my calendar for February 22nd and excited to see where this conversation leads!