Join us for an exciting new multi-subreddit AMA featuring Leslie Kean, Dr. Peter Skafish, and Karin Austin on Saturday, February 22nd, at 1 PM PST.
Edit: The livestream will start shortly. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/live/qp36XwJLN9c
On February 22nd, we’re thrilled to present another collaborative AMA across multiple subreddits focused on UAP and Experiencers, hosted by Leslie Kean alongside guests Karin Austin, the Executive Director of the John Mack Institute, and Dr. Peter Skafish, an anthropologist and co-founder of the Sol Foundation.
Building on the success of our previous livestream AMA events with James Fox, Kirk McConnell, Lenval Logan (link), and Leslie Kean, Hal Puthoff, Garry Nolan, Jim Segala (link), moderators from r/aliens, r/Experiencers, r/HighStrangeness, r/UFOB, and r/UFOs are coming together for a third AMA that dives into the anthropological and sociological dimensions of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) and the Experiences Phenomenon.
About the AMA
This session will explore the nature of experiencer phenomena and their implications for individuals and society. Leslie Kean will lead discussions on Karin Austin’s work with the late John Mack, her role as Executive Director of the John Mack Institute, and the upcoming inclusion of his work in Rice University’s Archives of the Impossible. Dr. Skafish will share insights about his role as co-founder and current Executive Director of the Sol Foundation and related projects involving Experiencers and UFO/UAP witnesses. This is a unique opportunity to delve into the historical and global contexts of experiencer reports, their connections to spirits, fae, and gods, and to examine whether these phenomena reflect a continuum of contact throughout human history. We’ll address the challenges of legitimizing experiencer studies, discuss how academia can engage with the topic without stigma, and consider the ethical implications of working with individuals who have had transformative encounters.
The live AMA is scheduled for Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, at 1 PM PST / 4 PM EST, featuring journalist and author Leslie Kean, alongside scientists and researchers Dr. Peter Skafish and Karin Austin. This collaborative event will be livestreamed across platforms including YouTube and Twitter/X. For updates, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky.
Important Resources for this AMA
From the Sol Conference 2024
– Dr. Peter Skafish with Leslie Kean: “The Relational Communicative Problem of UAP” – A discussion on various challenges surrounding UAP, exploring implications for democracy and the insights anthropology
This multi-subreddit AMA featuring Leslie Kean, Dr. Peter Skafish, and Karin Austin sounds incredibly promising! The exploration of UAP and the experiencer phenomenon is such a crucial aspect of our understanding of these mysterious encounters. With a rich lineup of experts, I’m particularly excited to hear about the historical and cultural contexts of experiencer reports and how they might connect with various belief systems throughout human history.
It’s also refreshing to see a focus on how to approach this subject academically, without the stigma often associated with UAP studies. The collaboration between different communities on Reddit to facilitate this discussion really emphasizes the importance of collective inquiry in addressing the enigmatic aspects of human experience.
I’m looking forward to the chance to engage with the questions submitted in advance and to hear the insights that will come from this dialogue. For those interested, don’t forget to check out the livestream at the provided YouTube link! Let’s make sure to get our questions in on the subreddits so we can steer this fascinating conversation. See you on February 22nd!