Weird theories

Strange Theories: A Take on UFO Speculation

Is it just me, or has there been a surge of bizarre theories surrounding UFOs lately?

There’s a growing faction that’s suggesting concepts like psionics or telepathy, the idea of using the mind to navigate the cosmos, are simply too far-fetched.

But honestly, when have there not been outlandish theories about UFOs?

In my opinion, the most reasonable and realistic UFO theory ever proposed was the idea that “Martians are visiting out of fear of our nuclear arsenal.” It had a certain logic to it: Mars is a real planet with seasons and an atmosphere—not that far away—and our nuclear capabilities could indeed be a threat to them.

Of course, that theory falls apart because Mars doesn’t have canals, as once believed.

The takeaway? Just because a theory sounds logical and plausible doesn’t make it true. Conversely, just because something seems unlikely or counterintuitive doesn’t mean it’s incorrect.

Logical theories are often easier to substantiate with evidence. Unraveling the truth behind concepts that defy conventional wisdom is much more challenging.

I’m not ready to dismiss “psionics,” which can refer to telepathy, remote viewing, or macrokinesis, as being “too out there.” This kind of thinking is a flawed way of approaching science.

Speaking of personal experiences, I had two moments of precognition during my college years, one while on an LSD trip at Laguna Beach, CA. I was sitting on the beach at dawn and thought, “Someone will ride by on a horse.” It seemed highly improbable, given Laguna’s developed landscape, yet a few minutes later, a horse and rider appeared. I also thought I would encounter someone from my workplace, and soon after, I ran into a coworker walking nearby.

That said, I don’t consider myself a “believer” in UFO psionics just yet, especially when claims of “summoning” or controlling UFOs require more substantial evidence, which is supposedly forthcoming from SkyWatcher.

This leads to a form of skepticism: unless you have a compelling reason to adopt a belief, it’s often best to leave it be. Don’t resist, just let it rest.

In his extensive interview, Barber discusses an emotional experience he felt was externally induced, which doesn’t relate to the psionics currently in debate. I do believe in forms of psionics related to alien influence—such as telepathy or physical feelings of paralysis—because there’s a wealth of evidence in UFO literature, dating back to the Hill abduction and earlier. Such phenomena are documented well enough that the UK Ministry of Defence’s UAP report attempted to attribute some effects to microwave radiation. So, the notion that “psionics is too far-fetched” seems misguided, given the historical context of these phenomena.

In fact, the links between UFOs and mind-altering effects appear much stronger than the belief in “aliens” arriving in traditional, highly advanced spacecraft from distant star systems. Surprisingly, many in the UFO community still find the Extraterrestrial Hypothesis credible, even now suggesting that aliens with warp drives are visiting us due to our nuclear capabilities.

As for the skepticism around psionics, there’s also a backlash against those speaking on the topic. Critics deride those they see as too far-fetched.

I personally don’t take anything from Coulthart, Sheehan, and Michels at face value, especially given that much of their work is based on hearsay. Science cannot operate on these assumptions, rendering their claims largely useless in a scientific context.

If their assertions prove true one day, I’ll take notice, but for now, they often just shift focus, following whatever is popular in the community—remember the Nazca mummies? They seem to prefer the safety of being followers rather than risk-takers.

What I find truly unproductive and unscientific is their unwavering *