Is it just me, or have there been a lot of bizarre theories about UFOs circulating lately?<\/p>\n
It seems like there’s a trend emerging that connects UFOs to psionics, telepathy, or that idea of “letting your mind take flight,” which honestly seems a bit extreme.<\/p>\n
My initial thought is: since when has there not been some sort of “way out there” theory about UFOs?<\/p>\n
I’d argue that one of the most logical and credible UFO theories of all time was the idea that “Martians are visiting us out of fear of our nuclear weapons.” It made sense: Mars is a real planet with an atmosphere, seasons, and was once believed to have canals. Plus, it’s not that far away, and our nuclear arms could pose a threat to them.<\/p>\n
Too bad that theory turned out to be completely wrong. There are no canals on Mars, for starters.<\/p>\n
The takeaway? Just because a theory sounds logical and plausible doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s true. Conversely, just because a theory seems counterintuitive or implausible doesn\u2019t automatically make it false.<\/p>\n
Logical theories are often easier to validate with evidence. Gathering evidence for ideas that challenge common sense is quite difficult.<\/p>\n
Therefore, I don’t subscribe to the notion that “psionics”\u2014which can refer to telepathy, remote viewing, or macrokinesis, depending on who’s discussing it\u2014is “too out there” simply because it appears implausible. As we know, dismissing ideas based on their perceived credibility isn’t a valid scientific approach.<\/p>\n
I had two personal experiences with precognition during college 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.” Given Laguna’s development, that seemed highly improbable. However, just a few minutes later, a horse and a rider appeared. So, I thought, “That’s either really strange or really the acid.” As I got up to walk back to my car, I thought, “I\u2019ll run into someone from work” (I was a bartender at the time). Minutes later, I encountered a Mexican dishwasher from that restaurant walking toward me.<\/p>\n
That said, I don\u2019t identify as a “believer” in UFO-related psionics, as the specific claim of “summoning” or piloting UFOs still awaits substantial evidence\u2014evidence supposedly coming from SkyWatcher.<\/p>\n
Skepticism can be framed this way: until you have compelling reasons or a personal need to adopt a belief, it\u2019s best to just let it be. Don\u2019t resist it; simply stay indifferent.<\/p>\n
In his lengthy interview, Barber discusses an emotional impact he felt was externally caused, which isn\u2019t the kind of psionics we\u2019re currently considering. However, I do believe in that form of psionics\u2014like alien telepathy or \u201calien strangeness\u201d\u2014because such evidence is prevalent in the UFO literature dating back to the Hill abduction, if not earlier. The documentation is so thorough that the UK Ministry of Defence\u2019s UAP report attempted to explain some effects as possibly caused by microwave radiation. As a result, I view the skepticism toward psionics being “too out there” as indicative of a misunderstanding of the historical evidence regarding these phenomena.<\/p>\n
The link between UFOs and mind-altering effects is arguably more robust than the idea that “aliens” arrive in advanced, tangible technologies from distant planets (the same goes for time-traveling future humans). Yet, surprisingly, many in the UFO community still find the Extraterrestrial Hypothesis (ETH)\u2014now redefined to include aliens from far-off galaxies arriving in warp drives due to our nuclear stockpile\u2014credible.<\/p>\n
Returning to the idea of not adopting beliefs… Along with skepticism about psionics, there’s also criticism directed at those who discuss it. Critics claim the speakers themselves are “too out there” and deserve reprimand.<\/p>\n
I personally disregard claims made by figures<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"