{"id":4068,"date":"2025-03-11T16:37:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T16:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/11\/ufology-is-dead-and-critical-thinking-was-never-alive-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-11T16:37:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T16:37:25","slug":"ufology-is-dead-and-critical-thinking-was-never-alive-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/11\/ufology-is-dead-and-critical-thinking-was-never-alive-2\/","title":{"rendered":"UFOLOGY is Dead and critical thinking was never alive."},"content":{"rendered":"

Ufology is Dead, and Critical Thinking Was Never Alive<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a modern polymath with a keen understanding of human behavior and technology, I’ve come to a troubling conclusion: ufology is dead. And the subreddits that celebrate it are part of the problem. Rather than calling out the charlatans who exploit your love for science and your desire for wonder to profit off your biases, you seem to support them and dismiss anyone who critically evaluates their claims.<\/p>\n

Why in the world are individuals like Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp considered credible voices in this community? If you truly care about ufology, you should reject these people. Why do we still hear about Bob Lazar or Travis Walton? I’m not even going to start on the modern-day frauds who emerged post-2017; I\u2019ve seen their claims debunked online long before they became popular. Stanton Friedman was the last true ufologist\u2014why? Because he was genuine, without any asterisks next to his credentials. He even shared his personal phone number at the end of his documentary, and when I called it, he answered. That era of authenticity in this field is gone. The scrutiny of extraordinary claims is no longer present. Critical thinking has vanished.<\/p>\n

I find myself missing the days when reporters donned tin foil hats at the mere mention of this subject. It\u2019s like having a beloved hangout spot only to find it overrun with newcomers who don\u2019t share the same passion but just want to fuel the latest trend. That\u2019s what ufology feels like to me now. People still talk about element 115 as if it\u2019s some kind of breakthrough\u2014let’s get real; it was mentioned in a sci-fi book long before the infamous Bob Lazar interview in 1989. I\u2019ve had my love for science since I was 8 years old, and now those who claim their “service” are treated as credible sources without any evidence. Instead of thorough investigation, they\u2019re elevated to a messianic status.<\/p>\n

I was born in 1981 and can cite only two events that, based on my expertise, are authentic: the Phoenix lights in 1997 and the Stephenville sightings in 2008. Since Stanton\u2019s passing, the rise of frauds has gone unchecked because there\u2019s no legitimate scientist left in the field to challenge their narratives. This is why ufology is dead. <\/p>\n

I apologize for the rant, but I know there are still a few true ufologists out there who understand this disappointment. Here\u2019s to you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\nUfology is Dead, and Critical Thinking Was Never Alive As a modern polymath with a keen understanding of human behavior and technology, I’ve come to a troubling conclusion: ufology is dead. And the subreddits that celebrate it are part of the problem. Rather than calling out the charlatans who exploit your love for science and…\n<\/div>\n
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