{"id":6631,"date":"2025-03-25T17:41:06","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T17:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/25\/why-did-the-topic-of-consciousness-get-tied-in-so-inextricably-with-the-ufo-topic\/"},"modified":"2025-03-25T17:41:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T17:41:06","slug":"why-did-the-topic-of-consciousness-get-tied-in-so-inextricably-with-the-ufo-topic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/25\/why-did-the-topic-of-consciousness-get-tied-in-so-inextricably-with-the-ufo-topic\/","title":{"rendered":"Why did the topic of &#8216;consciousness&#8217; get tied in so inextricably with the UFO topic?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Why has the concept of &#8216;consciousness&#8217; become so intricately linked to discussions about UFOs? Consciousness is a fascinating and essential aspect of our existence, yet I must admit that I hadn\u2019t pondered it deeply until it gained traction in UFO discourse recently. It\u2019s a complex subject that I\u2019ve only explored at a surface level, as it demands extensive study in areas that exceed my expertise and understanding. Unfortunately, time is scarce, especially when life\u2019s everyday responsibilities take precedence.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, prominent voices in the UFO community have emphasized the importance of consciousness in understanding UFOs and non-human intelligence (NHI). However, many of these individuals have not substantiated their claims with any concrete evidence. Consciousness remains a profound mystery, and we\u2019ve barely begun to unravel it. Yet, many firmly believe it holds the key to unlocking the UFO enigma, despite showcasing little expertise in such a intricate topic. Their viewpoints are often echoed by a host of podcasters who similarly lack substantial credentials or academic research in the field.<\/p>\n<p>One frequently cited idea in discussions about consciousness is the notion of interconnectedness\u2014that we are all part of a greater &#8216;One.&#8217; I cannot prove or disprove this assertion, and those who advocate for it have not provided convincing evidence either. Nevertheless, belief in this theory has been gaining traction within the UFO community to the point where the tangible, &#8216;nuts and bolts&#8217; aspects of the phenomenon are being overshadowed. We know that material evidence for UFOs and NHI exists, but it remains hidden beneath layers of secrecy, with little hope of transparency.<\/p>\n<p>If the claims made by UFO enthusiasts are accurate, and we truly are all part of this &#8216;One,&#8217; then what we experience in our physical reality loses significance. However, the topic of consciousness is notably absent from discussions surrounding pressing issues in our material world. Consider a few examples:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A child loses their parents in a tragic car accident.<\/li>\n<li>A small town suffers immense loss due to a natural disaster that devastates land and lives.<\/li>\n<li>A family\u2019s livelihood vanishes when their small business is lost to a fire, with insurance denying coverage based on flimsy excuses.<\/li>\n<li>An entire nation endures the consequences when a more powerful neighbor launches a military attack.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In each case, human lives are profoundly affected, leaving behind emotional scars that may never heal. Yet, in these instances, no one invokes &#8216;consciousness&#8217; or the idea of \u2018oneness\u2019 to comfort the victims. No one suggests that their pain is merely a byproduct of the material world and ultimately insignificant in the larger picture. In fact, the concept of consciousness is rarely discussed in broader societal contexts, despite its potential as an overarching explanation.<\/p>\n<p>Why is this disparity so pronounced? Why is &#8216;consciousness&#8217; being actively infused into UFO discussions while remaining almost entirely absent from crucial conversations in other areas?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-summary\">\nWhy has the concept of &#8216;consciousness&#8217; become so intricately linked to discussions about UFOs? Consciousness is a fascinating and essential aspect of our existence, yet I must admit that I hadn\u2019t pondered it deeply until it gained traction in UFO discourse recently. It\u2019s a complex subject that I\u2019ve only explored at a surface level, as&hellip;\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/25\/why-did-the-topic-of-consciousness-get-tied-in-so-inextricably-with-the-ufo-topic\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &ldquo;Why did the topic of &#8216;consciousness&#8217; get tied in so inextricably with the UFO topic?&rdquo;<\/span>&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":89,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6631","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ufos","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6631","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6631"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6631\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/89"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6631"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6631"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6631"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}