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extraterrestrial

Also known as: extraterrestrial, extraterrestrials, extraterrestrial beings, Extraterrestrial

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Extraterrestrials are defined as non-human, technologically advanced beings originating from outside Earth, whose presence and interactions with humanity remain a subject of intense debate, speculative research, and advocacy. While the term broadly refers to life existing beyond our planet, the discourse surrounding them is heavily influenced by claims that these entities have visited Earth for an extended period, utilizing advanced, transdimensional technology rooted in consciousness ET transdimensional travel.

A central pillar of this discourse is the work of Dr. Steven Greer and the Disclosure Project, which posits that these beings are fundamentally benevolent benevolent ETs. Proponents of this view argue that extraterrestrials monitor human activity, particularly our development and weaponization of space, and have never initiated harm against humans, despite instances where human military forces have fired upon their craft ETs monitor human space weapons, ET friendly despite shootings. To facilitate interaction, advocates have developed protocols such as CE-5 (Encounters of the Fifth Kind), which utilize meditation and telepathy to initiate contact CE5 meditation protocol.

The narrative of extraterrestrial presence is supported by a variety of anecdotal and testimonial accounts. These include reports from individuals like retired Army sergeant Clifford Stone, who has claimed knowledge of 57 distinct humanoid species and UFO crash sites 57 ET species, and the 2023 testimony of David Grusch regarding government-led crash-retrieval programs Grusch on ET crash programs. Additionally, some military pilots have reported instances of extraterrestrial interference with nuclear weaponry pilots claim ET missile interference. These accounts form the basis of the "disclosure movement," which seeks to compel governments to release classified information regarding alien technology and visitation Greer founded disclosure movement.

Conversely, the existence of extraterrestrials and the validity of these claims face significant skepticism. Official entities, such as the White House, have explicitly denied the existence of evidence confirming extraterrestrial visitation White House no ET evidence. Critics, including researchers like Mark Pilkington and Joseph D. Phillips, argue that there is no verifiable physical proof of these beings Phillips no ET proof, and they frequently question the motives of disclosure advocates Pilkington on disclosure advocates. Furthermore, some observers suggest that the phenomena attributed to extraterrestrials might be interpreted through different lenses, such as apocalyptic fears or non-extraterrestrial origins, including religious or supernatural frameworks.

Ultimately, the concept of the extraterrestrial occupies a complex space between scientific hypothesis and cultural phenomenon. While the potential for life elsewhere in the universe is a subject of legitimate scientific inquiry, the specific claims of ongoing, consciousness-based visitation remain unverified. The discourse remains characterized by a divide between those who advocate for the reality of these encounters and those who maintain that the lack of empirical evidence renders such claims speculative or unfounded.

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Extraterrestrials are described in the facts primarily through claims by Dr. Steven Greer, who asserts they have visited Earth for a long time using transdimensional technology based on consciousness Steven Greer claims ETs visiting Earth long-term, ETs use consciousness-based travel, are friendly toward humans all ETs friendly per Greer, monitor humanity due to space weaponization ETs monitor human space weapons, and have never harmed humans no harm from ETs. Greer developed CE-5 protocols in collaboration with extraterrestrials for human-initiated contact via meditation and telepathy CE-5 developed with ETs, CE5 meditation protocol. He founded the disclosure movement seeking government revelation of ET knowledge Greer founded disclosure movement, described by journalist Anna Merlan as governments revealing UFOs and alien technology Merlan on disclosure climactic event. Other accounts include abductions defended by ufologists Budd Hopkins et al. abduction researchers defend claims, US pilots claiming ET interference with nukes pilots claim ET missile interference, and David Grusch's 2023 testimony on crash-retrieval programs Grusch on ET crash programs. Skepticism appears from the White House denying evidence White House no ET evidence, Mark Pilkington critiquing disclosure motives Pilkington on disclosure advocates, and Joseph D. Phillips dismissing proof Phillips no ET proof. Greer denies physical evidence like ET body parts Greer denies ET physical evidence. Perspectives vary, including ETs as fallen angels or non-extraterrestrial phenomena.
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The concept of extraterrestrials is predominantly framed through claims by Dr. Steven Greer, who asserts that UFOs are piloted by these beings, who are technologically advanced by a quarter million years and use transdimensional technology based on consciousness advanced ET tech ET transdimensional travel. According to reports in The New Yorker, Greer posits that extraterrestrials monitor humanity due to concerns over space weaponization efforts and are benevolent, countering narratives of them as threats propagated by the military-industrial complex ETs monitor space weaponization benevolent ETs. He claims humans have shot at their craft but should cease as they are friendly, and promotes 'Encounters of the Fifth Kind' via meditation for contact ET friendly despite shootings Fifth Kind encounters. Supporting claims include retired Army sergeant Clifford Stone's accounts of UFO crash sites and 57 humanoid ET species (History News Network; The New Yorker) Stone ET encounters 57 ET species, Richard Conrad's contact experiences (Disappointment Media; Sean Boelman) Conrad ET contacts, and Robert Bigelow's belief in their Earth presence (The New Yorker) Bigelow ET belief. Greer's Disclosure Project aggregates related evidence and whistleblowers (Apple Podcasts) Disclosure Project archive. Counterviews include Joseph D. Phillips' assertion of no proof (Disappointment Media; Sean Boelman) no ET proof, anonymous commenters' apocalyptic fears or doubts on human comprehension (Disappointment Media; Sean Boelman) apocalyptic ET fears human limits vs ETs, and a TS/SCI clearance holder's skepticism of Greer's claims (Disappointment Media; Sean Boelman). Philosophical notes, like Jennifer Lackey's testimonial justification example (Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy), and Karl Svozil's call for awareness of visits (Springer) add nuance. Overall, facts depict extraterrestrials as subjects of unverified claims, advocacy, and debate.

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Steven M. Greer - Wikiquote en.wikiquote.org Wikiquote 27 facts
claimSteven Greer believes that it is possible to establish a relationship between humans and extraterrestrials.
claimSteven Greer claims that extraterrestrials have been visiting Earth for a long time.
quoteWhen asked why extraterrestrials had not made contact with the general public, Steven Greer responded: "If you got bombarded and shot down from the sky and mistreated, how would you behave?"
quoteSteven M. Greer stated: "They may be a quarter million years more advanced than we are technologically. Their technology will look like magic to us. I don't think that we should be running around thinking these are gods in flying saucers that we should worship. We need to take this in a very rational way."
procedureThe CE5 protocol, created by Steven Greer, is a procedure that utilizes joint meditation and goodwill telepathy to invite extraterrestrials to make contact.
claimSteven Greer asserts that advanced 'stagecraft' involving electronics and drugs is used to abduct people and make them appear as if they were abducted by extraterrestrials, a tactic used to manipulate political and military figures into supporting the 'Star Wars' effort.
quoteSteven Greer stated: "We're not alone. There are life forms out there, which while they are not hostile, have clearly shown that they're not pleased with our tendency to put weapons in space."
claimSteven Greer posits that extraterrestrials visit Earth using transdimensional technology based on the science of consciousness, reasoning that travel across the cosmos requires exceeding the speed of light through the speed of thought.
procedureSteven Greer developed the CE5 protocol, which he describes as a method of joint meditation with extraterrestrials that uses goodwill telepathy to invite them to make contact.
accountSteven Greer claims to have met with Prince S.A., whose brother was abducted in a covert paramilitary operation designed to convince a powerful banking family that extraterrestrials posed a threat.
claimSteven M. Greer denies possessing physical evidence of extraterrestrials, specifically stating he does not have the arm of an extraterrestrial strapped to a table.
perspectiveSteven Greer characterizes the military-industrial complex as the villains who wish to maintain hegemony, contrasting them with the protagonists, which he defines as the people who want truth and peaceful contact with extraterrestrials.
claimSteven Greer claims that Marilyn Monroe was murdered because she intended to disclose information about extraterrestrials that John F. Kennedy had shared with her.
claimSteven Greer asserts that Marilyn Monroe was murdered because she intended to disclose information about extraterrestrials that John F. Kennedy had shared with her.
claimSteven Greer claims that Marilyn Monroe was murdered because she intended to disclose information about extraterrestrials that John F. Kennedy had shared with her.
claimSteven Greer alleges that the media and movie industry are penetrated by interests loyal to the 'Majestic group,' which uses these platforms to ridicule the subject of extraterrestrials and present terrifying images of alien invasion.
accountRichard Doty, a former counter-intelligence officer at Kirtland Air Force Base, states that he was briefed into a special access program involving the United States government's investigation of and contact with extraterrestrials.
quoteWhen asked why extraterrestrials had not made contact with the general public, Steven Greer responded: "If you got bombarded and shot down from the sky and mistreated, how would you behave?"
claimSteven Greer claims that counter-intelligence and psychological operations (PSYOPS) personnel design most UFO and extraterrestrial information to create a false narrative of an 'alien threat.'
accountRichard Doty, a former counter-intelligence officer at Kirtland Air Force Base, claims he was briefed into a special access program involving the US government's investigation and contact with extraterrestrials visiting Earth.
claimSteven Greer claims that at least 90 percent of the information and images regarding extraterrestrials portrayed to the public are selected to evoke fear and hatred of aliens.
accountSteven Greer claims he was visited by extraterrestrials as a child.
accountSteven Greer claims that an unnamed source told him that humans are directing operations using advanced stagecraft, electronics, and drugs to abduct people and make them appear as extraterrestrials to manipulate political and military figures into supporting the 'Star Wars' effort.
claimSteven Greer posits that extraterrestrials visit Earth using transdimensional technology based on the science of consciousness, reasoning that travel across vast cosmic distances requires exceeding the speed of light through the speed of thought.
claimSteven Greer claims that extraterrestrials have been visiting Earth for a long time.
claimSteven Greer believes that it is possible to establish a relationship between humans and extraterrestrials.
perspectiveSteven Greer characterizes the military-industrial complex as the villains who want to maintain hegemony and prevent peaceful contact with extraterrestrials.
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE FIFTH KIND -- A Ridiculous ... disappointmentmedia.com Sean Boelman · Disappointment Media Apr 7, 2020 25 facts
claimAlan Highneck states that Steven Greer claims extraterrestrials take control of all electronic devices at a CE5 (Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind) gathering.
claimThe CE-5 initiative utilizes meditation as a method for individuals to make personal contact with extraterrestrials.
perspectiveSteven Greer is attempting to reveal secrets and establish universal peace, but extraterrestrials currently avoid contact with humanity due to the current generation in power.
claimAn anonymous commenter questions whether extraterrestrial beings would appreciate Steven Greer teaching the world how to contact them and profiting from that information.
claimThe commenter identified as Marty claims that superior extraterrestrial beings are preventing humans from leaving Earth because humanity has lost the ability to communicate and respect one another.
accountMelonie Gibson and her daughter attempted to make contact with extraterrestrial beings by finding a location to meditate and observe the sky, during which they observed unexplained lights moving in the sky.
accountJ9 reports having personal experiences and encounters with multi-dimensional and extraterrestrial beings that they cannot explain, including experiences that occurred during sleep.
claimRJ claims that Steven Greer promotes Kundalini Yoga at his gatherings and questions the connection between this practice and extraterrestrials.
accountRichard Conrad claims to have had several contact experiences with extraterrestrials and has practiced astral projection for decades.
claimThe term 'Encounters of the Fifth Kind' refers to making personal contact with extraterrestrials through meditation, rather than observing UFOs in the sky.
perspectiveA commenter named Nillco questions the ability of humans to understand the motives, concepts, or ideas of extraterrestrial beings, arguing that humans are not equipped to comprehend them.
claimTarynholz defines 'Encounters of the 5th Kind' as making personal contact with extraterrestrials through meditation, rather than observing UFOs in the sky.
claimThe anonymous author of the comment claims that UFOs are real and represent lifeforms that are more advanced and older than humans, suggesting these entities prefer to communicate with individuals who practice meditation and possess higher states of consciousness.
perspectiveJoseph D. Phillips asserts that there is no proof of extraterrestrials and characterizes the photographic evidence often presented as images of hubcaps.
perspectiveSome individuals interpret the entities associated with UFOs as 'fallen angels' rather than extraterrestrial beings, citing Genesis chapter 6 as a reference.
claimThe documentary 'Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind' examines the CE-5 community, which is a group of people attempting to initiate contact with extraterrestrial beings.
claimCamille asserts that humans do not make more contact with extraterrestrials because they are constantly focused on trivial narratives.
claimBob, a commenter on the documentary 'Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind', criticizes the film's claims regarding Ft. Belvoir, Special Access Programs (SAP) lacking funding oversight, and the insertion of extraterrestrials into the government, labeling these assertions as unrealistic.
perspectivePeter King states that he believes in the existence of extraterrestrials and in Steven Greer.
claim'Encounters of the 5th Kind' (CE-5) is defined as making personal contact with extraterrestrials through meditation, rather than simply observing UFOs in the sky.
perspectiveJoseph D. Phillips asserts that there is no proof of extraterrestrials and expresses skepticism that such proof will ever exist.
perspectiveA commenter identifying as having a TS/SCI clearance and experience with SAP (Special Access Programs) claims that Dr. Steven Greer's statements regarding SAP programs lacking funding oversight and the insertion of extraterrestrials into the government are unrealistic.
claimSteven Greer claims that extraterrestrial beings take control of all electronic devices at a CE-5 (Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind) gathering.
claimAn anonymous commenter claims that extraterrestrial beings are coming to wipe humanity off the face of the earth, enslave the survivors, and eat human children.
perspectiveNillco argues that humans of average intelligence cannot remotely understand the motives, concepts, or ideas of extraterrestrial beings, challenging the premise that humans can interact with or interpret the desires of aliens.
Disclosure movement - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia 12 facts
quoteJournalist Anna Merlan describes "disclosure" as the climactic event where "the world’s governments will finally reveal everything they know about UFOs, extraterrestrials, and alien technology."
perspectiveMark Pilkington argues that disclosure advocates claim to want the truth, but actually desire confirmation of their existing beliefs about UFOs and extraterrestrials from a government they already distrust.
quoteJournalist Anna Merlan described 'disclosure' as 'the time when the world’s governments will finally reveal everything they know about UFOs, extraterrestrials, and alien technology'.
claimMark Pilkington noted that disclosure advocates claim to want truth, but actually desire to have their existing beliefs about UFOs and extraterrestrials confirmed by a government they already distrust.
claimThe disclosure movement posits that if the United States government were to release its information on extraterrestrials, evidence would be widely available on the internet and exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution within a month.
accountUS pilots claimed that extraterrestrial beings landed and interfered with nuclear missiles.
claimSteven Greer has stated that films such as Independence Day are indicative of a false narrative created by covert groups striving to generate fear of extraterrestrials.
accountIn 2023, retired Air Force intelligence officer David Grusch testified before the U.S. Congress, claiming the existence of a secret crash-retrieval and reverse-engineering program involving extraterrestrials, though he provided no evidence beyond what he had read or been told by others.
perspectiveLuis Elizondo, the former director of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), described a Pentagon report denying that UFOs are extraterrestrial as "intentionally dishonest, inaccurate and dangerously misleading."
claimMark Pilkington noted that disclosure advocates claim to want truth, but actually desire to have their existing beliefs about UFOs and extraterrestrials confirmed by a government they already distrust.
claimResponding to David Grusch's testimony, Stephen Bassett stated that 'this thing is getting ready to blow sky high' and predicted that President Joe Biden would confirm the existence of extraterrestrials within two weeks of the congressional hearing.
claimThe documentary 'Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind' is presented by Dr. Steven Greer, who is described as a global authority on extraterrestrials and the creator of the worldwide disclosure movement.
The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion - UFO Cults sk.sagepub.com SAGE Publications 10 facts
claimExtra-terrestrials were referenced in Oahspe (1882), a 900-page work written by New York dentist John Newbrough while in a trance state, and in Guy Ballard’s I AM movement of the 1930s, though they were minor elements in those cosmologies.
claimIn his books Inside the Spaceships (1955) and Flying Saucers Farewell (1961), George Adamski claimed that extra-terrestrials have been visiting Earth for centuries, and that Jesus Christ and the angels in the Bible were actually space people.
quoteGeorge Adamski wrote in Flying Saucers Have Landed (1953): “Now for the first time I fully realized that I was in the presence of a man from space—a HUMAN BEING FROM ANOTHER WORLD!”
claimA UFO cult is an organized religious group that includes the concept of extra-terrestrials as a fundamental component of its theology.
claimUFO contactees differed in the nature of their claimed communication with aliens, with some reporting in-person, face-to-face meetings, while others claimed to channel extraterrestrial entities or engage in telepathic communication.
accountBeginning in 1953, George Van Tassel of Landers, California, claimed to have encounters with beings from Venus who told him that Mother Mary was an extraterrestrial sent to Earth pregnant with Jesus.
claimIt was common for contactees to describe extra-terrestrials as human-like and Caucasian, and to claim that major world religions referenced the actions of extra-terrestrials.
accountGeorge Adamski reported that his contacts with aliens took place as in-person, face-to-face meetings.
accountContactee Orfeo Angelucci reported a series of encounters with aliens near Burbank, California, during which he learned that Jesus Christ was an entity born of the Sun.
claimThe term "contactee" refers to George Adamski and others who claimed to have entered into communication with benevolent extra-terrestrials.
How the Pentagon Started Taking U.F.O.s Seriously | The New Yorker newyorker.com The New Yorker Apr 30, 2021 10 facts
claimSteven Greer asserts that UFOs are piloted by extraterrestrials.
claimSteven Greer claims that extraterrestrials are monitoring humans because they are uncomfortable with human efforts to weaponize space.
perspectiveSteven Greer posits that UFOs are piloted by extraterrestrials who are monitoring humanity because they are concerned about the human aspiration to weaponize space.
claimSteven Greer claims that humans have shot at extraterrestrial spacecraft, but argues that humans should not continue to do so because the extraterrestrials are friendly.
claimSteven Greer's "Executive Summary" posits that U.F.O.s are piloted by extraterrestrials.
claimSteven Greer claims that UFOs are elusive because extraterrestrials are monitoring humans due to human aspirations to weaponize space.
perspectiveRobert Bigelow holds the belief that extraterrestrial beings are present on Earth.
claimSteven Greer's 'Executive Summary' posits that U.F.O.s are piloted by extraterrestrials who are monitoring humanity because they are concerned about human efforts to weaponize space.
claimSteven Greer's 'Executive Summary' posits that U.F.O.s are piloted by extraterrestrials who are monitoring humanity because they are concerned about human efforts to weaponize space.
quoteLeslie Kean stated regarding Steven Greer's claims: 'It’s not necessarily that what Greer was saying was wrong—maybe there have been visits by extraterrestrials since 1947. It’s that you have to be strategic about what you say to be taken seriously. You don’t put out someone talking about alien bodies, even if it might be true. Nobody was ready for that; they didn’t even know that U.F.O.s were real.'
Aliens and God: Extra Theology for Extraterrestrials - Catholic Stand catholicstand.com Catholic Stand Aug 7, 2023 9 facts
claimAliens have demonstrated restraint by not killing humans, despite possessing the power to do so on a large scale.
claimThe Bible is described as a Christocentric narrative that unfolds on a geocentric stage, focusing on the relationship between God and humans on Earth, while referencing heaven, hell, angels, demons, and animals, but not aliens.
claimIf extraterrestrials possess free will and reason, they approach the status of the 'image of God'.
perspectiveThe author expresses skepticism regarding the existence of extraterrestrials but maintains that there must be a rational explanation for Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs).
perspectiveExtraterrestrials do not threaten the human status as the 'crown of creation' because intelligence does not equate to the Imago Dei.
claimThe technologically superior craft associated with UAPs suggest that the entities operating them possess high intelligence, potentially surpassing human intelligence or representing a more advanced stage of technological evolution.
claimExtraterrestrials may possess access to energy resources or unknown matter to construct spacecraft capable of withstanding the physics of long-distance space travel.
claimExtraterrestrials cannot be divine because they are capable of making mistakes, such as crashing their spacecraft, and they are subject to death.
accountThere is testimony that aliens have been aggressive and caused injuries to humans, though no human deaths by aliens have been reported.
Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Catholic Faith: A Brief History of ... catholicscientists.org Society of Catholic Scientists 5 facts
claimSt. Pio of Pietrelcino (Padre Pio) believed that extraterrestrial beings exist who love God and did not experience the fall of man.
referenceReginaldo Francisco's essay 'Possibilità di una redenzione cosmica' (1994) discusses the possibility of cosmic redemption, as cited in Thomas F. O’Meara's 'Vast Universe: Extraterrestrials and Christian Revelation' (2012).
referenceDouglas Vakoch's survey of theological writings between 1955 and 1965 indicates that the dominant position among Catholic theologians was that belief in extraterrestrial beings is consistent with both science and Christian theology, with most arguing that such life is probable.
referenceChristopher T. Baglow wrote the article 'What Can Catholic Theology Say About Extraterrestrials?' for the Church Life Journal, published on February 9, 2022.
referenceMarie I. George authored the book 'Christianity and Extraterrestrials? A Catholic Perspective', published by iUniverse in 2005.
Unidentified flying object - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia 4 facts
claimBudd Hopkins, Whitley Strieber, David Jacobs, and John Mack defended the veracity of individuals claiming to have been kidnapped, examined, and experimented upon by extraterrestrial beings.
claimSteven M. Greer, the founder of the Disclosure Project, stated that approximately 400 witnesses were willing to testify before Congress regarding UFOs and extraterrestrials.
perspectiveThe White House stated in November 2011 that the U.S. government possesses no evidence of extraterrestrial life, no evidence of contact with extraterrestrial beings, and no credible information suggesting that such evidence is being withheld from the public.
claimIn his book 'Extraterrestrial', Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb argued that the interstellar comet 'Oumuamua might be an artificial light sail created by an alien civilization.
Alien abduction claims examined - Harvard Gazette news.harvard.edu Harvard Gazette Feb 20, 2003 3 facts
claimIndividuals who claim to have been abducted by extraterrestrials react emotionally in a manner similar to people who possess real memories of combat, abuse, and near-death encounters.
claimMost individuals who claim to be abductees report feeling glad that they had contact with extraterrestrials.
perspectiveMost individuals who claim to have been abducted by extraterrestrials interpret their experience as spiritually transforming.
Alien Abduction and UFOs: Why Are Grays So Common? | Season 4 pbs.org PBS Jul 8, 2022 3 facts
measurementA 2005 Gallup poll found that 24% of people in the United States believed that extraterrestrials had visited Earth.
measurementA 2005 Gallup poll found that 24% of people in the United States believed that extraterrestrials had visited Earth.
measurementA 2005 Gallup poll found that 24% of people in the United States believed that extraterrestrials had visited Earth.
Scientists gather to contemplate The Great Silence | Human World earthsky.org EarthSky Mar 24, 2019 2 facts
quotePast experience shows that any meeting of two civilizations is dangerous for both. Knowing that, civilized extraterrestrials will not try to communicate with us.
quotePerhaps extraterrestrials are watching humans on Earth, much as we watch animals in a zoo. How can we get the galactic zookeepers to reveal themselves? If we went to a zoo and suddenly a zebra turned toward us, looked us in the eye, and started pounding out a series of prime numbers with its hoof, that would establish a radically different relationship between us and the zebra, and we would feel compelled to respond. We can do the same with extraterrestrials by transmitting powerful, intentional, information-rich radio signals to nearby stars.
Documentary Review: Meditating meetings with E.T. - Movie Nation rogersmovienation.com Roger's Movie Nation Apr 14, 2020 2 facts
claimThe documentary 'Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind' defines a 'Close Encounter of the Fifth Kind' as proactive human-initiated contact with extraterrestrials.
claimThe CE-5 (Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind) initiative promotes the idea that millions of people should meditate to 'bypass the National Security State' and initiate contact with extraterrestrial beings.
Documentary Review: 'Close Encounters Of The Fifth Kind' redcarpetcrash.com Red Carpet Crash Apr 7, 2020 2 facts
claimDr. Steven Greer asserts that extraterrestrials are not here to cause damage because no human has ever been harmed by them.
claimDr. Steven Greer claims that extraterrestrials are up to a billion years ahead of humans in development.
Communication with Extraterrestrial Intelligence | Centauri Dreams centauri-dreams.org Larry Klaes · Centauri Dreams Jul 31, 2012 2 facts
claimPopular culture and science fiction portrayals of aliens have created a belief system where extraterrestrials are viewed as either destroyers or saviors, or used as comic relief and substitutes for human groups.
claimIn 1959, the majority of scientists envisioned potential extraterrestrial beings as inhabitants of an Earth-like planet orbiting a Sol-type star, typically possessing a body plan similar to humans with one head and four appendages.
The Alien Abduction Phenomenon of the Mid-20th Century - Shortform shortform.com Shortform Mar 14, 2024 2 facts
accountBud Hopkins documented accounts of individuals who claimed to have been abducted by extraterrestrials multiple times.
perspectiveThere is no concrete evidence to support the existence of extraterrestrial beings or the occurrence of alien abductions.
How the Pentagon Started Taking U.F.O.s Seriously historynewsnetwork.org History News Network Apr 30, 2021 2 facts
claimRetired Army sergeant Clifford Stone claims to have visited UFO crash sites and seen both dead and alive extraterrestrials.
claimClifford Stone claims to have catalogued fifty-seven species of extraterrestrials, many of which are humanoid and could walk among humans unnoticed.
Asara Adams & The Pleiadian-Sirian-Arcturian Council of Light creators.spotify.com Reuben Langdon · Spotify 2 facts
claimWendy Kennedy introduced the concept that 'temporary detainments' by extraterrestrials are part of a soul contract agreed upon before incarnating on Earth.
accountCasey Lake is a martial artist, esoteric scholar, and contactee who reports having childhood encounters with extraterrestrials.
How to misjudge Dr. Steven Greer on UFOs with chatGPT4 storiform.com Storiform Mar 25, 2023 2 facts
claimDr. Steven Greer claims to have had several personal UFO encounters and close interactions with extraterrestrial beings.
perspectiveDr. Steven Greer's views on UFOs and extraterrestrial beings have been met with skepticism and criticism from many in the scientific community.
'Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind': Film Review - Variety variety.com Owen Gleiberman · Variety Apr 7, 2020 2 facts
perspectiveThe documentary 'Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind' operates on the premise that technologically advanced and benevolent extraterrestrial beings exist and have been visiting Earth since at least 1947 to monitor humanity's nuclear capabilities.
claimSteven Greer compares extraterrestrials who have visited Earth to Mahatma Gandhi.
Contact: The CE5 Experience - ‎Apple TV tv.apple.com Apple TV 1 fact
claimDr. Steven Greer asserts that he developed the CE-5 protocols in collaboration with extraterrestrials and that these protocols allow individuals to make contact with extraterrestrials and UFOs.
Extraterrestrial life - Inters.org inters.org Interdisciplinary Encyclopedia of Religion and Science 1 fact
referenceE. Sindoni authored the book 'Esistono gli extraterrestri?' (Do extraterrestrials exist?), published by Il Saggiatore in 1997.
The Paranormal UFO Consciousness Podcast - Spotify for Creators creators.spotify.com Grant Cameron · Spotify 1 fact
perspectiveGrant Cameron and Cindy Voll suggest that contact with extraterrestrials, AI, or other individuals is a continuum of consciousness rather than distinct categories.
Trump vowed to release government files on aliens and UFOs. Why ... cnn.com CNN Mar 7, 2026 1 fact
claimThe Pentagon, through the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), maintains that it has not seen any evidence for extraterrestrials.
The Great Silence (Philosophy and Fermi's Paradox) wearenotsaved.com We Are Not Saved Dec 1, 2018 1 fact
claimThe author proposes a hypothesis where God exists and extraterrestrials exist with technology so advanced it appears miraculous, and human existence is a test to ensure humanity uses this technology responsibly, similar to proposals for minimizing AI risk.
Review: Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind - Washington Examiner washingtonexaminer.com Washington Examiner Apr 24, 2020 1 fact
claimSteven Greer claims that all extraterrestrials are friendly toward humans.
Welcoming our Extraterrestrial Neighbors: Process Philosophy and ... openhorizons.org Open Horizons May 17, 2021 1 fact
claimJay McDaniel speculates that extraterrestrial beings might possess an exploratory spirit and could be observing Earth to understand why humanoids are destroying themselves.
UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENA - Springer Nature link.springer.com Springer 1 fact
perspectiveKarl Svozil argues that humanity should be aware of the possibility that extraterrestrials may be visiting Earth.
A Very Short Introduction to the History of Catholic Debates About ... churchlifejournal.nd.edu Church Life Journal Mar 12, 2024 1 fact
perspectiveSome Catholic theologians writing between 1955 and 1965 hypothesized that extraterrestrial beings might glorify God more effectively than humans.
Alien Evidence The World NEEDS To Know | Dr. Steven Greer podcasts.apple.com Apple Podcasts Aug 31, 2025 1 fact
referenceThe Disclosure Project Intelligence Archive (DPIA) is an ongoing project that aggregates UFO/ET evidence and whistleblower testimony collected over 35 years of research by Dr. Steven Greer.
Mythic Traditions and the Brotherhood of the Snake - Part 2 ancient-origins.net Ancient Origins Aug 9, 2013 1 fact
claimMabel Royce posits that Rh-negative blood may be evidence that humans are a hybrid species, serving as a 'missing link' between primates and extraterrestrials.
UFOs and the U.S. government: The push towards greater ... - WBUR wbur.org WBUR Nov 14, 2023 1 fact
perspectiveThe speaker asserts that UFOs and UAPs are real, noting that while the nature of these phenomena is unknown, they represent a mystery that could lead to world-changing discoveries even if they are not extraterrestrial in origin.
Watch Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind - Gaia gaia.com Gaia 1 fact
claimDr. Steven Greer created the worldwide disclosure movement regarding extraterrestrials.
Disclosure or deception? New UFO Pentagon office divides believers nbcnews.com NBC News Jan 8, 2022 1 fact
perspectiveDr. Steven Greer argues that extraterrestrials are benevolent and that the military-industrial complex is exaggerating the danger of aliens to justify the creation of the U.S. Space Force for interplanetary war.
Dr Steven Greer on Trump's UFO… ‑ VladTV - Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com VladTV 1 fact
claimDr. Steven Greer claims there is misinformation regarding UFOs and provides his reaction to public statements made by others concerning their experiences with extraterrestrials.
Exploring expert figures in alien-related UFO conspiracy theories nature.com Nature Apr 15, 2025 1 fact
measurementThe study analyzed Google Trends search data for the keywords “UFO,” “alien,” “NASA,” “reptilian,” and “extraterrestrial” between 30 October 2022 and 30 October 2023.
Alien abduction - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia 1 fact
referenceThe Center for UFO Studies (CUFOS) defines an abductee as a person who has been taken against their will by apparent non-human beings to a location perceived as extraterrestrial or a spaceship, where they are subjected to an examination or engage in communication with the beings.
(PDF) The Reliability and Psychology of Eyewitness-Centered UFO ... academia.edu Academia.edu May 8, 2024 1 fact
accountIn September 2018, the authors met with Jungian therapist Raúl Ortega in Huelva to discuss the phenomenology of the self in the context of encounters with unidentified flying objects and extraterrestrials.
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perspectiveSteven Greer argues against the mainstream narrative that frames extraterrestrials as a threat.
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accountIn the play "Judgement Day" at the New Age spirituality expo, longtime speakers wore alien masks and face paint to portray extraterrestrial characters who decided that humans were worth saving due to their sacred bond with the planet, its living creatures, and each other.
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claimDr. Steven Greer reports that he has gathered accounts from over 700 high-level government and corporate whistleblowers willing to testify about the UFO/extraterrestrial issue.
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accountSome individuals participate in meditation sessions specifically intended to contact extraterrestrial beings and attend skywatching parties to witness what they believe is superior alien technology.
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claimJennifer Lackey argues that hearers need positive reasons to acquire testimonial justification to avoid gullibility and intellectual irresponsibility, using an example where a subject (S) encounters an extraterrestrial (T) with a diary written in English.
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referenceAllen Tough published 'What Role Will Extraterrestrials Play in Humanity's Future?' in the Journal of the British Interplanetary Society in 1986, which explores the potential future role of extraterrestrials.
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claimDr. Steven Greer is described as a global authority on extraterrestrials who created the worldwide disclosure movement and briefs presidents and heads of state on the extraterrestrial phenomenon.