We break down the barriers to understanding the UAP phenomenon, emphasizing the Dogma Firewall and Digital Cage. The former restricts belief systems, while the latter suppresses data through surveillance and media control. To advance inquiry, it advocates for memory preservation, diversified perception, de-dogmatization of language, and public empowerment in critical thinking.
Every civilization builds walls around what it dares to know. In our time those walls have names: the Digital Cage and the Dogma Firewall. The first, a network of political and corporate control that manages what can be seen; the second, a psychological architecture that governs what can be believed. Together they form the perfect containment field for whatever we call the UAP phenomenon.
I. The Dogma Firewall — Belief as Defense Mechanism
For clarity: by Dogma I mean any closed explanatory loop—religious, scientific, or cultural—that interprets new data only in ways that preserve itself. The UAP, treated as an adaptive intelligence or Reactive Interface, exploits those loops.
Scientific orthodoxy insists that what cannot be replicated cannot be real.
Religious literalism translates every anomaly into angel or demon.
Pop culture trivializes the whole affair as entertainment.
Three boxes, one result: the truth—non-local, symbolic, multidimensional—cannot occupy any of them. The Firewall works perfectly because it uses our need for certainty as its code.
II. The Digital Cage — How Power Amplifies Dogma
Richard Thieme described the Cage as the oligarchy’s global feedback system: surveillance, privatization, and narrative control. It does not need to invent new deceptions; it only has to amplify the Dogma Firewall already in place.
Oligarchic Tool
Dogma Amplified
The Lock
Corporate Black Box – defense privatization of genuine UAP data
Scientific dogma: only repeatable phenomena count.
Data moves into trade-secret vaults. Non-repeatable = classified = gone.
Media Concentration – 90 % of narrative through a handful of conglomerates
Ridicule dogma: only fools see UFOs.
Every real witness drowned in hoax noise.
Whistleblower Retribution
Authority dogma: truth flows downward.
The cost of dissent becomes ruin; inquiry self-censors.
The result is an elegant symmetry: internal belief systems suppress comprehension while external power systems suppress data. The Phenomenon’s secrecy needs no conspiracy; it co-opts the machinery we already built.
III. Updating the Lineage — From Keel to Thieme to Fortean Winds
Thinker
Model
Insight Reframed
John Keel
Super-Spectrum
UAPs are bleed-throughs from a wider reality; the Cage polices the boundaries of that spectrum.
Jacques Vallée
Control System
The Phenomenon shapes human consciousness through symbol; the oligarchy administers the test.
Richard Thieme
Digital Cage
Information architecture itself becomes the new priesthood.
Fortean Winds (Ram X)
Reactive Interface
The UAP is participatory: it reflects our beliefs back at us. Secrecy is mutual—a pact between human control and non-human adaptation.
IV. The Blindspot and the Opportunity
The dominant institutions are not guarding national security; they are guarding conceptual stability. They know, perhaps dimly, that full disclosure would detonate the operating myths of economics, theology, and science simultaneously. Hence the “real bird” of UAP knowledge—if released—must still land in their hand.
To study the phenomenon, we must therefore study the system that forbids study. The breakthrough will not come from one more leaked video but from dismantling the feedback loop that teaches us which questions are “reasonable.”
V. Bypassing the Cage
Bypassing is not rebellion; it is calibration.
Preserve memory. Archive data before it is monetized or erased.
Diversify perception. Use independent sensors, open-source analytics, and citizen labs.
De-dogmatize language. Treat “ET,” “hallucination,” and “spiritual” as provisional metaphors, not final answers.
Hold institutions accountable but resist paranoia—the goal is transparency, not another cult of secrecy.
Teach discernment. Give the public the tools of chain-of-custody and metadata literacy. The antidote to the Cage is competence.
Epilogue: The Task of Fortean Winds
Our work is not to prove the UAP real. Reality will manage that on its own schedule. Our work is to make inquiry possible again.
If the Digital Cage controls what can be seen, and the Dogma Firewall controls what can be believed, then the only free space left is the narrow edge between them. That is where Fortean Winds stands—testing locks, mapping cracks, and reminding anyone who listens that mystery is not the enemy of truth, only its next horizon.
The exploration of UAP phenomena leads to questions about consciousness, suggesting that these entities possess advanced capabilities, including telepathy and time manipulation. The need for interdisciplinary research is emphasized, correlating psychological, environmental, and quantum theories while proposing a framework to understand possible interactions between humans and Ultra-terrestrials.
If you’ve been following our UAP podcast and website, you’ve been following a standard UFO research journey. You start with trying to determine if flying saucers are real. Once you’ve figured out they are real, you move onto what they are…that takes some twists and turns but it lands you somewhere in the realm of consciousness studies.
We don’t know what consciousness is. I don’t mean just us at Fortean Winds don’t know what consciousness is…humans don’t know what consciousness is.
So, being the material generation, we pretend like it doesn’t exist or relegate it to the fringes of hippy pseudoscience. Which works until it doesn’t…when we’re confronted with the reality of consciousness and its potential effects on our everyday lives, we can either dive into what science exists or dismiss it as Woo (fluff, wild theory).
Yet, these NHI and this phenomenon seem to have a greater control and understanding of consciousness than we do. If nothing else, that tells us there is so much there we have yet to discover…
If discovery is not sufficient motivation, how about survival? These beings have utilized their understanding of consciousness to control minds (see Chris Bledsoe, Fatima). They can freeze people in place, or send them on a journey to another world akin to our own but filled with fantastic creatures and unique differences (see the “Oz Effect and Hitchhiker Effect”).
Whether or not these experiences actually transport the person to another physical realm, or the experience is simulated, is unclear.
What is clear is that the NHI have this capability.
It’s intimidating to consider the fact these beings could be listening to your thoughts…all the time. Do they?
We doubt it. We have to accept they could potentially read thoughts, as we have evidence of numerous credible cases in which these beings communicate telepathically. Yet, why would they want to hear my thoughts about the latest Taylor Swift album? Seems like a waste of time (I didn’t get it).
At Fortean Winds we classify these NHI as “Ultra-terrestrials” because they live here (on planet earth) often enough to be considered terrestrial. And the “Ultra” refers to their capabilities. Not their point of origin. We’ve seen credible cases where these beings…
Can see back and forth in time
Pilot and control technology far beyond ours
Transport people into a land like Oz (apparently another reality)
Materialize and dematerialize matter
Read thoughts and communicate telepathically
Create potergeist-like activity
Appear as religious apparitions and strange monsters
Move through water and earth as if it were air (transmedium)
Transform shape (including mirroring humans)
Interact with humans on a purely psychic level…
Those are facts. We’ve seen these capabilities repeated in credible cases, reported by reliable observers and sometimes including material evidence.
We won’t spend a lot of time on this. The research community appears to be coming around to this set of facts. Good. They have to be accepted in order to be studied.
But then what…if these beings have just about every capability we can imagine, how do we go about studying them?
There is a temptation to just throw up your hands and consider them all powerful, mostly ambivalent and ignore them, or some may be tempted to worship them.
We would argue that neither of those solutions are terribly fruitful.
Instead the next logical steps are:
1) Open study and transparent information sharing of UAP discoveries
2) Attempt open and transparent communication with the NHI.
It doesn’t seem logical to us to worship something which does not make its motives clear. It also doesn’t make sense to ignore something so powerful and potentially informative…that is here…and interacts with us.
Given the confusing and disparate nature of this phenomenon and its capabilities, it seems the only way to get to the truth…is to ask. Communication is the logical next step.
We should accept that this is a multi-faceted phenomenon, which does not make itself known. In fact, it goes out of its way to hide its existence.
The fact that this phenomenon involves material craft and bodies, which are being studied, moves it out of the hippy pseudoscience category and into the WTF category?
If these things are real then all the capabilities they display are possible…and what does that say about our material reality? About our material science?
It says that it’s incomplete. But we already know that, don’t we? When did we decide we had it all figured out?
So, why can’t we ask the all-important questions? The ones that take us out of the realm of new age philosophy and into discovery.
Such as, how can something be both objective and subjective? Both material and immaterial? And why are there so many disparate pieces to this phenomenon?
This question touches on a fundamental and intriguing aspect of the phenomenon involving UAPs, abductions, cryptid sightings, and religious experiences: why do these phenomena sometimes manifest physically and other times psychically or para-physically? Here are some frameworks which attempt to explain these phenomena:
1. Jungian Theory and the Collective Unconscious:
Archetypes and Manifestations: Jung proposed that archetypes from the collective unconscious can manifest in various forms, reflecting both personal and collective human experiences. These archetypes might manifest as physical entities or experiences under certain conditions, especially when collective societal or personal psychological states are conducive.
Symbolic Representation: Physical sightings and psychic experiences could be different ways in which the unconscious mind externalizes internal conflicts, fears, or hopes. The physical manifestations could be a way for the psyche to confront and process these archetypes tangibly, while psychic experiences might represent a more internalized, introspective process. While Jung’s theories may be informative to the phenomenon as a whole (we think so), it can’t be the entirety of it, as there are ships and bodies. Can humans manifest ships and bodies which are sentient through their collective unconscious? Seems unlikely, but it may be that the phenomenon chooses its forms and is otherwise informed by Jungian theory.
Interdimensional Hypotheses: The idea that these phenomena might originate from other dimensions can explain their variable manifestations. Entities or objects could be crossing over from different realities, sometimes interacting with our physical world and other times influencing our minds more subtly. Check out our article on Tesla and Einstein for some quantum hypothesizing.
3. Consciousness and Perception:
Observer Effect: In quantum physics, the observer effect suggests that the act of observation can influence the state of a particle. Similarly, the state of the observer’s consciousness could influence whether an experience is physical or psychic. The expectation, belief, and mental state of the observer might shape how the phenomenon manifests.
Psychosocial Context: The cultural and social context can also influence the form these phenomena take. In societies with a strong belief in physical cryptids, sightings might be more common. Conversely, in cultures with a focus on spiritual or psychic experiences, these might be more prevalent. Combining Jungian theory with quantum physics where the expectations of the observer inform the observed…and we may have something.
4. Parapsychological Perspectives:
PK (Psychokinesis): Some parapsychologists suggest that psychokinetic abilities might enable individuals to manifest physical phenomena through psychic means. This theory posits that the mind can influence physical reality, leading to tangible manifestations of what might otherwise be considered purely psychological phenomena.
Collective Energy: The collective energy of a group or society, particularly in times of stress or significant change, could potentially trigger both physical and psychic manifestations. This might explain why certain periods and locations are hotspots for UAP sightings, cryptid reports, and spiritual experiences. Paranormal researchers often discuss liminal (places in a state of change) states as a precursor to a paranormal experience. Sites such as hospitals, schools and transportation hubs often report activity.
5. Environmental and Electromagnetic Factors:
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF): High levels of electromagnetic fields are often reported in areas with frequent UAP sightings and paranormal activity. EMFs can affect human perception and consciousness, potentially inducing both physical and psychic experiences.
Geophysical Anomalies: Certain geographic locations with unique magnetic or gravitational properties might act as focal points for these phenomena, facilitating both physical appearances and psychic experiences depending on the environmental conditions. These geophysical regions may be influenced by temporal factors and the observer.
The variability in the manifestation of these phenomena—sometimes physical, sometimes psychic—likely involves a complex interplay of psychological, environmental, and possibly quantum factors. Jungian theory provides a valuable framework for understanding the symbolic and archetypal dimensions of these experiences, while quantum and parapsychological theories offer insights into the mechanisms that might allow for such diverse manifestations.
Were you expecting an easy answer? Well, we have a simplified version, that we think holds up for now, and could then be expanded based on more data.
The Fortean Winds: Integrative UAP Hypothesis
Our research framework, which considers the interplay of the right person, place, and time, aligns well with the multidimensional nature of UAPs and related phenomena. This integrative approach can potentially offer a more comprehensive understanding of these elusive experiences. In short, this is how we think it(the phenomenon, NHI, whatever) works…
1. The Right Person:
Sensitivity and Connection: Some individuals appear to have a heightened sensitivity or a particular connection to these phenomena, which might be due to innate psychic abilities, previous experiences, or even genetic factors. Studies have suggested that certain people are more prone to experiencing paranormal phenomena, possibly due to their cognitive or perceptual traits.
Psychological and Emotional State: The mental and emotional state of the individual can influence their susceptibility to these experiences. Stress, trauma, and heightened emotional states are often reported in conjunction with sightings and encounters.
2. The Right Place:
Geophysical Anomalies: Locations with unique geophysical properties, such as high levels of EMF, geomagnetic anomalies, or specific mineral compositions, are often hotspots for paranormal activity and UAP sightings. Skinwalker Ranch in Utah is a notable example, known for its diverse range of unexplained phenomena, potentially linked to its unique geological features.
Historical and Cultural Significance: Certain places with rich histories of paranormal or spiritual activity might act as focal points. These areas could be imbued with cultural and symbolic significance, which might enhance their propensity for such phenomena.
3. The Right Time:
Temporal Factors: Time-related factors, such as specific times of the year (e.g., solstices, equinoxes), lunar cycles, and even certain hours of the day, might play a role in the manifestation of these phenomena. Some researchers suggest that these times could align with natural cycles that amplify environmental energies (livescience.com).
Cosmic and Astrological Influences: Cosmic events, such as solar flares, planetary alignments, and meteor showers, might also influence the occurrence of these phenomena. The idea is that these events can create fluctuations in the Earth’s electromagnetic field, potentially making it easier for interdimensional interactions or psychic phenomena to occur.
Case Studies and Examples:
Skinwalker Ranch:This site is known for a wide array of paranormal phenomena, including UAP sightings, cryptid encounters, and unexplained physical effects. Researchers have noted the presence of unusual magnetic and gravitational anomalies in the area, suggesting a link between the physical environment and the observed phenomena.
Hudson Valley Sightings: In the 1980s, the Hudson Valley in New York became a hotspot for UAP sightings. Many witnesses reported experiencing both physical sightings of craft and psychic phenomena, suggesting a combined influence of geophysical and psychological factors.
The Integrative Hypothesis:
The convergence of these factors can be viewed through an integrative hypothesis:
The Individual: People with certain sensitivities, previous experiences, family history, genetics and/or psychological predispositions may act as catalysts for these experiences.
The Environment: Geophysical anomalies and specific locations may provide the necessary conditions for these phenomena to manifest.
Temporal Conditions: Certain times may align environmental energies in ways that facilitate the occurrence of these phenomena.
This hypothesis suggests that a multidisciplinary approach, combining psychology, geology, physics, and cultural studies, is crucial for advancing our understanding of UAPs and related phenomena.
Based on our research (a review of thousands of cases), these are the determining factors of a UAP sighting or related paranormal event. A UAP or paranormal event occurs when the right person is in the right place at the right time.
However, it is missing one important variable and that variable has a huge impact: The Will and Actions of the NHI
These beings are conducting themselves and their activities according to their own agenda. We would argue that incidents. where these principles are not deterministic, occurred simply because it suited the NHI agenda (whatever that may be).
Yet, we consider it possible the factors in the integrated hypothesis may limit the time and targets which the NHI have available.
This NHI agenda needs to be studied both separately and in parallel, but it has to be viewed differently. We need to understand what the NHI achieved or hoped to achieve in these encounters. This is more like behavioral profiling.
A review of the cases has to be done to develop a reliable case pool and then the cases need to be analyzed to determine what the encounter most likely provided to the NHI and how it affected the contactee.
We’ve done this exercise, and the effects of the encounters appear to be mixed. Meaning they sometimes positively (healing, wisdom) but more often negatively (trauma, radiation) affect the individual. This could be the result of different factions of NHI interacting with humanity differently, or it could speak to a larger control mechanism and a long term plan of their own design. The NHI agenda, at this point, is unclear to everyone…
Additionally, we should note that these factors appear to work independently and in combination. For example, if you’re in the super right place at the super right time, it may not be necessary to be the right person. Conversely, if you’re the right person, the right place and time may be more flexible.
This is how it appears to work based on our current review and the state of our research. The Hitchhiker Effect also has an outsized effect on paranormal and UAP occurrences and points to a genetic or biological component to this phenomenon. This is noted in the integrative hypothesis as “family history” and “previous experiences.”
How’s that for deconstructing the woo…What could be more earthly than human biology?
De-Mystifying the Mystical:
We’ve assigned these beings the “mystical or magical” label because our ancestors didn’t know a lot about material science. We do. Yet, what we know is incomplete. Science and history are ever-evolving subjects. We don’t know what we don’t know. If nothing else, they’ve shown us that what we thought is impossible is not. That’s not magical or mystical…it’s opportunity.
Yet, it takes courage to accept the facts in UAP and Paranormal encounters. It takes the courage to research it and then it takes courage to believe credible people relaying incredible things.
That normally wouldn’t seem like much…except they keep saying the same thing…for thousands of years.
But the real challenge is accepting what you’ve found as fact and moving forward with it. Moving forward involves open and transparent study of the phenomenon we’ve outlined. That study should result in an effort of open and transparent communication with this phenomenon.
How would we communicate with the phenomenon? Naturally, we got some ideas!
Appendix: Integrating the Integrated
For those interested in pursuing the Integrated Hypotheses we offer the following suggestions:
Consciousness Studies and UAPs:
Highlight the link between consciousness and UAPs, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary studies involving neuroscience, psychology, and parapsychology to understand these interactions.
Support further exploration of telepathic communication and mind control as observed in credible cases.
Ultra-terrestrials and Their Capabilities:
Document and categorize the capabilities of Ultra-terrestrials as observed: time manipulation, transmedium travel, telepathy, shape-shifting, and more.
Establish a database of credible cases and analyze patterns in these abilities.
Frameworks for Understanding the Phenomenon:
Integrate Jungian theory, quantum mechanics, and parapsychological perspectives into the analytical models.
Develop a cross-disciplinary research agenda to explore these theories in relation to UAPs.
Environmental and Electromagnetic Factors:
Investigate hotspots like Skinwalker Ranch and the Hudson Valley for unique geophysical properties.
Study the impact of EMFs and other geophysical anomalies on human perception and UAP manifestations.
The Integrative UAP Hypothesis:
Use the proposed framework (right person, place, and time) to analyze and predict UAP encounters.
Consider the NHI agenda in case studies to understand their motives and long-term plans.
De-Mystifying the Mystical:
Promote the idea that UAP phenomena, while seemingly mystical, are opportunities for scientific exploration.
Encourage open-minded yet rigorous research methodologies.
This theoretical framework suggests a correlation between quantum mechanics and UAP encounters, proposing that both exhibit similar principles like superposition and observer-dependent outcomes. By analyzing UAPs through quantum lenses, insights into human consciousness and its role in shaping these phenomena may emerge, inviting further exploration of their mysterious nature.
Author’s Note: The below is presented as a theoretical framework to inspire discussion regarding the relationship between quantum mechanics and UAP. It is not intended to be the answer to all things. John Keel always said to be careful when presenting a hypothetical framework like this. So, in honor of John Keel… The below is intended for discussion only…and if you use it, please cite it.
Introduction:
The subjective and objective nature of UFO and UAP encounters bears a striking resemblance to research being conducted in (and the mechanics of) quantum computing and quantum science. This resemblance could be more than coincidental, and we could be looking at the wizard behind the curtain of the UFO phenomenon. Either way, looking at the UAP phenomenon through this lens may allow us to gain insights we did not have before. Let’s examine the similarities and compare them to the work of a couple of our greatest thinkers, Einstein and Tesla.
Explaining Quantum Superposition:
In both technical and non-technical terms, quantum superposition can be likened to a state of uncertainty. Imagine a quantum system as a coin in mid-air, not yet landed. It’s neither heads nor tails, but it’s also both AND entirely new mixes of heads and tails because it exists in a state of all possibilities simultaneously until observed, collapsing into one outcome. This inherent duality mirrors the essence of quantum superposition.
Another simplified analogy is dipping one finger on each hand into a pool of water. The circular ripples of waves would stretch out from each finger like a binary system. Yet, they would overlap at some point and become a new and more complex pattern. This new pattern would be quantum superposition.
Comparing Quantum Superposition to UAP Encounters:
Selective Observers:
UAP sightings appear to be exclusive to certain individuals, sometimes only being seen by one observer in a group, much like quantum systems waiting for observation. Just as a quantum system necessitates an observer to manifest an outcome, UAP encounters might require specific user requirements for manifestation. Similar to a computer that requires a login before displaying your desktop background.
Subjective Experiences:
The experiences associated with UAP sightings vary among individuals but occasionally exhibit shared elements. This subjectivity aligns with the unpredictable nature of quantum systems, where outcomes are influenced by observation. UAP encounters could similarly be influenced by the unique perspectives of observers.
The Quantum Computer Analogy:
To delve deeper into this theory, let’s analogize UAP encounters as interactions with a quantum computer system. Picture individuals entering this system, registering their presence. This registration could pave the way for what researchers and scientists at locations like Skinwalker Ranch describe as “The Hitchhiker Effect,” where these experiences follow individuals and even spread to others, much like the entanglement of quantum particles.
This “Hitchhiker Effect” may be responding to individuals with better “measuring tools” which may exist in the brain, genetics or elsewhere in their physiology such as their immune system. Something about the individual makes them more sensitive to the energy and the energy needs them in order to interact with the rest of us. Such an effect might be directed by an advanced civilization.
Exploring the Tesla Connection:
Drawing inspiration from the visionary Nikola Tesla, we can further enrich this theory by considering other aspects of the UAP phenomenon in relation to quantum computing principles.
Energy Sources:
UAPs might tap into an advanced energy source akin to the quantum bits or qubits used in quantum computers. This could explain their extraordinary maneuvers and capabilities. The amount of energy such qubits could store might account for their relatively small size and extraordinary capabilities.
Information Processing:
UAPs may possess a remarkable capacity for data processing, enabling them to adapt intelligently to their surroundings and observers. Quantum computing is currently at its beginning in our society. Yet, the quantum computing abilities of a more advanced civilization would allow them to imbue material with information or advanced machine learning that mimics intelligence.
Non-Locality and Spatiotemporal Manipulation:
Their ability to manipulate space and time could be likened to the non-local behavior observed in quantum systems. This is when quantum particles display correlations that defy explanation through classical physics. Just as UAPs are often said to defy current classical physics.
Multiverse Theory:
UAP encounters could offer glimpses into alternate dimensions, akin to the multiverse theory, as they traverse between realms. For example, the holographic multiverse is generally the idea that “the surface area of a space can encode the contents of the volume of the region.” Which is very similar to the concept of quantum superposition in computing where the qubit exists in a state of all possibilities.
Quantum Communication:
UAPs might serve as advanced communication tools, bridging gaps between different forms of intelligent life. Quantum communication can happen instantaneously or as Einstein liked to call it “Spooky Action at a distance.“
Transcending Limitations:
Like Tesla’s groundbreaking work in electrical engineering, UAPs challenge the limits of our understanding and could be attempting to teach us a new paradigm in physics.
Incorporating Albert Einstein’s Perspective:
Albert Einstein’s groundbreaking work in theoretical physics revolutionized our understanding of the universe. His theories of relativity and quantum physics provide a solid foundation for exploring the connection between UAP encounters and the quantum realm.
Einstein’s Relativity and UAPs:
Einstein’s theory of relativity challenged our notions of space and time. Could UAPs, by their ability to manipulate space and time, be operating within the framework of Einstein’s theories? Their appearance and disappearance could be explained through a relativistic lens. Yet, such a relativistic craft could contain all of the technologies necessary to create a quantum energy which alters our perceptions.
E=mc² and Energy Sources:
Einstein’s famous equation, E=mc², signifies the equivalence of energy and matter. UAPs might harness an energy source beyond our comprehension, mirroring the relationship between energy and matter in Einstein’s theory. “Mass is dynamic quantity and can have different values, and in quantum physics, mass of a particle can be in a quantum ‘superposition’ of two different values.” source
According to the famous equation E=MC2, the mass of any object is held together by energy.
Quantum Gravity and Spacetime Manipulation:
Einstein’s quest for a unified theory, including quantum gravity, suggests the interconnectedness of all physical phenomena. UAPs’ ability to manipulate spacetime may resonate with Einstein’s vision of a unified theory.
Unified Theory of Everything:
Einstein’s lifelong pursuit of a “Theory of Everything” that unifies all natural forces finds a curious parallel in our exploration. UAP encounters, like unexplained quantum phenomena, might be pieces of this grand puzzle.
Theory: Quantum Superposition in UFO Encounters
In the realm of quantum mechanics, the concept of superposition asserts that particles can exist in multiple states simultaneously until observed, much like a coin suspended between heads and tails. In a similar vein, consider the UFO phenomenon as a cosmic qubit, where all potential states and forms coexist, waiting for an observer to collapse the wave function and reveal a specific reality.
Measurement and Observation:
User Inputs:
Just as a quantum system takes shape based on the observer’s measurement, the UFO phenomenon may be molded by the contactee’s inputs. These inputs encompass a broad spectrum of factors, including the contactee’s beliefs, ontological view, state of mind, and even their intent. These variables act as parameters that influence the manifestation of the phenomenon.
Reactivity:
The UFO phenomenon behaves reactively, responding to the unique set of inputs provided by the contactee. Like a quantum system that takes on different characteristics based on how it’s observed, the UFO encounter adapts and manifests in a manner intricately linked to the contactee’s consciousness.
Unknown Entity’s Intent:
An intriguing variable in this equation is the intent of the entity behind the UFO encounter. Just as the behavior of quantum particles can be influenced by external forces, the intent of this unknown entity could act as a variable that interacts with the contactee’s inputs, further shaping the encounter.
A Multifaceted Phenomenon:
This theory proposes that the UFO phenomenon is inherently multifaceted, mirroring the complexity of quantum superposition. When a contactee encounters the phenomenon, they become an active participant in a dynamic and ever-changing reality. The specific form, purpose, and nature of the encounter are not predetermined but are co-created by the contactee’s inputs and the intent of the enigmatic entity.
By blending the principles of quantum mechanics with the UFO phenomenon, this theory provides a fresh perspective on these mysterious encounters. It suggests that the UFO phenomenon is not a singular, static phenomenon but rather a dynamic and reactive entity that takes shape through the interaction between the contactee’s consciousness and an unknown intent. Embracing this perspective invites us to explore the profound interplay between human consciousness, quantum phenomena, and the enigmatic world of UAP encounters. In the words of Albert Einstein, “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.”
Are these encounters, in fact, interactions with a literal quantum system, delivering experiences based on individual inputs? This connection between UAP sightings and quantum mechanics raises captivating questions that warrant further investigation. Embracing this theory challenges us to embrace a future where we understand UAP phenomena as a bridge between the mysteries of the quantum world and our reality.
Applying this theory to Paranormal and UFO Related Phenomena
Quantum Superposition and Paranormal Phenomena:
Apparitions and Ghostly Encounters:
Imagine apparitions as quantum entities existing in a superposition of states—both present and non-present. They become observable when encountered by individuals, influenced by the observer’s beliefs, emotions, and state of mind. Just as a quantum system’s behavior changes upon measurement, the appearance of ghosts may vary based on the observer’s mindset.
Poltergeist Activity:
Poltergeist phenomena could be akin to the sudden collapse of a quantum wave function. When suppressed emotions or energy build up in an environment, they exist in a superposition of potential actions. The presence of a person or entity may serve as the “measurement” that triggers the release of this energy, resulting in seemingly spontaneous and chaotic poltergeist activity.
Time Slips and Temporal Anomalies:
Time slips and temporal anomalies might occur when an individual’s perception enters a quantum-like superposition, allowing them to glimpse alternative timelines or moments from the past or future. These experiences could be the result of consciousness interacting with the quantum fabric of time, briefly accessing different temporal states.
Quantum Superposition and UFO-Related Phenomena:
Shape-Shifting UFOs:
UFOs often exhibit shape-shifting characteristics, mirroring quantum particles’ ability to exist in multiple states. These craft might be in a quantum superposition of forms, with their appearance solidifying when observed, much like quantum particles take on specific properties upon measurement.
Telepathic Communication with Entities:
Telepathic communication reported in UFO encounters could be a manifestation of quantum entanglement between the experiencer’s consciousness and the unknown entities. Just as entangled particles instantaneously influence each other’s states, a connection might exist between human consciousness and extraterrestrial or interdimensional beings.
Dimensional Shifts and Warp Drives:
UFO propulsion systems that appear to defy conventional physics may operate by exploiting the principles of quantum superposition and entanglement. They could shift between dimensions or manipulate spacetime, much like quantum particles interact with different states and dimensions.
Parallel Universes and Multiverse Phenomena:
Some UFO experiences might offer glimpses into parallel universes, aligning with the concept of multiverse theory. These encounters could be the result of quantum entanglement or superposition, allowing contactees to briefly interact with alternate realities.
Quantum Superposition and Three-Dimensional Fully Formed – Material UFO Craft
Imagine that UFOs, as fully three-dimensional craft, exist in a quantum state of superposition concerning their spatial dimensions. Much like particles in a quantum superposition exist in multiple states until observed, these craft can simultaneously occupy various spatial configurations until they are “measured” or interacted with in some way.
Quantum Superposition of Spatial Dimensions:
In this theory, UFOs are not bound by conventional physical constraints. Instead, they exist in a quantum superposition of different three-dimensional states. These states could represent various sizes, shapes, and configurations of the craft. When they remain unobserved, they maintain this superposition, akin to Schrödinger’s cat being both alive and dead in a closed box until opened.
Observer-Dependent Manifestation:
The moment a UFO is observed or detected by an external entity, whether human or otherwise, its quantum superposition collapses, and a specific three-dimensional configuration is chosen from the multitude of possibilities. This collapse of the wave function results in the craft manifesting in a particular form, giving the appearance of a fully three-dimensional UFO.
Manipulation of Quantum Energy:
The propulsion systems of these UFOs could harness quantum energy to transition between different states within their superposition, allowing them to change size, shape, and configuration at will. This manipulation of quantum energy enables the craft to perform incredible maneuvers and morphological transformations.
Interdimensional Travel:
Additionally, these craft might exploit quantum entanglement or quantum tunneling to access alternate dimensions or spacetime regions. When doing so, they navigate through the quantum fabric of reality, allowing for rapid shifts in spatial dimensions that transcend our conventional understanding of space.
Human-Non-Human Interaction:
The intent of the entities controlling these craft could serve as a variable that influences their appearance. When encountered by humans, these entities may adapt the craft’s three-dimensional configuration based on the contactee’s consciousness, beliefs, and expectations, further blurring the line between observer and observed.
In this theory, fully three-dimensional UFO craft are not constrained by fixed physical forms but are quantum entities capable of existing in a multitude of spatial configurations. Their appearance and behavior are intricately linked to the act of observation, collapsing their quantum superposition into a specific state. This perspective offers a novel explanation for the seemingly limitless capabilities of UFOs and their ability to challenge our understanding of three-dimensional space.
Wave-Particle Duality Chart: Wave Behavior Section:Colored waves passing through a double slit, creating an interference pattern. Each color could represent different wavelengths or energy levels. Particle Behavior Section:Colored particles passing through a single slit, with colors possibly indicating different types of particles or their respective energies.
Testing the Hypothesis : UFO’s as Quantum Phenomena
High Frequency Waves:
If UFO phenomena are indeed quantum in nature, high-frequency waves associated with their energy signatures may exhibit unique characteristics that differ from conventional sources. Yet, spectral analyzers are readily available and data of radio activity during UAP events already exists. While the specific types of high-frequency waves would depend on the underlying quantum processes, here are some possibilities to consider:
Quantum Emission Signatures:
If UFOs harness quantum phenomena for propulsion or energy generation, they might emit high-frequency electromagnetic waves that correspond to quantum transitions or fluctuations. These emissions could span a wide range of frequencies, including radio waves, microwaves, and even X-rays or gamma rays, depending on the nature of the quantum processes involved. Certain phenomena can generate specific electromagnetic frequencies as part of their quantum processes. If UFOs are indeed quantum entities or involve quantum processes, it’s conceivable that they could emit distinct frequencies, such as 1.6 GHz, as part of these processes.
Modulated Frequencies:
Quantum systems can exhibit rapid and complex fluctuations in their energy states. UFOs might emit high-frequency waves with irregular or modulated patterns, indicating the dynamic nature of their quantum energy sources. These modulations could occur across various parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Resonance Effects:
Quantum systems often resonate at specific frequencies related to their energy levels. UFOs might emit high-frequency waves that correspond to quantum resonances within their propulsion or energy systems. Detecting resonance-related signatures could provide insights into the underlying quantum mechanics.
Sudden Bursts:
Quantum phenomena can manifest as abrupt and spontaneous events. High-frequency wave emissions from UFOs might occur as sudden bursts or spikes in intensity, resembling transient signals that are not characteristic of typical human-made technologies.
Relative Coolness:
In order to maintain coherence for a quantum system computers that utilize quantum technology must be kept just at a temperature near absolute zero. Thus, we would expect objects utilizing this technology to operate at a lower temperature. This may explain why UAP objects traveling at high speeds may seem cooler than the air around it, when recorded by thermal cameras.
Entanglement-Induced Waves:
If UFOs involve quantum entanglement in their operation, they might emit high-frequency waves that are correlated with other quantum entities or events. Detecting entanglement-induced wave patterns could indicate a connection between UFOs and quantum phenomena.
Frequency Shifts:
Quantum systems can exhibit frequency shifts when transitioning between energy states. Observing high-frequency wave emissions with noticeable frequency shifts over short time intervals might suggest quantum interactions or changes within the UFO.
Nonlinear Effects:
Quantum superposition and entanglement can lead to nonlinear effects in wave emissions. UFOs might emit high-frequency waves with nonlinear features, such as harmonic generation or frequency mixing, which could distinguish them from conventional sources
Quantum Transitions:
Quantum transitions involving particles or systems can result in the emission of photons at particular frequencies. These emissions are characteristic of quantum phenomena. The 1.6 GHz frequency observed in UFO events might be indicative of a specific quantum transition relevant to their operation.
Entanglement and Coherence:
Quantum entanglement and coherence can lead to synchronized behaviors between entangled particles or systems. If UFOs are utilizing quantum entanglement, the emission of a consistent frequency like 1.6 GHz across multiple events could suggest coherence among the quantum states within the UFO system.
Existing spectral analysis files could be examined for these key markers utilizing customized software, software settings, applications and/or AI.
Conclusion
By applying the theory of quantum superposition to paranormal and UFO-related phenomena, we gain a unified perspective that transcends traditional explanations. These occurrences become manifestations of the quantum world’s complexity, where human consciousness plays a pivotal role in shaping the nature of these experiences. Just as quantum particles reveal their properties through measurement, so too do these phenomena unfold when observed by the conscious observer, bridging the gap between the mysterious and the quantum realm.
Appendix/Working Notes:
Key points to consider:
The system is malleable.
The system can be manipulated or directed by an unknown intelligence, consciousness, entity or technology
The system is subject to user inputs
Some users are more sensitive to this system than others
The sensitivity of the user can be influenced by psychological conditions
The sensitivity of the user is influenced by proximity to the energy (haunted locations, UFO hotspots…an energy containing the many possibilities of an encounter UFO, Apparition, Entity as we well as the effects Healing, Injury, Abduction.)
Example: The Miracle at Fatima – 10’s of thousands of people, 10’s of thousands of different experiences and effects. Theory: they were hit with this energy that contained all of these possibilities and a direction from an entity – the experiences were then interpreted with input from the user, yielding the various outcomes.
Fully material UAP craft or entities might be the product of this process. They may have required a human to make them fully material. Thus, indicating why humans are so important to the phenomenon, and why the phenomenon has changed its appearance over time (from faerie to alien).
The people who were interacting with the system began creating different things (when they encountered the energy) from the endless possibilities resulting from encountering an energy capable of quantum superposition.
The original “blueprints” created by humans would still be a part of that energy. Blueprints created by our ancestors of creatures from their folklore. Thus, the phenomenon could still access those blueprints and appear as things like a “dogman” as it already had the blueprint. Potentially, it could access things from our future as blueprints as well. Which may explain the tic-tac craft we see now, and why they resemble our science fiction. We made them.
Back to our analogy of two fingers. One dipped into one side of the pool and the other dipped into the other side of the pool. The resulting overlap of the waves would represent superposition. In UFO encounters, it seems as though some encounters with the system are random, as if the “user” entered the system and encountered superposition.
Other encounters seem as though the “user” dipped one finger into the pool, and another intelligence dipped in the other finger. The resulting overlap is the encounter.
Quantum Superposition and Entanglement Chart: Overlapping Waves/Circles:Each color represents a different quantum state in superposition. Connected Particles:Distinct colors for each particle and the connecting line symbolize quantum entanglement, with the colors indicating correlated states.
Speculative: Quantum Emissions
If we were to use and analyze existing spectral data from UAP encounters in order to look for Quantum Emissions, it would require speculating on what a quantum emission might look like which involves making educated guesses based on quantum principles and their potential manifestation in electromagnetic emissions. Keep in mind that these are speculative hypotheses, and the actual emissions, if they exist, would require empirical validation.
Coherent Photon Emissions:
Quantum entanglement or superposition within UFOs may lead to the emission of coherent photons at specific frequencies.
These emissions could manifest as sharp, discrete spectral lines in the electromagnetic spectrum.
The frequencies of these lines could be unusual or distinct from known natural sources.
Polarization-Dependent Emissions:
Quantum processes within UFOs might result in polarized emissions.
Spectral data could reveal patterns of polarization, indicating the quantum nature of the emissions.
These patterns may change dynamically, suggesting quantum state transitions.
Emissions at Non-Classical Frequencies:
Quantum phenomena often involve energy transitions that don’t conform to classical physics.
The emissions could occur at frequencies that deviate from what would be expected based on classical electromagnetic radiation patterns.
Unconventional frequencies, such as fractional values or irrational numbers, might be observed.
Entangled Photon Pairs:
Quantum entanglement could lead to the simultaneous emission of photon pairs with correlated properties.
Spectral data might reveal dual peaks or emissions occurring at pairs of closely related frequencies.
These correlated emissions could be indicative of entanglement.
Spectral Modulations and Interference Patterns:
Quantum processes may result in complex spectral modulations or interference patterns.
The spectral data might exhibit sinusoidal or oscillatory patterns, indicating quantum interference effects.
The frequencies of these patterns could be related to specific quantum phenomena within the UFO.
Non-Exponential Decay Signatures:
Quantum systems often exhibit non-exponential decay of excited states.
Emission data might show non-standard decay profiles, deviating from exponential decay curves seen in classical processes.
This could be indicative of quantum transitions and coherence.
Temporal Correlations:
Quantum processes can result in temporal correlations between emissions.
Spectral data could reveal emissions that are temporally correlated, suggesting quantum behaviors within the UFO.
The correlations may be unexpected based on classical physics.
Speculative: Quantum Field Generator
Hypothetically, if a quantum field/gravity generator were possible and in use by an advanced civilization, we can speculate on what it might accomplish.
Quantum Cloaking:
The quantum field generator could manipulate local quantum fields to achieve a form of cloaking, rendering the UAP effectively invisible to conventional detection methods. By bending light or other electromagnetic waves around the craft, it could evade radar, visual observation, and even spectral analysis.
Instantaneous Displacement:
Leveraging principles of quantum entanglement or superposition, the generator might enable instantaneous displacement of the UAP across vast distances. This would explain the sudden appearance and disappearance commonly reported in UAP sightings.
Dimensional Manipulation:
The generator could potentially access other dimensions or alternate realities, allowing the UAP to phase in and out of our spacetime. This would account for the reported ability of UAP to defy known physics and seemingly violate the laws of motion.
Energy Source:
The quantum field generator might harness quantum energy sources, where quantum fluctuations or vacuum energy serve as a boundless reservoir of power. This could explain the longevity and endurance of UAP during encounters.
Quantum Communication:
Advanced communication systems linked to the generator could operate through quantum entanglement, ensuring instantaneous and secure communication across vast distances.
Interdimensional Effects:
The generator’s operation could produce unique electromagnetic emissions or quantum signatures that are detectable during UAP encounters. These emissions might include entangled photons, exotic spectral patterns, or non-classical electromagnetic phenomena.
Temporal Manipulation:
The UAP’s temporal behavior, such as time dilation or apparent time travel, could be facilitated by the manipulation of quantum fields, altering the local spacetime metric.
As mentioned above harmonics could be employed to specify the effects of the quantum field.
Incorporating harmonics into advanced technology, such as a hypothetical “quantum field or gravity generator” associated with UAP or UFO phenomena, could be a means to achieve specific effects or capabilities. Harmonics, which refer to multiples of a fundamental frequency, are known to play important roles in various physical and electromagnetic phenomena. If harmonics are present in order to produce this effect we could gather data.
If this technology is being employed it could be used to the following effect:
Energy Resonance:
The technology could exploit harmonics to resonate with specific energy levels within quantum systems or the vacuum itself. By matching the harmonic frequencies to the resonant frequencies of quantum states, it might efficiently extract energy from the quantum vacuum, serving as a nearly limitless power source.
Stealth and Invisibility:
Harmonics could be employed to manipulate electromagnetic signatures. By generating specific harmonic frequencies, the technology might cancel out or mask the UAP’s electromagnetic emissions, making it virtually invisible to conventional sensors.
Warping Spacetime:
Harmonics could play a role in spacetime manipulation. By inducing harmonic vibrations in spacetime itself, the technology might create localized distortions that enable rapid propulsion or even create wormholes or shortcuts in spacetime.
Dimensional Shifting:
Harmonics could facilitate transitions between different dimensions or alternate realities. By tuning harmonic frequencies to specific dimensional resonances, the technology might enable dimensional shifts, explaining the apparent disappearance or re-appearance of UAP.
Communication:
Harmonic frequencies could be used for secure and instantaneous communication. By entangling particles or information with specific harmonic properties, the technology might establish communication channels that are immune to interception or eavesdropping.
Time Manipulation:
Harmonics might be employed to control the perception of time. By modulating harmonic frequencies, the technology could create localized time dilation or contraction, affecting the passage of time within the vicinity of the UAP.
The condition of possession is acknowledged by psychiatry and rare cases of supernatural possession can be remedied by spiritual healing.
The enigmatic phenomenon of possession has long been a subject of fascination, fear, and skepticism. In recent years, however, it has gained recognition in unexpected quarters, including the field of psychiatry. Experts from the fields of science, psychiatry and psychology have acknowledged the condition of possession.
Below is a collection of resources which demonstrated to us that the possession phenomenon continues into the modern era, and rare cases of what appears to be supernatural or paranormal cases of possession exist.
These resources are meant to accompany the discussion we had in our podcast episode you can find below. In the episode, we interview a person who witnessed a supernatural possession and go into more detail on our thoughts around the research.
Possession in the Modern Era
In May 2022, the Los Angeles Times featured an article titled “Exorcism: Increasingly frequent, including after US protests.” This source explores the rising frequency of exorcisms, even in the wake of social protests and upheavals. These accounts underscore the enduring belief in demonic forces and the perceived need for spiritual intervention in times of societal tension.
Possession as Recognized by Psychiatry
Drawing on the work of psychiatrist Richard Gallagher, who has investigated both natural and supernatural cases, we find a bridge between science and the supernatural. Gallagher’s article, “As a psychiatrist, I diagnose mental illness. Also, I help spot demonic possession,” delves into his experiences diagnosing possession cases and the unexpected transformations he has witnessed. His journey from skepticism to belief highlights the complexities of this elusive phenomenon.
The Modern Landscape of Exorcism
In a parallel exploration, the Associated Press reported on the increased frequency of exorcisms in an article titled “Exorcism: Increasing Frequency“. The article discusses some insights into the challenges faced by exorcism teams, particularly in the midst of evolving social dynamics and crises. As with many teams dealing with upheaval in the face of increasing societal change, those dealing with possession could use more resources.
Statistics from Italy, as cited by the Los Angeles Times article, suggest that only a small fraction of those seeking help for possession are found to be genuinely possessed. This data underscores the rarity of such cases and the need for discernment when investigating claims of possession. Most clergy require a battery of mental health assessments prior to engaging in exorcism. This is both prudent and necessary.
Yet, when such a case is found, open-minded therapists and academics point to the idea that spiritual healing within the patients beliefs can be a remedy. We thought this paper in the Journal of Religion and Health titled “The Growing Evidence for ‘Demonic Possession’ : What Should Psychiatry’s Response be?” boasts a strong argument for spiritual healing as part of therapy.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the phenomenon of possession continues to defy easy categorization. As we navigate the intricate terrain where science and the supernatural converge, we are confronted with enduring mysteries that challenge our understanding of reality.
Ed and Lorraine Warren, featured in “The Conjuring Universe,” are depicted as paranormal investigators who gained fame through dubious claims, notably the Amityville Horror, later debunked as a hoax. While they capitalized on public interest in the supernatural, their authenticity has been questioned, leading to skepticism about paranormal investigation legitimacy.
Ed and Elizabeth Warren are portrayed as erstwhile paranormal investigators in the series of films collectively referred to as “The Conjuring Universe.” The films have grossed over 2 billion dollars. In real life, they also portrayed paranormal investigators.
Yet our research indicates they took advantage of people in distress and avoided discussions of evidence. If parts of their work did in fact involve real paranormal research, it’s almost impossible to parse from the hoaxes and stories they told.
Let’s take the Amityville Horror case. This was the case that made Ed and Lorraine Warren famous. For those unfamiliar, the claim around Amityville horror was that George and Kathy Lutz moved into a house for 28 days before they were forced to move out by malevolent spirits.
The house really had been the site of some terrible murders prior to the Lutz’s occupying the home. They also claimed it had been the site of a Native American burial ground, and this was the cause of the disturbance.
112 Ocean Ave NY where the alleged events happened. cc
The Amityville Horror case has been debunked ad nauseum. There is a popular book about it titled “The Amityville Horror Conspiracy.” More books and more articles debunking the claims followed. Though none of them would match the popularity of the book and movie inspired by writer Jay Anson and the Lutz’s stories.
Even worse for those who chose to believe the Warrens, a lawyer friend of the Lutz’s named William Weber told A Current Affair in May of 1998, “We took real-life incidents and transposed them…. In other words, it was a hoax.”
Weber was a defense attorney for the man convicted in the the murder which occurred prior to the Lutz’s moving in to the home. According to Weber, he needed a defense and coordinated along with the Lutz and a writer by the name of Jay Anson (who would write the book on which the franchise was based).
Weber and the Lutz’s engaged in a court case around profit and rights to the story. During the trial, Judge Jack B. Weinstein said, “it appears to me that to a large extent the book is a work of fiction. . . .”
The fact the book was fiction was relevant to the trial.
The burial ground claim was debunked when members of the Montauket tribe of Long Island told ABC news “there are no records of a burial ground in Amityville. Even if there were, ‘that doesn’t mean we will go into somebody’s body and capture their soul and control in a very negative way … that’s not us,’ said the tribe’s Chief Straight Arrow Cooper.”
So amidst, what is now widely regarded (click around and you’ll see) a hoax, arrived the Warrens who were then unknown ghost hunters. Ed Warren claimed to be a paranormal researcher. Lorraine Warren claimed to be a psychic. The only way we know of to tell if someone is psychic or not, is to have them tell you something they couldn’t possibly have known.
Remote Viewing is a real thing. We discuss it in our article below. Yet, Lorraine wasn’t telling the future, your Great-Grandpa’s favorite pie or which card you were holding in your hand. She was telling people what the ghosts were saying.
So, Ed would confirm there were ghosts, according to his research, and Lorraine would talk to them and tell everyone what they said. Does any part of that sound like something you should trust?
Click here for our breakdown of the remote viewing phenomenon:
A TV Crew grabbed onto the story (and the media hasn’t let go). In 1976, they followed Lorraine and Ed Warren to the door of the Amityville Horror home and showed them entering the house to spend the night. They emerged from the house claiming it was haunted by evil spirits, and Ed claimed to have taken a photograph of one of them.
The TV stations loved it. It was the late 70’s right before the “satanic panic” of the 1980s. Ed and Lorraine put a Christian spin on their ghost-hunting and claimed they were battling demons. Though the Diocese of Rockville Centre, responsible for the Amityville area, denied “that any psychic events took place or affected clerical officials as reported in Jay Anson’s book.”
Ed and Lorraine started doing the talk show circuit, writing books, sold their brand and attempted to make appearances (and stories up) at the sight of famous hauntings.
The Enfield Hauntings are a famous and controversial set of hauntings involving two young girls. An investigator, at the time, who researched the case thoroughly, named Guy Lyon Playfair described Ed Warren to Darkness Radio as follows: “They did turn up once, I think, at Enfield, and all I can remember is Ed Warren telling me that he could make a lot of money for me out of it. So I thought, ‘well thats all I need to know from you’ and I got myself out of his way as soon as I could.”
The list of Warren hoaxes goes on. If you need more, Top 5 Scary Videos did a really good breakdown.
The grifts get worse. If you’re interested, I hope you have a strong stomach for con artists taking advantage of people in distress. The Hollywood Reporter published an article around allegations of Ed Warren having an affair with a 15 year old girl. The brother of the allegedly possessed teen in the Conjuring 3 film sued another individual involved in the event for having taken advantage of his mentally ill brother. He said the Warrens exploited his family.
Yet, the films have grossed more than 2 billion dollars…so the Warren lie finds a way.
Why does it matter? #1: We’re all about telling you whether or not things are real, and we don’t believe anything the Warrens have to say, that’s based on the evidence and data we provided. If you like them and want to believe in them… It’s a free world.
Con-artists come up a lot in para or sub-normal research. This is because there are so many people who want to believe. Additionally, there are pseudo-con artists who do some investigating and some making up. We find it’s best to ignore this type entirely. They really muddy the waters.
You don’t have to want to believe. You can know. There are people conducting real research into these subjects. Poltergeist activity is a real phenomenon. We don’t know what it is, but it happens.
Many ghost hunter shows are bad reality TV, but some are based on sound scientific principles. They’re usually monitoring the electromagnetic spectrum around haunted areas, and that’s real data. Whether they find anything or not.
A team conducts paranormal research on the TV show Hellier which yields results, share it and allow everyone to make up their own mind. That’s research.
It may not be as dramatic as The Conjuring but if you’re really curious about the truth of these events, they can be complex and gray. It’s what makes them so intriguing.
Charlatans like the Warren’s make the whole subject look bad. They can be debunked within 15 minutes. So, anyone interested in the reality of the subject (who makes the mistake of Googling the most famous paranormal investigators) thinks the whole thing is bunk.
The only antidote for darkness is light.
From the Fortean Winds POV: It is the Warrens who are bunk.
Skinwalker Ranch in Utah is famous for its paranormal reports, including UFO sightings, cattle mutilations, and cryptids, many observed by scientists. The Shermans, its former owners, reported unusual phenomena, prompting investigations by billionaire Robert Bigelow and later by the government. Recent studies have provided intriguing evidence, yet the mysteries continue.
Skinwalker Ranch (located in Uintah County, Utah), is a choose your own adventure of paranormal phenomenon. A veritable cornucopia of weird. Reports of cryptids, poltergeist activity, lots of mutilated cattle and (of course, wherever there is general weirdness) UFOs. What makes this more notable than most reports of general weirdness? Many of the reports were made by scientists and teams actively studying the ranch.
Let’s start with why they were studying it in the first place. The government interest and current events begin with the ownership of the ranch by the Sherman Family in the mid 1990’s. The Sherman family reported crop circles and cattle mutilations to their local paper along with UFOs.
“The Shermans, their teenage son and 10-year-old daughter have seen three specific types of UFOs repeatedly during the past 15 months – a small boxlike craft with a white light, a 40-foot-long object and a huge ship the size of several football fields. They’ve seen one craft emit a wavy red ray or light beam as it flies along. They’ve seen other airborne lights, some of which have emerged from orange, circular doorways that seem to appear in midair. They’ve videotaped two of the sightings.”
Of course, whatever is in the Uintah Valley could care less about deed and property lines. Residents and visitors to the valley have reported numerous UFO sightings since the 1950’s. Prior to the trouble the Sherman’s had in the 1990’s, the area was long rumored to be haunted by the local Ute Tribe.
The tribe believed their alliance with the Navajo which ended in blood and betrayal, lead the Navajo to place a curse on the land. They believed witches named “Skinwalkers” roamed the land, and were able to change shape. The shapes chosen were of large, unnatural, misshapen or mismatched animals. The Ute people avoided the area for this reason.
The Sherman’s reported a large wolf-like creature which would not fall when shot with a firearm. Several other humanoid shapes have been reported at the ranch as well. Interesting note: we found plenty of legends of the Navajo tribe (and online rumors) which placed the home of the Skinwalker’s in the area around “Dark Canyon” also in Utah.
More than one report of Cryptids made by credible observers from different groups, and at different times, make some form of Cryptid sighting at Skinwalker Ranch seem more likely. Yet, none were caught on tape. UFOs have been tracked numerous times at the Ranch, but at least one was caught on camera in public footage.
One UFO is enough to establish that UFOs are there. From the Fortean Winds POV, Unidentified Flying Objects exist. If one has been established there, and the government has numerous reports of flying objects at the location, we see no reason not to simply accept this as part of what’s happening at Skinwalker Ranch.
A somewhat unique event was reported by the Shermans as well: Teleportation with a wicked sense of humor. The Shermans reported leaving the ranch one day and discussing how they would be ruined if their prize bulls were lost. Upon returning, they couldn’t find the bulls. They eventually found them locked in a smaller trailer on the property in a daze. Upon being discovered, the bulls awoke and destroyed the trailer.
The above might be the most interesting story to come out of the ranch. We’ll do a separate post on the bulls in the future. It shows a certain character to the phenomenon. It did something naughty, but it didn’t hurt anything. Like an especially dangerous child seeking negative attention.
Hearing these stories, lead billionaire Robert Bigelow to purchase the ranch from the Shermans in 1996. Robert Bigelow has stated aliens are “right under people’s noses.” Bigelow’s team wired and studied the ranch until 2007, but were unable to make progress due to the character of the phenomenon. It kept breaking their equipment, yet would appear to them when untracked to keep them interested.
In 2007, US government scientist Dr. Jim Lacatski visited the ranch and witnessed an object morph into a Möbius strip. Analysis: If the object wanted to tempt the government with the secrets to time and space… a Möbius strip might do it.
This event was enough for Dr. Lacatski to support the study of the ranch and the government begins their research. In short, the phenomenon continued to be elusive. Sensors were destroyed, soldiers and scientists working the ranch were witness to more phenomenon, but hard evidence could not be produced and after years of trying, the government concluded whatever was there didn’t want to be found.
Bigelow sold the ranch to (another) billionaire Brandon Fugal in 2016. Who has shown a much more open approach to the study of the Ranch. He’s allowed the History Channel show to publicize the findings of some experiments (yes it’s painful reality TV, but they’re sharing).
They’ve produced some quality UFO footage, odd magnetic readings and suffered medical effects consistent with radiation. As the findings are (thankfully) made public, it’s adding more questions than answers. Recent admissions by Jim Lacatski, which detail reports of “hitchhiker” poltergeist phenomenon are especially disturbing and worthy of more Fortean Winds Research.
Two Skinwalker Ranch Scientists interview by George Knapp
Conclusion: material evidence, UFO video, witness photos, sensor data, crop circles, multiple witnesses of the same event, government documents…all of these make Skinwalker Ranch well worth further study according to our veracity system. There are some doing this research who believe it might even be the key to everything. We have no idea, but expect more Skinwalker posts.
“The Place Where Spirits Dwell.” Seriously, that’s what the name Hockomock means in the Algonquin language. So, naturally the place has been filled with ghost stories long before the first settler arrived. Human artifacts dating back 9000 years were found there. When the settlers did finally show up, they renamed the place “Devil’s Swamp.”
Located in southern Massachusetts. The Hockomock swamp is a massive fresh water vegetated system. The largest in the state, and home to 13 rare and endangered species. This allows much of the area to remain protected as 5000 of the roughly 6000 acres are owned by the Fish and Wildlife Division. Which means there is a massive wetland, likely filled with anomalies. Indeed, all manner of high strangeness has been reported there. Cryptids, UFOs and Poltergeist Activity.
The Poltergeist activity reported covers both hauntings and phantoms. You can read more about how we classify these two types of reports in our Fortean Winds Poltergeist Activity Overview.
To sum up, a haunting is your classic ghost to us. Someone who used to be living returned from the dead in spirit form. A phantom covers a wider range of poltergeist activity, such as moving objects and disembodied voices.
Before we get into a few of the more well known Hockomock ghost stories, worth noting that Hockomock is home to the Bridgewater Triangle. This is an area of the country where all manner of strange and paranormal activity is reported. Sightings of Bigfoot, UFOs and ghosts are more frequently reported here than in most other areas of the country. It’s also been the home to some awful murders, and some researchers in the region believe these violent deaths (as well as suicides in the Freetown Fall River State Forest) contributed to the amount of hauntings and poltergeists.
The most well known of these Bridgewater Triangle ghost stories is the story of Anawan Rock.
Annawan was a sachem of the Wampanoag people. The Wampanoag’s assisted King Phillip of France in his war against the newly formed English colonies (what was then/now New England). Benjamin Church (who became a spiritual father of the US Army Rangers) had Native American allies of his own. Church utilized the tactics of his Native American allies against Annawan and captured him at what is now known as “Anawan Rock” in Hockomock Swamp. Church wanted to spare Annawan’s life, but while he was away, Annawan was beheaded.
It is around Anawan Rock many of the Hockomock ghost stories center. Rumors of a haunting in the form of Annawan(we won’t get into the different spelling of Annawan and Anawan…wikipedia it if you like…it’s a thing), have been around the area for centuries. We could only find one account of an eyewitness account (friend of a friend). Which was from a paranormal researcher Edward Lodi who said after giving a presentation at a high school, a woman he found credible told him she’d seen a vision of Native Americans from the past.
photo by Marc Belanger
According to our veracity system, A single eyewitness account just isn’t enough, unless we flat out believed the witness telling us face to face. We’re all human and we all reserve the right to believe someone telling us something. Yet, this is the closest we could find to an eyewitness account of a haunting outside of anonymous internet stories. In our opinion, this makes the apparition/haunting portion of the Anawan Rock ghost story likely false.
The more interesting tales of Anawan Rock to the Fortean Winds research revolve around the tales of strange lights and phantom voices. Many accounts of strange “rotten” smells coming from the area of the rock and of course…wherever there is weirdness around…you find UFOs. We find that whacky and interesting. There are enough of these accounts en masse from multiple unfamiliar witnesses, and at various times over the last 30 years, that we can say there is likely something weird happening around Anawan Rock and the Bridgewater Triangle. We’ll just need to collect the data piece by piece and see if it all makes sense at some point.
Adding this one to the Bridgewater Triangle case file and filing it under Poltergeist Activity as it primarily deals with the Fortean Winds POV on hauntings and phantoms around Anawan Rock.
Fortean Winds: Scientific Research into the Unexplained, Paranormal and Anomalous 