American Cosmic

1. UFOs, Religion, and Technology are Deeply Intertwined.

Carl Jung called the UFO a technological angel.

Modern religious forms. The study of UFOs reveals a widespread and growing religiosity that uses the UFO phenomenon as a case study. This isn't just about belief in aliens; it's about how social and economic infrastructures, particularly technology, shape religious practices and beliefs. Just as the printing press impacted Christianity, modern media and digital networks are influencing new forms of spirituality centered around UFOs.

Technology as sacred. Beyond infrastructure, technology itself is seen by some believers as a sacred medium or object. Like 19th-century Spiritualists who used technology (like telegraphs) to connect with other realms, contemporary believers see advanced technology, including the UFO itself, as a portal to other minds (human or extraterrestrial) and places outside our current understanding of space-time. Conversely, some theological circles view technology, like the internet, through a theological lens, even characterizing it as "the Beast."

New religiosity emerges. The interpretation of UFOs as connected to religion is a significant cultural development. New religious movements and popular media increasingly incorporate the UFO narrative into older traditions or create new ones, viewing historical religious events through a UFO framework (e.g., Ezekiel's wheel as a UFO). This widespread worldview is amplified by digital infrastructure, spreading beliefs "virally" and establishing belief in UFOs as a new form of religious belief.

2. Elite Scientists Secretly Study the UFO Phenomenon.

The lie has been that belief in UFOs is associated with those on the “fringe”— “cranks and weirdos,” in Hawking’s words. The truth is just the opposite.

Invisible College exists. Contrary to popular perception, belief in and study of the UFO phenomenon are not limited to the fringe. The author discovered a "parallel research tradition" or "Invisible College" – a group of successful, innovative scientists, academics, and others, including millionaires and billionaires, who study the phenomenon anonymously. This group includes individuals with affiliations to government programs, necessitating secrecy.

Serious, hidden research. These anonymous scientists conduct serious investigations, sometimes involving classified government programs. Their work is often kept private due to the stigma associated with UFOs and national security concerns. While public ufologists and academics write about the topic, this "Invisible College" operates behind the scenes, their findings potentially impacting society in unknown ways, even if their work is never made public.

Credible witnesses abound. Reports of UFO sightings come from a wide range of credible witnesses, including former US presidents, military personnel, pilots, police officers, and millions of civilians. Despite this, the public narrative often portrays believers as unreliable. The author's personal encounters with highly intelligent and successful scientists who believe in the phenomenon challenged her academic frameworks and revealed the disconnect between the reality of who is studying UFOs and the public stereotype.

3. Media Shapes UFO Belief, Blurring Fact and Fiction.

It was only now that I felt the momentousness of the occasion. My belief in the objective truth of this site didn’t matter. It had already become true for millions of people, through media.

Mythologizing through screens. The author's visit to a purported UFO crash site in New Mexico highlighted how media transforms locations and events into cultural myths. Even if the site's objective truth was uncertain, its portrayal in popular culture, like The X-Files, had already made it "true" for millions globally. This demonstrates the power of media in creating and sustaining belief systems, regardless of verifiable evidence.

Mechanisms of belief. Media productions, particularly those about UFOs, employ specific techniques that foster belief and blur the lines between reality and fiction. These include:

• "Based on true events" claims (even if loosely based)
• Realist montage (splicing fictional scenes/characters with real historical footage or photos)
• Using cultural authorities (experts, scientists, celebrities) to comment on fictional content
• Creating realistic-appearing CGI and immersive environments

Memory and perception altered. Research in cognitive science shows that the brain often struggles to differentiate between virtual and real experiences. Screen images can embed themselves in memory, influencing how people view the past and interpret future events. This makes media, especially "specialist factual" programming that blends history and digital effects, a powerful tool for shaping public perception and generating belief in fabricated or fictionalized UFO narratives.

4. The Phenomenon May Be a Camouflaged Technology.

Its characteristic feature is a constant factor of absurdity that leads to a rejection of the story by the upper layers of the target society and an absorption at a deep unconscious level of the symbols conveyed by the encounter.

Technology as the core. Jacques Vallee's work is central to the idea that the UFO phenomenon functions like a technology, not necessarily extraterrestrial craft in the conventional sense, but something that operates with specific rules and patterns. This technology is characterized by secrecy and camouflage, often appearing absurd to mainstream society, which helps keep it hidden and on the fringe.

Absurdity as a feature. The absurd elements often present in UFO testimonies (e.g., Bigfoot on Mars, strange messages) are not just random weirdness but may be integral to the phenomenon's operation. This absurdity causes the "upper layers" of society (scientists, elites) to dismiss it, while the underlying symbols and messages are absorbed on a deeper, unconscious level by the wider population. This is likened to a Zen koan, designed to bypass the rational mind.

Historical parallels. This camouflaged, absurd, yet impactful operation is compared to the early spread of Christianity. Its countercultural and seemingly absurd practices (like eating their god) kept it hidden from Roman elites while its message appealed to the disenfranchised. Similarly, the UFO phenomenon operates subtly, influencing culture and consciousness over time, potentially leading to a future where it is no longer dismissed but recognized as a significant force.

5. Human Consciousness and Biology Act as Receivers.

I basically believe, and there is evidence for this, that our DNA is a receptor and transmitter.

Humans as biological technology. Some scientists studying the phenomenon propose that humans are not just passive observers but active participants, acting as biological receivers and transmitters of information related to the phenomenon. This view sees the human body, particularly DNA and cellular functions, as sophisticated antennae capable of interfacing with this external intelligence or energy.

Information and frequency. This perspective suggests that information is not necessarily immaterial but exists at different frequencies, and the human body is designed to interact with these frequencies. The natural frequency of DNA (150 megahertz) is noted as similar to frequencies used in satellite communication, suggesting a potential biological internet within the human body, possibly storing data with light photons.

Beyond the brain. This model challenges the idea that the brain is the sole center of intelligence or consciousness. It proposes that the entire body, including bones (acting as antennae) and core structures, is involved in receiving and processing this "divine signal." Practices that calm the mind and stimulate the body are seen as ways to optimize this reception, allowing individuals to tap into a larger "internet of the divine universe" for creativity and insight, rather than relying solely on the limited "personal brain."

6. Anomalous Experiences are 'Contact Modalities'.

Each of the spokes represented a particular anomalous experience, such as an NDE, a UFO contact, or an out-of-body experience.

Diverse forms of contact. The book explores various types of anomalous experiences, including UFO sightings, near-death experiences (NDEs), out-of-body experiences (OBEs), remote viewing, and even historical religious apparitions (like those of the Virgin Mary or levitating saints). These are viewed not as separate, unrelated phenomena but as different "contact modalities" – ways in which non-human intelligence or a larger informational field interacts with humans.

Bridging material and subjective. These experiences challenge the traditional dualism between physical reality and subjective experience. Researchers like Rey Hernandez and Edgar Mitchell propose theories, such as the quantum hologram theory of physics and consciousness, to explain how these events can have both physical manifestations and profound subjective impacts, suggesting a reality made up of patterns of energy that consciousness can interact with.

Shared patterns and effects. Across different modalities and historical periods, these contact experiences exhibit recurring patterns:

• Presence of light beings or objects
• Associated sounds (humming, buzzing)
• Physical effects on witnesses (enervation, paralysis, healing)
• Telepathic communication or direct knowing
• Synchronicities following the event
• Profound, often life-changing, impacts on the experiencer's worldview and beliefs.

7. The 'Absurd' Element is Key to the Phenomenon's Logic.

The absurd keeps many potential researchers from studying UFO events.

Barrier to mainstream study. The presence of absurd or nonsensical elements in UFO reports (e.g., strange messages, bizarre creature descriptions, impossible scenarios) acts as a barrier, preventing serious academic or scientific institutions from engaging with the topic. This ridicule factor effectively keeps the phenomenon marginalized and protects its hidden nature.

Trickster archetype. George Hansen's work on the "Trickster" archetype in paranormal phenomena is relevant here. The Trickster is associated with disorder, ambiguity, and boundary blurring. The absurd nature of UFO events aligns with this, suggesting that the phenomenon intentionally destabilizes conventional understanding and resists clear definition or categorization by rational frameworks.

Unconscious absorption. Despite being dismissed consciously due to their absurdity, the symbols and themes conveyed by these encounters may be absorbed at a deep, unconscious level by individuals and society. This allows the phenomenon to exert influence and shape cultural narratives and impulses without being openly acknowledged or understood by the dominant rational discourse.

8. Synchronicities Suggest an Informational Universe.

Synchronicity is an ever present reality for those with eyes to see.

Meaningful coincidences. Synchronicities, or meaningful coincidences that lack a clear causal link, are a recurring feature reported by individuals engaged with the UFO phenomenon and other anomalous experiences. These events are often interpreted by experiencers as signs or confirmations of being on a particular path or connected to something larger.

Universe as information. Some researchers, like Jacques Vallee and James, propose that synchronicities are not just random chance but reveal the fundamental nature of the universe as being based on information. In this view, consciousness interacts with an informational field, and synchronicities are like search results from this cosmic database, retrieved through associative processes rather than linear cause and effect.

Naturalized uncanny. While synchronicities can feel uncanny and lead to religious interpretations (as noted by Nietzsche), some scientists suggest they are a natural function of an information-based reality. Modern technologies, like targeted advertising based on online activity, even mimic this process, creating "synthetic" synchronicities that feel meaningful despite the user knowing the underlying mechanism. This suggests that the universe itself might operate in ways analogous to advanced information networks.

9. Space Exploration Has Esoteric Roots.

Many of the scientists and astronauts who work for the space programs most likely do not believe in extraterrestrial intelligence, or that humans are in contact with that intelligence, but the founders of both the Russian and the American space programs did.

Founders' beliefs. The origins of both the Russian and American space programs are linked to individuals who held esoteric beliefs about non-human intelligence and its role in human technological advancement.

• Konstantin Tsiolkovsky (Russian): Believed ethereal beings communicated with humans through symbols, channeling messages into technology and art.
• Jack Parsons (American): Collaborated with occult figures, engaged in rituals, and believed he was in contact with extraterrestrial intelligences, linking these beliefs to his rocket science experiments.

Hidden history. This connection between esoteric beliefs and the early space programs is often overlooked or deliberately obscured, reflecting a "code of silence" within the industry. Astronauts and NASA employees may be unaware of or embarrassed by this history. However, figures like Edgar Mitchell, an Apollo astronaut who had profound mystical experiences in space and studied consciousness and remote viewing, represent a continuation of this "esoteric cosmonaut" lineage.

Influence on technology. These individuals believed that non-human intelligences were directing their paths and seeding them with information that led directly to innovative technologies. This echoes the myth of Prometheus, where advanced technology is gifted to humans by non-human entities, suggesting a deep, often hidden, link between perceived contact and technological progress.

10. Physical Artifacts Challenge Conventional Science.

According to these scientists, I was told, it could not have been generated or created on Earth. One scientist explained it to me in this way: “It could not have been made in this universe.”

Anomalous materials found. The author's trip to a purported crash site in New Mexico with scientists James and Tyler led to the discovery of physical artifacts. These metallic objects, found in the desert, were subjected to preliminary analysis by highly qualified scientists.

Defying explanation. The analysis concluded that the artifacts were genuinely anomalous. Their structure and composition were so unusual that scientists stated they could not have been generated or created on Earth, or even within our known universe, based on current scientific understanding.

Catalyst for research. While the origin of these artifacts remains unknown (potentially military, planted, or genuinely non-human), their inexplicable nature motivates the scientists' unorthodox research. They represent tangible evidence that something exists that defies conventional scientific explanation, serving as a "donation" or anomaly that demands further investigation and potentially requires changing existing scientific hypotheses.

11. Contact Experiences Lead to Profound Transformation.

A UFO sighting or event often has the effect of completely changing the direction of one’s life, much like a religious conversion experience.

Life-altering impact. Encounters with the phenomenon, whether UFO sightings, apparitions, or other anomalous events, frequently result in dramatic and lasting changes in individuals' lives. These transformations can be as profound as religious conversions, leading people to question their fundamental worldview, change their life path, and develop new beliefs and practices.

Shifting worldviews. For individuals like Rey Hernandez, a self-described atheist and rationalist, a series of anomalous events shattered his existing worldview, leading him to believe in God, the spirit world, and non-human intelligence. His experience, and that of his devout Catholic wife who interpreted the same event differently (as an angelic encounter), highlight how pre-existing frameworks influence interpretation, but the core experience is undeniably transformative.

New missions and vocations. These experiences can inspire individuals to dedicate their lives to understanding and engaging with the phenomenon. This is seen in Rey's founding of FREE to study contact modalities, and in Tyler's spiritual conversion in Rome, which led him to feel a calling to a new ministry, shifting his focus from technological innovation to direct service, influenced by historical religious figures and the environment of the Vatican.

Last updated: June 14, 2025