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[@ChrisWillx] Why Can't We Prove UFOs Exist? - Jesse Michels

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@ChrisWillx - "Why Can't We Prove UFOs Exist? - Jesse Michels"

Link: https://youtu.be/ygvqv8RWGXU

Short Summary​

Number One Action Item/Takeaway:

Focus on analyzing the totality of evidence using probabilistic (Bayesian) thinking to determine the likelihood that unidentified aerial phenomena represent technology not of this world, even if definitive proof like a recovered spacecraft remains elusive.

Executive Summary:

The speaker argues that while a definitive "saucer in a hanger" is lacking, significant evidence exists, including firsthand reports, FLIR data, and material samples with anomalous isotope ratios. He emphasizes using probabilistic reasoning to assess the likelihood of extraterrestrial involvement, acknowledging the possibility of deliberate misinformation (scops) and the strategic reasons why advanced technology, if acquired, would be kept secret for geopolitical advantage.

Key Quotes​

Okay, here are 3 insightful quotes extracted from the YouTube transcript:

  1. "I don't think you can definitively prove that something is necessarily otherworldly. You have to look at a fact pattern that you know is this anomalous enough to say that it's not from here." This quote highlights the challenge of proving extraterrestrial origin and emphasizes the importance of analyzing anomalies in data.

  2. "Technology always gets weaponized and it's always used to confer a tactical advantage geopolitically and that will always take the day. That will always trump wanting to enlighten the public. It's going to do that with AI and all these other tech trees." This presents a cynical but plausible explanation for the lack of transparency regarding advanced technology, suggesting national security interests outweigh public disclosure.

  3. "The fact that something is real and it's a scup are positive sum, not not negative sum." This interesting comment raises the idea that even if some UFO sightings are part of a "scop" or deception, that doesn't negate the possibility of genuine unidentified aerial phenomena.

Detailed Summary​

Here's a detailed summary of the YouTube video transcript, focusing on the key topics, arguments, and information discussed, excluding sponsor announcements:

  • The Question of Tangible Evidence:

    • The discussion starts with the question of why there's so much hearsay surrounding UFOs but so little tangible, verifiable evidence.
    • The speaker questions the lack of physical proof despite numerous claimed sightings and reports.

  • Addressing the Quality of Evidence:

    • FLIR (Forward-Looking Infrared) technology is defended as a valid sensor modality for detecting objects outside the visible light spectrum.
    • UFOs might be more easily detected in infrared or UV rays, which could explain why optical observations are limited.
    • Mention of specific photographs:
      • McMinnville photo (Oregon, 1950s)
      • Calvine photo (Scotland, 1990s), with claims from Nick Pope (British Ministry of Defense) that it is authentic.
      • Presence of negatives is highlighted as supporting evidence.

  • Beyond Physical Saucers: Defining Anomalous Phenomena:

    • The argument shifts from demanding a "saucer in a hanger" to focusing on anomalous data.
    • The discussion moves toward probabilistically looking at evidence instead of clinging to a hypothesis.
    • There are examples of unexplained aerial phenomena that are linked to nuclear activity.

  • Gary Nolan's Research & Crash Materials:

    • Mention of Gary Nolan (Stanford professor, Nobel Prize nominee) possessing materials supposedly from UFO crashes.
    • These materials were obtained via Jacqu Valet and initially mailed by UFO crash witnesses.
    • Mass spectrometry analysis suggests isotope ratios that are not naturally found on Earth or similar to asteroids.

  • Bayesian Thinking and Probability:

    • Using Thomas Bayes model of thinking where one builds up evidence instead of disproving a null hypothesis.
    • Aerial phenomena that don't match known aircraft (planes, etc.) are considered "real" with a high probability.
    • Acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding a "saucer in a hanger" scenario.

  • Reasons for Potential Government Secrecy:

    • The lack of declassification of aerial programs since the B-2 stealth bomber is noted.
    • 12/15 Lockheed Skunk Works programs are still classified.
    • Discussion on why, if the US government possessed advanced alien technology, it would likely remain secret for geopolitical and tactical advantages.
    • The motivation to maintain a technological advantage outweighs the desire to enlighten the public.

  • Is the UFO Phenomenon a SCOP (Strategic Covert Operation)?

    • The possibility that UFOs are a SCOP (Strategic Covert Operation) is introduced.
    • Even if UFOs are real, a SCOP could still be layered on top.

  • How to Prove a Conspiracy/Scop:

    • Analogies used to highlight how difficult it is to prove something like the existence of Bigfoot or a conspiracy theory.
    • Historical examples of SCOPs that were eventually exposed (Gulf of Tonkin, USS Maine).
    • The Jeffrey Epstein case is mentioned as an example of a widely disbelieved official narrative.