Summary CONTRARY BRIN: What's really up with UAPs / UFOs? davidbrin.blogspot.com
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The blog post examines the UAP/UFO phenomenon, raising doubts about the presence of extraterrestrial observation probes and the lack of definitive UFO visuals, while also pondering the motive behind alien actions considering their advanced computational skills.
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- The author explores the possibility of UAP/UFO phenomena being long-lived observation probes or drones sent by extraterrestrial beings.
- The author questions why UFO images have become fuzzier over time.
- The author raises the issue of why aliens would need to perform stunts if they have the computational ability to communicate and interact with humans.
- The prevalence of UFO conspiracy theories is criticized for their lack of creativity and intellectual rigor.
- The possibility of UFO sightings being related to military technologies being tested in secret programs is discussed.
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The blog post discusses the UAP/UFO phenomenon, questioning the existence of extraterrestrial observation probes and the absence of clear UFO images. It also questions the purpose of alien stunts given their advanced computational abilities.
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The author of the blog post raises important questions about the UAP/UFO phenomenon, including the possibility of extraterrestrial observation probes and the lack of clear UFO images. They question why aliens would engage in stunts if they possess advanced computational abilities.
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The author discusses the UAP/UFO phenomenon and poses important questions regarding these sightings. They explore the possibility of the phenomena being long-lived observation probes or drones sent by extraterrestrial beings. The author questions why UFO images have become fuzzier despite the
The author questions why aliens would need to perform stunts if they have the computational ability to communicate and interact with humans. The author also raises the issue of why successive US administrations have not used the existence of aliens as a political weapon against each other.
The author expresses frustration with the prevalence of UFO conspiracy theories, criticizing their lack of creativity and intellectual rigor. They encourage people to ask better questions and seek more plausible explanations. One commenter suggests that the sightings may be caused by issues with radar or electronic warfare
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