UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis<\\/h2>\\n \"\" UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis<\\/figcaption><\\/figure>\\n What do we call this mystery again? Flying Saucers? UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects)? UAP (Unidentified Aerial<\\/em> or Aerospace<\\/em> or Anomalous<\\/em> Phenomena)? Whatever they\\u2019re called, we\\u2019ve got a new kid on the block. It\\u2019s called the \\u201cUAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis<\\/a>\\u201d or CTH.<\\/p>\\n Since the advent of the new age of UAP with pilot Kenneth Arnould<\\/a>\\u2019s sighting of nine flying discs near Mount Ranier in June 1947, investigators have classified their hypotheses in three familiar categories. Now, do we need to add a fourth?<\\/p>\\n \\nExplainable terrestrial phenomena. UFOs become IFOs (Identified Flying Objects)<\\/li>\\nAs yet unexplainable extraterrestrial phenomena. ETH (extraterrestrial hypothesis)<\\/li>\\nAs yet unexplainable ultraterrestrial phenomena. UTH (ultraterrestrial hypothesis)<\\/li>\\n(3.a?) Cryptoterrestrial phenomena. CTH (cryptoterrestrial hypothesis)<\\/li>\\n<\\/ol>\\n This fourth category may actually be a subset within the ultraterrestrial hypothesis, according to Tim Lomas<\\/a>, Brendan Case<\\/a>, and Michael Masters<\\/a> writing in a recently published scientific article.<\\/a> What we think are space aliens are in fact tellurians, mysterious earthlings. Although the article is identified with Harvard\\u2019s Human Flourishing Program<\\/a>, Harvard does not give it its imprimatur. Here is their definition of the UAP cryptoterrestrial hypothesis.<\\/em><\\/p>\\n The UAP cryptoterrestrial hypothesis is the notion that UAP may reflect activities of \[non-human\] intelligent beings concealed in stealth here on Earth (e.g., underground), and\\/or its near environs (e.g., the moon), and\\/or even \\u201cwalking among us\\u201d (e.g., passing as humans). (Lomas, Case, and Masters,\\u201dThe cryptoterrestrial hypothesis<\\/a>,\\u201d 2024, 1)<\\/p>\\n \"\" UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis<\\/figcaption><\\/figure>\\n* *\* Two aspects of UAP suggest CTH. First, UAPs do more than just fly in the air. There are also unidentifiable submersible objects (USOs). USOs move underwater in ways that \\u201cdefy explanation.\\u201d<\\/p>\\n *\* *Second, some UAP sightings involve craft and orbs that appear to enter and exit underground access points such as volcanoes (Lomas, Case, and Masters, \\u201cThe cryptoterrestrial hypothesis,\\u201d 2024, 5-6).<\\/p>\\n Mac Tonnies in the Background<\\/h3>\\n Mac Tonnies (1975-2009) provides background for the UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis now proffered by Lomas, Case, and Masters. In his blog, according to Wikipedia, Tonnies proposed<\\/a> that the beings that are speculated to be behind\\u00a0UFOs<\\/a>\\u00a0and\\u00a0alien abductions<\\/a>\\u00a0are actually mysterious and secretive races of earthly origin, technically speaking a type of\\u00a0cryptid<\\/a><\\/em>\\u00a0(hence the name, from\\u00a0Ancient Greek<\\/a>: \\u03ba\\u03c1\\u03c5\\u03c0\\u03c4\\u03cc\\u03c2,\\u00a0 krypt\\u00f3s<\\/em>\\u00a0\\u201chidden, secret\\u201d and\\u00a0Latin<\\/a>:\\u00a0terrestris<\\/em>, \\u201crelated to the Earth\\u201d).<\\/p>\\n The UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis in 2024<\\/h3>\\n What might explain non-human intelligence (NHI) \\u201cactually having some durable concealed presence on Earth\\u201d? (Lomas, Case, and Masters<\\/a>, The cryptoterrestrial hypothesis, 2024, 12). Four sub-hypotheses<\\/a> are adumbrated.<\\/p>\\n \\nCTH1: Human cryptoterrestrials from a previously advanced civilization.<\\/li>\\nCTH2: Non-Human Intelligence or even animals still terrestrial in origin.<\\/li>\\nCTH3: Former extraterrestrial \[ancient aliens from the past\] or extratempestrial \[time travelers from the future<\\/a>\] cyptoterrestrials.<\\/li>\\nCTH4: Magical cryptoterrestrials such as earthbound angels or fairies, elves, or nymphs.(Lomas, McMasters and Masters, The cryptoterrestrial hypothesis, 2024, 15-16)<\\/li>\\n<\\/ol>\\nThe UltraTerrestrial or InterDimensional Hypothesis<\\/h3>\\n**** \"\" Ultraterrestrial Hypothesis<\\/figcaption><\\/figure>\\n***** *\* *****The late 1960s was a time when kooky seers were flying recondite kites about the mysteries of \\u00a0 quantum physics. Might there be multiple universes? Did the Big Bang kick out a series of universes, one after the other? Are there one or more parallel universes, each with differing initial constants? Do windows open between universes so that flying saucers can zip from one dimension to another?<\\/p>\\n Jacque Vall\\u00e9e<\\/a> along with dimmer lights brightened the UFO landscape with such speculations (Vall\\u00e9e 2014). Vall\\u00e9e even persuaded his friend and colleague, J. Allen Hynek<\\/a>, to entertain the ultraterrestrial hypothesis.<\\/p>\\n This indicates that Loma, Case, and Masters are hanging out in august company when placing the UAP cryptoterrestrial hypothesis within the ultraterrestrial hypothesis.<\\/p>\\n The UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis Gets Shaved by Occam\\u2019s Razor<\\/h3>\\n \"\" William of Occam (1285-1347) shaving with Occam\\u2019s Razor<\\/figcaption><\\/figure>\\n******* *\* Does the UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis violate the Principle of Parsimony, otherwise known as Occam\\u2019s Razor? Accordingly, when two hypotheses are raised to explain one phenomenon, the simpler one should be preferred. The fewer assumptions the better. According to this principle, ETH does not violate Occam\\u2019s Razor, whereas both UTH and CTH do.<\\/p>\\n *\* ETH depends on the known laws of physics and upon established knowledge of exoplanets along with the astronomer\\u2019s picture of the universe. It may be difficult to travel the long distances from one star system to another, but not impossible.<\\/p>\\n *\* UTH depends on an as-yet unproven speculation, namely, that the multiple universes exist. Why would one float a hypothesis built on another unproven if not unprovable hypothesis?<\\/p>\\n *\* CTH 2,3, and 4 all require unproven speculations as premises. CTH2 requires evidence of NHI equal to ours, which to date does not exist. CTH3 requires an ancient alien version of ETH plus\\/or the possibility of time travel, neither one of which are proven.<\\/p>\\n *\* CTH 4 requires belief in magic. What does this require? It implies that scientific method is inadequate to investigating claims of magic. Now, one could demand that scientific method divest itself of its naturalistic assumptions in order to broaden its access to magic. But that\\u2019s a tall order. To fill this order requires a complex run around Robin Hood\\u2019s barn that the simpler ETH does not require.<\\/p>\\n *\* *******In conclusion, of these various hypotheses, ETH should rank higher than either UTH or CTH.<\\/p>\\n Sidebar on Scientific Method<\\/h3>\\n At this point in time, ufologists are for the most striving to maintain the rigorous standards of conventional empirical science. Yes, in the recent past ufologists and scientists did not attend each others barbecues<\\/a>. There was a rivalry, as pointed out by Greg Eghigian<\\/a> at Penn State University.\\u00a0Scientifically oriented ufologists\\u2019\\u2026<\\/p>\\n \\u201c\\u2026collecting, analyzing, and distributing information were inspired by academic precedents and can be seen as expressions of fondness and respect for science\\u2026.By and large, their disdain has been reserved for scientists, not science. To academicians, of course, ufologists are only amateurs playing at being scientific researchers.\\u201d<\\/p>\\n If science is the lens through which ufologists must view the phenomenon, then reforming science would require a new eye test and perhaps a new prescription. This is a matter examined carefully by Kimberly Engels<\\/a>.<\\/p>\\n \\u201cIf we are indeed dealing with an intelligence, (and I think there are good reasons to suggest we are), the scientific method alone will never be able to fully account for the entire scope of the experience. Thus, we will need the tools of theologians, philosophers, historians, and literary scholars, among others, to help fill in the gaps.\\u201d<\\/p>\\n Until those gaps within the current scientific method are filled in, hypotheses such as CTH will have to stand in line.<\\/p>\\n Conclusion<\\/h2>\\n One of my favorite conversation confreres in UFO discussion is Jensine Andressen<\\/a>, author of numerous works on this subject (Andresen 2023). She\\u2019s an expert. She believes the ETH is much stronger than the alternatives, including CTH.<\\/p>\\n So, does my critique render the UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis false? By no means. Rather, it ranks ETH higher on our list of possibilities.<\\/p>\\n Patheos SR 1186 UFO 16 UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis<\\/span><\\/h4>\\n UFO Whistleblowers<\\/a><\\/p>\\n Pentagon, show us the aliens!<\\/a><\\/p>\\n UFOs on Capitol Hill<\\/a><\\/p>\\n UFOs and Atomic Weaponry<\\/a><\\/p>\\n Are UFOs demonic?<\\/a><\\/p>\\n UFOs and Aliens at the Vatican<\\/a><\\/p>\\n No! No! UFO<\\/a><\\/p>\\n Are UFOs our Celestial Saviors?<\\/a><\\/p>\\n UAP Transparency Act<\\/a><\\/p>\\n SR 1186 UFO 16 UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis<\\/a><\\/p>\\n SR 1187 UFO 17 Scientizing Ufology<\\/a><\\/p>\\n SR 1188 UFO 18 Are UAP from Outer Space?<\\/a><\\/p>\\n SR 1189 UFO 19 Are UAP from future time?<\\/a><\\/h5>\\n********* *\* *********\\u2593<\\/p>\\n \"\"<\\/a> UFOs\\u2013God\\u2019s Chariots? For the book, click here.<\\/a><\\/figcaption><\\/figure>\\n Ted Peters directs traffic at the intersection of science, religion, and ethics. Peters is an emeritus professor at the Graduate Theological Union<\\/a>, where he co-edits the journal, Theology and Science<\\/em><\\/a>, <\\/em>with Robert John Russell on behalf of the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences<\\/a>, in Berkeley, California, USA. He authored Playing God?<\\/em><\\/a> Genetic Determinism and Human Freedom? <\\/em>(Routledge, 2nd<\\/sup> ed., 2002) as well as Science, Theology, and Ethics<\\/em><\\/a> (Ashgate 2003). Along with Martinez Hewlett, Joshua Moritz, and Robert John Russell, he co-edited, Astrotheology<\\/em><\\/a>: Science and Theology Meet Extraterrestrial Intelligence <\\/em>(2018). Along with Octavio Chon Torres, Joseph Seckbach, and Russell Gordon, he co-edited, Astrobiology: Science, Ethics, and Public Policy<\\/em><\\/a> (Scrivener 2021). Along with Arvin Gouw and Brian Patrick Green, he co-edited Religious Transhumanism and Its Critics<\\/em><\\/a> (Lexington 2022). Look for his newest book, The Voice of Public Theology<\\/em><\\/a>, <\\/em>a collection of previous articles. See his website: TedsTimelyTake.com.<\\/p>\\n Regarding UFOs, he is author of UFOs: God\\u2019s Chariots?<\\/em><\\/a> Spirituality, Ancient Aliens, and Religious Yearnings in the Age of Extraterrestrials <\\/em>(Career Press New Page Books, 2014). He served as Louisiana State Director for MUON and is currently a member of two UFO investigation organizations, Society for UAP Studies<\\/a> and Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies.<\\/a><\\/p>\\n \\u2593<\\/p>\\n References<\\/h4>\\n*********** *\* ***********Andresen, Jensine. 2023. Hyperconvergenece: Religion, Politics, and UFOs.<\\/em> Independent: https:\\/\\/www.goodreads.com\\/book\\/show\\/197292604-hyperconvergence.<\\/p>\\n Lomas, Tim, Brendan Case, and Michael Masters. 2024. \\u201cThe cryptoterrestrial hypothesis: A case for scientific openness to a concealed earthly explanation for Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena.\\u201d Philosophy and Cosmology<\\/em>, June: 1-42; https:\\/\\/www.researchgate.net\\/publication\\/381405238\_The\_cryptoterrestrial\_hypothesis\_A\_case\_for\_scientific\_openness\_to\_a\_concealed\_earthly\_explanation\_for\_Unidentified\_Anomalous\_Phenomena<\\/a>.<\\/p>\\n Peters, Ted. 2014. UFOs\\u2013God\\u2019s Chariots?<\\/em> Pompton Plains NJ: New Page Books.<\\/p>\\n Vall\\u00e9e, Jacques. 2014. Dimensions: A Casebook on Alien Contact.<\\/em> Kindle. 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UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis<\/h2>\n UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n What do we call this mystery again? Flying Saucers? UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects)? UAP (Unidentified Aerial<\/em> or Aerospace<\/em> or Anomalous<\/em> Phenomena)? Whatever they\u2019re called, we\u2019ve got a new kid on the block. It\u2019s called the \u201cUAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis<\/a>\u201d or CTH.<\/p>\n Since the advent of the new age of UAP with pilot Kenneth Arnould<\/a>\u2019s sighting of nine flying discs near Mount Ranier in June 1947, investigators have classified their hypotheses in three familiar categories. Now, do we need to add a fourth?<\/p>\n \nExplainable terrestrial phenomena. UFOs become IFOs (Identified Flying Objects)<\/li>\nAs yet unexplainable extraterrestrial phenomena. ETH (extraterrestrial hypothesis)<\/li>\nAs yet unexplainable ultraterrestrial phenomena. UTH (ultraterrestrial hypothesis)<\/li>\n(3.a?) Cryptoterrestrial phenomena. CTH (cryptoterrestrial hypothesis)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n This fourth category may actually be a subset within the ultraterrestrial hypothesis, according to Tim Lomas<\/a>, Brendan Case<\/a>, and Michael Masters<\/a> writing in a recently published scientific article.<\/a> What we think are space aliens are in fact tellurians, mysterious earthlings. Although the article is identified with Harvard\u2019s Human Flourishing Program<\/a>, Harvard does not give it its imprimatur. Here is their definition of the UAP cryptoterrestrial hypothesis.<\/em><\/p>\n The UAP cryptoterrestrial hypothesis is the notion that UAP may reflect activities of [non-human] intelligent beings concealed in stealth here on Earth (e.g., underground), and\/or its near environs (e.g., the moon), and\/or even \u201cwalking among us\u201d (e.g., passing as humans). (Lomas, Case, and Masters,\u201dThe cryptoterrestrial hypothesis<\/a>,\u201d 2024, 1)<\/p>\n UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n* Two aspects of UAP suggest CTH. First, UAPs do more than just fly in the air. There are also unidentifiable submersible objects (USOs). USOs move underwater in ways that \u201cdefy explanation.\u201d<\/p>\n *Second, some UAP sightings involve craft and orbs that appear to enter and exit underground access points such as volcanoes (Lomas, Case, and Masters, \u201cThe cryptoterrestrial hypothesis,\u201d 2024, 5-6).<\/p>\n Mac Tonnies in the Background<\/h3>\n Mac Tonnies (1975-2009) provides background for the UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis now proffered by Lomas, Case, and Masters. In his blog, according to Wikipedia, Tonnies proposed<\/a> that the beings that are speculated to be behind\u00a0UFOs<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0alien abductions<\/a>\u00a0are actually mysterious and secretive races of earthly origin, technically speaking a type of\u00a0cryptid<\/a><\/em>\u00a0(hence the name, from\u00a0Ancient Greek<\/a>: \u03ba\u03c1\u03c5\u03c0\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2,\u00a0 krypt\u00f3s<\/em>\u00a0\u201chidden, secret\u201d and\u00a0Latin<\/a>:\u00a0terrestris<\/em>, \u201crelated to the Earth\u201d).<\/p>\n The UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis in 2024<\/h3>\n What might explain non-human intelligence (NHI) \u201cactually having some durable concealed presence on Earth\u201d? (Lomas, Case, and Masters<\/a>, The cryptoterrestrial hypothesis, 2024, 12). Four sub-hypotheses<\/a> are adumbrated.<\/p>\n \nCTH1: Human cryptoterrestrials from a previously advanced civilization.<\/li>\nCTH2: Non-Human Intelligence or even animals still terrestrial in origin.<\/li>\nCTH3: Former extraterrestrial [ancient aliens from the past] or extratempestrial [time travelers from the future<\/a>] cyptoterrestrials.<\/li>\nCTH4: Magical cryptoterrestrials such as earthbound angels or fairies, elves, or nymphs.(Lomas, McMasters and Masters, The cryptoterrestrial hypothesis, 2024, 15-16)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nThe UltraTerrestrial or InterDimensional Hypothesis<\/h3>\n** Ultraterrestrial Hypothesis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n* The late 1960s was a time when kooky seers were flying recondite kites about the mysteries of \u00a0 quantum physics. Might there be multiple universes? Did the Big Bang kick out a series of universes, one after the other? Are there one or more parallel universes, each with differing initial constants? Do windows open between universes so that flying saucers can zip from one dimension to another?<\/p>\n Jacque Vall\u00e9e<\/a> along with dimmer lights brightened the UFO landscape with such speculations (Vall\u00e9e 2014). Vall\u00e9e even persuaded his friend and colleague, J. Allen Hynek<\/a>, to entertain the ultraterrestrial hypothesis.<\/p>\n This indicates that Loma, Case, and Masters are hanging out in august company when placing the UAP cryptoterrestrial hypothesis within the ultraterrestrial hypothesis.<\/p>\n The UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis Gets Shaved by Occam\u2019s Razor<\/h3>\n William of Occam (1285-1347) shaving with Occam\u2019s Razor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Does the UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis violate the Principle of Parsimony, otherwise known as Occam\u2019s Razor? Accordingly, when two hypotheses are raised to explain one phenomenon, the simpler one should be preferred. The fewer assumptions the better. According to this principle, ETH does not violate Occam\u2019s Razor, whereas both UTH and CTH do.<\/p>\n ETH depends on the known laws of physics and upon established knowledge of exoplanets along with the astronomer\u2019s picture of the universe. It may be difficult to travel the long distances from one star system to another, but not impossible.<\/p>\n UTH depends on an as-yet unproven speculation, namely, that the multiple universes exist. Why would one float a hypothesis built on another unproven if not unprovable hypothesis?<\/p>\n CTH 2,3, and 4 all require unproven speculations as premises. CTH2 requires evidence of NHI equal to ours, which to date does not exist. CTH3 requires an ancient alien version of ETH plus\/or the possibility of time travel, neither one of which are proven.<\/p>\n CTH 4 requires belief in magic. What does this require? It implies that scientific method is inadequate to investigating claims of magic. Now, one could demand that scientific method divest itself of its naturalistic assumptions in order to broaden its access to magic. But that\u2019s a tall order. To fill this order requires a complex run around Robin Hood\u2019s barn that the simpler ETH does not require.<\/p>\n In conclusion, of these various hypotheses, ETH should rank higher than either UTH or CTH.<\/p>\n Sidebar on Scientific Method<\/h3>\n At this point in time, ufologists are for the most striving to maintain the rigorous standards of conventional empirical science. Yes, in the recent past ufologists and scientists did not attend each others barbecues<\/a>. There was a rivalry, as pointed out by Greg Eghigian<\/a> at Penn State University.\u00a0Scientifically oriented ufologists\u2019\u2026<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026collecting, analyzing, and distributing information were inspired by academic precedents and can be seen as expressions of fondness and respect for science\u2026.By and large, their disdain has been reserved for scientists, not science. To academicians, of course, ufologists are only amateurs playing at being scientific researchers.\u201d<\/p>\n If science is the lens through which ufologists must view the phenomenon, then reforming science would require a new eye test and perhaps a new prescription. This is a matter examined carefully by Kimberly Engels<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cIf we are indeed dealing with an intelligence, (and I think there are good reasons to suggest we are), the scientific method alone will never be able to fully account for the entire scope of the experience. Thus, we will need the tools of theologians, philosophers, historians, and literary scholars, among others, to help fill in the gaps.\u201d<\/p>\n Until those gaps within the current scientific method are filled in, hypotheses such as CTH will have to stand in line.<\/p>\n Conclusion<\/h2>\n One of my favorite conversation confreres in UFO discussion is Jensine Andressen<\/a>, author of numerous works on this subject (Andresen 2023). She\u2019s an expert. She believes the ETH is much stronger than the alternatives, including CTH.<\/p>\n So, does my critique render the UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis false? By no means. Rather, it ranks ETH higher on our list of possibilities.<\/p>\n Patheos SR 1186 UFO 16 UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis<\/span><\/h4>\n UFO Whistleblowers<\/a><\/p>\n Pentagon, show us the aliens!<\/a><\/p>\n UFOs on Capitol Hill<\/a><\/p>\n UFOs and Atomic Weaponry<\/a><\/p>\n Are UFOs demonic?<\/a><\/p>\n UFOs and Aliens at the Vatican<\/a><\/p>\n No! No! UFO<\/a><\/p>\n Are UFOs our Celestial Saviors?<\/a><\/p>\n UAP Transparency Act<\/a><\/p>\n SR 1186 UFO 16 UAP Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis<\/a><\/p>\n SR 1187 UFO 17 Scientizing Ufology<\/a><\/p>\n SR 1188 UFO 18 Are UAP from Outer Space?<\/a><\/p>\n SR 1189 UFO 19 Are UAP from future time?<\/a><\/h5>\n \u2593<\/p>\n <\/a> UFOs\u2013God\u2019s Chariots? For the book, click here.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Ted Peters directs traffic at the intersection of science, religion, and ethics. Peters is an emeritus professor at the Graduate Theological Union<\/a>, where he co-edits the journal, Theology and Science<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>with Robert John Russell on behalf of the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences<\/a>, in Berkeley, California, USA. He authored Playing God?<\/em><\/a> Genetic Determinism and Human Freedom? <\/em>(Routledge, 2nd<\/sup> ed., 2002) as well as Science, Theology, and Ethics<\/em><\/a> (Ashgate 2003). Along with Martinez Hewlett, Joshua Moritz, and Robert John Russell, he co-edited, Astrotheology<\/em><\/a>: Science and Theology Meet Extraterrestrial Intelligence <\/em>(2018). Along with Octavio Chon Torres, Joseph Seckbach, and Russell Gordon, he co-edited, Astrobiology: Science, Ethics, and Public Policy<\/em><\/a> (Scrivener 2021). Along with Arvin Gouw and Brian Patrick Green, he co-edited Religious Transhumanism and Its Critics<\/em><\/a> (Lexington 2022). Look for his newest book, The Voice of Public Theology<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>a collection of previous articles. See his website: TedsTimelyTake.com.<\/p>\n Regarding UFOs, he is author of UFOs: God\u2019s Chariots?<\/em><\/a> Spirituality, Ancient Aliens, and Religious Yearnings in the Age of Extraterrestrials <\/em>(Career Press New Page Books, 2014). He served as Louisiana State Director for MUON and is currently a member of two UFO investigation organizations, Society for UAP Studies<\/a> and Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies.<\/a><\/p>\n \u2593<\/p>\n References<\/h4>\n *Andresen, Jensine. 2023. Hyperconvergenece: Religion, Politics, and UFOs.<\/em> Independent: https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/197292604-hyperconvergence.<\/p>\n Lomas, Tim, Brendan Case, and Michael Masters. 2024. \u201cThe cryptoterrestrial hypothesis: A case for scientific openness to a concealed earthly explanation for Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena.\u201d Philosophy and Cosmology<\/em>, June: 1-42; https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/381405238_The_cryptoterrestrial_hypothesis_A_case_for_scientific_openness_to_a_concealed_earthly_explanation_for_Unidentified_Anomalous_Phenomena<\/a>.<\/p>\n Peters, Ted. 2014. UFOs\u2013God\u2019s Chariots?<\/em> Pompton Plains NJ: New Page Books.<\/p>\n Vall\u00e9e, Jacques. 2014. 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