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August 3, 2014
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Veteran UFO Researcher Stanton Friedman Returns to The Paracast
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. It’s easy to send a donation. We have a Donate link on our home page, below the logo and audio player. Or use theDonate link on our forums, at the bottom of the sidebar on the right. You can also send your PayPal donation direct to sales (at) theparacast (dot) com.
Attention U.S. Listeners: Help Us Bring The Paracast to Your City! In the summer of 2010, The Paracast joined the GCN radio network. This represented a huge step in bringing our show to a larger, mainstream audience. But we need your help to add additional affiliates to our growing network. Please ask one of your local talk stations if they are interested in carrying The Paracast. Feel free to contact us directly with the names of programming people we might be able to contact on your behalf. We can't do this alone, and if you succeed in convincing your local station to carry the show, we'll reward you with one of our special T-shirts, and other goodies. With your help, The Paracast can grow into one of the most popular paranormal shows on the planet!
Please Visit Our Online Store: You asked, and we answered. We are now taking orders for The Official Paracast T-Shirt and an expanded collection of other specially customized merchandise. To get your T-Shirt now featuring our brand new logo, just pay a visit to our online store at The Official Paracast Store to select your size and place your order. We also offer a complete lineup of other premium merchandise for your family, your friends and your business contacts.
About The Paracast: The Paracast covers a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions across the planet.
Set Up: The Paracast is a paranormal radio show that takes you on a journey to a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions. The Paracast seeks to shed light on the mysteries and complexities of our Universe and the secrets that surround us in our everyday lives.
Join long-time paranormal researcher Gene Steinberg, co-host and acclaimed field investigator Christopher O'Brien, and a panel of special guest experts and experiencers, as they explore the realms of the known and unknown. Listen each week to the great stories of the history of the paranormal field in the 20th and 21st centuries.
This Week's Episode: If there was ever a person who could be declared the "dean" of UFO researchers, it might very well be Stanton T. Friedman, a long-time UFO investigator and a nuclear physicist. Friedman is one of the key researchers into the Roswell crash and other events over the years, and has posited a strong case that the phenomenon is the result of extraterrestrials visiting Earth. His recent books include "Flying Saucers and Science" (2008) and "Science Was Wrong," (2010) co-authored with Kathleen Marden.
Chris O’Brien’s Site: http://www.ourstrangeplanet.com
Stanton Friedman’s Blog: Stanton Friedman - Physicist, Lecturer, UFO Researcher
Reminder: Please don't forget to visit our famous Paracast Community Forums for the latest news/views/debates on all things paranormal: The Paracast Community Forums. We recently completed a major update that makes our community easier to navigate, and social network friendly.
Are You a Flying Saucer Abductee?
By Gene Steinberg
Let me cut to the chase: Have you ever considered even the remote possibility that, after seeing a UFO one or more times at close range, you may have been abducted by its crew? That may seem an outlandish prospect — and I don’t disagree with you — but there is some discussion as to whether it’s a real possibility.
So there’s a recent article from Mike Clelland on the Open Minds site, entitled “The possible unsettling implications of UFO sightings,” which quotes several abduction investigators about the possibility. Now it’s fair to say the article is all over the place, with some having a far more conservative and I believe logical approach to the subject.
Certainly some flying saucer sightings occur at close range, and these are the cases that may contain the most compelling evidence. At least the witness or witnesses should be able to record more distinct details of the craft, which allows investigators to build a compelling case as to what really happened.
It’s also correct that an abductee might report seeing a UFO before or after the event, or both. But many of these cases do not directly involve a UFO sighting. They simply occur when one is out in the woods, in a bedroom and so on and so forth. The UFO connection results from the fact that apparent aliens are involved.
There might even be telltale clues of a possible abduction, and missing time is a key factor. Suddenly minutes or hours pass, with no recollection of what actually occurred. A motorist might be traveling along a highway only to discover that they are farther along towards their destination than they expected, and the clock reveals that time has elapsed for which they can’t account.
I would presume there are physical or mental conditions that might cause blackouts, even though, during that timeframe, the experiencer may seem perfectly normal. At least the car doesn’t end up in a ditch or is involved in a serious accident. It’s also true that investigating a missing time episode often reveals the possibly suppressed details of an abduction.
But you cannot assume, then, that all close-range UFO sightings — even if they are repeated from time to time — involve anything more than the presence of that UFO. You might as well argue that all humans eat food to survive, but you can’t conclude that all humans are vegetarians. I had some more grisly comparisons in mind, but you get the picture. You cannot make the abduction leap without doing new interviews with UFO witnesses that fit into this category to see whether or not there are other elements or clues that might indicate there’s more to the event than just seeing something strange.
Still, I suppose one can credit Clelland with some fascinating out-of-the-box thinking, but I do hope he didn’t come up with this idea just to boost the Open Minds hit count. It certainly sparks discussions, but it hardly offers illumination on the topic.
On the other hand, I do believe the abduction scenario is clearly worth further investigation. As it stands, the subject is highly polarized. Some people feel that there are occasional abduction episodes, others believe that millions of humans may have been abducted at one time or another. Yet there are others who discount the entire abduction phenomenon as evidence of dreams, sleep paralysis or some deep-seated psychological problem. There are also theories involving interactions with some sort of unknown phenomenon that manifests itself as an alien visitor for some reason.
Regardless, a number of people have suffered deep psychological stress and possible post traumatic stress disorder as the result of what they believe to be an abduction experience. That the experience may repeat itself one or more times is even more troubling.
While healthy debate on the subject is productive, we have those unfortunate situations where sensationalism may pervade far too many of these discussions. We have, for example, the case of a now-departed abduction investigator who found himself viciously attacked while suffering from the advanced stages of a terminal illness.
Most of you know who I’m talking about, but I wanted to focus this column less on personalities and more on the issues. Certainly that researcher wasn’t above legitimate criticism, but the timing was curious, particularly since the critics knew of his physical condition and how the attacks caused him even further stress.
Unfortunately, rampant personal attacks continue to pollute the UFO field. It’s a key reason why some believe the field is “toxic,” and I find it hard to disagree. No matter where you go, and I see it in our own forums from time to time, people get so involved in such conflicts that they forget why we are here and what we’re trying to accomplish.
Now the UFO abduction front has been fairly quiet of late, meaning that I haven’t heard very much about new cases. Whether that indicates there are fewer experiences, or that those who have such encounters aren’t reporting them, I wouldn’t presume to guess.
It’s just clear to me that UFO research, in terms of progress, or finding new avenues of legitimate research, is largely at a standstill. We are still having the same debates and the theories mostly repeat the evidence that was evaluated long ago. The Paracast is probably guilty of this too, that we continue to focus on so-called “classic” cases, such as Roswell, and not so much about current events that are far easier to investigate, simply because memories are fresh and the witnesses are by and large still among the living.
But what about that Open Minds article? Well, it does provoke some level of discussion, without actually providing compelling evidence that abductions are more prevalent than has been previously suspected. It also raises one of those arguments that can never be proven, unless it can be shown that a large portion of those who have repeated close encounters with a UFO have hidden memories that something far more sinister occurred.
I just don’t think the evidence is there, but it never hurts to look over the cold cases for more evidence.
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August 3, 2014
www.theparacast.com
Veteran UFO Researcher Stanton Friedman Returns to The Paracast
The Paracast is heard Sundays from 3:00 AM until 6:00 AM Central Time on the GCN Radio Network and affiliates around the USA, the Boost Radio Network, the IRN Internet Radio Network, and online across the globe via download and on-demand streaming.
Why It's Important for You to Donate to The Paracast: Although ads help cover a small part of our expenses, the income they produce is never enough to pay your humble hosts decent wages. Also, we do not receive any revenue from the ads placed on the show by our network or local stations. So we hope you're able to help fill the gap, if you can, to help us cover increasing server costs and other expenses -- or perhaps provide a little extra cash for lunch and utility bills. No contribution is too small (or too large
. It’s easy to send a donation. We have a Donate link on our home page, below the logo and audio player. Or use theDonate link on our forums, at the bottom of the sidebar on the right. You can also send your PayPal donation direct to sales (at) theparacast (dot) com.Attention U.S. Listeners: Help Us Bring The Paracast to Your City! In the summer of 2010, The Paracast joined the GCN radio network. This represented a huge step in bringing our show to a larger, mainstream audience. But we need your help to add additional affiliates to our growing network. Please ask one of your local talk stations if they are interested in carrying The Paracast. Feel free to contact us directly with the names of programming people we might be able to contact on your behalf. We can't do this alone, and if you succeed in convincing your local station to carry the show, we'll reward you with one of our special T-shirts, and other goodies. With your help, The Paracast can grow into one of the most popular paranormal shows on the planet!
Please Visit Our Online Store: You asked, and we answered. We are now taking orders for The Official Paracast T-Shirt and an expanded collection of other specially customized merchandise. To get your T-Shirt now featuring our brand new logo, just pay a visit to our online store at The Official Paracast Store to select your size and place your order. We also offer a complete lineup of other premium merchandise for your family, your friends and your business contacts.
About The Paracast: The Paracast covers a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions across the planet.
Set Up: The Paracast is a paranormal radio show that takes you on a journey to a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions. The Paracast seeks to shed light on the mysteries and complexities of our Universe and the secrets that surround us in our everyday lives.
Join long-time paranormal researcher Gene Steinberg, co-host and acclaimed field investigator Christopher O'Brien, and a panel of special guest experts and experiencers, as they explore the realms of the known and unknown. Listen each week to the great stories of the history of the paranormal field in the 20th and 21st centuries.
This Week's Episode: If there was ever a person who could be declared the "dean" of UFO researchers, it might very well be Stanton T. Friedman, a long-time UFO investigator and a nuclear physicist. Friedman is one of the key researchers into the Roswell crash and other events over the years, and has posited a strong case that the phenomenon is the result of extraterrestrials visiting Earth. His recent books include "Flying Saucers and Science" (2008) and "Science Was Wrong," (2010) co-authored with Kathleen Marden.
Chris O’Brien’s Site: http://www.ourstrangeplanet.com
Stanton Friedman’s Blog: Stanton Friedman - Physicist, Lecturer, UFO Researcher
Reminder: Please don't forget to visit our famous Paracast Community Forums for the latest news/views/debates on all things paranormal: The Paracast Community Forums. We recently completed a major update that makes our community easier to navigate, and social network friendly.
Are You a Flying Saucer Abductee?
By Gene Steinberg
Let me cut to the chase: Have you ever considered even the remote possibility that, after seeing a UFO one or more times at close range, you may have been abducted by its crew? That may seem an outlandish prospect — and I don’t disagree with you — but there is some discussion as to whether it’s a real possibility.
So there’s a recent article from Mike Clelland on the Open Minds site, entitled “The possible unsettling implications of UFO sightings,” which quotes several abduction investigators about the possibility. Now it’s fair to say the article is all over the place, with some having a far more conservative and I believe logical approach to the subject.
Certainly some flying saucer sightings occur at close range, and these are the cases that may contain the most compelling evidence. At least the witness or witnesses should be able to record more distinct details of the craft, which allows investigators to build a compelling case as to what really happened.
It’s also correct that an abductee might report seeing a UFO before or after the event, or both. But many of these cases do not directly involve a UFO sighting. They simply occur when one is out in the woods, in a bedroom and so on and so forth. The UFO connection results from the fact that apparent aliens are involved.
There might even be telltale clues of a possible abduction, and missing time is a key factor. Suddenly minutes or hours pass, with no recollection of what actually occurred. A motorist might be traveling along a highway only to discover that they are farther along towards their destination than they expected, and the clock reveals that time has elapsed for which they can’t account.
I would presume there are physical or mental conditions that might cause blackouts, even though, during that timeframe, the experiencer may seem perfectly normal. At least the car doesn’t end up in a ditch or is involved in a serious accident. It’s also true that investigating a missing time episode often reveals the possibly suppressed details of an abduction.
But you cannot assume, then, that all close-range UFO sightings — even if they are repeated from time to time — involve anything more than the presence of that UFO. You might as well argue that all humans eat food to survive, but you can’t conclude that all humans are vegetarians. I had some more grisly comparisons in mind, but you get the picture. You cannot make the abduction leap without doing new interviews with UFO witnesses that fit into this category to see whether or not there are other elements or clues that might indicate there’s more to the event than just seeing something strange.
Still, I suppose one can credit Clelland with some fascinating out-of-the-box thinking, but I do hope he didn’t come up with this idea just to boost the Open Minds hit count. It certainly sparks discussions, but it hardly offers illumination on the topic.
On the other hand, I do believe the abduction scenario is clearly worth further investigation. As it stands, the subject is highly polarized. Some people feel that there are occasional abduction episodes, others believe that millions of humans may have been abducted at one time or another. Yet there are others who discount the entire abduction phenomenon as evidence of dreams, sleep paralysis or some deep-seated psychological problem. There are also theories involving interactions with some sort of unknown phenomenon that manifests itself as an alien visitor for some reason.
Regardless, a number of people have suffered deep psychological stress and possible post traumatic stress disorder as the result of what they believe to be an abduction experience. That the experience may repeat itself one or more times is even more troubling.
While healthy debate on the subject is productive, we have those unfortunate situations where sensationalism may pervade far too many of these discussions. We have, for example, the case of a now-departed abduction investigator who found himself viciously attacked while suffering from the advanced stages of a terminal illness.
Most of you know who I’m talking about, but I wanted to focus this column less on personalities and more on the issues. Certainly that researcher wasn’t above legitimate criticism, but the timing was curious, particularly since the critics knew of his physical condition and how the attacks caused him even further stress.
Unfortunately, rampant personal attacks continue to pollute the UFO field. It’s a key reason why some believe the field is “toxic,” and I find it hard to disagree. No matter where you go, and I see it in our own forums from time to time, people get so involved in such conflicts that they forget why we are here and what we’re trying to accomplish.
Now the UFO abduction front has been fairly quiet of late, meaning that I haven’t heard very much about new cases. Whether that indicates there are fewer experiences, or that those who have such encounters aren’t reporting them, I wouldn’t presume to guess.
It’s just clear to me that UFO research, in terms of progress, or finding new avenues of legitimate research, is largely at a standstill. We are still having the same debates and the theories mostly repeat the evidence that was evaluated long ago. The Paracast is probably guilty of this too, that we continue to focus on so-called “classic” cases, such as Roswell, and not so much about current events that are far easier to investigate, simply because memories are fresh and the witnesses are by and large still among the living.
But what about that Open Minds article? Well, it does provoke some level of discussion, without actually providing compelling evidence that abductions are more prevalent than has been previously suspected. It also raises one of those arguments that can never be proven, unless it can be shown that a large portion of those who have repeated close encounters with a UFO have hidden memories that something far more sinister occurred.
I just don’t think the evidence is there, but it never hurts to look over the cold cases for more evidence.
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