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J. Randall Murphy
On a recent episode of The Paracast Gene & Chris commented on how Stan Friedman could, metaphorically speaking, be considered one of the faces on the Mount Rushmore of Ufology, and I thought that was a fun way to ponder which ufologists have played the most significant roles within the field. Which four ufologists would you pick? What makes them so special for you? Unfortunately this poll only allowed for a maximum of 10 options. There are certainly others who should be contenders. If they're not on the list tell us who else you think should be included and why you think they should have their likeness carved in stone!
Some Other Ufologists & Researchers Who Deserve Mention:
My Responses:
Some Other Ufologists & Researchers Who Deserve Mention:
- Jenny Randles
- Timothy Good
- Bud Hopkins
- Nick Pope
- Michael Swords
- Nick Redfern
- John Keel
- Bruce Maccabee
- Phillip Klass
- Raymond Fowler
- Richard Dolan
- Chris Rutkowski
- Wilburt Smith
My Responses:
- J. Allen Hynek: Astronomer, Official consultant to USAF Project Blue Book, and founder of The Center For UFO Studies.
- Edward J. Ruppelt: Creator of the word UFO, author of The Report On Unidentified Flying Objects ( IMO the most important introductory book on ufology ever written ), and one of the heads of USAF Project Blue Book.
- John E. Mack: Author and IMO the most responsible and well credentialed investigators into the UFO abduction phenomena.
- Jerome Clarke: IMO one of the most objective, responsible, and thorough ufologists who specializes in the history of the UFO phenomenon.
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