THE PARACAST NEWSLETTER
September 24, 2011
UFO Secrecy Debated on The Paracast
Special Announcement: The Paracast is heard Sundays from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM (Central Time) on the GCN radio network.
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. We have a Donate link on our home page, below the logo and audio player. There's also a Donate link on our forums, right below our logo. Or just send your PayPal donation direct to sales (at) theparacast (dot) com.
Attention U.S. Listeners: Help Us Bring The Paracast to Your City! Last summer, 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!
You Can Now Order The Official Paracast T-Shirt: You asked, and we answered. We are now taking orders for The Official Paracast T-Shirt and a 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 Welcome to The Official Paracast Store to select your size and place your order. We now also offer a lineup of other premium merchandise featuring The Paracast logo.
Sunday, September 25, 2011: 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 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: Gene and Chris present a “Great Debate” on whether there is UFO secrecy with John B. Alexander, Ph.D, author of “UFOs: Myths, Conspiracies, and Realities” and nuclear physicist and UFO authority Stanton T. Friedman. We also ask the questions you posted in our forums.
Christopher O'Brien's Site: http://www.ourstrangeplanet.com/
John B. Alexander's Site: http://johnbalexander.com/
Stanton T. Friedman's Site: http://www.stantonfriedman.com/
Reminder: Reminder: Don't forget to visit our famous Paracast Community Forums for the latest news/views/debates on all things paranormal:https://www.theparacast.com/forum/.
So How Would ET Get Here?
By Gene Steinberg
If you accept the theory that some UFO sightings represent advanced aircraft from other worlds, you have to wonder just how they get here, and from where they might come.
Early on, advocates of the ET theory suggested UFOs might originate on another planet in our solar system. As our rudimentary space program advanced towards sending spaceships into orbit, it seemed natural that we’d one day walk on the surfaces of those other worlds. Of course, how the space program fared in practice, after the initial successes, is another matter entirely.
But our unmanned craft pretty much confirmed what we already knew from earthbound observations, that the conditions on these planets were far too hostile to support life as we know it. Forget about canals on Mars, for example, although the possibility of strange artificial artifacts on that planet and, in fact, the Moon, has been the subject of certain controversial claims. Regardless, even if, say, Mars had intelligent life at one time, it doesn’t now. But that doesn’t stop ET from having bases there, right?
Yes, I realize water is to be found everywhere, it seems, but that doesn’t mean life would rise above the level of simple microbes.
So the conventional wisdom among ET believers is that the aliens come from other star systems, but is that practical? I suppose if you could build a spaceship that travels near the speed of light, such a voyage would take years, depending on the distance. Perhaps the crew would lie in stasis, in a special chamber, to reduce consumption of the ship’s resources as the trip progresses. They would awaken as they neared their destination.
In the sci-fi world, however, exceeding the speed of light, even though Einstein said it can’t be done, is commonplace. Whether warp drive, or using wormholes, such TV shows as “Star Trek” and “Farscape” use those buzzwords to describe end runs around light speed constraints, so starships can reach their destinations in hours or days, rather than years. But can this be done in the real world?
That question is being raised yet again amid reports this week that a major physics lab clocked a subatomic particle as going faster than the speed of light. Obviously, scientists are scrambling to explain the phenomenon, or demonstrate that it’s just a mistake, but it may take weeks or months to figure out what’s going on, and its impact to the scientific world.
This doesn’t mean that we will be able to develop a star drive propulsion system in our lifetimes, but it may simply indicate that our view of the universe must be widened to accommodate more possibilities. Perhaps a few decades from now, many of our cherished scientific hypotheses will be shown to be wrong, or at the very least incomplete. This doesn’t mean Einstein needs to begin rolling in his grave yet, just that there are aspects of the world of physics that we need to understand better.
Remember that, at many points in our history, the scientists of the time believed they had figured out all of the fundamentals about how things work, and that only needed to refine things here and there. But they once also believed that rockets wouldn’t function in the vacuum of space, so there you go.
And there’s more.
As more and more astronomers discover evidence of planets orbiting other stars, it seems natural that some will fall within the “Goldielocks” zone, where the conditions favor life as we know it. Now imagine that intelligent creatures have older civilizations than we do. Maybe they are hundreds or thousands of years ahead of us, so their everyday achievements may seem to us akin to magic, just as we would astound even the most intelligent people who lived several hundreds of years ago; that is, assuming they don’t just try to burn us at the stake.
While I would not presume this new possible faster-than-light speed discovery somehow violates our cherished theories. Maybe further tests will demonstrate that these new results are simply wrong. Or maybe it will be proven, and will thus force physicists to start looking in new directions to explain what’s going on, and, perhaps, to pave the way towards exploiting this knowledge in ways that may impact our ability to really explore the universe.
The Paracast Copyright 1999-2011 Making The Impossible, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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September 24, 2011
UFO Secrecy Debated on The Paracast
Special Announcement: The Paracast is heard Sundays from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM (Central Time) on the GCN radio network.
Here's How You Can Help The Paracast: Although ads help cover a small part of our expenses, the income they produce is never enough. 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. No contribution is too small (or too large
. We have a Donate link on our home page, below the logo and audio player. There's also a Donate link on our forums, right below our logo. Or just send your PayPal donation direct to sales (at) theparacast (dot) com.Attention U.S. Listeners: Help Us Bring The Paracast to Your City! Last summer, 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!
You Can Now Order The Official Paracast T-Shirt: You asked, and we answered. We are now taking orders for The Official Paracast T-Shirt and a 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 Welcome to The Official Paracast Store to select your size and place your order. We now also offer a lineup of other premium merchandise featuring The Paracast logo.
Sunday, September 25, 2011: 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 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: Gene and Chris present a “Great Debate” on whether there is UFO secrecy with John B. Alexander, Ph.D, author of “UFOs: Myths, Conspiracies, and Realities” and nuclear physicist and UFO authority Stanton T. Friedman. We also ask the questions you posted in our forums.
Christopher O'Brien's Site: http://www.ourstrangeplanet.com/
John B. Alexander's Site: http://johnbalexander.com/
Stanton T. Friedman's Site: http://www.stantonfriedman.com/
Reminder: Reminder: Don't forget to visit our famous Paracast Community Forums for the latest news/views/debates on all things paranormal:https://www.theparacast.com/forum/.
So How Would ET Get Here?
By Gene Steinberg
If you accept the theory that some UFO sightings represent advanced aircraft from other worlds, you have to wonder just how they get here, and from where they might come.
Early on, advocates of the ET theory suggested UFOs might originate on another planet in our solar system. As our rudimentary space program advanced towards sending spaceships into orbit, it seemed natural that we’d one day walk on the surfaces of those other worlds. Of course, how the space program fared in practice, after the initial successes, is another matter entirely.
But our unmanned craft pretty much confirmed what we already knew from earthbound observations, that the conditions on these planets were far too hostile to support life as we know it. Forget about canals on Mars, for example, although the possibility of strange artificial artifacts on that planet and, in fact, the Moon, has been the subject of certain controversial claims. Regardless, even if, say, Mars had intelligent life at one time, it doesn’t now. But that doesn’t stop ET from having bases there, right?
Yes, I realize water is to be found everywhere, it seems, but that doesn’t mean life would rise above the level of simple microbes.
So the conventional wisdom among ET believers is that the aliens come from other star systems, but is that practical? I suppose if you could build a spaceship that travels near the speed of light, such a voyage would take years, depending on the distance. Perhaps the crew would lie in stasis, in a special chamber, to reduce consumption of the ship’s resources as the trip progresses. They would awaken as they neared their destination.
In the sci-fi world, however, exceeding the speed of light, even though Einstein said it can’t be done, is commonplace. Whether warp drive, or using wormholes, such TV shows as “Star Trek” and “Farscape” use those buzzwords to describe end runs around light speed constraints, so starships can reach their destinations in hours or days, rather than years. But can this be done in the real world?
That question is being raised yet again amid reports this week that a major physics lab clocked a subatomic particle as going faster than the speed of light. Obviously, scientists are scrambling to explain the phenomenon, or demonstrate that it’s just a mistake, but it may take weeks or months to figure out what’s going on, and its impact to the scientific world.
This doesn’t mean that we will be able to develop a star drive propulsion system in our lifetimes, but it may simply indicate that our view of the universe must be widened to accommodate more possibilities. Perhaps a few decades from now, many of our cherished scientific hypotheses will be shown to be wrong, or at the very least incomplete. This doesn’t mean Einstein needs to begin rolling in his grave yet, just that there are aspects of the world of physics that we need to understand better.
Remember that, at many points in our history, the scientists of the time believed they had figured out all of the fundamentals about how things work, and that only needed to refine things here and there. But they once also believed that rockets wouldn’t function in the vacuum of space, so there you go.
And there’s more.
As more and more astronomers discover evidence of planets orbiting other stars, it seems natural that some will fall within the “Goldielocks” zone, where the conditions favor life as we know it. Now imagine that intelligent creatures have older civilizations than we do. Maybe they are hundreds or thousands of years ahead of us, so their everyday achievements may seem to us akin to magic, just as we would astound even the most intelligent people who lived several hundreds of years ago; that is, assuming they don’t just try to burn us at the stake.
While I would not presume this new possible faster-than-light speed discovery somehow violates our cherished theories. Maybe further tests will demonstrate that these new results are simply wrong. Or maybe it will be proven, and will thus force physicists to start looking in new directions to explain what’s going on, and, perhaps, to pave the way towards exploiting this knowledge in ways that may impact our ability to really explore the universe.
The Paracast Copyright 1999-2011 Making The Impossible, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy: Your personal information is safe with us. We will positively never give out your name and/or e-mail address to anybody else, and that's a promise!