Richard Dolan - How Science Failed UFOs -Intelligent Disclosure. (Dec. 18, 2018)
Analysis Summary
Summary
Richard Golan and his wife Tracey discussed their recent involvement with the History Channel regarding Project Blue Book. Richard shared that he provided historical commentary for a new show about J. Allen Hynek, who was a consultant for the Air Force's UFO investigation project. They mentioned the Condon Committee, a scientific study of UFOs from the 1960s, which they criticized for its lack of genuine investigation and bias against UFOs. Richard expressed that the committee failed to conduct an impartial study and instead had preconceived negative views about UFOs. The encounter left Richard with a desire to share the truth about UFO investigations and the shortcomings of scientific studies in this field.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The discussion focuses on the historical failures of the Condon committee and its impact on UFO research, particularly its role in the closure of Project Blue Book. Richard Golan critiques the committee's scientific integrity and highlights the political motivations behind its findings.
The Condon committee was a politically motivated study posing as a scientific investigation, which ultimately led to the closure of Project Blue Book.
Richard Golan
“The Condon committee was a real moment of crisis in the sixties.”
Tracey Golan
“It's really interesting looking back at what were the major accounts that sidetracked ufology.”
Edward Condon
“It was highly improbable that UFOs existed.”
Robert Lowe
“The trick would be to describe the project so that to the public it would appear to be a totally objective study.”
James McDonald
“Be prepared to find a great deal of evidence of air force obstruction and coverup.”
Managed by: University of Colorado
Scientific study of UFOs
Managed by: U.S. Air Force
Investigate UFO sightings
The Condon committee was a rigged game and an embarrassment to the scientific community.
The Air Force wanted to explain away UFO sightings and reduce the percentage of unknowns to near zero.
Edward Condon made public statements indicating he believed UFOs were highly improbable before the investigation began.
The Condon committee's report led to the closure of Project Blue Book.
Robert Lowe, a key figure in the Condon committee, had a history as a CIA operative.