Ep. 23 | The Backster Effect
Analysis Summary
Summary
The discussion involves two hosts reviewing recent developments in UAP research, particularly focusing on Sean Kirkpatrick, the former director of Arrow. They discuss a report from the Department of Defense Inspector General about UAP investigations. Kirkpatrick's use of skeptical sources, particularly Stephen Green Street, raises concerns about bias against those advocating for UAP disclosure. The hosts express frustration over the lack of proper procedures in UAP reporting and the influence of organized skepticism on public perception. They highlight issues with Wikipedia editing, where a group called 'Gorilla Skepticism' alters pages to promote skepticism while discrediting UAP researchers. The impact of this encounter is a heightened awareness of misinformation and the challenges faced by those studying UAPs.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The discussion highlights significant claims regarding the DOD's historical engagement with UAP, particularly the acknowledgment of the ASAP program as a UAP initiative. It also delves into the controversial editing of Wikipedia by a skeptic group, raising concerns about information manipulation in the public domain.
The IG report states that ASAP was a UAP program, contradicting claims that it was not.
Sean Kirkpatrick
“The fact that Kirkpatrick was elected to be the director... was kind of a punishment in my opinion.”
Lou Elizondo
“This is like the fox guarding the hen house.”
Gary Nolan
“The Earth is not inhabited, it is infested.”
Managed by: Department of Defense
Study UAP and related phenomena
Managed by: Defense Intelligence Agency
Investigate UAP and advanced aerospace technologies
The DOD did not officially look at UAP again until mid-2000 when select members of Congress initiated and funded a program to study UAP called the advanced Aerospace weapon systems applications program under the DIA.
The IG report states that ASAP was a UAP program, contradicting claims that it was not.
There is a coordinated effort by a group called 'Gorilla Skepticism' to edit Wikipedia pages related to UFO topics, promoting a skeptical viewpoint.
The DOD's actions regarding UAP have been inadequate in terms of reporting requirements and coordination between different agencies.
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