After several years of reading and writing about the UFO phenomenon, I am finding that the subject matter is far more complicated than at first I had thought it would become. The topic has become so convoluted that, unless something dramatic develops to sort it all out, I may withdraw from further discussion.
The complication arises from the fact that there are many theories, of varying plausibility, that are being offered. They range from the evidence-based, scientifically founded, to the less plausible, and finally to fantastic speculations that are painful to mention.
Initially, the UFO theories seemed to center around supposed spacecraft in our skies. Later, there came theories of ancient lost civilizations on our planet. Now, the discussion has expanded to theories of so-called interdimensional creatures from other universes. More than that, commentators are talking about angels and demons, and something called cryptids, which include Bigfoot (Yeti). Paranormal subjects have also entered the discussion.
At some point, the subject matter must be enclosed by known science, but even the boundaries of science have widened so that people of ordinary intelligence are baffled by General Relativity and Quantum Physics. Recent observations by space-based telescopes are challenging longstanding concepts of the universe.
The human mind requires at least a minimal amount of certainty. While we may say that, “anything is possible,” we have to live our lives based on limits. When anything can happen, life becomes too chaotic to navigate.
So, unless I can find something important to say, I think I
will just make this my final post on the matter. I wish you all the best.
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