Whether you believe in UFOs and "little green men" or not, it's difficult to ignore all of the speculation, media hype and even docu-dramas touting or denying the existence of other intelligent life in our universe. This blog invites you to read two viewpoints on the issue of the existence of Unidentified Flying Objects.
Your task is to read two essays in our text by two researchers of this phenomena. Their credentials are listed at the beginning of the articles. Read pages 126-130. Then on page 131, use question number 1 as YOUR blog prompt. Respond on the basis of these two articles, and not from outside reading, tv specials or the like. Please keep your response to 90-100 words.
Reading the artices on UFOs ,the reason believers demand the physical evidence from sighted UFOs is because they feel that aliens are smart and would never leave evidence for humans to trace their presence on earth, and Royston Paynter has said if their is no physical evidence of UFOs left on earth then we all should remain skeptical until there is any.
ReplyDeleteI believe Hyneck makes the best argument, that this should be looked into more. I believe that if this was looked into more that it would be found that a lot of these cases can not be explained. It is also said that the government has obtained proof of alien ships and entities. It is a belief that the government doesn't want this to get out because of mass hysteria. There is an example of this mass hysteria when the H.G. Wells book War of the Worlds was broadcast and the public got panicked because they thought we were really under attack. This is why i believe that evidence is covered up and people with the knowledge do what they can to keep it quiet and away from the public.
ReplyDeletei think that ther might be some other intelligent life form out there but until i see for my own eyes i wont actually believe what peope say. another intelligent life form would be cool and fun to learn about.
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ReplyDeleteI think Royston Paynter give the best argument because he said there's no real physical evidence of these claims and he thinks that we should still be skeptical to people saying they have been "abducted". But believers says that aliens are very intelligent and would never leave traces of them being here. I agree with him because i believe physical evidence is the key to everything
personally I believe that with the vastness of the universe, the idea of life existing on other planets is almost a certianty. I don't know if beings from other planets are intessigent enough to be able to visit us, or if we are really even all that interesting where they would want to if they were smart enough. The irony of the whole thing is that people who believe in aliens tend to think that we are obviously important enough to give a great deal of attention to, thus recreating us as the new social center of the universe in a universe where we now know that we are not at the physical center of.
ReplyDeleteI feel that Royston Paynter had the best arguement, which basically states that you cannot prove alien existence without evidence to prove it. I personally believe that there are other life forms. Scientists are proving just how vast the universe is, some saying that we, as earthlings, are insignificant. If the universe, is so vast, than there must be infinite possibilities. So, why not believe in alien life form? Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but I find the subject interesting and I wish they would continue the Blue Book study.
ReplyDeleteThese two articles are very interesting and the argument just proves what many people think. Back in the 1940's the Roswell crash was very well known through out the nation and it is still today. The other article is about what many UFO believers, believe. The best example that I can give is the abuctions of those who have been abucted.
ReplyDeleteCondon discusses about bluebook and that scientists have not yet found a reason to study UFOs because of the lack of evidence and the fact that there is little scientific knowledge and discovery to be found with what evidence we do have. Hynex argues in his article that for the evidence of UFO's there is not enough information and that a lot of the information collected is confusing and cannot be supported by facts.Paynter's article discusses a different point saying that there is no exact proof of aliens but the fact that their is some proof at all shows that they exist. Paynter goes on to say that expecting an actual spaceship or the evidence that skeptics want is unreasonable and that the proof out there now is enough to prove the existence of aliens. Though Payner makes a good arguement But i think that Hynek makes the best arguement because for how long people have reported to see UFO's and evidence of aliens it seems extremely unlikely that no actual proof like an alien body or actual saucer has been found besides the ones that people believe the government have covered up. Personally to me it just seems extremely unlikely that by now an alien wouldn't come down here to explore our society or make a mistake with a ship crashing into a town or something.
ReplyDeleteThe general conclusion from the Condon study and article, states that nothing has come from the study of UFOS in the past twenty-one years that has added to scientific knowledge. The basis of the argument is that scientists have had plenty of time and opportunity to study and explore this phenomenon and have come up short with any real major scientific discoveries in order to further study on the issue. The article states that the public has been misled over the years and the teaching of these phenomena is not based on science and students should be taught to spend more time on the physical sciences. The second article by Hynek, discusses the “fruitless” effort of past studies such as Blue Book and the Condon Report. He states that when studying UFO phenomenon one must place the data into an organizational, systematization evaluation and be applied in the gathering and processing of data and new data. He believes this data should be undergo rigorous study starting from scratch with data gathering and data processing because in the past the studies have only been kept chronologically with no attempt to relate all this data(cross-index it). He also states this should be done on a global level. The third and final article, by Paynter, concludes that has never been physical evidence of alien visitations on Earth. He points out that if you do not believe aliens to be an act of faith, where no physical evidence is needed, then there is nothing to demonstrate the reality of this situation. Overall, I think Hynek makes the best argument. He describes how past studies have not been related to each other in a proper study. I think it would be interesting to see if any patterns were found in sightings based on culture and time and if this would lead to evidence. I think his argument for a more focused and systematic study is a good outlook to have. Although I do find it intriguing when people might look at it as an sign or symbol of faith, maybe these aliens are just angels and acts of faith!
ReplyDeleteI think all the writers at some point refer to scientific evidence needed to prove the existance of UFOs. All the writers in my opinion don't beleieve that enough scientific evidence exists for proof of UFOs. I myself do believe that funding should be provided for further study of this topic. Whether it be to prove or disprove their existence.
ReplyDeleteYou read both essays and they both connect, but differ in the actual exsistence of the UFOs. If there is no physical evidence of these flying saucers, then what were these objects that were actually sighted. They ere expected to be underground government projects, that the government are trying to hide from the world.Hynek basically describes that high authorites ignore these situations, maybe due to conspiracy or just the reasons of hidden technology advancement. Paynter studies the conspiracy of UFOs and alien abductions, and just basically points out that people should remain skeptical about other living things exsisting out of this world.
ReplyDeleteIn the 3 articles, Condon uses years of UFO reports to see if they can add to the scientic knowledge. He studies physical evidence and concludes that there is none and no need for further research. He says nothing has come out of all the years of studying. Hynek says that UFO's are a "phenomenon" and is worthy of further research for the enlightenment of mankind. He says you need organized data to evaluate and that no evidence means keep looking don't give up. Paynter asserts that the is No physical evidence to support any claims of UFO's. He says you cannot treat it like a religion being that you have "faith" that aliens exist without any physical evidence. Physical artifacts would be physical evidence but until then he maintains that UFO's don't exist. I agree with Paynter the most but I am definatly open to Hynek's theory that the lack of physical evidence does not automatically mean that UFO's exist. Hynek probably makes the best argument but Paynter makes the best scientific argument.
ReplyDeleteFor me this one is very hard to answer because my children have very different views than I do. Kinda makes you take a step back and think have you believed because of media hype or because you truly believe...have to end this there because I am not sure anymore.
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ReplyDeleteAfter reading the articles of UFO's i found them really interesting. I believe that hynek makes the best argument though. He says that they would have to do more research to prove the exsistence of UFO's and that they didn't do enough when they were studying it. If they decide to start the studies again they would more likely have to start from scratch and form some kind of communication with other countries so it can be a global study. They will need all of the help they can get.I do believe that ther can be other life on the other planets or somewhere. It would be selfish of us to believe that we are the only life forms that exsist. And i also do believe that the government knows alot more about it then they will tell us.
Believing in UFO's is like believing that someone is guilty on trial with no supporting facts or evidence. In order for something I think to be real it must be visible. Anyone can say things are real and that things exist but if non one else has seen it how are you supposed to believe them. There is always a logical reasoning for everything. In a crazy way there are times where i do think that if aliens did exist the government is doing a big cover up to keep it a secret.
ReplyDeleteThere has been speculation of UFO’S and alien existence for years. The arguments of Condon, Hynek and Paytner have their own opinions of these happenings. I believe that there probably is some form of life other than here on earth, what it is, who knows. There has been no proof to me or most people, of UFO’S of aliens, but maybe in years to come we will see. So in my opinion no one makes the best argument on this topic and until there is solid proof of any findings, I will not believe it until it’s proven.
ReplyDeleteI think that all 3 of the researchers believe that physical evidence is the ultimate key to finding out more about aliens. Condon seems the least likely to believe that we will find out anything at all and basically says we have wasted time on nothing. I think that Hyneck makes the best argument as he states that while we do ultimatey need physical evidence to 100 percent say aliens and UFO's exist, he seems to think that there is some validity in the sightings and stories from witnesses. I think Condon should have also stated that some form of evidence would also be needed to disprove the existence of UFO's.
ReplyDeleteAlso...it's so creepy that I have to type this since I just watched the movie the 4th kind...it's definitey worth looking in to
I think Paynter has the best most reasonable conclusion. We should be skeptical of the existence of UFO's ; until we have physical evidence claiming otherwise. I do not think that there isn't life outside this universe, that would be ludacris, but with no evidence to support it, who's to say that these "believers" aren't insane. Heresay means nothing and worldwide heresay the same. Physical evidence holds a lot of ground, it can make or break a theory or assumption. Without evidence,a case or theory is heresay.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the articles, I feel that both researchers have vaild points. They all feel that there are UFO's out there. It is just a matter of having physical proof. Some people are skeptical of the existance of UFO's. There are people that have "seen" UFO's, but you cannot always take someone's word for it. Some people coule just being say this for publicity. I think time will tell if there is such a thing as UFO's, until then, people can only assume until there is actual proof.
ReplyDeleteI believe that there is life beyond the planet Earth is plausible. I also think that Royston Paynter is right to say, remain skeptical until there is proof that there is or is not life in space or other planets. I am a firm believer in seeing proof, but I also have a concept in mind of, what if? It is proven that at the Roswell’s crash site something unidentifiable happened and I do believe the government does know more about UFOs but do not reveal it because they do not want the public to get worked up for something they are not 100% sure of.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading all of the different viewpoints I believe that Royston Paynter has the best theory. I think that if there is no evidence at all then why we should automatically rule out the possibility of life on other planets? We should remain skeptical of the existence of UFO's, until we have physical evidence claiming otherwise. I think that if our planet were to come into contact with other life forms that they wouldn’t want it make it obvious that they were here. Also, I think our government would want to keep any evidence hidden from the general public.
ReplyDeleteI do not believe in “aliens” or “UFO’s” I do understand that some people may believe in that people have been abducted and taken to the spaceship and made them do thing to them and plant chips in their heads so they can find them when they come back, but I find that to be a fallacy because there no evidence to support their clam and I cannot image that would happen so I agree with the sciences the clam to have no proof that there are any aliens that come to our plant. If we really want to know why don’t they just go to outer space and see for them self. But I don’t even know if we could do that. So until we can don’t believe everything you hear about.
ReplyDeleteWe have the tendency to imagine things we strongly believe are real because our feelings can at times control our mind. If we are in fear of something that fear over powers the thought of reality and allows us to react in ways left unnoticed. For example some of us have religious beliefs because we have confidence in the truth that is being giving to us. These beliefs are not “Must- haves” they are choices. Personally having Logical proof is very important in proving a case therefore I agree with Paytner's reasonning.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the 3 essays, I feel that although each author has valid viewpoints, Paynter made the best argument. It is easy for those of us that believe to take it on blind faith that we are not alone in this vast galaxy. Just as Christians do not need proof God exists; believers in aliens don’t require physical evidence either. However, the skeptics require some sort of alien artifact that can be proven beyond a shadow of a doubt to be alien. Which if aliens exist should not be that hard to do or is it?
ReplyDeleteI think that it is interesting that we have been dealing with the idea of UFO’S for over 21 years now. I also think that it is weird how this article thinks that there has been no science advances with the data that they have collected from the UFO’s. I think that it is weird how they don’t think this is a part of science that scientist such study because they think it is not worthy of their time. I also find it hard to believe that they would want a scientist to be supported if they did find good information. I think it is horrible they want teachers to not let their students do reports and read books about UFO’s because they think it is bad to allow kids to research that.
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ReplyDeleteWhether using the discontinued Blue Book approach or the individual case approach proving the existence of something like this is going to be difficult. I do believe that there are other life forms on other planets, not all of them but certainly ones other than our own and i also believe that the government has a hand in covering it up or "disproving" it to keep the population under wraps. It is just naive of us as to believe that our galaxy is the only one that contains the only planet with intelligent life on it.
After reading these pages it is hard to figure out what is true or not. The government wants us to believe what they want us to believe. I do believe there is something out there whether or not is UFOs or so bad experiment gone wrong and the government is just calling them UFOs to cover there own behinds.
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ReplyDeleteI believe that Royston Paynter has the best arguement. There is no physical evidence of any form of alien life or remnance. If there was a real piece of evidence then the other arguements could have some backbone evidence. Personally I do not believe in aliens or UFO's, but if there was evidence i would believe in them.
i dont understand this paper much but i dont believe in UFO's and i never will. i dont know what other life form is out there and i dont want to find out
ReplyDeleteEach author had their own opinions and viewpoints which were all very interesting. However, I do believe there is something else out there but I really do not want to know. Science hasn't come out with the certain advancements we may need to find out. I am sure other people are interested in seeing if there is other lifeforms, but I think there are more important things that our country needs to worry about.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to know if there is really life other than us out there. When you hear things like the government is trying to keep things about sightings quite. Its hard to believe that there is no other life form. You do not hear much about this subject in the media but when you do it is kind of alarming. It is hard to think that we are the only life form. I do not believe in UFOs or other life but i do think about it and wonder. People tell me stories that they have witnessed strange things, but i guess you do not believe until its you that has witnessed it.
ReplyDeleteI believe that each author had their own opinion and viewpoints and they were all vaid and interesting. I don't know if I believe that there are other life forms out there. I have not read enough information on alien's and UFO's to make a decision either way.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the articles I beleaive that each author definetly had their own personal opinions. I think that their viewpoints were very interesting. I am totally unsure of all the other life forms that exists and I would love to find out. I dont think that I would be able to believe anything until i have personally seen it with my own two eyes.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to believe if we do have anything out there, but i feel our government wants us to believe that there is nothing out because then people will believe in little green men. Nobody will ever really know if we do have aliens because if you say you saw something people look at you like you are insane. This is just a mystery in life we probably wont ever know the truth.
ReplyDeleteBased on movies, media, stories, my religion and the typical hype its hard to decide what to believe. I feel there could be some sort of higher itelligence out there but if there is i feel they arent dangerous. If anything wanted to harm us they would have done so by now. Plus many of us realize we are human and make many mistakes and all differ from eachother. I feel we wiould be no use to them.
ReplyDeleteI think that aliens and extra-terrestrial activities do actually exist and happen. I think that there is too much evidence to support that there is for it to be made up. But I also know that there has been many instances where it has been proven to be phony, but I think that I so believe in it and maybe one day they will prove that I am right.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure I believe in UFO's or Little Green Men. I know that life exists in other places such as the moon, but not sure if I believe in aliens. Even though I have watched things television that possibly shows supporting facts of UFO's, I still do not necessarily believe in aliens. I think that this is just another fallacie that people have become hung up with because of the media.
ReplyDeleteIt really is hard to know what is really out in space. I believe that we might have some kind of people that we cannot find. I think they may hind when we send the space people up and I think they might have better technology than we do. They may not be in a human form but I really do believe that we have people living around up for years that we have never known about.
ReplyDeleteEvidence of everything is covered up all the time. The public very rarely gets to know exactly what is going on because our government, for whatever reason (it's irrelevant), doesn't want us to panic or take things into our own hands.
ReplyDeleteI don't believe in UFO's but i do believe in the after life. During the summer I go spirit hunting and I do have strange things happen to me. I also have pictures to prove that I see the spirits..
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