cross-posted from: https://beehaw.org/post/432614
This renewed interest in UFOs – excuse me, “UAPs” – is honestly pretty fascinating.
It’s clear that a nontrivial amount of UFO reports over the years have been “real” in the sense that there was really something there to be seen, but I’d figure most do have a completely mundane explanation – anything from prototype aircraft to weather balloons (har har.) Then there’s a few that seem to completely defy explanation, which is the fascinating part. Lately there’s been more official clips released, so it seems like it’s not quite as taboo of a subject and likely to kill your career as a pilot or whatever as it has been.
Obviously most people are just seeing drones or even the moon and mistaking it for aliens, but there are reputable people making sightings, and videos. I would imagine most governments are looking into these sorts of things, even if they aren’t talking about it.