Mutual UFO Network

MUFON Statement on House Oversight Committee Hearing Titled UAP: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparency

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Throughout the hearing, members of congress raised compelling points that strengthen MUFON's mission and current claims.

Key Points: 
  • Throughout the hearing, members of congress raised compelling points that strengthen MUFON's mission and current claims.
  • "The more we understand, the safer we will be," concluded Rep. Garcia in his opening statement.
  • MUFON also extends their commendation to the three witnesses who courageously shared their testimonies on UAPs and their personal encounters.
  • Rep. Burchett is planning to take up legislation on UAP reporting, asking Rep. Garcia to potentially co-sponsor, during the hearing.

Why people tend to believe UFOs are extraterrestrial

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 17, 2023

NASA recently adopted the term “unidentified anomalous phenomena,” or UAP.

Key Points: 
  • NASA recently adopted the term “unidentified anomalous phenomena,” or UAP.
  • I’m a sociologist who focuses on the interplay between individuals and groups, especially concerning shared beliefs and misconceptions.
  • As for why UFOs and their alleged occupants enthrall the public, I’ve found that normal human perceptual and social processes explain UFO buzz as much as anything up in the sky.

Historical context

    • Thirty years of polling find that 25%-50% of surveyed Americans believe at least some UFOs are alien spacecraft.
    • Today in the U.S., over 100 million adults think our galactic neighbors pay us visits.
    • Linking objects in the sky with visiting extraterrestrials has risen in popularity only in the past 75 years.
    • The only evidence ever to emerge from this story was a small string of downed weather balloons.
    • From there, a steady stream of UFO-themed TV shows, films, and pseudo-documentaries has fueled public interest.

Human factors contributing to UFO beliefs

    • The rest base their opinions on eerie images and videos strewn across both social media and traditional mass media.
    • There are astronomical and biological reasons to be skeptical of UFO claims.
    • But less often discussed are the psychological and social factors that bring them to the popular forefront.
    • But so far, the evidence on UFO origins is ambiguous at best.
    • People are more likely to accept weak evidence or fall prey to optical illusions if they support preexisting beliefs.

Group factors contributing to UFO beliefs

    • But they can go viral on social media and reach millions of users.
    • With no higher authority or organization propelling the content, social scientists call this a bottom-up social diffusion process.
    • Amateur organizations also promote active personal involvement for many thousands of members, the Mutual UFO Network being among the oldest and largest.
    • Mass media spreads UFO content and piques worldwide interest in UFOs.
    • Poorly documented UFO pics and videos spread on social media, leading media outlets to grab and republish the most intriguing.

The Mutual UFO Network Investigates Friend or Foe at the 2023 MUFON Symposium in August

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Friday, July 14, 2023

CINCINNATI, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MUFON (Mutual UFO Network), the world's oldest and largest civilian UFO investigation and research organization, is excited to announce its upcoming symposium with the theme "Friend or Foe 2.0" being held in Cincinnati, Ohio from August 24th to 27th, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MUFON (Mutual UFO Network), the world's oldest and largest civilian UFO investigation and research organization, is excited to announce its upcoming symposium with the theme "Friend or Foe 2.0" being held in Cincinnati, Ohio from August 24th to 27th, 2023.
  • The Symposium aims to unravel the mysteries surrounding unidentified flying objects and the fundamental questions of "Who are they?
  • In addition to hosting engaging speakers, the MUFON Symposium offers attendees various opportunities to explore the UFO phenomenon.
  • To learn more about the MUFON Symposium and register for the event, please visit www.mufonsymposium.com .

ACCIDENTAL TRUTH: UFO REVELATIONS

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 3, 2023

SEDONA, Ariz., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "Accidental Truth, UFO Revelations" is a breakthrough documentary about UFOs that is narrated by legendary actor Matthew Modine.

Key Points: 
  • SEDONA, Ariz., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "Accidental Truth, UFO Revelations" is a breakthrough documentary about UFOs that is narrated by legendary actor Matthew Modine.
  • "The best case yet for crash retrievals and non-human interaction, a UFO film we can recommend."
  • Critics from The Debrief said the film makes "The best case yet for crash retrievals and non-human interaction, a UFO film we can recommend."
  • "Accidental Truth – UFO Revelations" is being called "a masterpiece" and "one of the best UFO documentaries of all time" by early reviewers.

MUFON Statement on Recent Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs)

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 15, 2023

As the longest-serving organization of its kind, having been in existence since 1969, MUFON has collected critical data that can be used to learn more about the recent high-altitude objects that were shot down at the beginning of February.

Key Points: 
  • As the longest-serving organization of its kind, having been in existence since 1969, MUFON has collected critical data that can be used to learn more about the recent high-altitude objects that were shot down at the beginning of February.
  • Given the increase in significant sightings with public exposure, MUFON is available to comment and speak on the topic.
  • MUFON is compiling a report on similar sightings over the last 3 years, and what MUFON Field Investigators have determined, from the MUFON database.
  • MUFON has been looking and recording and is prepared to work with the Senate Intelligence Committee to investigate and find answers.