Cosmosis [Formerly The UFO Rabbit Hole]

Ep 11: UFO Narrative Wars: Weaponized Belief in the Age of Disclosure

Jun 17, 2025
Delve into the tangled web of UFO narratives, where belief becomes a weapon in the search for truth. Explore the intricate role of intelligence agencies in shaping perceptions and learn about the 'secret onion' model that reveals layers of secrecy. Discover the psychological manipulation at play and the cognitive exhaustion that leads to public disengagement. This discussion is a rallying cry for intellectual sovereignty, urging listeners to critically engage with information rather than rely on easy answers.
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INSIGHT

Battle Over Meaning, Not Just Facts

  • The UFO debate is a war of meaning shaped by intelligence, experiencers, journalists, skeptics, and believers.
  • Kelly Chase urges listeners to stop asking who to believe and instead ask how and why they believe.
ANECDOTE

Vallée's Major Murphy Encounter

  • Jacques Vallée recounts meeting a high-ranking intelligence officer who reframed UFOs as an intelligence problem, not purely scientific.
  • The officer warned that intelligence feeds researchers curated data and that organized UFO groups are often infiltrated.
INSIGHT

The Secret Onion Model

  • Modern secrecy uses a 'secret onion' of layered narratives rather than simple stovepipes.
  • Outer layers satisfy seekers while deeper layers hide or weaponize the truth.
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