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Originally posted by OnceReturned
If we assume the ET explanation for UFOs, then the evidence that the ETs come from far away is the observation that they don't come from nearby. By process of elimination, the ETs come from far away.
Originally posted by ajmusicmedia
Your discussion is pointless since you will only accept certain cases. If you study the Hill case, the only logical explanation for the star map is the Betty did indeed see it. Never mind Sagan, study the case for yourself, read everything about it and sort through all the evidence.
Sagan was a dishonest pseudo-skeptic (one who denies evidence because it will lead to conclusion he doesn't want to accept, while passing it off as skepticism). In every case, Sagan refused to even acknowledge evidence that didn't go his way. He claimed that Roswell was a balloon because the Air Force said so. No need to study the case, the Air Force has to be right.
As for his famous saying that "extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence", that's the biggest crock in science. Science just doesn't work that way. Generally, there is little to no evidence for accepted theories. There is absolutely no evidence the big bang ever happened. Observations tend to indicate that maybe that's what happened. Yet scientists base their careers on the idea that it did happen. Almost all of astronomy and physics is based on interpretation of, very often, little observation without a single shred of evidence.
The whole UFO/ET phenomenon has much more observations and more evidence than most accepted theories in physics and astronomy (and many other sciences).
In a scenario à la "Fountains of Paradise"/"V"/"Independence Day", Sagan would have claimed that since the only evidence of these flying saucers was the eyes of everyone on the planet, it was not extraordinary, therefore the saucers are just an optical illusion or a result of ongoing mass hysteria. If you quote Sagan and use him as your guide, you will not get very far in your research. Look up Phil Plaitt, you'll probably like him too....
Originally posted by ajmusicmedia
Your discussion is pointless since you will only accept certain cases. If you study the Hill case, the only logical explanation for the star map is the Betty did indeed see it. Never mind Sagan, study the case for yourself, read everything about it and sort through all the evidence.
I don't accept "certain cases". You don't know what cases I "accept". I don't accept any abduction cases. And since you don't seem to know, Betty was not a UFO novice, she was very experienced with the subject. And Barney's comments under hypnosis repeat what was heard in the "BELLERO SHIELD".
Sagan was a dishonest pseudo-skeptic (one who denies evidence because it will lead to conclusion he doesn't want to accept, while passing it off as skepticism). In every case, Sagan refused to even acknowledge evidence that didn't go his way. He claimed that Roswell was a balloon because the Air Force said so. No need to study the case, the Air Force has to be right.
I don't know you or your qualifications but I do not think that you are in a position to criticize Sagan as he is no longer able to reply to your accusations. And it seems that you don't know the truth about Roswell also and must accept the silly crashed UFO/bodies b.s.
As for his famous saying that "extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence", that's the biggest crock in science. Science just doesn't work that way. Generally, there is little to no evidence for accepted theories. There is absolutely no evidence the big bang ever happened. Observations tend to indicate that maybe that's what happened. Yet scientists base their careers on the idea that it did happen. Almost all of astronomy and physics is based on interpretation of, very often, little observation without a single shred of evidence.
Sagan popularized "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence" but he did not originate it. Marcello Truzzi, one of the founders of Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal said
"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof." This idea originated with Pierre-Simon Laplace (1749–1827), a French mathematician and astronomer who said, "The weight of evidence for an extraordinary claim must be proportioned to its strangeness."
The whole UFO/ET phenomenon has much more observations and more evidence than most accepted theories in physics and astronomy (and many other sciences).
UFOs have much more observations/evidence. ET has none unless you have some.
In a scenario à la "Fountains of Paradise"/"V"/"Independence Day", Sagan would have claimed that since the only evidence of these flying saucers was the eyes of everyone on the planet, it was not extraordinary, therefore the saucers are just an optical illusion or a result of ongoing mass hysteria. If you quote Sagan and use him as your guide, you will not get very far in your research. Look up Phil Plaitt, you'll probably like him too....
Again you are placing yourself in a dead man's mind and know what he would have said about something you don't seem to understand. I can't stand Phil Plaitt, but I'd rather listen to him any day than read your ramblings.
Originally posted by m0r1arty
reply to post by ajmusicmedia
Didn't Carl Sagan write Contact?
You know the novel that was adapted to a film starring Jodie Foster and focussed on intelligent and communicative ET.
Pretty sure he said the universe was packed full of life too.
Here's something to ponder ajmusicmedia:
-m0r
Originally posted by backinblack
reply to post by The Shrike
I was going to post a reply but then see you do not want posts that do not agree with you so I can't be bothered getting a negative response.
If you'd like to ask for ALL replies then I may post.
Originally posted by ajmusicmedia
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As for me, it is pointless spending anymore time on this. Respond all you will, call me whatever you will, I don't care, I will not respond to you again.