Cryptoterrestrial hypothesis

The cryptoterrestrial hypothesis proposes that reports of flying saucers or UFOs are evidence of a hidden, Earth-based, technologically-advanced civilization.[1][2]

Aaron John Gulyas, a scholar of conspiracy theories, characterized the so-called hypothesis as "really more of a thought experiment designed to raise questions", while others note that "even people open to [the cryptoterrestrial hypothesis] remain sceptical".[1][3] In 2024, authors in a philosophy journal described the cryptoterrestrial hypothesis as a suggestion that "sounds absolutely crazy".[3][4][5]

  1. ^ a b Gulyas, Aaron John (January 23, 2014). The Chaos Conundrum: Essays on UFOs, Ghosts & Other High Strangeness in Our Non-Rational and Atemporal World. Andrews UK Limited. ISBN 978-0-9916975-8-8 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Michaels, Denver (November 8, 2021). Strange Tales from Virginia's Mountains: The Norton Woodbooger, The Missing Beale Treasure, the Ghost Town of Lignite and More. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4671-4662-3 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Lomas was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Riley, Neal (July 2, 2024). "Aliens could be "walking among us" on Earth, Harvard researchers suggest - CBS Boston". www.cbsnews.com.
  5. ^ "Alien 'Cryptoterrestrials' Could Be Secretly Hiding Deep Underground, Harvard Scientists Claim". Popular Mechanics. September 24, 2024.