Skeptics/Debunkers: How would you react if you see a real alien?, page 1

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After sh*ting my pants, I would great him with the Vulcan Salute \\\///

Man, that would be the scariest thing.

reply to post by sphinx551

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Hmmm... I think I would ask him for some Romulan Ale!

IRM

reply to post by sphinx551

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I am skeptical of spectacular, extraordinary claims that are not supported by evidence of exceptional quality. Because of this I often find myself debunking the ET explanation of UFO reports. I acknowledge UFOs but am unconvinced of the ET explanation, and I vocally advocate less spectacular explanations. I suppose I am a skeptic and debunker.

It is difficult to predict how I would actually respond to an experience that would be in radical disagreement with my worldview. I honestly believe that I am an open minded person, and if I had an experience that I was sure was real with something that I was sure was an alien, then I would of course believe that I had had a real experience with an alien and all that that entails: aliens exist, they've been to earth, ect.

But the skeptical part of my mind is already trying to explain this hypothetical experience in a way that is in agreement with my worldview. How would I know I wasn't hallucinating? Dreaming? How could I rule out a psychological explanation along the lines of a hallucination? If I could somehow become convinced that this experience was completely real - in the sense that what I thought I was experience corresponded to the actual objective reality that I was participating in(ie. not a hallucination, dream, or any variation of that explanation) - then I would ask, how can I be sure it was an alien?

If I could answer those questions, then I would believe that I had had an ET encounter. I wouldn't take this to mean that every UFO was an alien spaceship, or that every abduction report was real, but I would at least be sure that one(my own) was real. This would probably restructure my worldview at least to some extent, and I would probably be more accepting of the ET explanation for UFOs and of abduction reports.

I would still want exceptional evidence for extraordinary claims though, and in at least one case(my own) I would have it. I would still come on ATS and call all the Chinese Lanterns for what they were, and I would still try to demand a very high standard of evidnce for ET related claims.

reply to post by sphinx551

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I think I would show him how to "phone home", if he is harmless.

Otherwise I think I'll do the same as Signals.

reply to post by Signals

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Originally posted by OnceReturned
reply to post by sphinx551

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It is difficult to predict how I would actually respond to an experience that would be in radical disagreement with my worldview. I honestly believe that I am an open minded person.

Seriously, my friend (I don't mean that sarcastically), everything you wrote says that you're not an open minded person. Even with proof beyond any doubt, you still remained skeptical. That is not open minded. You have your beliefs, which is fine, everyone is entitled to them, but have the courage to challenge your beliefs when faced with honest facts.

Peace

reply to post by Chadwickus

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HAHAH!!!

I don't think you could of put it any better, Chad.

=)

reply to post by sphinx551

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I'm skeptical because I've never seen one myself. I have to admit, I'm a bit jealous of those who have seen them but, not they guys who've been abducted.


If I actually saw one, I'd try to catch that little sucker, hog tie him and sell tickets to see him for $20.00 a pop.

Originally posted by FortAnthem
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If I actually saw one, I'd try to catch that little sucker, hog tie him and sell tickets to see him for $20.00 a pop.

And that's why they have not and will not contact you!

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I would still continue to not believe half the crap i see on the net. being a skeptic/debunker does not mean you do not believe in the fact that there may be aliens out there. Most skeptics/debunkers just prefer to look over something before announcing a video to be "OMG 100% UNDENIABLE PROOF" .

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