The Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis: A Case for Scientific Openness to an Unconventional Hypothesis
Tim Lomas, Brenden Case, Michael P. Masters
Philosophy & Cosmology, Vol. 33
Summary
Companion to the ETH openness paper, laying out the cryptoterrestrial hypothesis - the possibility that UAP/NHI originate from hidden earthly intelligences (ultraterrestrials, evolved hominids, or entities from a parallel dimension or future) - as a scientifically legitimate alternative requiring investigation. Received significant academic and media coverage as one of the few peer-reviewed papers to take the hypothesis seriously. Received significant media coverage at the time of publication.
Abstract
This paper presents the cryptoterrestrial hypothesis (CTH) - the idea that UAP may reflect activities of intelligent beings concealed within Earth itself (e.g., underground or underwater), or in parallel dimensions. The authors argue for scientific openness to this unconventional hypothesis, surveying evidence and applying the same epistemological standards used to argue for ETH openness.
Citation
Tim Lomas, Brenden Case, Michael P. Masters. (2024). Philosophy & Cosmology. Vol. 33
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