Evolving Paradigms in the Search for Advanced Extraterrestrial Intelligence: A Case for Reconsidering the UAP Hypothesis
World Futures: The Journal of New Paradigm Research
Summary
Reviews how the SETI paradigm has evolved over seven decades and argues for its integration with UAP research. Makes the case that UAP evidence - particularly cases with physical effects and government acknowledgment - should inform how scientists approach the search for advanced extraterrestrial intelligence. Proposes a unified methodological framework bridging both fields.
Abstract
This paper reviews the historical evolution of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) from the early radio signal paradigm to current multi-modal approaches. The author argues that the growing body of credible UAP evidence represents a paradigm challenge that SETI researchers have not adequately addressed, and proposes a framework for integrating UAP investigation with established SETI methodology.
Citation
Robert M. Powell. (2025). World Futures: The Journal of New Paradigm Research. DOI: 10.1080/02604027.2025.2518485
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