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Implications of an Extraterrestrial Disclosure
(0 Steven M. Greer, M.D .
In a recent conversation with a retired Air Force General, we were discussing a major disclosure on the
existence of extraterrestrial life forms. This gentleman, who had known the UFOs were real and were
extraterrestrial in origin since 1946, asked me, "But Steve, what would a disclosure mean?"
It was clear to me that he had real uncertainty regarding the implications of such a disclosure, even
though the general was wholly in favor of the truth coming out now. And it occurred to me that we very
much needed to elaborate, to the extent possible, what the implications of disclosure would be to
humanity . We needed to 'connect the dots', and draw as broad a picture as possible, no matter how
tentative it may seem. Because what may be obvious to some may be hidden to others.
For nearly three years , I have been having this discussion with national security think tanks, business
leaders, CIA officials, UN figures and various world leaders . It is time to put some of these ideas down
on paper, at least as a starting point. We need to begin contemplating a future which includes the
existence of extraterrestrial life forms, and the early stages of inter-planetary relations .
Lest the more pragmatic among us question the timeliness of such a discussion, let me state here
unequivocally that we are about 50 years late in this deliberation. For half a century, it has been known
that we are not alone, and the long-delayed discussion of the meaning and implications of contact with
advanced extraterrestrial civilizations is long over-due, not premature.
But before any such discussion can begin, we must first consider the nature, atmosphere and framework
of a disclosure: The implications are very different if the disclosure is militaristic, alarmist, xenophobic
and frightening, versus one Which is calm, scientific, evidence driven and hopeful. That is, the message,
images, framework and atmosphere surrounding a disclosure will largely determine its immediate
implications. A disclosure can be one of the greatest galvanizing and transcendent moments in human
history. if handled wisely - or it can be terror in the aisles.
Given current media, entertainment and UFO subculture treatment of the subject, there is reason for
concern here. Because if this disclosure is in any way linked to the mind-set of space invaders, 'victims
of alien abduction' and other disinformation, paranoid or fantasy-driven perspectives, then we are in real
trouble.
However, the CSETI Project Starlight disclosure effort is aimed 180 degrees away from such xenophobic
concepts, and envisions a rational, evidence-driven event which will simply convey the following:
• That there is substantial scientific and witness evidence for the existence of extra-terrestrial life
forms in proximity to the earth;
• That, while the specific motives of these life forms may not be totally understood, there is no
evidence that they are hostile, and there is no reason for fear or alarm; and
• The world community needs to move in the direction of open discussion on this matter and take
constructive steps to ensure a peaceful, sustainable relationship with these life forms.
Of course, this sounds simple, but we are competing with the ·fear-mongoring and paranoic leanings of
the pop culture. Nevertheless, the prevailing madness in the media and entertainment fields should not
be allowed to deter us from a disclosure of the simple truth that we are not alone. But we must be