My lecture is rather experimental and ‘out there’. I present a rarely explored concept in the subject of UFOlogy in that the UFO Close Encounter acts as an agent of change for the UFO witness. The observation creates an environment needed by the witness to undergo some form of change or transformation in their lives. The post-experience period is normally beneficial to the experiencer, likely to amend the existing status inconsistency. However, sometimes it can mark a period of suffering, such as a severe illness and then a full recovery, which is marked by a second sighting. I argue that the UFO experience is in some way shamanic in that it enables the experiencer to make a deep connection to an Other with intended consequences.

This research is linked to and expands upon The Anamnesis Project initiated by the late Ken Philips and Dr. Alex Keul in 1981.

The lecture is can be watched here -  Touching Reality: Shamanism and the Close Encounter Witness.

The British UFO Research Association held its weekend 50th anniversary conference at the Holiday Inn on Kings Cross Road, London on 22 & 23 September 2012. One of the guest speakers was renowned researcher Clas Svahn, who, at the time, was the chair of an organisation called Archives for the Unexplained (AFU).

Archive Audio - Interview with Dave Newton BUFORA Astronomy Consultant

British UFO Research Association 50th Anniversary conference 22-23 September 2012 held at the Holiday Inn, London, Mini interview with Dave Newton, astronomy consultant. Interview conducted by Lee Rawlings.

https://youtu.be/XqEKJQHdhjs