Isaac Koi - UFO Databases

Thursday, March 6, 2025

AI "Deep Research" on UFO topics: Now better than average human? (Sample AI reports: Bob Lazar, Richard Doty, Rendlesham, Cash Landrum, Gulf Breeze)

Section A: Introduction

I think this is pretty big news for UFO research. A tipping point has now been reached.

I do not expect this development "soon". It is not "imminent". I mean NOW.

In the last few weeks, AI "Deep Research" reports on UFO issues have reached the point that they are better than the average UFO website created by humans.

I would not have said the same about the output from any AI model just a month ago.

These "Deep Research" reports are still (as with most UFO websites created by humans...) very far from perfect. But the rate of progress is now considerable.

The recent releases of "Deep Research" tools by various AI companies offer hope for rapid further progress in the quality of automated UFO research in the near future.

I've created a new relevant library in my online UFO archive and have uploaded some sample "Deep Research" reports from:

(1) ChatGPT Deep Research

(2) Perplexity Deep Research

(3) Grok 3 Deep Research

I've invited a few (human) subject matter experts to comment on AI Deep Research reports relating to their particular areas of UFO research (such as Curt Collins on the Cash Landrum incident).

My own (very impressionistic and subjective...) approximate quantitative ratings are:

(1) ChatGPT o3 Deep Research: 5/10 (sometimes 6/10)

(2) Perplexity Deep Research: 4/10

(3) Grok 3 Deep Research: 3/10

(4) Average human UFO website: 4/10

(5) Average UFO page on Wikipedia: 5/10 (sometimes 6/10)

I discuss some potential next steps below (in addition to a more immediate, short-term potential collaborative project that I'd like to see completed in the next few days).

As detailed in Section D below, anyone else interested in UFOs can help (and I've created a disposable Discord group to coordinate this) if they are :

(A) willing to create a free account with Perplexity or use Grok on Twitter, OR

(B) a ChatGPT Plus (or Pro...) user.

For anyone wishing to be involved in that short-term collaborative project, I include step-by-step screenshots below in Section D for each of the three relevant AI models. I'm happy to help further here or in a disposable Discord group I've created for this purpose there are basically just 3 steps (and they are fairly simple):

(1) Go to the relevant AI website and select "Deep Research" (Perplexity and Grok are free but with limits per person, ChatGPT currently requires a membership for Deep Research but this is due to change soon),

(2) Enter a query: Copy and paste the standard prompt from Section C below, just changing the keyword to change the topic upon which a Deep Research report is to be generated,

(3) Share the resulting report: Either select (a) an option to share a link for the resulting report and then just post the link, or (b) [ideally...] copy the report from the AI website using the copy icon at the end of the report and then paste the copy of the report into the free PDF generator at https://www.deepresearchdocs.com/, download the PDF then attach the PDF to a message in the disposable Discord group (or email it to me at isaackoi@gmail.com).

In Step 3, option (a) will probably be easier for most people. I'm willing to deal with generating and uploading the PDF version...

This post includes:

Section A : This introduction

Section B : Some samples of current "Deep Research" reports

Section C : A standard prompt I've developed to generate such reports

Section D : Details of a short potential collaborative project to build a library of such reports

Section E : Some potential next steps for developing better AI tools for use within ufology

Section F : Comments from various Subject Matter Experts on the sample reports.

Section B : Some samples of current "Deep Research" reports

Individuals - Bob Lazar:

AI - 2025 - ChatGPT o3 Deep Research - Individuals - Bob Lazar

AI - 2025 - Perplexity Deep Research - Individuals - Bob Lazar

AI - 2025 - xAI Grok 3 Deep Research - Individuals - Bob Lazar

Individuals - Richard Doty:

AI - 2025 - ChatGPT o3 Deep Research - Individuals - Richard Doty

AI - 2025 - Perplexity Deep Research - Individuals - Richard Doty

AI - 2025 - xAI Grok 3 Deep Research - Individuals - Richard Doty

Cases - Rendlesham:

AI - 2025 - ChatGPT o3 Deep Research - Cases - 1980 12 - Rendlesham

AI - 2025 - Perplexity Deep Research - Cases - 1980 12 - Rendlesham

AI - 2025 - xAI Grok 3 Deep Research - Cases - 1980 12 - Rendlesham

Cases - Cash Landrum:

AI - 2025 - ChatGPT o3 Deep Research - Cases - 1980 12 29 - Cash Landrum

AI - 2025 - Perplexity Deep Research - Cases - 1980 12 29 - Cash Landrum

AI - 2025 - xAI Grok 3 Deep Research - Cases - 1980 12 29 - Cash Landrum

Cases - Gulf Breeze:

AI - 2025 - ChatGPT o3 Deep Research - Cases - 1980s - Gulf Breeze

AI - 2025 - Perplexity Deep Research - Cases - 1980s - Gulf Breeze

AI - 2025 - xAI Grok 3 Deep Research - Cases - 1980s - Gulf Breeze

Documents - MJ12:

AI - 2025 - ChatGPT o3 Deep Research - Documents - MJ12

AI - 2025 - Perplexity Deep Research - Documents - MJ12

AI - 2025 - xAI Grok 3 Deep Research - Documents - MJ12

Countries - Greece:

AI - 2025 - Perplexity Deep Research - Countries - Greece

AI - 2025 - xAI Grok 3 Deep Research - Countries - Greece

Section C : Standard prompt and PDF generator

I've developed a standard prompt so that new reports can be generated just by cutting and pasting this text into the prompt for any of the AI Deep Research tools and just changing the keyword at the beginning of the query.

Keyword = Rendlesham

I would like a detailed and critical evaluation of the available evidence relating to this topic/individual, specifically in the context of claims about Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and related phenomena.

Please address the following:

(1) Historical and factual background – Provide an overview of the key events, claims, and sources related to this topic/individual.

(2) Credibility assessment – Evaluate the reliability of primary sources, whistleblower testimony, scientific studies, and government/military disclosures.

(3) Counterarguments and skepticism – Summarize key criticisms, debunking efforts, and alternative explanations.

(4) Influence and impact – Discuss how this topic/individual has shaped public perception, government policy, and the broader UFO discourse.

(5) Sources and follow-up research – List primary documents, reports, books, and expert opinions that could be further investigated to clarify unresolved aspects.

(6) Please ensure that sources are cited and that both believers' and skeptics' perspectives are represented fairly. If there are key gaps in evidence, suggest avenues for follow-up research that could help resolve lingering uncertainties.

I want an integrated report rather that one that addresses the above points individually.

Please prioritize the most detailed and critical research.

Please adopt an evidence-based approach.

Please keep a strong focus on the keyword above, rather than UFOs (or other topics) generally.

I've also been working to find tools to quickly convert the output to searchable PDFs.

(You don't have to worry about generating a PDF as, with each model, you can just share a link to the relevant Deep Research report - see screenshots below for each model - and I'll create the PDFs and make them freely available online as long as the above standard prompt is used).

If you want to keep a PDF copy (or reduce my workload...) you can use a free tool online at: https://www.deepresearchdocs.com/

The tool at https://www.deepresearchdocs.com/ makes it easy (and free) to create a relevant PDF. (Perplexity has an option to save Deep Research reports as PDFs, but this other tool is actually better than Perplexity's own option...). The steps to use this tool are:

(1) Copy and paste the Deep Research report from the relevant AI website into the box marked A in screenshot below.

(2) Generate the PDF by click the box marked B in the screenshot below.

(3) Download that PDF by click the box marked C in the screenshot below. (Don't worry about the file name - I will rename any PDFs sent to me or upload to the disposable Discord group).

Section D : Short potential collaborative project to build a library of such reports

I think it is worth pulling together more samples of such Deep Research into a freely available new relevant library online in my free online UFO archive.

To pull together a small library of Deep Research reports from current online models, a bit of collaboration would be great. Several AI models have limits on the number of "Deep Research" queries you can do (10 per month on ChatGPT Plus...) and they can take about 10 minutes per report to be generated, so spreading the workload a bit would allow much faster creation of a representative sample of Deep Research reports.

I currently pay for one AI "Deep Research" tool (on ChatGPT Plus) and also use "Deep Research" on the the free level of various other AI tools (particularly Perplexity's Deep Research and Grok 3's Deep Research).

Anyone else interested in UFOs can help if they are :

(A) willing to create a free account with Perplexity or use Grok on Twitter.

(B) a ChatGPT Plus (or Pro...) user.

I'm willing to help organise a very short collaborative project during the next few days.

Coordination in a new disposable Discord group (open invitation link HERE) would, I think, be easiest/fastest - with a view to abandoning the new group within a few days. I've just set up a new group...

Anyone else interested in UFOs can help if they are :

(A) willing to create a free account with Perplexity or use Grok on Twitter, OR

(B) a ChatGPT Plus (or Pro...) user.

For anyone wishing to be involved, I include below step-by-step screenshots for the three AI models (and am happy to help here or in the disposable Discord group I've created for this purpose), but there are basically just 3 steps (and they are fairly simple):

(1) Go to the relevant AI website and select "Deep Research" (Perplexity and Grok are free but with limits per person, ChatGPT currently requires a membership to generate any Deep Research reports but this is due to change soon),

(2) Enter a query: Copy and paste the standard prompt from Section C, just changing the keyword to change the topic upon which a Deep Research report is to be generated,

(3) Share the resulting report: Either select (a) an option to share a link for the resulting report and then just post the link, or (b) [ideally...] copy the report from the AI website using the copy icon at the end of the report and then paste the copy of the report into the free PDF generator at https://www.deepresearchdocs.com/, download the PDF then attach the PDF to a post in the disposable Discord group (or just email it to me at isaackoi@gmail.com and I'll sort it out).

In Step 3, option (a) will probably be easier for most people and I'm willing to deal with generating and uploading the PDF version...

Section D1 : ChatGPT Deep Research

ChatGPT's Deep Research is online at:

https://chatgpt.com/

ChatGPT's Deep Research is currently only available to those paying for membership of ChatGPT Plus and ChatGPT Pro (although OpenAI has indicated that free users will soon be able to do a very limited number of searches per month).

I am a ChatGPT Plus user, but we are limited to 10 searches per month per user - so this is the model in relation to which some collaboration would be most desirable.

I'm sure many of the people interested in UFOs on Twitter and elsewhere have a ChatGPT Plus account, so hope a few people will help out increasing the size of the relevant free online library of Deep Research reports from ChatGPT...

Sample reports by ChatGPT o3 Deep Research (2025):

AI - 2025 - ChatGPT o3 Deep Research - Individuals - Bob Lazar

AI - 2025 - ChatGPT o3 Deep Research - Individuals - Richard Doty

AI - 2025 - ChatGPT o3 Deep Research - Cases - 1980 12 - Rendlesham

AI - 2025 - ChatGPT o3 Deep Research - Cases - 1980 12 29 - Cash Landrum

AI - 2025 - ChatGPT o3 Deep Research - Cases - 1980s - Gulf Breeze

AI - 2025 - ChatGPT o3 Deep Research - Other - USOs - Unidentified Submerged Objects

AI - 2025 - ChatGPT o3 Deep Research - Documents - MJ12

To generate a "Deep Research" report on ChatGPT:

(1) Go to https://chatgpt.com/ and select "Deep Research":

(2) Enter a query: Copy and paste the standard prompt from Section C, just changing the keyword to change the topic upon which a Deep Research report is to be generated. (You can then use your computer for other tasks while the Deep Research report is generated, which usually takes about 10 minutes at present on ChatGPT).

(3) Share the resulting report: Either

(a) click on the "Share" button at the end of the report (i.e. the button marked "A" in the screenshot below) and then just post share a link for the resulting report on Twitter or in the disposable Discord group, OR

(b) [ideally...] copy the report from the AI website using the copy icon at the end of the report (i.e. the button marked "B" in the screenshot below) and then paste the copy of the report into the free PDF generator at https://www.deepresearchdocs.com/, download the PDF then attach the PDF to a message in the disposable Discord group (or email it to me at isaackoi@gmail.com).

In Step 3, option (a) will probably be easier for most people. I'm willing to deal with generating and uploading the PDF version...

If you went for Option B in Step 3, go to https://www.deepresearchdocs.com/ and use the free tool there to create a relevant PDF. The steps to use this tool are:

(1) Copy and paste the Deep Research report from the relevant AI website into the box marked A in screenshot below.

(2) Generate the PDF by click the box marked B in the screenshot below.

(3) Download that PDF by click the box marked C in the screenshot below. (Don't worry about the file name - I will rename any PDFs sent to me or upload to the disposable Discord group).

Section D2 : Perplexity Deep Research

Perplexity's Deep Research is online at:

https://www.perplexity.ai/

Anyone can use Perplexity to generate Deep Research reports for free (up to a daily limit).

To generate a "Deep Research" report on Perplexity:

(1) Go to https://www.perplexity.ai/ and select "Deep Research" from the drop down memo (which may show the word "Auto" when you load that webpage).

(3) Share the resulting report: Either

(c) As a last resort you could export as a PDF (using the button marked C in the screenshot below) BUT Perplexity's own tool for creating a PDF is, well, not good. Either of the other options above is better.

If you went for Option B in Step 3, go to https://www.deepresearchdocs.com/ and use the free tool there to create a relevant PDF. (As I mentioned above, Perplexity has an option to save Deep Research reports as PDFs, but this other tool is actually better than Perplexity's own option...). The steps to use this tool are:

(1) Copy and paste the Deep Research report from the relevant AI website into the box marked A in screenshot below.

(2) Generate the PDF by click the box marked B in the screenshot below.

(3) Download that PDF by click the box marked C in the screenshot below. (Don't worry about the file name - I will rename any PDFs sent to me or upload to the disposable Discord group).

Section D3 : Grok 3 Deep Research

Grok 3's Deep Research is most conveniently most found within Twitter at:

https://x.com/

Anyone can use Grok to generate Deep Research reports for free (up to a daily limit).

Sample Reports by Grok 3 Beta (2025):

AI - 2025 - xAI Grok 3 Deep Research - Individuals - Bob Lazar

AI - 2025 - xAI Grok 3 Deep Research - Individuals - Richard Doty

AI - 2025 - xAI Grok 3 Deep Research - Cases - 1980 12 - Rendlesham

AI - 2025 - xAI Grok 3 Deep Research - Cases - 1980 12 29 - Cash Landrum

AI - 2025 - xAI Grok 3 Deep Research - Cases - 1980s - Gulf Breeze

AI - 2025 - xAI Grok 3 Deep Research - Documents - MJ12

AI - 2025 - xAI Grok 3 Deep Research - Countries - Greece

AI - 2025 - xAI Grok 3 Deep Research - Other - USOs - Unidentified Submerged Objects

To generate a "Deep Research" report using Grok on Twitter:

(1) Go Twitter at https://x.com/ , select "Grok" from the menu on the left, and click on the "Deep Research" button.

(3) Share the resulting report: Either

If you went for Option B in Step 3, go to https://www.deepresearchdocs.com/ and use the free tool there to create a relevant PDF. (Perplexity has an option to save Deep Research reports as PDFs, but this other tool is actually better than Perplexity's own option...). The steps to use this tool are:

(1) Copy and paste the Deep Research report from the relevant AI website into the box marked A in screenshot below.

(2) Generate the PDF by click the box marked B in the screenshot below.

(3) Download that PDF by click the box marked C in the screenshot below. (Don't worry about the file name - I will rename any PDFs sent to me or upload to the disposable Discord group).

Section E : Potential next steps

Each of the above Deep Research tools is online.

However, notably, open source Deep Research tools and "agentic" tools are now becoming available for installation (and modification) on your home computer, for free.

I think that examination of the current output of general online models (and the flaws in such output), may help with the adaptation of such open source Deep Research / agentic tools for improved AI assistance with UFO research.

Over the last few years, I've posted about various AI tools for UFO research that I've created, including "Robert" (2018), "Jenny" (2023, April), Dave (2023, November) and "Jacques" (2024, June) and the pace of development is clearly increasing.

A new UFO research tool, "Edoardo", should be completed soon, unless I delay its completion to add such increased functionality.

For anyone looking to play with basic AI tools online, Google's NotebookLM is a pretty easy-to-use online AI solution. NotebookLM's name is potentially misleading. It isn't some sort of notetaking app or notebook writing tool. It can do a lot. You can upload a bunch of PDFs then generate an audio summary of them (basically a podcast with two AI presenters) OR ask questions using your voice or in writing OR generate text summaries, FAQs or written answers to specific questions.

One limitation of Notebook is that you have to upload your PDF (and there is a limit to the amount of material you can upload). LM Studio runs on your home computer and, compared to most such options, relatively straight forward - but definitely a rung or two up the difficulty ladder compared to NotebookLM

NotebookLM's name is potentially misleading. It can do a lot. You can upload PDFs then generate an audio summary of them (basically a podcast with 2 AI presenters) OR ask questions by voice or in writing OR generate text summaries, FAQs or written answers to specific questions.

As I discussed in my item about "Jacques" (2024, June), free AI software - such as LMStudio which you can install (relatively...) easily at home has "RAG" functions incorporated which can be used to assimilate the content of personal collections of scanned UFO files (such as PDF scans of UFO books, UFO magazines / newsletters, official UFO documents, newspaper cuttings about UFOs, UFO case files from various UFO groups, transcripts of UFO podcast / documentaries, PhD dissertations about UFOs, relevant academic journal articles and other material).

LMStudio is basically an easy-to-install and (relatively...) easy-to-use interface for any AI/LLM models you choose to download. Those models vary from pretty small (a few GB) to absolutely huge. So, installing LMStudio itself doesn't require any advanced computer or GPU - but the problem is the size of the models you add to it. I have previously used LMStudio with a fairly good medium-sized model (and the medium-sized model didn't exhaust either the RAM or the VRAM). That was certainly fast enough, and good enough, to be usable. (Online resources such as ChatGPT are smarter, but having an AI model on your computer allows easier access to PDF files and also improves privacy...).

LMStudio is now faster and better using more recent models (e.g. distillations of Deepseek's R1 model).

Setting up LMStudio is a little bit fiddly (but doesn't require the ability to code in Python, unlike some other AI tools).

NotebookLM is definitely a simpler experience and, in most cases (unless you want to be able to assimilate a large collection of PDFs...), probably as good as (or better), and faster than, a small or medium sized model on LMStudio.

The open source Deep Research tools can now installed at home and combined with other tools, such reasoning models (such as distillations of the Chinese DeepSeek R1 model) and

Combining these sets of AI tools can result in fast AI consideration of personal offline resources, going beyond the general online tools referred to above. (I've previously uploaded a few million pages of UFO material and am currently seeking to address some issues which have prevented uploading further material e.g. privacy, confidentiality and permission issues).

When posted about my "Robert" UFO chatbot in 2018, I commented that it "certainly isn't that bright" but that the point was to prompt a bit of thinking about _how_ this technology could be used within ufology. Some other researchers were very kind about that initial attempt. For example, a leading European UFO researcher, Vicente-Juan Ballester-Olmos, made some very generous remarks on his Fotocat blog in March 2019. He wrote that: "In my considered opinion, what Isaac Koi has done is one of the best, most proactive and original developments in UFO research in the last decades". I similarly hope that this current item inspires some further thought about the potential use of such tools to improve the quality of research within ufology.

Section F : Comments from various Subject Matter Experts

Section F1 : Curt Collins on the Cash Landrum reports above

Curt Collins of Blue Blurry Lines (an expert on the Cash Landrum case) has commented:

"Interesting and disappointing. All have flaws in evaluating the quality and significance of details repeated in the source literature. Many questionable elements are stated as facts of the case, and the trivia often gets more space than key evidence.

The ChatGPT version relies too heavily on the Wikipedia page for the case (which, though recently improved, is contaminated by factual mistakes). Rather than citing Wikipedia, I'd like it to cite the original source wherever possible.

The Perplexity version contains "The Satellite Reentry Theory," which I've never heard before, and it seems to be a hallucination.

The Grok version has the benefit of stating the UFO event as something the witnesses reported, not describing it as something actually occurring.

My evaluation based on these three samples is that AI can produce a passable-looking presentation summarizing both genuine and faulty information, one that reinforces misinformation already circulating. The best thing I can say about it is that it does attempt to provide a balanced approach, mentioning negative facts about the case discovered by skeptics. Overall, AI produces a product that looks good, but would be a time-wasting nightmare for a researcher to fact-check and correct.

On a scale of 10:
6 - ChatGPT. Points for being comprehensive but that's largely for relying too heavily on a flawed Wikipedia page.
5 - Perplexity. Fair overview of the case, but a few hallucination.
4 - Grok. Lacked depth, like a novice wrote it based on the first few sources located.
4 - Human. Typical page is a summary based on previous botched summaries. Scores lower than the bots due to people generally providing one-side coverage."

Thursday, December 12, 2024

AI-Generated UFO "podcasts" - AI audio summaries of UFO books - some samples (with thanks to the book authors for their permission)

As a bit of fun, I thought I’d share my latest experiment with applying Artificial Intelligence tools to UFO research: using AI tools to generate "podcasts" discussing various UFO books (with kind permission from their respective authors).

This side project was a short break from creating my next (much, much larger) RAG AI tool for UFO research (named "Edoardo"). "Edoardo" is the successor to my previous post about a UFO AI tool called "Jacques" that I created a few months ago (which, in turn, was the successor to the previous UFO chatbots I've created since 2018, i.e. "Robert" (2018), "Jenny" (2023, April) and Dave (2023, November)).

As someone who generally prefers written material when researching UFOs—whether it’s documents, books, or newsletters—I’ve focused most of my AI experiments and digitising efforts on text. However, I occasionally venture into audio material, particularly where I can bridge the help gap between audio and written content (e.g., creating millions of pages of transcripts of UFO podcasts and documentaries).

This latest experiment takes things in the opposite direction, turning written UFO material into audio content. Using Google’s NotebookLM, I generated a series of podcasts that discuss several UFO books, with the permission of the respective authors.

If you’re curious to see the results of this experiment, check out the sample podcasts in the Youtube playlist at the link below (or any individual sample listed further down below).

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoS2GnE2k-ZpJu_3xBN2bXi4xMaXA1cQe

The Process

The AI software was fed scanned copies of an entire book and instructed to generate conversational-style podcasts discussing it. The resulting audio features two AI-created “presenters”—one male, one female—engaging in dialogue about the books. Both the dialogue and the voices themselves are entirely machine-made.

I then used another AI tool (ChatGPT) to generate Python computer code that combined the resulting audio files (in WAV format) with related images, producing batches of video files (in MP4 format) suitable for uploading to YouTube. I’ve included the code below for anyone interested in experimenting with this approach themselves.

(These initial experiments only used one book per "podcast", to make it simpler to get relevant permissions. I have done some private experiments with multiple books and hopefully will soon post some "podcasts" discussing opposing points of view on individual UFO cases).

The Positivity Problem

While the AI-generated voices are impressively lifelike, one of the most striking (and frustrating) limitations of these AI-generated podcasts is their relentless positivity. The software tends to be extremely complimentary about the books and their authors, making the podcasts feel lacking in critical analysis. This is, of course, a far cry from real UFO podcasts. :)

Still, as a fun and experimental way to present UFO literature in a new format, these "podcasts" are a further way to explore the potential of AI in UFO research.

It is possible to give "customization" instructions when generating the "podcasts". I may try giving an instruction such as "Rip apart this book and the reasoning in it" to see if the positivity problem can be overcome - but I'm not sure authors of UFO books will be queueing up to volunteer for that potential further experiment...

An unexpected success - "podcasts" discussing foreign language books

The result that I found most surprising is the successful results obtain when feeding foreign UFO books into the AI software. The samples below include podcasts in English discussing two UFO books written in French by Bertrand Meheust (namely "Science fiction et soucoupes volantes" and "Soucoupes volantes et folklore"), generated with his permission. Similar successes were obtained with Italian UFO books.

Legal and Ethical Considerations

The authors of the relevant books gave permission for each of the "podcasts" below to be shared. The copyright issues in relation to such audio summaries are, well, interesting so I'd recommend considerable caution in this regard. I also have some qualms about posting these "podcasts" given that they do contain some factual errors, but I think anyone that has had any experience with AI tools in the last year knows about the risk of significant factual errors and "hallucinations" so knows not to treat such material as entirely reliable. I did consider only posting such "podcasts" if I also had permission to share the entire relevant book so that it would be very easy to check the source material, but eventually decided this would be an unduly restrictive approach.

The "podcasts" in this initial experiment include the following:

"1973" - a book by Kevin Randle

AI Summary: "Kevin Randle's book examines the 1973 wave of UFO sightings, focusing on the Pascagoula abduction of Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker as a pivotal event. The book explores various other 1973 UFO incidents, including the Coyne helicopter encounter, analyzing both credible reports and potential hoaxes. Randle investigates the motivations behind the sightings, considering both extraterrestrial and terrestrial explanations, and uses hypnosis and polygraph results in his analysis. The book also explores earlier and later cases of alleged alien abductions to provide context and further evidence for his conclusions, ultimately arguing for the reality of some alien visitation events. A significant portion of the text consists of detailed accounts of these cases and the investigations surrounding them."

"A World of UFOs" - a book by Chris Rutkowski

AI Summary: "Rutkowski's "A World of UFOs" is a book exploring numerous UFO sightings worldwide. The book categorizes cases as most famous, most bizarre, and most interesting, examining details and evidence for each. Geographical regions are covered, including Asia, Europe, and the Americas, comparing and contrasting different incidents and their interpretations. The author presents a variety of perspectives from skeptics to believers, and assesses the evidence and credibility of various claims. The text also discusses the history of UFO investigations and the challenges in determining what constitutes credible evidence."

"American Cosmic - UFOs, Religion, and Technology" - a book by Diana Pasulka

AI Summary: "Diana Pasulka's American Cosmic explores the intersection of UFO phenomena and religion, examining the beliefs and experiences of scientists, academics, and experiencers. The book investigates a parallel research tradition surrounding UFOs, featuring a clandestine group of scientists conducting anonymous research. Pasulka's investigation explores the religious interpretations of UFO encounters, drawing comparisons to historical religious experiences and examining the role of technology in shaping beliefs. The author examines how media representations, both fictional and purportedly factual, influence perceptions and beliefs related to UFOs. Ultimately, American Cosmic argues that belief in UFOs constitutes a new form of technologically-mediated religion."

"Anachronism" - a book by James Carrion

AI Summary: "The text explores a purported post-World War II deception operation, codenamed "Rosetta," involving the U.S. and British intelligence agencies. Rosetta's primary goal was to mislead Soviet leader Joseph Stalin by disseminating false information about a new American superweapon, thereby gaining insight into Soviet intentions and identifying spies. The author supports this claim by analyzing declassified documents and press reports from 1946-1947, focusing on the "Ghost Rocket" events in Scandinavia. The narrative intertwines historical analysis with espionage and codebreaking, examining the strategies and individuals involved in the alleged deception. The author ultimately leaves the reader to determine whether the events constitute a genuine conspiracy."

"Clear Intent" - a book by Barry Greenwood and Lawrence Fawcett

AI Summary: "Lawrence Fawcett and Barry Greenwood's book, Clear Intent, argues that the U.S. government has covered up evidence of UFOs. The authors utilize declassified documents from various agencies (CIA, FBI, Air Force) to support their claim of a decades-long cover-up. The book presents numerous accounts of UFO sightings near sensitive military installations and discusses government responses, highlighting inconsistencies and secrecy. It also examines the use of the Freedom of Information Act to access UFO-related information and the challenges faced by researchers. Ultimately, Clear Intent suggests a significant government effort to conceal the existence and nature of UFO phenomena."

"Encounters" - a book by Diana Pasulka

AI Summary: "Diana Pasulka's Encounters explores the intersection of UFO phenomena and human consciousness. The book features accounts from various individuals, including scientists, pilots, and experiencers, who describe encounters with nonhuman intelligence and anomalous events. Pasulka examines the psychological and spiritual effects of these encounters, exploring themes of altered realities, synchronicities, and the potential for communication with entities from outside our spacetime. The author connects these experiences to broader themes of technological advancement, the limitations of current scientific understanding, and the possibility of a universal language connecting humans and other intelligences. Ultimately, Encounters challenges conventional perspectives on UFOs and suggests a deeper, more interconnected reality."

"Escaping the Rabbit Hole" - a book by Mick West

AI Summary: "Mick West's Escaping the Rabbit Hole examines the prevalence and harm of false conspiracy theories. The book uses West's personal experience running the debunking website Metabunk, anecdotal evidence from individuals who escaped believing in conspiracy theories, and research on the psychology behind conspiracy beliefs to explain the problem and offer solutions. It explores specific theories like Chemtrails and Flat Earth, highlighting the misinformation driving them. Finally, the book discusses the societal impact of these beliefs and explores potential strategies for combating misinformation online."

"Immaculate Constellation" - controversial document

AI Summary: "This report, stemming from a multi-year internal U.S. government investigation, reveals disturbing evidence of a long-standing, high-level conspiracy to conceal information about Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), Technologies of Unknown Origin (TUO), and Non-Human Intelligence (NHI). The document, leaked by a whistleblower, presents compelling evidence from multiple sources, including imagery intelligence, human intelligence, and signals intelligence, demonstrating the reality of UAP and the government's awareness. Key evidence centers on the existence of a covert program called IMMACULATE CONSTELLATION, tasked with monitoring UAP activity. The report concludes that the U.S. government has actively suppressed this information from Congress and the public, presenting a significant threat to national security and democratic governance."

"Loose Threads" by Hermetic Penetrator and Omega Point on Davis Wilson Memo

A copy of "loose threads" can be downloaded from Dropbox.

AI Summary: "This document explores the intersection of government, intelligence agencies, and UFO research, focusing on the Advanced Theoretical Physics (ATP) working group and its connections to subsequent investigations. It analyzes various individuals and their roles in these efforts, including meetings, notes, and alleged covert programs. The text examines the alleged existence of hidden reverse engineering projects involving recovered UFO technology and the use of electromagnetic pulses in potential retrieval operations. The authors examine the history of these groups and individuals, drawing on open-source material. Ultimately, the document suggests a long-standing, interconnected network dedicated to researching unexplained aerial and undersea phenomena, spanning decades and various government and private entities."

"Managing Magic" - a book by Grant Cameron

AI Summary: "Grant Cameron's Managing Magic explores the history of the United States government's handling of UFO-related information, examining various theories about government secrecy and potential disclosure plans. The book analyzes the terminology surrounding UFOs and its impact on public perception, investigates alleged leaks and disinformation campaigns, and explores the roles of key figures within government and the UFO community. Cameron also discusses potential motivations behind secrecy, including national security concerns, the impact on religious beliefs, and the possibility of advanced alien technology. Ultimately, the book presents a complex narrative of conflicting accounts and suggests a gradual, controlled release of information rather than a single, dramatic disclosure event."

"McDonnell Douglas UFO documents" - Robert M Woods etc

AI Summary: "These documents detail a 1960s research project exploring unconventional physics and propulsion systems, drawing inspiration from UFO observations. The research investigates a "brutino" theory, proposing a fundamental particle and its interactions to explain phenomena like gravity and light. Experiments involving magnetic fields and light are described, along with explorations of free-energy propulsion concepts. The project also examines unusual phenomena like ball lightning and ESP, suggesting potential connections to advanced technology and interspecies communication. The ultimate goal appears to be developing a revolutionary space propulsion system based on a novel understanding of the universe."

"Mirage Men - A Journey into Disinformation, Paranoia and UFOs" - a book by Mark Pilkington

AI Summary: "Mark Pilkington's Mirage Men explores the history of UFOs, examining how the phenomenon has been shaped by government disinformation campaigns and the public's fascination with the unknown. The book investigates several key events and figures in UFO lore, including the Roswell incident and the Paul Bennewitz affair, analyzing how misinformation was spread and how myths were created. Pilkington interweaves personal anecdotes from his involvement with UFO groups with historical research. He argues that the UFO myth is a self-sustaining narrative, though sometimes manipulated by intelligence agencies for their own purposes. Ultimately, the book examines the complex interplay between reality, deception, and the human tendency to create myths."

"Science fiction et soucoupes volantes" - a book by Bertrand Meheust

AI Summary: "Bertrand Méheust's Science-fiction et soucoupes volantes explores the intriguing convergence between science fiction narratives and real-world UFO sightings. The book examines numerous accounts of UFO phenomena, analyzing their common characteristics and thematic elements. Méheust connects these observations to prevalent cultural myths and archetypes, suggesting a deeper, symbolic meaning. The work also investigates the evolution of UFO descriptions in both fiction and non-fiction accounts over time. Finally, the author considers psychological and sociological factors that contribute to the phenomenon."

"Scientific UFOlogy" - a book by Kevin Randle

AI Summary: "Kevin Randle's Scientific Ufology examines purported UFO sightings using scientific methodology. The book analyzes eyewitness accounts, radar data, and photographic evidence, aiming to prove the existence of UFOs. Randle explores various cases, including the Levelland lights and the Great Falls photographs, assessing the reliability of evidence and challenging conventional explanations. He emphasizes the need for rigorous investigation and considers alternative hypotheses where necessary. Ultimately, the book argues for a more scientific approach to UFO research, seeking to distinguish genuine phenomena from hoaxes or misinterpretations."

"Skinwalker at the Pentagon" - a book by James Lacatski, Colm Kelleher and George Knapp

AI Summary: "This text excerpts a book detailing the Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program (AAWSAP), a U.S. government initiative investigating unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). The book, written by AAWSAP program managers and a journalist, recounts the program's research, including investigations into Skinwalker Ranch and the famous "Tic Tac" UAP encounter. The authors explore both the technological and paranormal aspects of UAPs, citing various incidents and scientific analyses. They also discuss the program's challenges, including funding issues and secrecy, and its legacy's impact on subsequent UAP investigations. Furthermore, the text highlights the program's findings, including the potential health effects of UAP encounters and the possibility of an "infectious agent" linked to Skinwalker Ranch. Finally, it considers the broader implications of UAP research and the need for continued scientific investigation."

"Somewhere in the Skies" - a book by Ryan Sprague

AI Summary: "Ryan Sprague's Somewhere in the Skies compiles numerous firsthand accounts of UFO sightings and encounters. The book features interviews with individuals who describe a range of experiences, from fleeting observations of unusual lights to more intense and unsettling encounters, including alleged abductions. Sprague explores the emotional and psychological impact these experiences have on the witnesses. He also discusses the lack of scientific investigation into the phenomenon and the efforts of researchers attempting to change this. Ultimately, the book presents a collection of personal narratives that aim to explore the enigma of UFOs."

"Soucoupes volantes et folklore" - a book by Bertrand Meheust

AI Summary: "This document analyzes UFO encounters, specifically close encounters of the third and fourth kind (sightings and abductions), by comparing them to folklore and mythology. The author argues that many aspects of reported UFO experiences—such as physical symptoms, location choices, and narrative structures—mirror elements found in older legends and religious beliefs. This suggests that cultural narratives significantly shape the perception and recollection of these encounters, rather than indicating purely extraterrestrial origins. The text explores various thematic parallels, demonstrating how UFO narratives draw upon pre-existing cultural archetypes. Finally, it considers psychological factors and potential misinterpretations in the reporting of these events."

"The Roswell Deception" - a book by James Carrion

AI Summary: "James Carrion's The Roswell Deception posits that the 1947 flying saucer phenomenon was a strategic deception operation orchestrated by the U.S. military to mislead the Soviet Union about American technological advancements during the early Cold War. The book argues that the reported sightings, including Kenneth Arnold's initial observation, were part of a carefully planned campaign involving the release of misleading information through the media and the manipulation of public perception. Carrion supports his theory using declassified documents and contemporary news articles, tracing the involvement of key military and intelligence figures. He explores the interplay of real events, such as a missing Marine transport plane, with fabricated elements of the story to create a convincing narrative for Soviet intelligence. The author ultimately suggests that the true nature of the Roswell events remains obscured by classified information."

"The UFO Verdict - Examining The Evidence" - a book by Robert Sheaffer

AI Summary: "This text excerpts Robert Sheaffer's book, "The UFO Verdict," which critically examines evidence presented by UFO proponents. The author investigates various famous UFO cases, analyzing eyewitness accounts, photographs, and other evidence, often revealing flaws and inconsistencies. Sheaffer contrasts the approaches of different UFO organizations, highlighting their varying levels of skepticism and the evolution of UFO beliefs over time. He also compares the UFO phenomenon to historical examples of belief in witchcraft and fairies, suggesting parallels in the way unsubstantiated claims are promoted and accepted. The book ultimately argues that many UFO claims lack credible support and are better explained by misidentification, hoaxes, or psychological factors."

"Triangular UFOs" - a book by David Marler

AI Summary: "This book excerpt compiles and analyzes numerous eyewitness accounts of triangular UFO sightings from 1936 to 2004. The author details these events chronologically, highlighting common characteristics like silent flight, unusual maneuvers, and bright lights. The text includes police reports, newspaper articles, and personal testimonies, aiming to build a comprehensive case study of these unidentified aerial phenomena. Analysis also incorporates input from aerospace experts who discuss the possibility of advanced, secret aircraft as explanations. Finally, the author offers recommendations for government and military response to these encounters."

"UFOs a report on Australian encounters" - a book by Keith Basterfield

AI Summary: "Keith Basterfield's UFOs: A Report on Australian Encounters is a revised and updated edition cataloging Australian UFO sightings from 1967 to 1980. The book examines various accounts, including close encounters, and proposes explanations for some of the reported phenomena. Basterfield explores potential causes like satellites, weather balloons, and even psychological factors, but ultimately concludes that many events remain unexplained. A significant section is devoted to a comprehensive catalogue of Australian UFO reports, offering detailed descriptions and analysis of each case. The book aims to present a balanced view, considering both mundane and extraordinary explanations for these intriguing events."

"UFOs and Outer Space Mysteries" - a book by James Oberg (AI podcast experiment)

AI Summary: "This text comprises excerpts from James E. Oberg's book, UFOs and Outer Space Mysteries, a report by a "sympathetic skeptic." Oberg investigates various UFO and space-related claims, meticulously examining evidence and exposing hoaxes. The book explores alleged astronaut UFO sightings, the "hollow moon" theory, the Dogon tribe's astronomical knowledge, and the Tunguska event. Oberg systematically debunks many popular claims, emphasizing the importance of rigorous investigation and critical thinking in evaluating extraordinary claims. He ultimately concludes that while genuine space mysteries exist, they are distinct from the often fabricated narratives surrounding UFO phenomena."

"UFOs and the Deep State" - a book by Kevin Randle

AI Summary: "Kevin Randle's UFOs and the Deep State is a non-fiction book exploring alleged government cover-ups of UFO sightings. Randle argues that a powerful, shadowy "Deep State" manipulated investigations, suppressed evidence, and spread disinformation to control public perception of UFOs. The book uses numerous case studies, including the Roswell incident, to illustrate this alleged manipulation by government agencies like the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI). The author examines various projects and committees, highlighting instances of witness intimidation, evidence suppression, and the dissemination of misleading information. Ultimately, the book posits a sustained, coordinated effort to conceal the truth about UFO phenomena."

"UFOs Generals, Pilots & Government Officials Go On the Record" - a book by Leslie Kean

AI Summary: "This text compiles numerous firsthand accounts and official documents concerning UFO sightings, primarily focusing on cases involving military pilots and government officials from various countries. The collection emphasizes the lack of credible explanations for many observed phenomena, highlighting instances where objects demonstrated capabilities exceeding known technology. Several authors argue for the need for increased governmental transparency and serious scientific investigation into these unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The text also explores the historical responses of governments, particularly the U.S., contrasting approaches that ranged from ridicule and secrecy to more open investigations. Ultimately, the sources advocate for a re-evaluation of the UAP phenomenon, urging a shift towards objective scientific study and the acknowledgement of unexplained aerial events."

"UFOs That Never Were" - a book by Jenny Randles, David Clarke and Andy Roberts

AI Summary: "This text comprises excerpts from "The UFOs That Never Were," a book investigating purported UFO sightings and crashes in Britain. The authors analyze various cases, demonstrating how misidentification, hoaxes, and media hype contribute to the persistence of UFO beliefs. They examine specific incidents, meticulously presenting evidence to expose mundane explanations for seemingly extraordinary events. The book employs investigative journalism techniques to challenge established UFO narratives and promote more critical thinking about such claims. Ultimately, it aims to separate fact from fiction within the realm of UFOlogy."

Computer Code

For those interested in creating similar content, here’s the Python computer code I used to combine audio and image files into video format:

The Python code created for combining a collection of the relevant sound files (in wav format) with related image files and outputting them as video video (in mp4 format) was:

import ffmpeg

import os

def create_video_from_audio_and_images():

# Directory paths and constants

current_folder = os.getcwd()

target_height = 720 # Target height for all images

max_width = 1920 # Total width for the final combined image

for filename in os.listdir(current_folder):

if filename.endswith(('.mp3', '.wav')):

audio_path = os.path.join(current_folder, filename)

base_name = os.path.splitext(filename)[0]

main_image_jpg = os.path.join(current_folder, base_name + '.jpg')

main_image_png = os.path.join(current_folder, base_name + '.png')

template_image1_path = os.path.join(current_folder, "podcast template image1.png")

template_image2_path = os.path.join(current_folder, "podcast template image2.png")

if os.path.exists(main_image_jpg):

main_image_path = main_image_jpg

elif os.path.exists(main_image_png):

main_image_path = main_image_png

else:

print(f"Main image not found for {filename}, skipping.")

continue

if not os.path.exists(template_image1_path) or not os.path.exists(template_image2_path):

print(f"One or both template images not found, skipping.")

continue

combined_image_path = os.path.join(current_folder, base_name + '_combined.png')

output_video = os.path.join(current_folder, base_name + '.mp4')

try:

# Scale images while maintaining aspect ratios

scaled_template1 = os.path.join(current_folder, 'scaled_template1.png')

scaled_main_image = os.path.join(current_folder, 'scaled_main_image.png')

scaled_template2 = os.path.join(current_folder, 'scaled_template2.png')

ffmpeg.input(template_image1_path).filter('scale', -1, target_height).output(

scaled_template1, vframes=1, format='image2'

).overwrite_output().run()

ffmpeg.input(main_image_path).filter('scale', -1, target_height).output(

scaled_main_image, vframes=1, format='image2'

).overwrite_output().run()

ffmpeg.input(template_image2_path).filter('scale', -1, target_height).output(

scaled_template2, vframes=1, format='image2'

).overwrite_output().run()

# Pad images to equal widths

width_per_image = max_width // 3

padded_template1 = os.path.join(current_folder, 'padded_template1.png')

padded_main_image = os.path.join(current_folder, 'padded_main_image.png')

padded_template2 = os.path.join(current_folder, 'padded_template2.png')

ffmpeg.input(scaled_template1).filter('pad', width_per_image, target_height, '(ow-iw)/2', 0).output(

padded_template1, vframes=1, format='image2'

).overwrite_output().run()

ffmpeg.input(scaled_main_image).filter('pad', width_per_image, target_height, '(ow-iw)/2', 0).output(

padded_main_image, vframes=1, format='image2'

).overwrite_output().run()

ffmpeg.input(scaled_template2).filter('pad', width_per_image, target_height, '(ow-iw)/2', 0).output(

padded_template2, vframes=1, format='image2'

).overwrite_output().run()

# Combine padded images horizontally

ffmpeg.filter(

[ffmpeg.input(padded_template1), ffmpeg.input(padded_main_image), ffmpeg.input(padded_template2)],

'hstack', inputs=3

).output(combined_image_path, vframes=1, format='image2').overwrite_output().run()

print(f"Combined image saved as: {combined_image_path}")

# Get audio duration

audio_info = ffmpeg.probe(audio_path)

audio_duration = float(audio_info['format']['duration'])

# Create video

video_stream = (

ffmpeg

.input(combined_image_path, loop=1)

.filter('scale', 'iw-mod(iw,2)', 'ih-mod(ih,2)')

.trim(duration=audio_duration)

.setpts('PTS-STARTPTS')

)

audio_stream = ffmpeg.input(audio_path)

ffmpeg.concat(video_stream, audio_stream, v=1, a=1).output(

output_video,

vcodec='libx264',

acodec='aac',

audio_bitrate='128k',

movflags='+faststart',

pix_fmt='yuv420p'

).overwrite_output().run()

print(f"Created video: {output_video}")

except ffmpeg.Error as e:

print(f"Error creating video for {filename}: {e.stderr.decode() if e.stderr else str(e)}")