Preparing for Potential UAP Disclosure: Uncertainty, Ontological Shock, and the Range of Public Reactions

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If nonhuman intelligence is confirmed, reactions will vary widely as uncertainty, existing beliefs, and context shape interpretation, ranging from awe to concern or skepticism, while mental health professionals help people distinguish evidence from speculation and integrate the news into their worldview, influenced by Tim Lomas's four-response framework and by Donald Trump's push for disclosure.