The Psychology and Social Dynamics of UFO Skepticism
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Skepticism about UFOs comes from cognitive dissonance, social identity and stigma, fear of the unknown, and biases toward authorities and media framing, while secrecy such as Australia’s D-Notices can hinder transparency, and curiosity and open dialogue are urged, noting that Dr. James E. McDonald warned in 1968 that the phenomenon raises substantive scientific questions.
