Glossary
59 terms and concepts indexed
Terms starting with "D"
59 terms
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Danny Sheehan
A prominent constitutional lawyer and president of the New Paradigm Institute, known for his advocacy on various issues including government transparency and UFO disclosure.
Dark Ages Cold Period
A time in European history, roughly between 535 and 660 AD, marked by cooler temperatures, notably affecting agricultural practices and societal structures.
Dark Mission: The Secret History of NASA
A book co-authored by Mike Bara and Richard C. Hoagland, claiming that NASA covers up evidence of extraterrestrial life and advanced technologies.
DARPA
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense responsible for the development of new technologies, often seen as pushing the boundaries of what is scientif...
Data Manipulation
The practice of altering or presenting data in a misleading way to influence interpretation and conclusions.
David Grusch
A former intelligence official who has made significant claims about government secrets regarding UFOs, advocating for greater transparency in the disclosure movement.
David Icke
A British conspiracy theorist and author known for his views on a global elite and hidden societies, active since the 1990s.
David Paulides
A former police officer and author known for his research on unexplained disappearances, particularly in national parks, and for raising awareness about the Missing 411 phenomenon.
Dead Man’s Switch
A mechanism that activates under specific conditions, often used to release secret information or ensure actions are taken in the event of the operator’s death or incapacitation.
Dead Mountain
A book by Donnie Eichar examining the mysterious Dyatlov Pass incident, exploring themes of environmental factors and unexplained phenomena surrounding the event.
deathbed confession
A statement made by an individual on their deathbed, often revealing significant secrets or truths, such as encounters with non-human entities in this context.
Debunkers
Individuals or organizations that seek to disprove or discredit claims, particularly regarding UFOs and paranormal phenomena, often emphasizing scientific skepticism.
Decentralized UFO Research
A method of investigating UFOs that is not controlled by a single organization or authority, allowing for a wider range of input and exploration from independent researchers.
Deceptive Dialectics
A method of argumentation where misleading premises or tactics are used to manipulate the interpretation of information or events in political discourse.
Declassification
The process of removing the classification of sensitive information to make it available for public access, particularly in relation to government documents about UFOs.
Declassified documents
Official military records that have been made public, often revealing previously hidden information about government operations and incidents, such as the Battle of Los Angeles.
Deep Earth Scanning
A modern technology used to explore underground structures and features through satellite imagery and other scanning methods, allowing for the detection of previously hidden archaeological sites.
Déjà Vu
A phenomenon where an individual feels that a current experience has been experienced before, often leading to suggestions about the nature of time or past lives.
Demiurgic Technology
A concept originating from Gnostic beliefs, referring to the manipulation of reality by a false creator or 'Demiurge' that controls human experience and perception.
Demon Alchemy
A belief that alchemical practices can tap into demonic powers, allowing practitioners to manipulate spiritual forces for personal or technological gain, often linked to esoteric traditions.
Dennis Asberg
A Swedish treasure hunter and co-founder of Ocean X, known for his explorations of underwater anomalies and has recovered historical artifacts including 1600s cognac shipments and Tsarist submarines.
Department of Energy (DOE)
U.S. government department responsible for nuclear energy and waste management, where Mowatt-Larssen claims to have learned important secrets.
Devil's Den
A state park located in the Ozark National Forest, known for its eerie folklore and reported paranormal activity.
Diamonds and Power Structures
The social and economic dynamics that surround diamond mining and trade, particularly how they are used to exert control and influence globally.
Diana Pasulka
A religious studies scholar who explores the intersection of religion, science, and UFO phenomena; she is known for her work on how belief systems are affected by such experiences.
Die Fratzen
Literally translated as 'the Faces', this term refers to a phenomenon of experiencing demonic or sinister faces, often linked to psychological distress or spiritual crises.
Digital demon
A colloquial term suggesting that modern technology has negative influences on human thoughts and spirituality, potentially acting as a hindrance to deeper understanding.
Digital predators
Individuals who exploit, manipulate, or harm others through digital mediums, often associated with predatory behaviors in online spaces.
Disclosure
The ongoing movement advocating for transparency from governments regarding knowledge of UFOs and potential extraterrestrial contact.
Disclosure community
A group of researchers, enthusiasts, and advocates focused on revealing and understanding government secrets related to UFOs and extraterrestrial life.
Disclosure Day
Disclosure Day is a term often associated with events or announcements aimed at revealing classified information about UFOs and UAPs to the public, often highlighted by media figures and filmmakers li...
Disclosure Fatigue
The exhaustion and skepticism felt by the public regarding government transparency about UFOs, fueled by years of inconsistent information and lack of concrete evidence.
Disclosure Foundation
An organization that focuses on advancing UAP disclosure through legal support, policy advocacy, and public education, founded in response to increasing UAP sightings and government interest.
disembodied voices
Sounds or voices that are perceived without a physical source, often associated with paranormal activity in ghost stories.
Disinformation
False information deliberately spread to mislead or manipulate people, particularly relevant in the context of the UFO community and government communication about extraterrestrial encounters.
Divinity
A term often used in spiritual discussions referring to the inherent divine nature within humans that can be fortified or empowered against external manipulations.
DMT
A powerful hallucinogenic compound found in certain plants that is believed to induce profound altered states of consciousness, often discussed in relation to experiences of other dimensions or realms...
Doctrine of Signatures
An esoteric belief that the appearance of plants or natural substances indicates their medical properties, suggesting a correspondence between nature and human ailments.
Dodecahedron
A polyhedron with twelve flat faces that is often associated with mystical and philosophical concepts in Sacred Geometry, representing the universe or higher order in esoteric traditions.
Dogman
A legendary creature from Michigan folklore described as a werewolf-like being, reported as a cryptid since the 1800s.
Donald H. Menzel
A Harvard astronomer active in the mid-20th century, known for promoting skepticism about UFOs and serving as a naval intelligence officer during World War II.
Donald Menzel
An astronomer and skeptic of UFOs, known for his work in the 1950s and 1960s, who some believe may have participated in counterintelligence relating to UFO reports.
Doppelganger
A non-biologically related look-alike or double of a living person, often considered a harbinger of bad luck or a supernatural presence.
Doris Bither
An individual famed for experiencing severe paranormal phenomena in her home during the late 1970s, which became known as The Entity case.
Doug & Dave
Two individuals who claimed responsibility for creating many crop circles in the UK during the late 1970s, asserting that many crop circles were hoaxes, which sparked debate about authenticity.
Dr. Beatriz Rael
An academic researcher known for her work on UFOs and unmanned aerial phenomena, particularly regarding historical astronomical photographs.
Dr. Beatriz Villaroel
A researcher who studies transient astronomical objects and their potential connections to UFO phenomena.
Dr. Beatriz Villarroel
A researcher known for her work on historical anomalies related to UAPs, participating in discussions on the international perspective of UAP tracking.
Dr. Chandra Wickramasinghe
An astronomer and astrobiologist known for advocating the theory of panspermia, which proposes that life can be distributed throughout the universe via comets and meteorites.
Dr. Gary Nolan
A researcher and prominent figure in the study of UAPs, involved in developing investigative frameworks for data collection in UAP research.
Dr. Ian Stevenson
A psychiatrist known for his research on reincarnation, particularly his studies of children who claim to remember past lives, active primarily from the 1960s until his death in 2007.
Dr. Iya Whiteley
A researcher and speaker known for her work on UFOs and extraterrestrial contact, often sharing insights at various UFO-related events.
Draconid Meteor Shower
A meteor shower that peaks in early October, associated with the comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, noted for producing variable but sometimes intense meteor activity.
Draconids
A meteor shower associated with the comet Giacobini-Zinner, often studied for its historical significance and the believed correlation with ancient prophetic events.
Drone Overflight
The use of drone technology to capture aerial imagery or video footage, which provides new perspectives and enhances the study of geographical formations.
Drumlin
A drumlin is a streamlined hill formed by glacial action, typically made of till, which indicates the direction of ice flow during past glaciation events.
Drumlins
Elongated hills formed by glacial movements, which indicate the direction of ice flow; they often suggest patterns of past glacial activity.
Dumuzid
A Mesopotamian god associated with shepherding, agriculture, and kingship, often depicted as a figure of fertility and resurrection.
Dylan Borland
A prominent whistleblower in the UFO community, who has made claims regarding insider knowledge about UAPs and government secrecy.