Unveiling the Enigma: Decoding the Cryptic Nature of Fighter Pilot UFO Sightings

Professor Brian Keating
3 min readJun 20, 2023

In the vast expanse of the sky, where the realm of the unknown intertwines with the tangible, a perplexing question lingers: What does it truly mean to see? As whispers of extraordinary sightings permeate the airwaves, it becomes increasingly critical to dissect the multifaceted layers of perception. From the depths of the human retina to the sophisticated machinery of modern warfare, the definition of “seeing” assumes a chameleon-like quality.

The enigmatic nature of this query unveils a labyrinthine maze, where truth and ambiguity collide. The human eye, often referred to as the “mark 1 eyeballs,” stands as the quintessential instrument of perception. Its raw, unfiltered gaze pierces through the veil of reality, revealing the unvarnished truth. But is it enough?

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Enter the radar screen — a portal to a world beyond human vision. Its mechanized eyes, devoid of emotion, scan the heavens, capturing ethereal echoes and decoding their celestial whispers. This alternate realm of “seeing” compels us to question the limits of our own perception. Can we trust the cold calculation of a screen, or does it merely offer a distorted reflection of reality?

Yet, the tale does not end there. As we delve deeper into the abyss, we encounter the all-seeing gaze of the flir camera. Mounted upon the fiery tip of a missile, it peers into the heart of darkness, capturing thermal imprints of the unseen. Here, the concept of “seeing” transcends the confines of the human eye, plunging us into the realm of technology, where the organic and the mechanical intertwine.

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Seen from above, below, or in the mercurial dance of various aspect ratios, the very essence of “seeing” metamorphoses before our eyes. It becomes a shape-shifter, adapting to the whims of perspective and challenging the boundaries of our understanding. What truth can be gleaned from these myriad vantage points?

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Yet, we must tread cautiously, for the waters grow murkier still. The sources of our observations, ranging from the fallible human eye to the omniscient multi-spectral, multi-messenger systems, add yet another layer of complexity to this tapestry of perception. Is an eyewitness account enough to unravel the mysteries that haunt the heavens? Or do we require the convergence of various data streams, melding together like tributaries into a mighty river of truth?

As the world bears witness to an unprecedented convergence of perspectives, we dare to question the very essence of “seeing” and venture into the uncharted territory of perception. The enigma awaits — will we rise to the challenge?

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Professor Brian Keating
Professor Brian Keating

Written by Professor Brian Keating

Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor at UC San Diego. Host of The INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE Podcast Authored: Losing the Nobel Prize & Think like a Nobel Prize Winner

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