Greg Cathcart discusses the scientific, engineering & technical challenges involved with detecting “anomalous transit” by UAP, and explores the detection, perception, and bias inherent in Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) investigations.

Greg, an expert in AI, AGI, and foundational physics, discusses various detection methods including radar (VHF-laser, various operating modes), spectral and visible imaging, FLIR, and the novel application of Autonomous Tunable Resonant Meta-surfaces (ATRIMS). The analysis includes case studies like the Apache Longbow incident and the USS Jackson Tic Tac encounters, suggesting potential explanations involving higher-dimensional transit via wormholes or advanced cloaking technology (ATRIMS).

Greg emphasizes the role of human perception and bias in interpreting data, referencing examples from baseball and previous projects analyzing the Giza complex. The presentation also introduces the Discrete Compressed Time Conjecture (DCTc), proposing a model of consciousness as a fundamental element potentially projected across realities, impacting UAP detection and interaction. Greg concludes with a warning against a naive approach to UAP investigation, highlighting the potential for unexpected challenges and the need for careful consideration of various hypotheses.

The Challenges of Detection: More Than Meets the Eye

The presentation begins by highlighting the inherent challenges in UAP detection. Our perception, heavily influenced by bias, often hinders objective observation. A compelling analogy is drawn to baseball: even professional players struggle to accurately perceive a rising fastball due to the incredibly short timeframe (approximately 0.395 seconds reaction time) and the ball’s speed (Nolan Ryan’s record-breaking 108 mph pitch). This illustrates how even in well-understood scenarios, perception can be deceiving.

The speaker, a seasoned technologist with expertise in AI and AGI, emphasizes the crucial role of advanced detection methods. These include a wide array of technologies:

• Electromagnetic Waves: Utilizing spectral imaging, visible imagery, and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR).
• Acoustic Waves & Heat Signatures: Detecting subtle vibrations and thermal anomalies.
• Radar: Employing various radar bands (VHF, UHF, L, S, C, X band, laser) and operating modes (search, tracking, object identification, imaging, multifunction, microwave vibrometry). The speaker highlights the power of integrated radar networks augmented with AI for enhanced analysis and prediction.
• Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR): Utilizing thermographic cameras, though their limitations in the face of countermeasures are discussed.
• Autonomous Tunable Resonant Meta-surfaces (ATRIMS): A revolutionary technology capable of dynamically adjusting its response to electromagnetic waves, potentially enabling cloaking and evasion.

The Apache Longbow and USS Jackson Incidents: A Case Study in Anomalous Behavior

The presentation analyzes two high-profile UAP encounters: the Apache Longbow incident (November 6, 2018) and the USS Jackson encounter. Both incidents showcase UAP exhibiting maneuvers exceeding the capabilities of known aircraft, including speeds approaching 1.28 Mach. The speaker proposes two potential explanations:

1. 1.Interdimensional Transit: The possibility of UAP traversing between dimensions, potentially via wormholes. Three types of wormholes are explored: Einstein-Rosen bridges, Morris-Thorne bridges, and exotic energy bridges.
2. 2.Tunable Resonant Metasurfaces: The hypothesis that UAP utilize ATRIMS to manipulate their electromagnetic signatures, enabling cloaking and evasion.

The Role of Consciousness and Higher Dimensions

The presentation takes a fascinating turn, exploring the potential role of consciousness in UAP detection. The speaker introduces the Discrete Compressed Time Conjecture (DCTc), suggesting that consciousness arises from the integration of future predictive and past corrective utility with the present. This theory proposes a potential mechanism for consciousness projection across realities, offering a framework for understanding seemingly impossible phenomena.

Bias, Perception, and the Need for Critical Analysis

Throughout the presentation, the Greg emphasizes the pervasive influence of bias in data collection, analysis, and interpretation. The speaker’s experience developing a “perfect negative predictor” in a healthcare diagnostic system underscores the importance of considering both positive and negative predictors to avoid skewed conclusions.

Conclusion: A Call for Open-Minded Investigation

The presentation concludes with a call for a more nuanced and open-minded approach to UAP investigation. While acknowledging the potential for misinterpretations and the need for rigorous scientific scrutiny, the speaker highlights the importance of considering unconventional hypotheses and the potential implications of encountering advanced, non-human intelligence. The presentation leaves the audience with more questions than answers, but it provides a compelling framework for future research and a renewed appreciation for the mysteries that still lie beyond our current understanding. The speaker’s work, including past presentations and the DCTc, is available on Figshare under a Creative Commons 4.0 CC BY 4.0 license.