Hi everyone! It seems strange that stigma alone can block scientific progress on UAP. How can fear of ridicule really be more powerful than evidence?
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Hello! In practice, fear of ridicule affects funding, reporting, and participation. When people expect mockery, they stop sharing data and experiences, which makes rigorous study nearly impossible. The absence of data is then used as justification to dismiss the topic entirely.
This cycle is explained very well in this article: https://medium.com/@steen_m_n/part-...ia-still-dont-take-uap-seriously-b82e9071ace8 It shows how stigma doesn’t just influence opinions—it actively shapes what science can and cannot study.
This cycle is explained very well in this article: https://medium.com/@steen_m_n/part-...ia-still-dont-take-uap-seriously-b82e9071ace8 It shows how stigma doesn’t just influence opinions—it actively shapes what science can and cannot study.