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CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 02 No 04 - 1981 - Aug-Sep
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Title: CUFORN, INC. BULLETIN Issue: Vol.2, No.4 Date: August-September, 1981 Publisher: CUFORN, INC. Country: CANADA Language: English
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Title: CUFORN, INC. BULLETIN
Issue: Vol.2, No.4
Date: August-September, 1981
Publisher: CUFORN, INC.
Country: CANADA
Language: English
This issue of the CUFORN, INC. Bulletin, published bi-monthly by the Canadian UFO Research Network, is dedicated to presenting the organization's Code of Ethics for its investigators. The bulletin features a Latin motto, "Crescat scientia vita excolatur," which translates to "Where knowledge increases, life is ennobled."
CUFORN's Code of Ethics
The core of this issue is the detailed outline of CUFORN's five basic tenets of ethical conduct for its researchers. These tenets are designed to ensure rigorous, responsible, and respectful investigation of UFO-related phenomena.
1. Scientific Detachment
This principle emphasizes the importance of objectivity in the investigative process. Investigators are urged to examine each case impartially, with the sole aim of uncovering the truth. This means avoiding preconceived notions or biases that could influence the interpretation of evidence.
2. Honesty
- Researchers are mandated to be transparent and truthful with the individuals from whom they seek information. This includes clearly stating:
- Their training and qualifications as investigators.
- The methods used for recording the information obtained.
- The intended use of the extracted information.
The code advises against exaggeration or creating confusion, advocating instead for a sincere presentation of oneself and one's objectives. It specifically warns against stimulating false hopes, encouraging delusions, or overstating the significance of CUFORN in comparison to other organizations. Upon completion of an inquiry, investigators should provide the percipient with a frank assessment of the validity of their experience as evidence of an anomalous event.
3. Protection of the Persons Investigated
This tenet prioritizes the welfare and privacy of the individuals reporting UFO experiences. Investigators must refrain from intrusive inquiries that could constitute an invasion of privacy. A crucial aspect of this protection is the assurance that CUFORN will not disclose the names of individuals without their explicit consent. Furthermore, investigators are forbidden from exploiting their position of trust for personal gain, whether financial, egoistic, or sexual. The appearance of improper behavior must also be avoided, recognizing that community standards can vary and may be stricter than the investigator's own.
Actions that cause concern or distress to observers are only justified if the observer gives informed consent and if these actions contribute to a long-term reduction of more serious problems stemming from the UFO experience and its consequences.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The recurring theme in this issue is the establishment of professional and ethical standards within the field of UFO research. CUFORN, as a non-profit investigative organization, clearly positions itself as a serious entity committed to rigorous and ethical inquiry. The editorial stance is one of responsibility, emphasizing the need for investigators to be both scientifically sound and ethically grounded in their interactions with the public and those who have experienced anomalous events.