Omni

Magazine Overview

This is the April 1988 issue of Omni magazine, priced at $3.50. The cover prominently features the Omni logo, a stylized image of Earth, and a striking blue sculpture. The main cover headline announces a focus on 'UTOPIA ACCORDING TO:' followed by a list of notable figures including Jonas Salk, Oprah Winfrey, Kurt Vonnegut, Tammy Faye Bakker, David Rockefeller, Coretta Scott King, Max Headroom, Lina Wertmuller, Jesse Jackson, Roy Rogers, and Stephen Jay Gould, among others. Additionally, the cover advertises a "FREE INSIDE: THE WHOLE UNIVERSE CATALOG A WISHBOOK FOR THE NEXT CENTURY" and "EIGHT WAYS TO HAVE AN OUT-OF-BODY EXPERIENCE."

Articles and Features

UFO UPDATE: ANTI MATTER

The article "UFO UPDATE: ANTI MATTER" by Patrick Huyghe details his experience attending a conference of contactees and abductees at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. He recounts meeting Ida Kannenberg, an elderly woman who claims to have encountered aliens in 1940 near Desert Center, California. Under hypnosis, Ida learned about implants placed in her body to facilitate telepathic contact with an alien named Hweig.

Ida offered to channel Hweig for Huyghe, which took place on July 12, 1987. During the channeled conversation, Hweig, whose name is phonetically similar to Huyghe's last name, discussed the origins of UFOs. He stated they come from various planets and interdimensional worlds. He also described "pseudo-UFOs" manufactured in Brazil by German refugees and operated by "depraved and power-hungry alien renegades" who have interbred with native populations.

Hweig differentiated between types of space beings, noting that some are present for their own interests and are "ruthless in their abductions and examinations," lacking compassion. He advised that "mostly you have to fear people of the earth." When asked about contacting space people, Hweig stated, "Don't call us. we'll call you. You are acceptable. You will be contacted."

Regarding government knowledge, Hweig claimed that aliens have worked with the U.S. government since 1926, providing information but never anything that could lead to weapons or warfare. He also revealed that he is half-human, with a Russian mother, and was born on Earth.

Other Content

The magazine also includes a "WHOLE UNIVERSE CATALOG" presented as a "WISHBOOK FOR THE NEXT CENTURY" and a guide on "EIGHT WAYS TO HAVE AN OUT-OF-BODY EXPERIENCE." The cover's extensive list of contributors for the 'Utopia' section suggests a collection of essays or opinions on the future and ideal societies.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around speculative futures, extraterrestrial encounters, and altered states of consciousness. Omni magazine consistently explores science fiction, futurism, and paranormal phenomena, often blending scientific concepts with imaginative possibilities. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting diverse viewpoints and personal accounts, as exemplified by the detailed UFO encounter narrative and the broad spectrum of contributors discussing utopia.