UFO Mail - No 126 - 2011

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: 126
Date: February 9, 2011
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information, published by Danmarks UFO Forening, delves into the intriguing possibility that UFOs and alleged alien encounters might not be extraterrestrial in origin, but rather stem from other dimensions or parallel universes. The magazine explores both mythological beliefs and modern scientific theories that support this concept.

Are UFOs from Other Dimensions?

The article, authored by Peder Schulz, begins by examining ancient beliefs in supernatural beings from parallel realities, drawing parallels with Norse mythology where creatures like gnomes inhabited realms separate from humans, accessible through portals. It touches upon medieval theological speculations about God creating infinite parallel worlds, each with its own unique history.

The core of the discussion shifts to the scientific realm with the introduction of Hugh Everett III's "Many-Worlds Theory" from 1957. This quantum physics-based theory posits that every quantum event causes the universe to split into multiple parallel realities. Initially met with skepticism, Everett's theory has seen a resurgence in the new millennium, with cosmologists renaming it the "Multiverse" theory. This theory suggests that the universe's vacuum can constantly generate new alternative universes through a process akin to budding. These universes may have different physical constants, leading to vastly different realities, some of which might be "dead" due to unstable atomic structures.

Multiverse and Inflation

The "Multiverse" theory is closely linked to the concept of cosmic inflation, which proposes that a point of existence can spontaneously arise in the vacuum and expand into a bubble of an alternative existence. This process can continuously generate new parallel universes. The theory also suggests a potential connection between these parallel worlds, with gravity possibly acting as a force that bridges them. This is proposed as an explanation for the uneven distribution of matter in our universe, suggesting it might be influenced by gravitational forces from a parallel universe.

Science fiction authors have embraced these concepts, with works like Greg Egan's "Quarantine" and Phillip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy drawing inspiration from Everett's theory.

When Universes Collide

In 2007, physicists Cliff Burgess and Fernando Quevedo proposed a theory suggesting that parallel universes could directly collide, with catastrophic consequences. This theory, though sounding like science fiction, was positively received by the scientific community.

The article then connects these ideas to the concept of "Dark Matter." The observed mass of the Milky Way is insufficient to explain its rotational energy, leading to the hypothesis that approximately 98% of its mass is composed of "Dark Matter" existing in another dimension. Physicists Jonathan Feng and Marh Trodden are quoted suggesting that dark matter might be evidence of a hidden world mirroring our own.

Third-Degree Close Encounters

The focus shifts to UFOology, questioning the assumption that all UFOs are alien spacecraft. The article highlights observations of bizarre creatures that do not fit the typical humanoid or "Gray" alien descriptions. These beings, sometimes referred to as "Walls" (due to their resemblance to something carved from a wall), are described as having unusual physical characteristics, such as lacking visible eyes or mouths, and appearing awkward in our universe. Dr. Alvin H. Lawson suggests that these beings, along with mythological figures like elves, might be "two-dimensional" or otherwise adapted to different physical laws in their native dimensions.

Examples include a close encounter in Kentucky in 1977 with three square-shaped beings. Lawson draws parallels between these unusual aliens and characters from "Alice in Wonderland" and "The Wizard of Oz," suggesting that all types of aliens can be found in fairy tales.

Traveling Between Parallel Dimensions

The article explores theories on how interdimensional travel might occur. Mystic Atala Dorothy Toy proposes that beings from other dimensions might be accidentally trapped in our world due to energy released from large explosions, which could briefly open portals. Another theory suggests that these beings utilize unknown technology or have evolved the ability to move between dimensions.

Observations supporting the idea of transdimensional beings include the appearance of bizarre aliens without accompanying UFOs, such as a four-armed, four-legged creature reported in Riverside, California, in 1955. Dr. Alvin H. Lawson categorizes these as "Apparitions," again linking them to the "Cheshire Cat" from "Alice in Wonderland."

Classic UFO observations, particularly in rural Brazil, are also examined. The phenomenon known as "La Fuegö" (the fire) involves objects that appear as distant fires but are later observed to hover at low altitudes and follow the terrain. Some witnesses report a smell of burnt oil or gasoline. Many of these reports describe manned craft where the occupants, often described as human-like but physically weak, attempt to abduct humans. These incidents, predating similar reports in the USA, suggest a less technologically advanced civilization, possibly from a parallel universe.

Philip J. Imbrogno's work is mentioned, where he recounts accounts of aliens claiming to be from other dimensions and expressing concern about potential atomic explosions in New York due to the electromagnetic pulse (EMP) affecting their own dimension. However, Imbrogno's reliance on anonymous sources is noted as a weakness.

Conclusion

The article concludes that the theories about parallel universes are reasonably well-supported, particularly by quantum physics. The potential detection of gravity from another universe could provide definitive proof of the multiverse. However, the theory that UFOs and aliens are visitors from alternative realities remains more problematic due to the persistent lack of physical evidence in ufology. While mass hysteria and hallucinations are often cited as explanations, the reports from illiterate rural witnesses in Brazil lend some credibility to the idea. For now, the concept of visitors from other dimensions remains a hypothesis.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout the magazine is the exploration of the possibility that UFO phenomena and alleged alien encounters are not necessarily extraterrestrial but could originate from parallel dimensions or universes. The editorial stance appears to be open to these unconventional theories, presenting both scientific and anecdotal evidence to support the discussion, while acknowledging the limitations, particularly the lack of concrete physical proof in ufology. The magazine encourages readers to consider these alternative explanations for unexplained aerial phenomena and encounters.