In the first half, groundbreaking research pioneer, Michael Cremo, challenged conventional beliefs about human evolution, asserting that humans have existed far longer than the widely accepted timeline of 300,000 years. Cremo stated, "If you look at all the evidence... humans have existed for vast periods of time that in many cases, some of the discoveries go back millions of years." He emphasized the need for a new explanation for human origins, suggesting that the missing link is not a fossil but rather "consciousness."
Cremo elaborated on the coexistence of various hominid species, including Denisovans and Neanderthals, and their interbreeding with early humans. He noted, "Today, most so-called anatomically modern humans have at least three or four percent of their DNA coming from Neanderthals," challenging the linear model of evolution that has dominated scientific thought. His inspiration for exploring these ideas stemmed from ancient Sanskrit texts, which posited a much older human presence on Earth. Cremo remarked, "If you look beyond the textbooks in which you'll find only the discoveries that support the currently dominant paradigm...[there are] many amazing discoveries of human bones, human artifacts, human footprints that go back very far in time."
Further delving into questions surrounding human origins and consciousness, he cited the longstanding mystery of how consciousness arises from non-living matter, a question that even Charles Darwin pondered. Cremo pointed out that despite advances, the origin of consciousness remains unresolved. On the topic of extraterrestrial influences, he expressed belief in connections between humanity and other life forms in the universe. "We're all extraterrestrials...from the level of pure consciousness," he commented. He also referenced ancient accounts of advanced technologies brought to Earth from other dimensions, indicating that historical conflicts may have extraterrestrial origins, with beings from other realms influencing our development.
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In the latter half, astrophysicist Avi Loeb discussed the scientific search for ET technological artifacts and signs of life. Sharing insights about the enigmatic interstellar object 'Oumuamua, he revealed that it is the first known object to travel into our solar system from elsewhere and is moving faster than any comet or asteroid. "It was being pushed away from the Sun by some mysterious force," Loeb reported, emphasizing the object's unusual characteristics, such as its extreme shape and tumbling motion. He proposed that 'Oumuamua might be propelled by sunlight, akin to how wind moves a sailboat, and was possibly technologically manufactured.
As for the search for extraterrestrial life, Loeb expressed optimism, citing the vast number of stars. "In the Milky Way galaxy, there are 100 billion stars like the Sun...so just think of it as if we are seeing many houses in our cosmic streets," he mused. Highlighting upcoming advancements in astronomical observation, he was particularly enthusiastic about the new Rubin Observatory in Chile, which could help identify more interstellar objects like 'Oumuamua.
Loeb is the head of the Galileo Project, which aims to collect and analyze data from the sky using advanced observatories. The project employs innovative technology, including a unique array of infrared cameras, to monitor the entire sky continuously, as well as optical, radio, and audio wavelengths, which, when fully operational, could yield fascinating new data regarding physical objects, including UAPs, seen in and near Earth's atmosphere. So far, the project has identified 97% of over a million objects, but remains uncertain about the remaining 3%.
News segment guests: Catherine Austin Fitts, John M. Curtis