Harold E. "Hal" Puthoff

Hal Puthoff in the podcast "Joe Rogan Experience #2314"

General information:
Person Name: Harold E. “Hal” Puthoff
Date and place of birth: June 20, 1936, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Profession: Physicist, parapsychologist

Claims about UFOs and ETs:

Hal Puthoff's research has investigated the possibility that unidentified flying objects (UFOs) utilize advanced technologies beyond current scientific understanding. He has developed theories on topics such as zero-point energy and spacetime manipulation that could potentially explain the functioning of UFOs. He has also proposed the concept of "ultraterrestrials," hypothesizing that the phenomena are not necessarily of extraterrestrial origin, but may originate from advanced civilizations that have long existed on Earth.

Role of the person in the UFO scene:

In the 1970s and 1980s, Puthoff led a CIA and Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)-funded program at SRI International investigating paranormal abilities, including remote viewing. He later co-founded the To The Stars Academy of Arts & Science , an organization dedicated to the study of UFOs and related phenomena. Through his scientific approaches and participation in various research projects, Puthoff has contributed significantly to the study and discussion of the UFO phenomenon.

Profit interest:

Puthoff has earned income through his work in various research projects and organizations. His involvement with the To The Stars Academy and other initiatives may also involve financial aspects. However, it is unclear to what extent monetary interests influence his work.

Credibility:

Hal Puthoff is a respected physicist with a long career in researching both conventional and unconventional science. While his work on remote viewing and other parapsychological topics is controversial, his scientific approach is respected. His contributions to the discussion of UFOs and related phenomena have fostered interest in the scientific investigation of these topics.

Media appearances:

Documentation:
Unidentified: Inside America's UFO Investigation (2019)

Podcasts and interviews:
Discussion with Eric Weinstein about the physics of UFOs
Presentation at the SOL Foundation Symposium on the US Government's position on UAPs