In the 1980s, Paul Bennewitz had a breakdown after an Air Force agent fed the man's belief in UFOs for years. 

A scientific panel was convened in 1952 that led Project Blue Book director Edward J. Ruppelt to later criticize the dismissal of UFO sightings and retire early before his sudden death.

522: DEEP DIVE / UNREDACTED: How Paul Bennewitz and Ed Ruppelt Saved the World from Aliens and the CIA

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Imagine a world where death is optional, and your consciousness can live on forever in the digital realm. Uncover the groundbreaking science, startling realities, and ethical dilemmas as brilliant minds work to map the human brain and upload our memories, experiences, and very essence.

548: DEEP DIVE: Digital Afterlife: Preserving Your Mind for Eternity

Imagine a world where the genetic code is as easy to edit as a simple copy-and-paste.



This is the reality of CRISPR, a revolutionary technology that could cure diseases and save countless lives.



But in the wrong hands, it may lead to a dark future.



Unlocking the secrets of DNA and the rapid evolution of AI is creating unintended consequences.

547: The Genetic Arms Race | How CRISPR and AI Destroy the World

In a remote corner of Alaska, a military officer stumbles upon a chilling discovery—an enormous pyramid buried deep under the icy wilderness, possibly larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza. The initial sighting during a seismic event leads to whispers of ancient technologies and hidden histories.

546: The Dark Pyramid of Alaska | Military Cover-up of a Forbidden Collaboration

Explore the clandestine interactions between the U.S. military and the mysterious Tall Whites, whose presence might be far more intertwined with human affairs than we ever imagined. As we sift through whistleblower claims and classified documents, the reality of these alien alliances comes into sharper focus, challenging our perceptions of the universe.

545: Our Alien Overlords | How We Secretly Serve The Tall Whites

What if the greatest inventions in energy and gravity control were kept from the public eye by those in power? Explore the unsettling journey of suppressed patents that could have revolutionized our world, unveiling the complex web of secrecy and lost opportunities.

522: DEEP DIVE / UNREDACTED: How Paul Bennewitz and Ed Ruppelt Saved the World from Aliens and the CIA

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