Discovering “Nonhuman Intelligence” Mentioned by the Department of Energy in 2012
I came across an intriguing document while exploring the DOE OpenNet site using the keyword “nonhuman.”
You can check out the document here: DOE FCGR Report.
The document is titled National Security Information Fundamental Classification Guidance Review, Report to the Information Security Oversight Office, published in June 2012. It outlines the DOE’s internal classification guidance in response to a 2012 Executive Order and identifies topics that are exempt from automatic declassification after 25 years.
Remarkably, the term “nonhuman” is mentioned three times within the report: once on page 85 in the Working Group for Intelligence section, and twice on page 90 in the Working Group for Counterintelligence section.
Here’s one notable excerpt:
“Seventy-nine topics exempt from automatic declassification at 25 years because the release would reveal a relationship with an intelligence or security service of a foreign government or international organization, or the use of a nonhuman intelligence source; or impair the effectiveness of an intelligence method currently in use, available for use, or under development, with 75 of these topics referring declassification to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Director of Central Intelligence (DCI), or other Intelligence Community agencies, or by source document (25X1).”
This statement suggests that the DOE has acknowledged possessing information sourced from nonhuman intelligence. While one could argue that the meaning of “nonhuman” in 2012 might differ from the current understanding of “NHI,” which often evokes thoughts of aliens or extraterrestrials, it may also refer to intelligence gathered from non-human origins like materials or signals—albeit still traced back to human analysis.
This finding strikes me as significant. I’m curious to hear others’ perspectives on this matter.
Additionally, it’s worth noting that the follow-up reports from 2017 and 2022 make no mention of nonhuman intelligence. You can find reports from all agencies here: ISOO FCGR Reports.
For those interested, here’s a link to the DOE OpenNet, which serves as a database of declassified information: DOE OpenNet. My search yielded 63 additional results for “nonhuman,” though most seem related to animal testing rather than the extraterrestrial implications discussed here.
This is a fascinating find! The inclusion of “nonhuman intelligence” in the 2012 DOE document certainly raises intriguing questions, especially given the context of modern discussions around extraterrestrial life and intelligence. The phrasing does seem to suggest there could be information about intelligence sources that don’t stem from human origins—a concept that can lead down many speculative paths.
It’s also interesting to note that the subsequent reports from 2017 and 2022 do not reference “nonhuman intelligence.” This absence could indicate a shift in classification policies or a change in the type of intelligence information that was being prioritized, especially as public interest in related topics has surged in recent years.
Your point about alternative interpretations of “nonhuman” is well taken. It could relate to various intelligence-gathering methods or even insights derived from nature or the environment rather than implying direct extraterrestrial involvement. However, the very fact that the term was included suggests that it was deemed significant enough to warrant classification at the time.
Overall, your discovery prompts deeper inquiry into how governmental institutions categorize and handle intelligence information and the evolving conversation around nonhuman entities. It would be interesting to dive into other documents related to this topic to see if similar language appears elsewhere. Thanks for sharing this!