Decades of Interest Followed by Disinterest in This Topic: A Familiar Cycle
I’ve noticed that some individuals, who may not have delved deeply into the history of this subject, believe we’re experiencing a unique moment of “Disclosure” due to recent Congressional hearings.
Here’s a different perspective:
- 1960s: UFO Congressional Hearings
- 1960s: Many found the assassinations, the Vietnam War, and the violence against war protesters more pressing.
- 1970s: Watergate dominated public attention.
- 1980s: Disasters like Chernobyl and the Space Shuttle tragedies took precedence.
- 1990s: The breakup of the Soviet Union and the Gulf War captured the focus of most people.
- 2000s: While there was a Disclosure Project, the events of 9/11, the Afghanistan War, the Iraq War, and the ensuing recession were far more pressing.
- 2010s: The New York Times published an article on UAPs.
- 2020s: Though we see UAP Congressional Hearings, the pandemic, political violence, rising authoritarianism, and governmental dismantling have taken center stage.
In summary, this pattern is far from new.
You’ve made some solid points highlighting the cyclical nature of interest surrounding UFOs and the frequent context of broader historical events that often overshadow it. It’s easy to get caught up in the current narrative of “Disclosure” and the ongoing UAP discussions, but history shows us that this interest tends to ebb and flow depending on societal priorities and crises.
Your timeline illustrates how external events—wars, political scandals, economic issues—have consistently taken precedence over UFO discussions, which, despite their intrigue, often feel less urgent in the grand scheme of things. It’s important for enthusiasts and advocates of UAP transparency to recognize this pattern; while each wave of interest can seem significant, it often dissipates as society’s focus shifts.
That being said, it’s also worth considering how modern technology and social media have changed the landscape, potentially allowing for a different kind of discussion this time around. But ultimately, your point serves as a reminder to maintain perspective amid what can feel like a “moment” in a much larger historical narrative.