Glossary
252 terms
Terms starting with "E"
252 terms
E-Prime
An offshoot of General Semantics in which English is written without any form of the verb 'to be.' The goal is to avoid false statements of identity.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
A 1982 film directed by Steven Spielberg that tells the story of a young boy who befriends an alien stranded on Earth, illustrating themes of friendship and the implications of extraterrestrial contac...
Earth Coincidence Control Office (ECCO)
John Lilly's name for a hidden intelligence he believed arranges synchronicities and meaningful coincidences in human lives.
Earth crust displacement
A hypothesis that suggests dramatic changes in Earth's crust could trigger massive geological changes, such as shifts in the poles, affecting global environments and civilizations.
Earth Energies
The concept that the Earth possesses specific energy fields that can be harnessed for spiritual and agricultural practices, influencing growth and health of plants.
Earth Grids
A concept suggesting that the Earth is covered by a network of energy lines (often called ley lines) that connect significant ancient sites and facilitate the flow of spiritual energy.
Earth Wisdom
Ancient knowledge and understanding derived from a close relationship with nature and the Earth. This concept often includes respect for natural cycles, elements, and the interconnection of life.
Earthbound Spirits
In spiritualist belief, souls of the dead who fail to move on after death, often because of sudden death, trauma, or guilt. They are said to linger near places or attach to living people.
Earthquake Lights
Glowing atmospheric phenomena, such as balls of light, that sometimes appear before or during earthquakes. They are sometimes mistaken for UFOs, and Dunn believes they inspired the pyramids' design.
Earthworks
Large constructions made primarily from earth, typically shaped into mounds or formations, often used by ancient cultures for ceremonial or residential purposes, with notable examples in North America...
Eastern Mediterranean Bronze Age
A period characterized by the rise and collapse of advanced civilizations, such as the Minoans and Mycenaeans, in the Eastern Mediterranean, influenced by various natural catastrophes and societal cha...
EBE-1
Alleged surviving alien from the 1947 Roswell-era crashes. He was reportedly held at Los Alamos until his death in 1952 and is said to have helped establish communication with his home world.
EBE-2
In the Serpo narrative, a female Eben who speaks near-fluent English. She reportedly translated the 'Yellow Book' at a 1964 landing on Earth and served as the team's guide and mediator on Serpo.
Eben Alexander
Neurosurgeon whose bestselling book 'Proof of Heaven' described an NDE during a week-long coma caused by bacterial meningitis. Greyson's review of his medical records supported his account against cri...
Ebens
The name used in Serpo lore and in MJ-12 documents for the gray-type extraterrestrials allegedly recovered at Roswell. They are said to come from the Zeta Reticuli system.
Ebens (EBEs)
Short for 'Extraterrestrial Biological Entities', the name given in Serpo lore to the gray-type aliens said to have crashed at Roswell in 1947. They supposedly communicate in a high-pitched, sing-song...
Ebu gogo
A creature from Indonesian folklore on the island of Flores, often described as a small, humanoid being that is said to live in caves and is known for stealing food from locals.
ECDO Theory
Roger Cunningham's hypothesis that Earth's core periodically releases heat and decouples from the mantle. According to the theory, the planet's outer layers then rotate about 104 degrees over a few da...
Eclipse Myths
Various cultural beliefs regarding the significance of eclipses, ranging from divine punishment to symbols of fertility.
Eclipse Rituals
Ceremonies supposedly held by powerful families that align with celestial events, claimed to serve as a means of invoking power or influence.
Ecological Collapse
The severe and irreversible degradation of global ecosystems, which Neale argues is a component of the ongoing initiation process affecting humanity.
Economic Hit Men
Individuals who work to convince foreign leaders to accept loans for infrastructure projects from the U.S. that ultimately benefit American corporations, leading to economic dependency.
Ecstatic States
Altered states of consciousness often achieved through meditation, ritual, or dance, where individuals report profound spiritual experiences and connections with the transcendent.
Ectoplasm
A substance or spiritual energy reputed to produce spiritual manifestations, often associated with physical phenomena during mediumistic séances.
Ed and Lorraine Warren
Connecticut-based paranormal investigators and demonologists active from the 1950s to the 2000s, whose cases inspired the Conjuring film franchise.
Ed Dames
A former U.S. Army major and Stargate remote viewer known for controversial predictions and for tasking unusual targets like UFOs and the Ark of the Covenant. He later taught remote viewing commercial...
Ed May
Physicist who directed the government-funded remote viewing research at SRI and SAIC from 1985 to 1995. He views consciousness as an emergent property and co-authored 'The Stargate Archives.'
Edgar Cayce
An American clairvoyant known as the 'Sleeping Prophet' who made thousands of predictions and diagnostic readings in the early 20th century, including those about the Hall of Records.
Edgar Fouche
An alleged whistleblower who discusses his experiences with hidden military projects and suggests the existence of advanced alien technologies and government cover-ups involving UFO phenomena.
Edgar Mitchell
An Apollo 14 astronaut who, after his spaceflight, became an advocate for expanded understanding of consciousness and UFO phenomena, linking them to parapsychology.
Edge of Wonder
Paranormal and conspiracy video series founded in 2018 by Ben Chastain and Rob Counts, known for high-production YouTube episodes on aliens, cryptids, and hidden history. Its channel was deleted in 20...
Edinburgh Vaults
An underground network of vaults beneath Edinburgh that has a dark history of crime, poverty, and hauntings, often featured in ghost tours.
Edinburgh’s underground vaults
A series of subterranean chambers in Edinburgh, Scotland, where ghost stories and paranormal activity are frequently reported, linked to the city’s darker historical narratives.
Edmond Halley
An English astronomer active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, known for proposing that Earth could have a hollow structure with concentric spheres.
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
19th-century English novelist, author of 'The Coming Race' (1871) and 'The Last Days of Pompeii'. He is often claimed to have been involved with esoteric secret societies.
Edward J. Ruppelt
U.S. Air Force captain who led Project Blue Book in the early 1950s and coined the term 'UFO.' He later wrote 'The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects,' considered a classic of the field.
Edward Ruppelt
A former U.S. Air Force officer who is best known for creating the term 'UFO' during his leadership of Project Blue Book in the early 1950s.
Edward Teller
A physicist known as the 'father of the hydrogen bomb', who was influential in U.S. nuclear policy and proposed various military technologies during the Cold War.
Edwards Air Force Base
A military base in California associated with aerospace testing and development, where alleged meetings between Eisenhower and extraterrestrials are claimed to have occurred.
Edwin (Ed) May
Physicist who directed the government remote viewing research at SRI International (from about 1985) and later SAIC. He went on to found the Cognitive Sciences Laboratory.
Eerie figure
A vague term referring to a visual apparition or presence that induces fear or unease, often regarded as supernatural or linked to ghost stories.
Eerie Lights Publishing
A publishing company founded by David Weatherly, focused on producing literature related to the paranormal and unexplained phenomena.
EG&G
EG&G, founded in 1947, is a government contractor involved in engineering, technology, and scientific services, known for its work with the US Department of Defense and various classified projects.
EG&G Rotron
Private defense contractor facility in Woodstock, New York. Strieber alleges large volumes of government UFO documents were moved there in the early 1990s, putting them outside FOIA access.
Egely Wheel
A lightweight wheel sealed in a box to shield it from wind, heat, and vibration. Users try to make it spin, or reverse direction, by concentration alone as a test of psychokinesis.
Egg-shaped craft
The smooth, egg-like object Jake Barber says he transported by helicopter during a classified retrieval mission. Supporters describe it as a non-human craft recovered by a secret program.
Eglin Air Force Base
A major United States Air Force base located in Florida, known for its involvement in various military operations and testing of advanced technologies, including aircraft and munitions.
Ego
A complex of perceptions and beliefs about oneself, often fluctuating with personal experiences and societal feedback, and can lead to psychological conflicts if overly fragile or distorted.
Ego Death
A psychological experience often reported in near-death experiences where the individual feels a loss of self or identity, leading to a perceived merging with the universe.
Ego Mind
Russell's term for self-centered, control-oriented ways of thinking whose purpose is to keep us safe. He argues it gets triggered far more often than necessary, often by imagined dangers, and keeps us...
Egregore
An occult concept describing a thought-form or collective entity created by focused human belief or attention, sometimes thought to act independently.
Egregore / Tulpa
A thought-form or entity believed to be created by focused human intention. Mediums and occultists are said to use such entities to channel information or psychic power.
Egregores
Collective thought-forms or entities created by the shared beliefs and emotions of a group, believed to influence or manifest within reality.
Egyptian ministry of culture
The governmental body responsible for the preservation of Egypt's cultural heritage and history, which is concerned with the implications of new archaeological findings.
Egyptian Rebirth Sonic Rituals
A set of practices discussed in free articles associated with the CymaScope app, investigating ancient Egyptian rituals through the lens of sound and vibration.
Egyptologist
A scholar trained in the study of ancient Egyptian history, language, literature, archaeology, and culture, typically holding advanced degrees in these fields.
Egyptology
The study of ancient Egyptian history, language, literature, religion, and art, which often explores the cultural significance of spiritual practices like dreaming.
Eight Circuit Model of Intelligence
A theoretical framework developed by Timothy Leary and Robert Anton Wilson that posits eight different circuits of consciousness, which correspond to various levels of human experience and intelligenc...
Eight-circuit model of consciousness
A theoretical model proposed by Timothy Leary that describes eight different levels of consciousness, each representing different psychological and spiritual experiences.
Eighth Sphere
An occult concept from Theosophy and Steiner describing a shadow realm that captures human life force. The guest likens it to a virtual reality trap.
Ein Sof
Hebrew for 'without end' or 'infinite'. In Kabbalah it is the unknowable divine source beyond all thought, a 'nothing' from which everything arises.
Eisenhower Briefing Document
An eight-page MJ-12 document, allegedly prepared in 1952 to brief President-elect Eisenhower on the Roswell recovery, that names the 12 group members, including Forrestal as member three.
Eisenhower Edwards AFB Encounter
Alleged secret meeting between President Dwight D. Eisenhower and human-like extraterrestrials at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on February 19, 1954, supposedly hidden behind a Palm Springs golf...
Ekpyrosis
An ancient philosophical concept suggesting that the universe undergoes cyclic destruction and rebirth through fire, often associated with cataclysmic events.
Ekur
A significant temple in Sumerian mythology dedicated to the god Enlil, associated with the concept of a spiritual and possibly technological connection to the heavens.
El Caracol
Round Maya observatory at Chichen Itza, excavated by Karl Ruppert in the 1920s. Some alternative researchers argue it once held optical instruments for astronomy.
El Caracol (Chichen Itza)
A round Maya observatory at Chichen Itza in Mexico, nicknamed 'The Snail' for its spiral inner staircase. Its windows align with key positions of Venus, and the host theorizes it may once have housed...
El Dorado Task Force
A real multi-agency anti-money-laundering task force led by U.S. Customs, with offices at the World Trade Center. Conspiracy theorists claim its investigations were deliberately destroyed on 9/11.
El Hanash
In Giza folklore, a giant serpent said to guard a secret underground chamber of knowledge. It is described as carrying a rainbow-colored jewel in its mouth and spitting poison that blinds intruders.
Elder Futhark
The oldest form of the runic alphabets, used by Germanic tribes, consisting of 24 characters that are believed to have magical and spiritual significance.
Election Rigging via Mail-In Ballots
The claim that mail-in voting and computerized vote counting allow officials to fabricate votes, for example by adding thousands of ballots overnight. According to this view, outcomes are decided in a...
Electional astrology
A form of astrology that determines the most auspicious times to undertake specific activities, such as marriage or starting a business, based on planetary positions.
Electric Universe
A fringe cosmology claiming the universe is organized mainly by electric currents and plasma rather than gravity. It rejects mainstream concepts such as dark matter.
Electrical anomalies
Irregular electrical occurrences that are suggested to correlate with reported encounters of cryptids, indicating a possible connection.
Electroculture
A practice that involves using electrical currents or fields to enhance plant growth, which proponents argue can lead to increased yields in agriculture.
electrogravitic propulsion
A theoretical propulsion technology that uses electrical energy to generate antigravity effects, potentially enabling craft to move and maneuver in ways that defy conventional aerodynamics.
Electrogravitics
A field of study focused on the interaction between electric fields and gravitational forces, often associated with advanced propulsion systems and UFO technology.
Electromagnetic (EM) Effects
A commonly reported feature of close encounters in which engines stall, radios fail, watches stop, or metal objects become magnetized when a UFO is nearby. Some researchers suggest this is a side effe...
electromagnetic anomalies
Irregularities in the electromagnetic field that can indicate the presence of unusual materials or structures, often associated with unidentified flying objects or other unexplained phenomena.
Electromagnetic Chauvinism
A parapsychology term criticizing theories that explain psi purely through electromagnetic fields. Critics point out that psi effects reportedly do not weaken with distance or Faraday shielding, as EM...
Electromagnetic effects
Influences from electromagnetic fields that may be associated with paranormal phenomena and experiences, as discussed in the context of UFO encounters.
Electromagnetic interference
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a disturbance that affects an electrical circuit due to electromagnetic radiation emitted from an external source, which can be relevant in the context of UFO sig...
Electromagnetic Models
Theoretical frameworks developed in the late 19th century, such as those by Oliver Heaviside, which attempt to explain electromagnetic phenomena and are suggested as foundations for some advanced tech...
Electromagnetic signals
Waves of electrical and magnetic energy that can potentially be related to UFO sightings and phenomena, suggesting advanced technology or methods of propulsion.
Electromagnetic Soul (EMS)
A theory proposed by Mark Anthony suggesting that spiritual experiences and the continuity of the soul after death are fundamentally linked to principles of quantum physics and electromagnetic energy.
Electromagnetic Soul (EMS) Theory
Mark Anthony's hypothesis that consciousness, or the soul, is eternal electromagnetic energy that pre-exists the body, is hosted by the brain and survives death. Under this theory, spirit contact happ...
Electromagnetic Vehicle Interference
A frequently reported effect in UFO encounters in which a car's engine or electrical systems fail while an object is nearby and then recover once it leaves.
Electromuticals
Therapies that utilize electromagnetic fields for healing and wellness, proposed as alternatives to traditional chemical-based treatments.
Electronic Harassment
Claimed targeting of a person by remote electronic means, such as voices transmitted to the brain, device hacking, or directed energy. Such claims are often linked to theories about intelligence-agenc...
Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP)
Sounds and voices that are recorded onto electronic media, believed by some to be communications from spirits or non-physical entities.
Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVPs)
Sounds that are said to be voices of spirits or otherworldly entities, captured on electronic recording devices, typically not heard during the recording.
Element 115
A hypothetical superheavy element that Bob Lazar claims was used as fuel for the reactors of alien spacecraft he worked on, allowing for gravity manipulation propulsion.
Eleos AI
A research organization studying whether AI systems might be conscious or have welfare that deserves moral consideration. Liu cites it as one of the few groups seriously researching AI consciousness.
Eleusinian and Samothracian Mysteries
Secret initiation cults of ancient Greece promising spiritual rebirth through hidden rites. Jung and Rudolf Steiner both sought to reimagine these mystery traditions for modern people.
Eleusinian Mysteries
Ancient Greek religious rites held annually in honor of Demeter and Persephone, rich in symbolism related to fertility and the afterlife, and believed to provide initiates with profound spiritual insi...
Elevator Game
A popular internet ritual that involves a specific set of elevator rides intended to open a portal to another dimension, often associated with mysterious consequences.
Elf Shot
A traditional European belief that invisible spirit arrows or darts fired by elves or fairies cause sudden illness or misfortune. White linked it to similar spirit-dart beliefs worldwide and to needle...
Elias Ashmole
A 17th-century English antiquary and politician known for his works in alchemy and as a co-founder of the Royal Society, who was also heavily involved with Rosicrucianism.
Eliphas Levi
19th-century French occultist who created the iconic winged, goat-headed Baphomet image and linked it to the 'astral light'.
Elite Beliefs
Beliefs held by influential and powerful groups in society that often revolve around exclusivity and secret knowledge, which can shape societal structures and doctrines.
Elite Overproduction
A theory, associated with researcher Peter Turchin, that societies become unstable when they produce more educated aspirants to elite status than there are elite positions, leading frustrated elites t...
Elite rituals
Secretive ceremonies performed by powerful individuals or groups, purportedly to connect with higher entities or preserve ancient knowledge.
Elixir of Life
A legendary alchemical substance said to grant long life or immortality, often linked to the Philosopher's Stone, Egyptian 'white powder' and the Count of St. Germain. Anderson suggests it may actuall...
Elkasaites
An early Jewish sect that practiced ritual immersion and emphasized a form of secret knowledge and lifestyle distinct from mainstream Judaism.
Elkesaites
A Jewish-Christian baptist sect of the 2nd and 3rd centuries founded on the revelatory Book of Elchasai. They practiced repeated immersion, confession before witnesses, and visions of gigantic angels.
Ellen Evert Hopman
A master herbalist and lay homeopath, she has been a Druidic initiate since 1984 and is known for her writings on Celtic herbalism and traditions.
Ellora Caves
A complex of rock-cut temples in India representing various religious traditions, carved between the 5th and 10th centuries, showcasing remarkable ancient engineering and artistry.
Ellsworth AFB Incident
A reported UFO encounter by US Air Force security personnel in 1977 involving non-human beings and a significant loss of time.
Ellsworth Air Force Base
A U.S. Air Force base in South Dakota known for its strategic missile operations. It was the site of Mario Woods' UFO encounter in 1977.
Elmwood UFO Encounter
A case cited as an example of a common pattern: one main witness sees a detailed entity while other witnesses see only strange lights.
Elmwood UFO Wave
A cluster of UFO sightings in and around Elmwood, Wisconsin, in the mid-1970s, many involving orange glowing objects over Tuttle Hill. Elmwood later promoted itself as a 'UFO capital.'
Elohim
A Hebrew word for God used in the Bible, which can denote a plural form as well, often seen in discussions of divine roles in ancient texts.
Elohim (Biglino interpretation)
Former Vatican Bible translator Mauro Biglino argues that the Hebrew word 'Elohim' is a plural referring to a group of physical beings, not a single God. This idea is often linked to ancient-astronaut...
elongated skulls
Skulls that have been artificially shaped or elongated, often associated with ancient cultures, leading to debates about their origins and the practices behind their formation.
Elsie Wheeler
An arthritic psychic medium in 1920s California who reportedly channeled all 360 Sabian symbols in one day in 1925 while working with astrologer Marc Edmund Jones.
Elysium Planitia
A large plain located in the eastern hemisphere of Mars, significant for its geological features and proximity to many explorations of Martian topography.
EM anomalies
Electromagnetic anomalies are disturbances in the natural electromagnetic field that can be linked to unusual phenomena, including UAP sightings and radar irregularities.
EM Propulsion
A proposed method of propulsion based on electromagnetic fields, often suggested in theories regarding alien technology and travel.
Email Controversy
Refers to the scandal involving Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server during her tenure as Secretary of State, which raised questions about security and transparency.
Emanuel Swedenborg
18th-century Swedish scientist and mystic who claimed to have visions of heaven and the spirit world. Booth credits him with shaping the modern idea of heaven.
Embodied Development
A framework emphasizing the role of the body in shaping cognitive processes and consciousness, suggesting that direct physical experiences significantly influence our mental states.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a therapeutic technique designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories through guided eye movements.
Emerald Tablet
An ancient text attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, which is said to contain the secrets of alchemy and the unity of the material and spiritual worlds.
Emerald Tablets of Thoth
A text published in the 20th century by Maurice Doreal, presented as the writings of Thoth the Atlantean. It is distinct from the older Hermetic Emerald Tablet and is popular in esoteric and New Age c...
Emergent Dualism
A form of dualism in which a non-physical mind 'pops out' of a sufficiently complex physical system. This would happen through as-yet-unknown psychophysical laws built into the universe.
Emmanuel Swedenborg
An 18th-century Swedish scientist, theologian, and mystic known for his writings on the afterlife and spiritual experiences, advocating for a deeper understanding of human consciousness.
Emotion Code
An energy-healing method that uses applied kinesiology (muscle testing) to identify 'trapped emotions' believed to disrupt the body's field, often releasing them with magnets passed along the spine.
Emotional Wound Patterns
Specific behavioral archetypes that can emerge from unresolved emotional issues, categorized in this context as The Scared One, Needy One, Sensitive One, Protector, and Perfect One.
Ena Twigg
Prominent British medium (died 1980s) known for her honesty, who gave private sittings to clergy and grieving families and became famous through her readings for Bishop James Pike.
End Times
A theological belief in various religions that refers to the final events in the history of the world, often associated with apocalyptic predictions and a period of tribulation.
Endogenous DMT
DMT that is produced within the body, particularly in the brain, which some researchers believe plays a role in consciousness and potentially in mystical experiences.
Endura
A practice attributed to the medieval Cathars, a dualist Christian movement of 12th-13th century southern France, in which a fully initiated believer fasted until death after receiving the consolament...
Energetic Field (Aura)
A claimed subtle energy field surrounding the body that some psychics say they can see. Laprath describes it showing 'spiritual limping' such as clouds, arrows, or shimmers that point to trauma or att...
Energetic Imprints
Residual energies left behind by experiences, emotions, or interactions, which are believed to affect an individual's well-being and perception.
Energetic patterns
Concepts in spirituality relating to how one's thoughts, emotions, and experiences create patterns of energy that influence life circumstances and personal growth.
Energy Grid
A theoretical network of energy-producing structures believed to exist in ancient civilizations, potentially indicative of sophisticated engineering practices.
Energy Healing
A holistic healing method that applies various techniques to balance and restore the body's energy field, often used to alleviate emotional and physical ailments.
Energy manipulation
The theoretical ability to influence weather or other natural phenomena through the generation and control of energy waves, often discussed in conspiracy theories regarding climate control and weather...
Energy orbs
Unexplained orbs of light often associated with paranormal experiences; some believe these phenomena are manifestations of spiritual energy or entities.
Energy Paradox
An unresolved concept in geology concerning the understanding of the energy required for large-scale geological events like floods and how it manifests in the landscape.
Energy Psychology
A field of psychology that integrates traditional psychological principles with energy healing techniques, aimed at addressing emotional issues by manipulating energy fields.
Energy Vampire
A paranormal concept describing entities that feed on human fear or life force rather than physically harming their victims.
Enigmatic Technologies, LLC
A scientific and management consulting firm founded by Dr. Cindy Miller that integrates non-local modalities with traditional business approaches.
Enochian Angels
Supernatural entities as described in the Enochian language system created by John Dee and Edward Kelley in the 16th century, believed to facilitate communication with divine intelligences.
Enochian Communications System
A theoretical system suggested to facilitate telepathic communication on a global scale, claimed to be based on Enochian magic—an occult language derived from the writings of John Dee in the late 16th...
Enochian language
A mystical language believed to be revealed to the 16th-century occultists John Dee and Edward Kelley, used in Enochian magic to communicate with angels and spirits.
Enochian magic
A system of ceremonial magic based on the teachings of John Dee, involving complex language and metaphysical concepts believed to communicate with angelic beings and access ancient wisdom.
Enochian symbols
A set of symbols and a mystical language said to be received by John Dee, a 16th-century mathematician and occultist, which he claimed could facilitate communication with angels and possibly extraterr...
Enochian Watchers
Angelic beings mentioned in the Book of Enoch, purportedly tasked with overseeing humanity, some theorists propose they have extraterrestrial origins and influence on human affairs.
Entelechy
A term from Aristotle for the inner purpose that guides a being toward its full form, like an acorn becoming an oak. Houston taught it as each person's unique, inborn guiding essence.
Entheogen
Substances used in religious, shamanic, or spiritual contexts to facilitate experiences of the divine or altered states of consciousness, including plants like ayahuasca and psilocybin mushrooms.
Entheogens
Substances used in a religious or spiritual context to induce altered states of consciousness, often viewed as tools for personal or spiritual insight.
entities
Supernatural beings or spirits considered to inhabit haunted locations, often believed to be responsible for paranormal phenomena.
Entity Attachment
The belief that negative spirits or dark energies can latch onto a living person. Gail says one followed her after psychic readings of dying people.
Entity Encounter
Describes experiences or sightings of non-human beings, often alleged to occur during UFO sightings or abductions, with reports of various physical and psychic interactions.
Entity Encounters
Experiences reported by individuals where they perceive interactions with non-human intelligences, often during altered states of consciousness or during psychedelic experiences, suggesting a potentia...
Entropy
In thermodynamics, it describes the measure of disorder in a system; Campbell links it to the evolution of consciousness within his virtual reality framework.
Entropy Reduction Trainer
Campbell's description of physical reality as a learning environment. In his view, consciousness lowers its 'entropy' (disorder) by choosing love, caring and cooperation instead of fear.
Enuma Elish
An ancient Babylonian creation myth that describes the formation of the world and the struggles between gods, emphasizing a theme of divine authority.
Ephesus
An ancient city located in modern-day Turkey, known for the Temple of Artemis and its significance in trade, culture, and early Christian history.
Epstein connections
Refers to the various allegations and conspiracy theories surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, involving powerful elites and networks of influence in finance, politics, and media, particularly regarding accus...
Epstein's Network
A complex web of powerful individuals and entities surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, involving various conspiracies related to sex trafficking, intelligence operations, and eugenics.
Erelim
A class of angels in Maimonides' hierarchy, described as beings of electrical fire. The episode compares them to the djinn and to theories of plasma-based lifeforms.
Eric Burlison
A political figure who has made claims regarding UFO sightings and government secrecy related to extraterrestrial phenomena.
Eric P. Dollard
An engineer known for his research on Tesla's theories and technology, particularly in relation to electrical energy and aether.
Eric W. Davis
A researcher known for his work on UAPs and the implications of government secrecy concerning unidentified aerial phenomena.
Eric Wargo
Anthropologist and author known for his book 'Time Loops', which explores the concept of time and its relation to consciousness and perception.
Erich von Däniken
A Swiss author known for his works on ancient astronauts and extraterrestrial influences on early human culture, particularly related to ancient artifacts.
Ernesto Spinelli
A British psychologist whose 1970s doctoral research on ESP in children reported that 4-year-olds performed best, with abilities declining by around age 11.
Ernie Cline
A bestselling author and screenwriter, best known for his novel 'Ready Player One', which integrates themes of technology, gaming, and culture within a science fiction context.
Erosion Patterns
The wear and tear on rock and soil surfaces caused by wind, water, and other environmental factors, significant in dating ancient structures.
Erotic Spirituality
An approach to spirituality that emphasizes sensual and intimate relationships with spirits, often leading to profound personal transformation.
Eschatology
The study of end times or last things, often connected with religious beliefs about the ultimate destiny of humanity and the world.
Esoteric
Relating to knowledge intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized interest, often involving mystical or occult elements.
Esoteric alphabets
Custom alphabets developed for secret or spiritual communication, intended for use within specific magical or esoteric practices.
Esoteric Art
Art that incorporates mystical, spiritual, or hidden meanings, often intended to convey insights into the nature of reality or the universe.
Esoteric Cults
Religious or spiritual groups that practice secretive or arcane beliefs, often focused on hidden knowledge and mystical experiences, historically associated with initiations and rituals.
Esoteric Dreaming Techniques
Methods and practices from various ancient cultures aimed at enhancing the dream experience, unlocking hidden knowledge, and exploring consciousness during sleep.
Esoteric knowledge
Wisdom that is not widely known and is often reserved for a select group, typically involving spiritual or mystical insights.
Esoteric Philosophy
A branch of philosophy that deals with mystical and arcane knowledge, often relating to the understanding of consciousness and the universe.
Esoteric practices
Spiritual or mystical practices that are often hidden or only revealed to a select few, typically involving advanced instruction in magical rituals, meditation, and personal transformation.
Esoteric states of consciousness
Altered states of awareness that are not commonly experienced by most individuals, often explored in mystical or spiritual traditions, implying deeper layers of reality and experience.
Esoteric teachings
Spiritual doctrines intended for a limited circle of enlightened individuals, often involving hidden knowledge and spiritual truths not commonly known to the public.
Esoteric Traditions
Secret or hidden teachings and practices that are not typically accessible to the general public, often involving mystical or philosophical elements meant for a select group of practitioners.
Esoteric Wisdom
Knowledge intended for a small group of people, typically involving spiritual or mystical insights, often derived from ancient traditions.
Esotericism
A broad term referring to a range of spiritual, mystical, and philosophical practices and beliefs, often considered hidden from the mainstream, that explore deeper, often non-traditional paths to know...
Esoterika
A term used by Mitch Horowitz in his book to describe hidden knowledge and practices aimed at self-realization and overcoming societal limitations.
ESP (Extra Sensory Perception)
An alleged ability that allows individuals to gain information without using any known human senses, often explored in paranormal studies and experimental psychology.
ESP (Extrasensory Perception)
The claimed ability to receive information through means beyond the known human senses, often associated with psychic phenomena like telepathy and clairvoyance.
ESP Wars: East and West
A collaborative book coauthored by Joseph McMoneagle exploring the contrasting approaches and views on extrasensory perception between Eastern and Western cultures.
Essenes
A Jewish sect that existed during the Second Temple period, known for their ascetic lifestyle and communal living, believed to have contributed to early Christian thought.
Est (Erhard Seminars Training)
A large group awareness training founded by Werner Erhard in 1971 that promised personal transformation through intense weekend sessions. It was later restructured as Landmark and the Landmark Forum.
ET Hypothesis
The theory proposing that some UFOs are extraterrestrial spacecraft piloted by intelligent beings from other planets.
Eternal youth
The concept of maintaining a youthful appearance indefinitely, often associated with legends of immortality and figures like the Count of Saint Germain.
Ethereal Sky Amoebas
A phenomenon characterized by sightings of unusual, amorphous entities in the sky that resemble amoibas, often linked to paranormal experiences.
Etheric Body
In esoteric traditions, a subtle energy body that animates the physical body and is said to separate from it during out-of-body experiences and at death.
Etheric Energy
A theoretical form of energy believed to permeate the universe and influence physical and biological processes, often referenced in esoteric and alternative healing contexts.
Ethics of First Contact
The philosophical and moral considerations associated with engaging and establishing communication with non-human intelligences or extraterrestrial life forms.
Etruscans
An ancient civilization in Italy, pre-dating Rome, known for their unique culture and influence on Roman development, often shrouded in mystery and controversy regarding their origins.
Eugenics
A controversial social philosophy advocating for the improvement of the human population through selective breeding, historically linked to forced sterilizations and racial purity ideologies.
European Crash Retrieval Initiative
A collaborative effort in Europe aiming to investigate and retrieve evidence related to supposed historical UFO crash events.
European Space Agency
An intergovernmental organization dedicated to the exploration of space, established in 1975, known for its role in collaborative international space missions.
Evidential Mediumship
A style of mediumship that aims to deliver specific, verifiable details about a deceased person that the medium could not plausibly have known. The goal is to offer evidence of survival after death ra...
Evol-ution
A play on the word 'evolution,' suggesting that the progression of humanity can be driven by love and the awakening of consciousness.
Evolutionary impulse
The suggestion that contact with extraterrestrial beings and phenomena can catalyze a spiritual awakening and evolution of human consciousness.
Existential Depression
A condition characterized by deep feelings of meaninglessness and despair regarding one's existence and purpose, often prompting introspective and philosophical questioning.
Exo-Psychology
An interdisciplinary field that explores the psychological and sociocultural aspects of human interactions with extraterrestrial beings and consciousness.
Exobiology
The study of life beyond Earth, examining the possibility of life forming on other planets and its implications.
Exodus Propulsion
A proposed propulsion technology based on Buhler's theories which aim to achieve thrust without traditional propellants, hypothesized to be linked to quantum physics.
Exogenic impacts
Events originating from outside Earth's atmosphere, such as asteroid or comet impacts, which can cause significant geological and climatic changes on our planet.
Exorcism
The practice of attempting to remove evil spirits or demons from a person or place, often through rituals, prayers, or specific religious ceremonies.
Exotic Energy
Theoretical forms of energy that are not part of the conventional energy spectrum, potentially usable for advanced technologies.
Exotic Propulsion
Advanced theoretical technologies for spacecraft propulsion that may utilize unconventional means, such as manipulation of spacetime or unexplained energy sources.
Exotic propulsion systems
Theoretical technologies that allow for movement beyond conventional means, often associated with UFOs and speculated advanced alien technologies.
Experiencer
A term used in UFO research for a person who has had a direct encounter with UFOs or non-human intelligence, often with lasting psychological or spiritual effects.
Experiencer perspectives
Insights and accounts from individuals who have encountered UAP or extraterrestrial life, often emphasizing personal narratives and perceptions.
Experiencer testimony
Accounts provided by individuals who claim to have encountered UFOs or other paranormal phenomena, considered significant for understanding the social narrative surrounding these experiences.
Experiencers
Individuals who have encountered or witnessed UFOs and related phenomena, often facing stigma and ridicule for their claims.
Experiencers / Abduction Phenomenon
People who report direct contact with non-human entities, including being taken aboard craft or examined. Their accounts make up a controversial part of the broader UAP debate.
Exploding Planet Hypothesis
A theory promoted by astronomer Tom Van Flandern proposing that a large planet between Mars and Jupiter exploded in the distant past, creating the asteroid belt. In this version, Mars was originally a...
Exposure vs. Disclosure
Paul Hynek's view that non-human intelligences are revealing themselves gradually to individuals as they become ready (exposure), rather than through a single official government announcement (disclos...
Extended-State DMT
Research protocol in which the psychedelic DMT is given by continuous intravenous infusion, extending the experience so participants can explore entity encounters for longer periods.
Extended-State DMT (DMTx)
A research method that delivers DMT by continuous intravenous infusion so the normally brief trip lasts much longer. It has been studied at Imperial College London, partly to see whether different par...
Externalization of the Hierarchy
A Theosophical concept from Alice Bailey claiming that hidden spiritual 'Masters' will eventually reveal themselves openly to guide humanity.
Extinction events
Periodically occurring significant reductions in biodiversity on Earth, often caused by catastrophic environmental changes, such as asteroid impacts or massive volcanic activity.
Extra Consciousness Hypothesis (ECH)
A model discussed by author Kevin Kan proposing that genuine UFO encounters are not physical craft but consciousness-entangled processes operating within the 'information ecology' of reality.
Extra-Consciousness Hypothesis
A theory proposed by Kevin Cann suggesting that UFO phenomena may be linked to states of consciousness rather than extraterrestrial origins, challenging conventional views on the subject.
Extra-sensory perception (ESP)
The claimed ability to acquire information by means other than the known senses, including telepathy and precognition, which is a focus in parapsychology.
Extramission Theory of Vision
An ancient idea, revived by Sheldrake, that vision involves the mind projecting images outward onto the objects being seen rather than building them only inside the head.
Extrasensory perception (ESP)
The ability to receive information through means beyond the known human senses, often associated with telepathy and intuition.
Extraterrestrial
Relating to beings or life forms originating outside of Earth, often discussed in relation to UFO sightings and theories.
extraterrestrial being
A term used to describe non-human life forms that may originate from planets beyond Earth, often discussed in the context of UFO sightings and encounters.
Extraterrestrial beings
Entities believed to originate from outside Earth, often depicted in various forms and associated with UFO sightings and encounters.
Extraterrestrial Contact
The hypothesis that humans have been visited by beings from other planets, often supported by anecdotal evidence and reports of UFO sightings.
extraterrestrial events
Significant occurrences believed to be triggered by celestial bodies, potentially including asteroid impacts that may have influenced Earth’s climatic and geological history.
Extraterrestrial Experiences
Encounters described by individuals who believe they have interacted with alien beings, often including abduction scenarios and contact phenomena.
Extraterrestrial Genetic Testing
The alleged practice of government or military organizations conducting experiments on aliens or hybrid beings, purportedly to understand or utilize their biology.
Extraterrestrial impact theory
A hypothesis suggesting that an impact event by a comet or asteroid caused significant climatic shifts and catastrophic effects on prehistoric Earth, particularly during the Younger Dryas.
Extraterrestrial Infection
A concept suggesting that physical contact with alien beings can result in unknown or fatal diseases, as claimed in the case of the soldier who apprehended an alien.
Extraterrestrial Involvement
The theory that alien beings may be responsible for unexplained phenomena on Earth, such as cattle mutilations, suggesting a connection to broader extraterrestrial visitation narratives.
Extraterrestrial life
Life forms that originate outside of Earth, which have been the subject of speculation, research, and sightings in the context of UFO phenomena.
Extraterrestrial Model
A theoretical framework proposed by Dr. Michael P. Masters suggesting that UFOs are time-traveling humans from the future, rather than extraterrestrials from other planets.
Extraterrestrial Orb
An unidentified flying object described by Anderson as a levitating spherical entity that he encountered, claiming it represents advanced off-world technology.
extraterrestrial origin
The theory that certain structures or phenomena may have been created by intelligent beings from outside Earth, often associated with discussions about the Face on Mars.
extraterrestrial scenarios
Hypothetical situations or narratives involving alien life forms and their interactions with humans, often explored in science fiction literature and media.
Extraterrestrial Technology
Technological advancements or devices that are theorized to originate from extraterrestrial beings or craft.
Extraterrestrial UFO hypothesis
The theory suggesting that unidentified flying objects are not merely terrestrial phenomena but may represent alien technology or beings interacting with humanity.
Eye of Horus
An ancient Egyptian protective symbol. Some alternative researchers claim it is a cross-section diagram of the midbrain, with the pineal gland at its center.
eyewitness account
A report made by individuals who directly observed an event or phenomenon, often used to provide evidence or insight into unexplained occurrences.
eyewitness accounts
Testimonies from individuals who claim to have seen or experienced an event, often crucial in UFO sightings or abduction cases.
Eyewitness encounter
A firsthand observation of unusual or paranormal phenomena by an individual, often forming the basis of anecdotal evidence.
Eyewitness testimony
A crucial element in UFO research, where accounts from observers of unidentified flying objects are assessed for credibility and relevance in investigations.