From lucid dreaming to pure consciousness: a conceptual framework for the OBE, UFO abduction, and NDE experiences

This paper compares the phenomenon of OBE, UFO abductions, and NDEs. Gackenbach observed the similarity of the phenomena and related them to REM dreaming and lucid dreaming. She argues that these phenomena are misattributions reality. Basically, the hypothesis suggests that abductees have a lucid dream of abduction, but don’t realize they’re in a lucid dream, [Read more…]

From lucid dreaming to pure consciousness: a conceptual framework for the OBE, UFO abduction, and NDE experiences

The abduction experience: A critical evaluation of theory and evidence.

This paper provides a survey of the hypotheses and evidence regarding alien abduction. This is a very through review of the literature from a respected voice in abduction literature. The paper covers various hypotheses, including a consideration of a veridical ET abduction hypothesis (experiencers are telling the truth), as well as perspectives from skeptical aspects [Read more…]

The abduction experience: A critical evaluation of theory and evidence.