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Charles White's "UFOs Are Not Secret: The Uncontainable Truth" Substack article argues against the possibility of a long-term government conspiracy to hide evidence of extraterrestrial life. The author posits that the inherent nature of scientific discovery, driven by ambition for recognition and reliant on open verification, makes such secrecy unsustainable. Through thought experiments and analysis of scientific culture, White suggests that the immense prestige of confirming ETI would incentivize disclosure, not concealment. The article also explores the Fermi Paradox and public skepticism, contrasting the desire for a compelling "alien" narrative with the potential reality of cosmic solitude. Ultimately, White concludes that the search for extraterrestrial intelligence continues openly, driven by curiosity and the understanding that the truth of such a monumental discovery would inevitably come to light.
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