The show PodcastUFO yesterday talked about 75-80% of UFO videos on youtube are fakes. I do not agree that the number is that high, but I will agree its very high. The exceptions are the channels that provide great content. The little guys who post fantastic stuff that gets 5 views. Youtube has changed the field of Ufology. It allows hoaxing on a much broader scale, that is then rewarded with adsense.
Television has become a great medium for UFO knowledge. Shows like Ancient Aliens, Hanger 1, and UFO Hunters appeal to the broader audience. Thirty years ago the UFO content was few and far between.
The internet has made it easier to learn whats new in ufology. Excellent UFO websites will keep you updated daily on the latest happenings.
My favorite source of UFO knowledge is books. In the last few years some of the best books written on the subject of UFOs in its entire history has been published.
The best historical look at the entire field was written by Richard Dolan. Jerome Clark is worth mentioning in here also. Dolan however has literally written great reference tools for UFO history buffs like me. He wrote two books called UFOs and The National Security State that talk about ufology year by year.
Leslie Kean wrote a little book called UFOs Generals, Pilots and Government Officials Go On The Record. It is perhaps the most credible book on ufology ever written. It includes only the most credible cases in history.
The next book I would call just plain fun. Its a book unlike any other in ufology because the author did not judge. Ardy Clarke's book Encounters with Star People will have you telling your friends the stories out of it.
The scariest book on ufology in a while is Alien Viruses based on the Majestic Twelve documents. This book includes information on MJ not previously released.
The Worlds top mind in ufology could have been Dr. James Mcdonald. Ann Druffel wrote the book Firestorm about him. Firestorm will show you the character of Mcdonald. A great historical look at a great man.
Two UFO crashes have been studied for many years and then great books written about them. The first is The Aztec Incident by Scott and Suzanne Ramsey. The research has turned this case from hoax to real.
The second is my new favorite ufo book, Finding the UFO Crash on the Plains of San Augustin by Art Campbell. I cannot stress the magnitude of this book. If someone ask you for proof of UFOs hand them a copy of this book.
Books are still the greatest source of knowledge on ufology. If you are not reading you are missing out. Television and the internet are improving greatly in providing raw knowledge but I still love a good book.
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