Anomalous Mental Phenomenon – Classical Criminology – 2 Alien Kidnappings Part 2

How do we explain that which is perceived as unexplainable? Real, serious, unabashed, hard-core X-rated science does the heavy work. On the other hand, metaphysical adventures provide the underlying ideological framework for wishful thinking. For classical criminology, with the strong undercurrent of free will emphasis, instigators invoke the warning of the freedom to make choices. In criminological undertakings, practitioners (real-world experience like cops) versus non-practitioners (collegiate academics and bureaucrats with no field expertise) attempt a variety of investigative processes. For a few classical criminologist practitioners, the so-called "scientific method" is applied, but primarily as a philosopher with a depth of real experience. As to that perspective, regardless of the externalities of politically oppressive influences, the harsh realities of human behavior are faced up close. Neither by contrived social norms nor ad populum curses for consensus, the savvy practitioner does not fear treading with others cringe.

???? Anomalous mental phenomenon wears many masks and does not fear leaping from deterministic confinement. It is purposeful, possesses malice aforethought, and exudes intense premeditation. It is potentially a masquerade ball of the macabre. Yet, the misdirection, misunderstanding, and misdiagnosis often arrive late for the party with the wrong invitation. Most acquiesce to the divisive interventions of societal conformity, especially in the liberal arts realm of academia. For the U.S. government, military, and intelligence community to expend so much time, energy, and tax dollars investigating anomalous mental phenomenon, why would they call in the services of "social workers" from the "social studies arena"? The latter includes the philosophical escapes of criminology, psychology, sociology, and theology. These are sometimes called the "four horsemen of the intellectual apocalypse". Pseudoscience is okay because someday, these efforts might lead to scientific confirmation.

???? However, there is a dark side. Some schools of thought in this rubric of alleged intellectualism play the role of wannabe scientists. But real science is in the domains of astrophysics, anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry, and physics, to name a few. By comparison, how many science courses does a Ph.D. in criminology require? A review of doctoral requirements for several major universities reveals that the answer is zero. Zip, none, not a hint, and that is fascinating. The detective is a philosopher with practical and applicable expertise for the real-world practitioner. At a crime scene, he or she summons the crime lab.

???? In the crime lab, the realms of forensics unfold. This refers to the hard work and laborious efforts of crime scene personnel at the local law enforcement level. That is to say, those engaged in the actual personification of human behavior reality. This begins with the criminology practitioner of the first officer on the scene of significant events. The next wave comes with the detectives, special ops, and techno specialists. As the realm of criminalistics unfolds, the associated quiddity of such evolves, the manifestations of forensic science. But, the philosopher who arrives first, the cop generalist (generally speaking) who decides what happens next. A conduit of psychodynamic interactivity emerges across the broad spectrum of ideology to physiology. In that, we discover science. As one of the current popular psycho-clinicians has pronounced, real science is in the efforts of real scientists involved in the operations of astronomy or astrophysics, as well as biology, chemistry, and physics, to name a few.

???? Pseudoscience is that which is unfounded scientifically as yet. Again, nothing wrong with operating with that sense of direction and focus. The challenge is the quest to prove the validity. It must be metaphysical if you cannot find it in a DNA analysis, latent fingerprints, blood test, X-ray, or other scientific proof. That is the dominion of the supernatural, the paranormal, and other adventures in ghost hunting. Likewise, if it does not rise to wide acceptance in the scientific community and stand up in a court of law, then it is philosophical speculation. This sphere of extraordinary socio-economic and political influence is profound. A psycho-industrial-pharma-medico commercialized complex now controls vast reaches of consumerism. The mainstream media, so-called higher education, public policy making, etc., are significantly influenced by the ideological claims of the liberal arts, the humanities, or the "social studies arena". By reflection, the usual suspects in the configuration are criminology, psychology, sociology, and theology.

???? As to the comparisons above, bridging the gasping gap between hard-core scientific investigations and philosophical conjecture is a daunting challenge for investigators. Extraordinary, sometimes divisive, often contrived consensus interferences haunt the creative inspirations to prevail against small and large intellectual tyrannies. On the landscape of progressive attempts at intellectual ascendancy, mountainous obstacles sometimes thwart innovative investigative processes. Studies in many faceted spheres of anomalous mental phenomenon invite alliance and opposition. Typically, wannabe "scientists" in the not-so-hallowed halls of academia in the social studies arena assert their agendas. Having a wealth of scurrilous advantages, differences of opinion often collide.

???? In the decay of the truth, the efficacy of an assertion frequently gels to the gluttonous mass of opinion. To what extent is the estimation of observational context the judgment of evidentiary sufficiency? But wait, the selfishness continues. From there, it sticks to the cerebral conduits of self-imposed primordial regression. As very few labors ensue, it is too much work to be inventive and express profound creativity. To intensely torture the psyche to self-evolve, most limit the imaginative potentiality to a neural sticky stagnancy. Such is the "never grow up" inclination, which expresses modern culture's overly simplistic child-like narcissism. So far, there does not seem to be an App for improving rational thinking skills. Often, many devolve to the basic levels of purposeful thought. Ideations favor the bias of individual domains, reflective of personal self-serving interests. Talented, or even smart, in one frame of reference, such as a particular skillset, does not infer the same capability in a broader sense.

???? As most people spread out over a wide spectrum of personal change, difficulty arises in attempting to definitively pinpoint the specificity of AMP (anomalous mental phenomena). People differ, have diverse beliefs, remain mostly self-centered, possess a range of motives, nearly 90% believe something paranormal, and so on. The challenge to quantify and infer a broad generalization remains faulty. Meanwhile, stagnation, for example, "high school" behavioral antics, is more likely the behavioral outcome. From a "middle school" or "high school" perspective, many people do not want to change. Very few ascend beyond that time and remain fascinated with their "Peter Pan" flirtations. Some investigators, particularly the classical inquisitors of the early 20th century, refer to the "man-child". Eternally young, psychologically stunted, and socially maladaptive, it offers complications for investigative certainty.

???? Aside from the regressive inclinations of people to devolve, others continue to seek answers to mysterious aspects of the world around us. In the U.S. intelligence community, research has addressed issues relative to AMP over the decades since World War II. Alluded in earlier discourse and many other citations, AMP is a collection of mystical curiousness that includes topics such as telepathy, psychokinesis, and remote viewing and is generally referred to as parapsychology. Some, like those in the "social studies arena" of academia, call this a pseudoscience. This term should be okay and not deemed offensive. The scientific efficacy, just like in the "social studies arena," is not fully transformative. It is all pseudoscience until such is substantiated beyond any doubt by immutable evidentiary sufficiency. Until then, that specter of opinion is working in the shadows of the "mind" to explain the unexplainable.

???? Regarding alien extortion, an undiscovered landscape of psychic wonderment, argues at least a couple of follow-up questions. While the scope and depth of the totality of experience are intricate, a tentative assessment invokes a few basic interrogatories. For instance, what is the typical demographic of an "alien kidnapped victim"? Maybe it is a touch of common sense viability. Who are selected as targets of opportunity by the aliens? What is the typical M.O.? Where do the "assaults and batteries" most frequently occur?

Furthermore, why would an alleged advanced species intruders need to abduct the average everyday middle-class person? Certainly, there are variations in typologies according to contemporary research. Yet, why don't they target key governmental bureaucrats, real scientists, people who possess top-secret clearances, important military officials, etc.? This is not to put anyone in a downward level of condescension, but should not the most brilliant or tactically and technically proficient be targeted?

???? A decade ago, an analysis of the demographics of alien kidnappings suggested that a previous investigation indicated that about 2% of the U.S. population had "alien contact" experiences. Another study reported that about 3.7 million claimed such encounters. That number supposedly occurred over several decades since the first reported incidence in 1961. If 40 years is used for discussion, the yearly numbers would be roughly 90,000. Numbers, of course, get a little sketchy, as a reversion to original research would necessitate an assessment of reported data. Okay, but who, where and when? Are there any police reports to review for information-gathering purposes? Suppose nearly 100,000 people say they are being harassed, intimidated, and battered by aliens. What is the law enforcement response? Early after 1947, the FBI deferred to the U.S. Army Air Force. Of which, Army Air Force Intelligence became involved in UFO investigations.

???? Over the past few years, debate has continued about whether the Space Force will take over UFO investigations. A popular magazine that publishes on issues related to science and technology indicated in one article that the U.S. Navy was actively involved in UFO investigations. Plus, one cannot overlook the involvement of the U.S. Intelligence Community. However, initial law enforcement responses generally occur at the local level. So, local investigative jurisdiction likely begins with a report to a police department, sheriff's office, or state investigative agency. At this level, fascination potentially relates to the initial incident report. As a side note, 9-1-1 operators will receive such calls for service. Meanwhile, back to the earlier report on alien encounter demographics, Actual types and numbers are problematic.

???? Aside from that, what does it matter? Overall, absent facts in evidence, conjecture often supersedes reality. Despite a thorough and profound investigation, fallacies of inference will proclaim hastily drawn conclusions. Analysis can result in exposure to harsh realities, facts to the contrary, and so forth, and people will persist in believing what they want. Whether illogical, nonsensical, or idiotic, most devolve to the path of least resistance in contrived consensus. Some will protest that their beliefs are uncompromised regardless of evidentiary proof that does not support their contention. As to aliens kidnapping people, many believe in the probability.

Data is difficult to assess, given the woeful lack of evidence. A review of UCR (Uniform Crime Reports) and NIBRS (National Incident-Based Reporting System) reports proves sketchy. However, estimates suggest "case numbers," as previously mentioned. At the same time, definitional criteria are important.

???? Is the term to be used "kidnapping" or "missing person"? From various sites, informational references suggest an assortment of numerical projections. At one U.S. government center for missing and unidentified persons, researchers suggest about 600,000 are reported missing each year. That is an equivalence of roughly .002% of the population. And that varies by state. Accordingly, the vast majority are found alive and well later. A question arises. How many of those missing are kidnappings? Again, the estimates vary, and there are no absolute answers.

Nonetheless, from one skeptical inquirer, alien kidnappings suggest more intriguing considerations about human thinking and subsequent behavior. Whether imagined or real, traumatic experiences are potentially horrifying. And fantasies are essential to basic creativity in a culture so devilishly devoid of serious artistic originality and ingenuity.

???? As such, fantasies can blur the lines between the real and the unreal. Imagined scenarios potentially possess all the storytelling trappings of the "Twilight Zone" episode. Perhaps in retrospect, that was a significant message of the 1950's-60's television show. Later, of course, to be further embellished by the "X-Files". By comparison, "script-driven" imagery can seem quite realistic, as offered by some researchers in the realm of "alien encounters". Subsequently, regarding tentative explanation, the current inclination is toward sleep paralysis. Hallucinations generally accompany these experiences, making visual and auditory experiences seem very real. In the aftermath, there is a tendency for persons to recall things that did not happen. A significant amount of research continues to investigate this phenomenon. Some investigators conclude it is a human tendency to indulge in patterns of self-deception.

???? Nihilistic thinking perhaps circumvents others in the inner confines of personal creativity. One thinks the answers are obvious, another disagrees, and radical inclinations toward destructiveness set things in motion. Other worldliness of thought, the spheres of deceit inside versus the reality of factual representation collide. Reference to nihilism is a brush with a basic consideration of the adverse reactivity to the insufficiency of evidentiary authenticity. Just a stroke on the canvas of thinking processes to paint the picture of whether or not a chosen proposition retains believable acquisition. Yet, generalization consistently haunts the perspective.

Nonetheless, the arrogance of idiocy whispers the misdirection of righteousness for the sanctity of smug self-interests. Perceiving no meaning, significance, or reliable consistency may invoke the conjurations of fantasies turned philosophies where opinion overrides facts and relies more on emotion than logical analysis. Doctrines and dogma unfold as others are seen in opposition.

???? Critical analysis subsumes to the guttural depths of wishful thinking for subjective validation. Emotional reactivity does not desire opposition, as differing points of view are attacked by invectives of cover-ups, conspiracies, and collisions. That works on all sides of discourse, as there is no safe place for perfect authenticity. Aside from that, flirting with the despair of delusions for the sufficiency of irrevocable answers, any testimony is sufficient regardless of the evidence. For the speculation of a "true world", one in which all questions are answered perfectly, fiction invents the projection of personal personifications. As such, opinions, rumors, and gossip devolve into the spatial spectrum of insufficient blather of nebulous notions. At the same time, media abounds with plots and schemes of illicit memes. From there, by careful observation, a caveat renders a "red flag". Con artists are at work to feast upon everyone's psychic proclivities.

???? As one business publication laments, all sales and marketing efforts are scams. Some good and some not so good; the ploys are to sell you on something. Suggesting in that writing is the notion that if the product were so good, you would have heard about or found it yourself. So, why does the promoter have to tell you about it? Unfortunately, no opportunity exists to scam the public, and the collaboration runs throughout the social mainstream. The games are afoot from academia to town hall and marketplaces and workspaces. Likewise, scam artists are busy in the multifaceted spectrums of ufology, as in other realms of study. So-called reality T.V. is a good example. But the dishonesty does not stop there. While some investigators are well-intentioned, others are out to promote fame, fortune, and foolery. All too often, con artists seduce and subvert the naive among us. Seemingly, smart people get conned by others.

???? In the so-called "soft sciences", which help liberal arts academia justify existence, aka the "social studies arena", sleight of hand has been very effective. Deception, whether intentional or not, perpetrates an entire industry of commercialized "mental illness". By the way, what is a "soft science" anyway? Does that mean it is easier than the "hard sciences" (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics)? Soft conjures words like indulgent, spongy, malleable, and delicate. Why can't one just accept that the "social studies arena" is not about the real world of science? Well, it would not be profitable in so many different ways. Recall that in classical criminology, mindfulness relates to premeditated intentional purposes in "gain minus risk". The free will perspective is alive and well. Nonetheless, in the clever, perhaps sinister historical regression of academic provocations, some "psychic" viewpoints on "alien kidnappings" devolves into the speculative assessment of alleged "schizotypal" personality. Nowadays, alien encounters have become a mental illness issue.

???? Aside from the necessity of delineation between "mental health" and "mental illness", neither anecdote nor jargon presupposes scientific validation. Regardless of the number of Ph. D.s, tenure, and articles published, opinion evidence does not substantiate scientific validation in the diverse spheres of the "social studies arena". Relatedly, the research design, observer bias, and confusion over correlation versus causation increase the confusion of investigative outcomes. For example, from the subfield of "cognitive psychology" comes assertions of psychological conflict in relating alien encounter experiences. In particular, one point of view applies the psychiatric term of "schizotypal" or "schizotypy" ideation relative to alien kidnappings. As a side note, how many subfields exist in psychology studies?

???? According to one association listing, there are about 15 fields of study within what is often called "psychology". Which one is more valid than the other? Jokingly, opinions vary. What is "schizotypy," and where did that come from? From the 1970s, maybe earlier, it has been a theoretical concept that depends on whom you pay attention to. Purporting to define extreme imaginative states akin to psychosis and schizophrenia, "schizotypy" is alleged as a potential mental disorder in the spheres of psychology and psychiatry. One part of the theoretical anomaly in the verbiage infers split, while the other part suggests the mind. From a criminological view, these concepts invite the near exhaustion of argumentation. A digression argues facts not in evidence in the original basis of the premise statements. Unfortunately, placing someone with a very inventive imagination into categorical labeling is regressively counterproductive. Fantasy creativity is part of a creative process, so few people choose to possess it.