Paraufología: nuevo enfoque del fenómeno Ovni

This article, published in the March 1991 issue of KARMA.7 by Moisés Garrido Vázquez, introduces the concept of 'Paraufology' as a necessary, holistic framework for investigating the UFO phenomenon. The author argues that traditional ufology, which focuses exclusively on the Extraterrestrial Hypothesis (ETH), is insufficient to explain the complexity of the subject. Instead, he suggests that ufology must integrate with parapsychology to account for the psychic and sociological dimensions of the phenomenon.

Garrido Vázquez posits that modern UFO contacts are essentially modernized myths, drawing parallels between contemporary abduction reports and ancient folklore, religious experiences, and spiritualist phenomena. He cites researchers like Jacques Vallée and Bertrand Méheust to support the idea that the 'perceiver's mind' plays a fundamental role in these encounters. The article details various physical and physiological effects associated with UFO sightings, such as electromagnetic interference, skin burns, and psychological trauma, while also noting the 'model encounter' stages defined by Alvin Lawson, which mirror near-death experiences and mystical states.

A significant portion of the text explores the potential for the UFO phenomenon to be used as a 'psychic weapon of power' by certain groups, suggesting that the phenomenon is being used to manipulate human belief systems and create new mythologies. The author concludes that the 'extraterrestrial' explanation is not the only viable one and that the phenomenon is deeply intertwined with human consciousness, suggesting that we are witnessing a 'millenarian' shift in how humanity perceives reality. The article includes references to various contactees, such as L.J. Grifel, Eugenio Siragusa, and Sixto Paz, and discusses the role of mentalists like Uri Geller in the context of these claims.