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The Alien Agendas: A Speculative Analysis of Those Visiting Earth
Of the many books on UFOs and aliens, this one may be unique. Richard Dolan, one of the world’s leading historians of the UFO subject, has analyzed the different alien types and agendas based on longstanding patterns observed by witnesses. This is both a careful review of the best evidence we have of human-alien interaction, as well as a bold speculation of just who the aliens are and what they want. Dolan’s analysis starts with our ancient pre-history and potential genetic modifications and monitoring by extraterrestrials. He also studies the long history of interaction with perfectly human-looking beings who somehow did not seem as though they were “from here.” Such interactions have continued through the present day. Who are these beings? He also analyzes reports of gray aliens and other types, including reptilian types, insectoid types, hybrid beings, and a range of others. With a view toward understanding their psychology, their technological capabilities, and the nature of their interactions with people, he speculates as to what ultimate plans may be. He argues that the alien presence is especially important now. This is because of the rapid transformation of human civilization into something we have never before experienced. We still don’t have a proper name for what we are going through, but it includes a combination of radical new technologies with a new social order that ultimately might make human civilization much more like the societies that these other beings already have. One that combines a tightly centralized and controlled social order with sophisticated science and technology.
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Published November 17, 2020
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August 13, 2024
I was on a lookout for some comprehensive analysis of alien types that allegedly visit us and of their agendas. This book does provide that, and I did learn new stuff, but I don't think it goes deep enough.
Half of it is spent on close encounter and abduction cases, most of which Dolan collected himself. To be honest, half of them seemed to me like sleep paralysis and schizo stories. I want to believe but these don't persuade me.
The other half is the analysis and Dolan sums up the four general types of aliens, what they claim they want based on abdunction victims' claims and if militaries and governments of the world are aware of it. This part lacked depth - Dolan very much stays with his own theories and rarely provides other perspectives. This book is not a general analysis of all the various at least semi-plausible theories. It's analysis of what Dolan considers likely. Adjust your expectations based on that. For example, one of the best documented close encounters - Varginha UFO incident from 1996 is mentioned here twice without providing any details. Not even about the aliens themselves who seem to me like some modified species of greys that can't handle our atmosphere. All that is said about them is that they had red eyes.
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Small rant:
One thing that irked me was his homocentric view about violence and how this could affect the alien behavior towards us. He says we're the only species that wages war. Which is a lie. He says that we're the only species capable of sadism and murder of our own. I guess he's never seen Animal Planet documentary. Ants wage war. Chimpanzees do, wolves, dolphins, lions, frakking meerkats fight between their packs. Sure it's on a whole different scale with humans, especially since WWI, but we're not the only ones and if other species had the capabilities maybe Earth wouldn't even be habitable anymore. Also, we're not the only ones who are cruel to members of the same species like Dolan claims. Deer kill each other in mating season. Dolphins and lions kill pups if they're not their own (it's why dolphin females are so promiscuous, males then don't know which kid is theirs). Killer whales like to toy with food, they literally toss seals like balls while they're alive and don't even eat them. It's a game! And the insect world is whole another dimension of crazy. This romanticization of nature and contempt for humankind annoys me.
Who's to say aliens are different? Just because they claim they are? This book alone lists several abduction cases where aliens lied to the victims.
(Edited out swear words because review wasn't showing up. If you don't know what frak means watch Battlestar Galactica, think I'll stick to it from now on.)
Half of it is spent on close encounter and abduction cases, most of which Dolan collected himself. To be honest, half of them seemed to me like sleep paralysis and schizo stories. I want to believe but these don't persuade me.
The other half is the analysis and Dolan sums up the four general types of aliens, what they claim they want based on abdunction victims' claims and if militaries and governments of the world are aware of it. This part lacked depth - Dolan very much stays with his own theories and rarely provides other perspectives. This book is not a general analysis of all the various at least semi-plausible theories. It's analysis of what Dolan considers likely. Adjust your expectations based on that. For example, one of the best documented close encounters - Varginha UFO incident from 1996 is mentioned here twice without providing any details. Not even about the aliens themselves who seem to me like some modified species of greys that can't handle our atmosphere. All that is said about them is that they had red eyes.
----
Small rant:
One thing that irked me was his homocentric view about violence and how this could affect the alien behavior towards us. He says we're the only species that wages war. Which is a lie. He says that we're the only species capable of sadism and murder of our own. I guess he's never seen Animal Planet documentary. Ants wage war. Chimpanzees do, wolves, dolphins, lions, frakking meerkats fight between their packs. Sure it's on a whole different scale with humans, especially since WWI, but we're not the only ones and if other species had the capabilities maybe Earth wouldn't even be habitable anymore. Also, we're not the only ones who are cruel to members of the same species like Dolan claims. Deer kill each other in mating season. Dolphins and lions kill pups if they're not their own (it's why dolphin females are so promiscuous, males then don't know which kid is theirs). Killer whales like to toy with food, they literally toss seals like balls while they're alive and don't even eat them. It's a game! And the insect world is whole another dimension of crazy. This romanticization of nature and contempt for humankind annoys me.
Who's to say aliens are different? Just because they claim they are? This book alone lists several abduction cases where aliens lied to the victims.
(Edited out swear words because review wasn't showing up. If you don't know what frak means watch Battlestar Galactica, think I'll stick to it from now on.)
August 3, 2021
This is a well-written book and I love the author's scientific and fact-based approach to a subject that is often very controversial. He talks about various cases and types of aliens involved, he also quotes the fact that NASA has discovered billions of planets in our galaxy alone, that can inhabit human-type life. Richard Dolan uses a speculative approach in his conclusions but is very logical and certainly gets you thinking. His work goes well with Erich Von Daniken's and after reading extensively on this subject I have come to the conclusion something is going on and has for centuries. The author mentions various possibilities of how these 'aliens' could be involved with our lives, but again this is speculative and gets you thinking. I loved the fact the book was short, well written and has a sensible approach This is a good book for someone starting their research into this subject or even for those that are already knowledgeable.
May 19, 2021
Richard Dolan is as always, brilliant. Important book for the here and now.
Personally I am totally mind boggled by our planet presently. Everything is contradictory and blatantly confusing by design, I believe. Dolan is a trusted resource for trying to shed light on the ET phenomenon and its secretiveness for all of these long years. He makes something that is very complex, understandable. He can see numerous sides to the story. I Recommend reading this book. I couldn’t put it down.
Personally I am totally mind boggled by our planet presently. Everything is contradictory and blatantly confusing by design, I believe. Dolan is a trusted resource for trying to shed light on the ET phenomenon and its secretiveness for all of these long years. He makes something that is very complex, understandable. He can see numerous sides to the story. I Recommend reading this book. I couldn’t put it down.
January 3, 2021
The Alien Agendas
by Richard Dolan is an important book, highly relevant for this dark time. Mr. Dolan is a leading voice among UFO researchers and has been for many years. His approach to the UFO phenomena has always been an evidence-based, scientific one. This is exemplified in his (currently) two volume work: UFOs and the National Security State. These books lead readers down a trail of documented incidents to the inescapable conclusion of an alien presence behind UFOs. The Alien Agendas rests on the foundation of this material, and is Mr. Dolan’s analysis and educated speculation asking the question: “who are the aliens and what do they want?”
A BOOK ABOUT THE ALIEN PRESENCE
The Alien Agendas begins with a summary of human (homo sapiens sapiens) development over its three hundred thousand year span. That history is divided into stages specified as:
1. Hunting-gathering
2. Settled agriculture (Agricultural Revolution)
3. Industrial/scientific (Industrial Revolution)
4. Transhumanist (AI-digital electronics melding with people)
Mr. Dolan posits the “kickoff” of this history as being a genetic manipulation of our ancestors by human-looking aliens about forty thousand years ago. From here, he goes into his sources for this idea, historical examples, and reasons why these aliens apparently looked human.
These “geneticist” extraterrestrials are but one of several different alien types that historical records and contact experiencers indicate. These types are discussed at length and include human-looking, insect-like, reptilian, and other types. Mr. Dolan notes the characteristics of each group and how they overlap. He offers his thoughts on the abduction experience, which aliens are doing it, why they are doing it, and government involvement.
The book’s latter parts examine the possible reasons for the alien presences (their agendas per alien type), as well as the reasons for secrecy on the part of governments and the aliens themselves.
In a section of “Final Thoughts,” Mr. Dolan brings all the preceding together into a statement about how the alien presence relates to our troubled time and the relation of the current “pandemic.”
RELATED BOOKS AND IDEAS
Having followed Mr. Dolan’s work over the years, I regard him as an authoritative source for UFO information and analysis. So, while I’ve been skeptical of the idea of genetic manipulation of humans by aliens, this book has brought me around to seeing the idea as viable. Mr. Dolan’s timespan for human development (both physical and civilizational) jibes with the scenarios averred by Daniel Quinn (in his Ishmael books) and Riane Eisler (The Chalice & The Blade). Those authors don’t include the genetic “boost” in their history narratives, but it’s effects are there between the lines.
I found most interesting, the book’s discussion of the D allele of our microcephalin gene as a “smoking gun” for the ancient genetic manipulation of humans. I’ve not run across this before. While it is not conclusive evidence for the idea, it is the most compelling I’ve seen.
As I read The Alien Agendas, I could not help but compare it to the works of other UFO researchers/experiencers that have impressed me. Mostly, Mr. Dolan’s work is in agreement with theirs, lending credence to all of it. I especially considered Whitley Strieber and his book, A New World. That book speaks to the same subject but comes at it from an experiential angle. As such, I think the two books support one another with The Alien Agendas being based on deep research and A New World adding the anecdotal evidence of Mr. Strieber’s experiences. In particular, Mr. Strieber avers a singular agenda of “communion” for the aliens (or “visitors”). His expounding on that makes for an interesting contrast with the agendas speculated upon by Mr. Dolan (and also by David Jacobs in his book, Walking Among Us).
I take these other books as existing within the framework described by The Alien Agendas. Hence, perhaps there is a subset group of aliens that want communion with us. Perhaps another subset wants to infiltrate and supplant us on Earth.
All of this is, of course, speculation. But it is informed speculation and such food for thought as we need to nourish us in this time. I am sure, though, that few will taste it.
HELPFUL ILLUSTRATIONS AND FOOTNOTES
The Alien Agendas is a relatively short book (about 170 printed pages) but rich in material that is intelligently and compellingly presented. It is as reasonable a discussion on the alien presence as you’re likely to find.
There are many graphics in the book that help to illustrate the points discussed and the UFO incidents described in the text. They are well-done and most are by artist, Sherri Miller, and by Michael Schratt (artist and researcher).
The book’s cover is also ascetically well-done, though it is a bit dark and malevolent-looking. For me, it doesn’t really correspond to the written content. While there is dark side to Mr. Dolan’s analysis, this is not a book of alien horror stories (I am more fearful of human horrors).
And there is a nice section of footnotes with clickable links, providing a springboard to potentially many hours of deeper study.
CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION
I am a big fan of Richard Dolan’s work because it is so well-researched and level-headed for a subject often presented sensationally. Examining the work he has produced over the years will reveal a case being steadily made for the reality of the UFO phenomenon. Even so, Mr. Dolan never really made the plunge into outright declaring and analyzing an alien presence on Earth (at least, in his written works). So I was happy to see him finally do that with this book.
I believe, along with Mr. Dolan, that this time is a huge watershed for the human race. We are rapidly entering that fourth, and undoubtedly most radical, stage of humanity’s development. It is a time described as the “Great Change” by UFO abductees (echoing the words of their alien abductors). Human elites see this time as being a “Great Reset” and consummation of a “New World Order.” For us in the trenches, though, what is coming is certain tyranny and the loss of our freedoms. Perhaps, we are also seeing the harbinger of the loss of our humanity to a hive existence.
Accepting the reality of UFOs and the alien presence provides a certain slant on events that I believe offers tremendous insight. It brings us closer to the truth of things. Still, we can only get so close to whatever that truth is. Thick walls of secrecy and propaganda keep us from it, so we have to settle for tantalizing clues.
Read The Alien Agendas and get a clue.
A BOOK ABOUT THE ALIEN PRESENCE
The Alien Agendas begins with a summary of human (homo sapiens sapiens) development over its three hundred thousand year span. That history is divided into stages specified as:
1. Hunting-gathering
2. Settled agriculture (Agricultural Revolution)
3. Industrial/scientific (Industrial Revolution)
4. Transhumanist (AI-digital electronics melding with people)
Mr. Dolan posits the “kickoff” of this history as being a genetic manipulation of our ancestors by human-looking aliens about forty thousand years ago. From here, he goes into his sources for this idea, historical examples, and reasons why these aliens apparently looked human.
These “geneticist” extraterrestrials are but one of several different alien types that historical records and contact experiencers indicate. These types are discussed at length and include human-looking, insect-like, reptilian, and other types. Mr. Dolan notes the characteristics of each group and how they overlap. He offers his thoughts on the abduction experience, which aliens are doing it, why they are doing it, and government involvement.
The book’s latter parts examine the possible reasons for the alien presences (their agendas per alien type), as well as the reasons for secrecy on the part of governments and the aliens themselves.
In a section of “Final Thoughts,” Mr. Dolan brings all the preceding together into a statement about how the alien presence relates to our troubled time and the relation of the current “pandemic.”
RELATED BOOKS AND IDEAS
Having followed Mr. Dolan’s work over the years, I regard him as an authoritative source for UFO information and analysis. So, while I’ve been skeptical of the idea of genetic manipulation of humans by aliens, this book has brought me around to seeing the idea as viable. Mr. Dolan’s timespan for human development (both physical and civilizational) jibes with the scenarios averred by Daniel Quinn (in his Ishmael books) and Riane Eisler (The Chalice & The Blade). Those authors don’t include the genetic “boost” in their history narratives, but it’s effects are there between the lines.
I found most interesting, the book’s discussion of the D allele of our microcephalin gene as a “smoking gun” for the ancient genetic manipulation of humans. I’ve not run across this before. While it is not conclusive evidence for the idea, it is the most compelling I’ve seen.
As I read The Alien Agendas, I could not help but compare it to the works of other UFO researchers/experiencers that have impressed me. Mostly, Mr. Dolan’s work is in agreement with theirs, lending credence to all of it. I especially considered Whitley Strieber and his book, A New World. That book speaks to the same subject but comes at it from an experiential angle. As such, I think the two books support one another with The Alien Agendas being based on deep research and A New World adding the anecdotal evidence of Mr. Strieber’s experiences. In particular, Mr. Strieber avers a singular agenda of “communion” for the aliens (or “visitors”). His expounding on that makes for an interesting contrast with the agendas speculated upon by Mr. Dolan (and also by David Jacobs in his book, Walking Among Us).
I take these other books as existing within the framework described by The Alien Agendas. Hence, perhaps there is a subset group of aliens that want communion with us. Perhaps another subset wants to infiltrate and supplant us on Earth.
All of this is, of course, speculation. But it is informed speculation and such food for thought as we need to nourish us in this time. I am sure, though, that few will taste it.
HELPFUL ILLUSTRATIONS AND FOOTNOTES
The Alien Agendas is a relatively short book (about 170 printed pages) but rich in material that is intelligently and compellingly presented. It is as reasonable a discussion on the alien presence as you’re likely to find.
There are many graphics in the book that help to illustrate the points discussed and the UFO incidents described in the text. They are well-done and most are by artist, Sherri Miller, and by Michael Schratt (artist and researcher).
The book’s cover is also ascetically well-done, though it is a bit dark and malevolent-looking. For me, it doesn’t really correspond to the written content. While there is dark side to Mr. Dolan’s analysis, this is not a book of alien horror stories (I am more fearful of human horrors).
And there is a nice section of footnotes with clickable links, providing a springboard to potentially many hours of deeper study.
CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION
I am a big fan of Richard Dolan’s work because it is so well-researched and level-headed for a subject often presented sensationally. Examining the work he has produced over the years will reveal a case being steadily made for the reality of the UFO phenomenon. Even so, Mr. Dolan never really made the plunge into outright declaring and analyzing an alien presence on Earth (at least, in his written works). So I was happy to see him finally do that with this book.
I believe, along with Mr. Dolan, that this time is a huge watershed for the human race. We are rapidly entering that fourth, and undoubtedly most radical, stage of humanity’s development. It is a time described as the “Great Change” by UFO abductees (echoing the words of their alien abductors). Human elites see this time as being a “Great Reset” and consummation of a “New World Order.” For us in the trenches, though, what is coming is certain tyranny and the loss of our freedoms. Perhaps, we are also seeing the harbinger of the loss of our humanity to a hive existence.
Accepting the reality of UFOs and the alien presence provides a certain slant on events that I believe offers tremendous insight. It brings us closer to the truth of things. Still, we can only get so close to whatever that truth is. Thick walls of secrecy and propaganda keep us from it, so we have to settle for tantalizing clues.
Read The Alien Agendas and get a clue.
December 3, 2020
Exciting at first then boring
June 28, 2025
When i was around 7 years old, my mom had told me that at night (we slept together in same bed) she was woken up by bright light in the window. When she walked to it, she heard a voice in her head, and she saw a flat saucer like machine with moving lights above the building where she worked as a math teacher. The voice asked her if she wants to go with "them". She pointed at me sleeping, and said she cannot because she has a child. They offered to take the child (me) as well. She said, no. Then she says, voice went off in her head and she returned to bed and promptly fell asleep. Next morning, she considered it a dream and went to work. That's when several of her students (she was math teacher) asked her if she saw a flying soccer last night. It seems some of the students saw it too.
Make what you want out of it, but i'd like to be abducted again. This time, i am an adult, and they have my full permission.
Make what you want out of it, but i'd like to be abducted again. This time, i am an adult, and they have my full permission.
February 7, 2021
The Author’s Agenda...
As I see it, Richard Dolan understands his speculations as a grand adventure into a new emerging humanity that is being subtly influenced by aliens among us. His mission appears to be to bring discussion of that influence and presence into the public arena. Within his well-orchestrated presentation are hints that humanity is being manipulated in ways that would restrain our freedoms, perhaps even the freedom to be dangerous beings.
With all the objective cataloguing accounts of aliens in our midst, what I noticed was absent is a spiritual dimension. Dolan glosses over the December 21, 2012 winter solstice that ushered in a major spiritual transformation across the globe as though it did not occur. In fact, he says, “Obviously, that did not happen,” which I conclude means it did not happen to him or his associates. I think he ought to look a bit closer at the phenomenon that did occur and is in fact steadily gaining momentum.
I won’t discount that the author does hint at other dimensions including spiritual as being worthy of consideration, though he seems to imply it is a foregone conclusion that we have no worthy experiential data. Yet in all of his data-less speculation, there is no suggestion that individual spirit consciousness might re-incarnate as human, then on another occasion as alien within the great drama of manifest life.
Dolan’s attention seems primarily on the conspiracy of the drama itself instead of what’s behind it. Even if we eliminate the alien aspect altogether, to my way of seeing, questioning our true identity and consciousness that supersedes death (as a growing magnitude of NDEs suggest) is the most significant question we should ask. In the context of the alien aspect, I think the import of that question does not diminish.
To conclude, even though I consider that the author focused on the facade and overt drama of humanity and alien influence and mostly ignored its purpose and what projects it, I do think he did an excellent job of collating and presenting available evidence in a lively and engaging format.
As I see it, Richard Dolan understands his speculations as a grand adventure into a new emerging humanity that is being subtly influenced by aliens among us. His mission appears to be to bring discussion of that influence and presence into the public arena. Within his well-orchestrated presentation are hints that humanity is being manipulated in ways that would restrain our freedoms, perhaps even the freedom to be dangerous beings.
With all the objective cataloguing accounts of aliens in our midst, what I noticed was absent is a spiritual dimension. Dolan glosses over the December 21, 2012 winter solstice that ushered in a major spiritual transformation across the globe as though it did not occur. In fact, he says, “Obviously, that did not happen,” which I conclude means it did not happen to him or his associates. I think he ought to look a bit closer at the phenomenon that did occur and is in fact steadily gaining momentum.
I won’t discount that the author does hint at other dimensions including spiritual as being worthy of consideration, though he seems to imply it is a foregone conclusion that we have no worthy experiential data. Yet in all of his data-less speculation, there is no suggestion that individual spirit consciousness might re-incarnate as human, then on another occasion as alien within the great drama of manifest life.
Dolan’s attention seems primarily on the conspiracy of the drama itself instead of what’s behind it. Even if we eliminate the alien aspect altogether, to my way of seeing, questioning our true identity and consciousness that supersedes death (as a growing magnitude of NDEs suggest) is the most significant question we should ask. In the context of the alien aspect, I think the import of that question does not diminish.
To conclude, even though I consider that the author focused on the facade and overt drama of humanity and alien influence and mostly ignored its purpose and what projects it, I do think he did an excellent job of collating and presenting available evidence in a lively and engaging format.
June 25, 2021
An Excellent, Very Thought-Provoking Read
Richard Dolan's book "The Alien Agendas" is very well written and easy to read. It provides an in-depth review of the most commonly reported "types" of aliens based on extensive research based on the reported experiences of those who have experienced Close Encounters of the Thrid Kind (including abductions for some). While this is clearly speculative reasoning and scientifically unprovable (as Richard clearly admits and restates throughout the book), it is nonetheless thought provoking and comes at a particularly appropriate time as Disclosure (whatever that actually becomes) has apparently already begun. I highly recommend this book to everyone interested in the subject of Ufology and is tracking what our government has begun to reveal.
Richard Dolan's book "The Alien Agendas" is very well written and easy to read. It provides an in-depth review of the most commonly reported "types" of aliens based on extensive research based on the reported experiences of those who have experienced Close Encounters of the Thrid Kind (including abductions for some). While this is clearly speculative reasoning and scientifically unprovable (as Richard clearly admits and restates throughout the book), it is nonetheless thought provoking and comes at a particularly appropriate time as Disclosure (whatever that actually becomes) has apparently already begun. I highly recommend this book to everyone interested in the subject of Ufology and is tracking what our government has begun to reveal.
January 29, 2024
Interesting. Not quite what I was expecting.
August 7, 2021
Author presents just about all that can be said about UFO's without having actual evidence of their existence. Entertaining but I didn't learn anything new.
May 27, 2024
Useful, Fascinating — But Flawed
UFO aficionados will appreciate Richard Dolan’s Alien Agendas. An historian by training, Dolan has been a UFO researcher for decades. In Alien Agendas, he has performed a great service by providing a concise typology of the aliens reported by experiencers of UFO sightings and abductions. Dolan’s fast-paced recounting of this history is fascinating.
There are at least two flaws in this volume:
•Many of Dolan’s assumptions are, absent additional explanation, credulous. Dolan largely accepts the veracity of the events reported by experiencers without providing supporting evidence. While there have been persuasive studies demonstrating that those who have allegedly experienced alien encounters are credible reporters (the research of the late Harvard psychiatrist John Mack is an example), Dolan does not cite these materials. Without this important context, skeptics can assume that Dolan’s reports were culled from unreliable sources.
•In many instances, Dolan’s assessment of experiencers’ reports appears overly naive. One example is the supposed alien encounter of a 15th century Italian intellectual. Dolan accepts, seemingly a priori, the assessment that the intellectual and his erudite son would have no reason to fabricate or embellish. While this might be true, Dolan does not support this judgment persuasively. In the absence of hard evidence, the possibility should at least be considered that the experiencer and his son had a motive to lie or sensationalize a more mundane encounter. Regrettably, Dolan fails to acknowledge these possibilities. Alien Agendas is littered with similar errors.
Despite these considerable weaknesses, Alien Agendas is a fascinating read and a worthwhile addition to the fast-growing library of UFO studies.
UFO aficionados will appreciate Richard Dolan’s Alien Agendas. An historian by training, Dolan has been a UFO researcher for decades. In Alien Agendas, he has performed a great service by providing a concise typology of the aliens reported by experiencers of UFO sightings and abductions. Dolan’s fast-paced recounting of this history is fascinating.
There are at least two flaws in this volume:
•Many of Dolan’s assumptions are, absent additional explanation, credulous. Dolan largely accepts the veracity of the events reported by experiencers without providing supporting evidence. While there have been persuasive studies demonstrating that those who have allegedly experienced alien encounters are credible reporters (the research of the late Harvard psychiatrist John Mack is an example), Dolan does not cite these materials. Without this important context, skeptics can assume that Dolan’s reports were culled from unreliable sources.
•In many instances, Dolan’s assessment of experiencers’ reports appears overly naive. One example is the supposed alien encounter of a 15th century Italian intellectual. Dolan accepts, seemingly a priori, the assessment that the intellectual and his erudite son would have no reason to fabricate or embellish. While this might be true, Dolan does not support this judgment persuasively. In the absence of hard evidence, the possibility should at least be considered that the experiencer and his son had a motive to lie or sensationalize a more mundane encounter. Regrettably, Dolan fails to acknowledge these possibilities. Alien Agendas is littered with similar errors.
Despite these considerable weaknesses, Alien Agendas is a fascinating read and a worthwhile addition to the fast-growing library of UFO studies.
September 16, 2022
not bad
The author wastes a lot of space repeating all of the old anecdotes and stories. Unfortunately none of this counts as serious evidence. Or does it? What would?
Video footage? Seen any movies lately. Anything can now be easily faked. Recent military disclosures aren’t as firm as everyone seems to think. Part of their supposedly open admission is an implicit admission to a long history of lies, coverup and misinformation over decades. So, what if they’re still lying? Why? Who knows. What about an actual meeting? Could also be faked but even if it wasn’t who’s going to believe your second hand account of it.
But anyway, with that being noted, the author gets to his stated goal of providing an analysis of - well, if they are here - and that’s a big if - what are they up to. And it’s pretty good. Covers all the bases from the mundane to the ineffable. Made several points that had never occurred to me. What more could you ask for ?
He repeats Charles Fort’s famous quote, ‘I think we’re property’. If so we can at least hope that there are multiple groups squabbling over our fate. With some kind hearted alien human-animal rights activists protesting against and trying to prevent the big cull. Who knows?
The author wastes a lot of space repeating all of the old anecdotes and stories. Unfortunately none of this counts as serious evidence. Or does it? What would?
Video footage? Seen any movies lately. Anything can now be easily faked. Recent military disclosures aren’t as firm as everyone seems to think. Part of their supposedly open admission is an implicit admission to a long history of lies, coverup and misinformation over decades. So, what if they’re still lying? Why? Who knows. What about an actual meeting? Could also be faked but even if it wasn’t who’s going to believe your second hand account of it.
But anyway, with that being noted, the author gets to his stated goal of providing an analysis of - well, if they are here - and that’s a big if - what are they up to. And it’s pretty good. Covers all the bases from the mundane to the ineffable. Made several points that had never occurred to me. What more could you ask for ?
He repeats Charles Fort’s famous quote, ‘I think we’re property’. If so we can at least hope that there are multiple groups squabbling over our fate. With some kind hearted alien human-animal rights activists protesting against and trying to prevent the big cull. Who knows?
May 3, 2021
Pure Speculation - But Intriguing Ideas
This book takes a look at the idea that alien civilisations have been, and continue to visit Earth. The author then makes informed speculations on to what this means, and what these visitors might want.
Like most books on this topic, if you’re a believer in the concept, then this book will be intriguing to you. If you think the idea of alien visitors is pure nonsense, then this book will be laughable fiction to you.
The author collates all the evidence he can find, including testimony from credible witnesses, documents from military and government authorities, as well as some less reliable but intriguing anecdotal insights from 3rd parties.
Being of the belief that something bizarre is going on (even if it’s not extraterrestrial interactions) I personally found this an interesting read. With that said, it is pure speculation, but very well thought out and laid out speculation nevertheless.
This book takes a look at the idea that alien civilisations have been, and continue to visit Earth. The author then makes informed speculations on to what this means, and what these visitors might want.
Like most books on this topic, if you’re a believer in the concept, then this book will be intriguing to you. If you think the idea of alien visitors is pure nonsense, then this book will be laughable fiction to you.
The author collates all the evidence he can find, including testimony from credible witnesses, documents from military and government authorities, as well as some less reliable but intriguing anecdotal insights from 3rd parties.
Being of the belief that something bizarre is going on (even if it’s not extraterrestrial interactions) I personally found this an interesting read. With that said, it is pure speculation, but very well thought out and laid out speculation nevertheless.
December 20, 2020
Fearless Inquiry
This is one of the most difficult, complex, frustrating and essential areas of inquiry our species needs to confront. Richard Dolan proceeds fearlessly to summarize and speculate on how the dots may be connected based on what can be gleaned from ‘what we know now’ from witness testimonies, declassified documents, whistle blowers & history. What is the trajectory of human evolution based on the apparent imminent convergence of biology & cybernetics? What is the motive and humanity’s relationship to an alien agenda? Dolan doesn’t know but he’s willing to engage with the data, no matter how outside the mainstream it takes us. And most importantly, provoke us to seriously consider the implications of this hidden agenda.
This is one of the most difficult, complex, frustrating and essential areas of inquiry our species needs to confront. Richard Dolan proceeds fearlessly to summarize and speculate on how the dots may be connected based on what can be gleaned from ‘what we know now’ from witness testimonies, declassified documents, whistle blowers & history. What is the trajectory of human evolution based on the apparent imminent convergence of biology & cybernetics? What is the motive and humanity’s relationship to an alien agenda? Dolan doesn’t know but he’s willing to engage with the data, no matter how outside the mainstream it takes us. And most importantly, provoke us to seriously consider the implications of this hidden agenda.
December 12, 2021
The book Is well written and the analysis of extraterrestrials It promise on its cover Is well made. The only thing Richard Dolan speaks about which I disagree with is his enthusiasm for the forthcoming widespread diffusion of the 5G technology (really, harmful for human health!), instead of taking in the right consideration the more natural path of developing spiritual-mental capabilities of human beings inhabiting Earth.
September 4, 2023
While I enjoyed Richard's thoughtful & obviously well-researched book on why "they're" here, having just completed Vol 2 of his great book on the UFO coverup & rise of the deep state, it didn't exactly hit me with the same degree of excitement as that one. Dolan seems to be a very intelligent, thoughtful & quite capable of addressing such an esoteric & difficult topic & in my opinion is one of the most respected writers in this field.
August 2, 2021
Alien Agendas, Human Speculation, Food for Thought
This is an intelligent, informed and engrossing speculation on why aliens may be interested in us as we collectively continue to morph as a global, technologically articulated species. Dolan's thinking is for those thoughtful and inquisitive humans among us.
This is an intelligent, informed and engrossing speculation on why aliens may be interested in us as we collectively continue to morph as a global, technologically articulated species. Dolan's thinking is for those thoughtful and inquisitive humans among us.
July 25, 2022
Good introduction to history of UFO's
The book is well researched although to be fair. If you have read Jaques Vallee "Passport to Mangonia" the middle of the book is hardly needed. But, the concluding conversation about implants and the coming digital control of humanity seems much more plausible than it used to be. All in all a good addition to a modern UFO library.
The book is well researched although to be fair. If you have read Jaques Vallee "Passport to Mangonia" the middle of the book is hardly needed. But, the concluding conversation about implants and the coming digital control of humanity seems much more plausible than it used to be. All in all a good addition to a modern UFO library.
April 19, 2023
A really good overview of the alien encounter phenomenon, which not only covers the most commonly reported types of entities, but also shows a rare openness among professional researchers, to the possibility that it may be multiple different, unrelated phenomena with a broad range of profoundly differing origins, capabilities, and motives.
September 14, 2023
Surely this author is one of the best among ufologists. Still, his views do not take full consideration of what an AI would do, he is still plagued by the anthropocentrism that he criticizes, and his views are too conservative in comparison to the powers of the aliens that he alludes to, the conclusions are supposed to be much less comprehensible than he is putting forward.
December 13, 2024
Soft option phenomena learning that doesn't scare off Gen Pop
Insightful. Dolan's ability to document in a rational manner is uncanny. Richard Dolan is the gateway drug to learning about the phenomena without feeling like a nut. I utilize him to indoctrinate non believers in my life.
Insightful. Dolan's ability to document in a rational manner is uncanny. Richard Dolan is the gateway drug to learning about the phenomena without feeling like a nut. I utilize him to indoctrinate non believers in my life.
August 2, 2024
thoughtful
Difficult subject discussed succinctly. Dolan combines classic education with informed speculation. A subtle explanation of possible titanic forces roiling around the future of humanity.
Difficult subject discussed succinctly. Dolan combines classic education with informed speculation. A subtle explanation of possible titanic forces roiling around the future of humanity.
December 11, 2024
I highly recommend
This book was one of the most interesting books I've ever read. The information on different types of aliens was remarkable. The stories of accounts of people were fascinating. This is really a good book to read if you're interested in this sort of thing. 👽
This book was one of the most interesting books I've ever read. The information on different types of aliens was remarkable. The stories of accounts of people were fascinating. This is really a good book to read if you're interested in this sort of thing. 👽
December 24, 2024
I really enjoyed this. A clear, logical look at the different ET races interested in earth and their potential reasons. Of course I book like this is mainly speculative, but the ideas herein align with many a military disclosure and abductee report, so, no smoke without fire?
January 28, 2025
Dolan approaches the UFO subject with sobriety and healthy skepticism without dismissing the phenomenon. He posits potential reasons for increased UFO activity and provides factual reasoning for his theories. Easily my favorite book on the subject
March 23, 2022
Great Speculative theories on aliens.
May 26, 2022
Excellent speculative analysis with plenty of thought-provoking ideas. Richard Dolan did an excellent job putting this together in a good flow.
June 4, 2022
Not many UFO books are based on logic and surveys---this one is. Dolan polls the survey that arose from Edgar Mitchell's efforts on over 3k people.
August 10, 2024
Highly Recommended
Well written and well reasoned. Thoughful explanations and logical speculations. Not fanciful but well grounded in history and logic. Truly an intelligent approach to the subject of possible extraterristrial life on earth.
Well written and well reasoned. Thoughful explanations and logical speculations. Not fanciful but well grounded in history and logic. Truly an intelligent approach to the subject of possible extraterristrial life on earth.
November 10, 2024
I like Richard Dolan for his intelligence. He's also very ColdWar-minded. As interesting as this is, I'm still more optimistic than Richard.
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