Concepts
Psionics
Psionics refers to the theoretical or alleged use of mental or consciousness-based abilities to operate technology, communicate, or interact with physical systems. In the context of UAP research, psionics describes the hypothesis that non-human intelligences control their craft, communicate, and interact with humans through thought or consciousness rather than mechanical interfaces.
Evidence in UAP Testimony
The concept appears in testimony spanning over seven decades:
- Jonathan Weygandt (2000) — During the 1997 Peru UFO Crash Incident, Wagant reported feeling a telepathic presence from occupants of a crashed egg-shaped craft. He described the sensation as being like an AM radio station turned to static at high volume, and felt the beings projecting thoughts that they meant no harm and were requesting help. Wagant also experienced projected mental images of the beings' appearance (tall gray-type entities, 8–10 feet, with elongated oblong heads). This led Wagant to believe the craft was controlled via consciousness. Since the event, Wagant has experienced recurring mental intrusions including dreams of the entities.
- Philip J. Corso (1950s era) — Corso described UAP controlled via consciousness, headband transceivers, or unique non-mechanical control mechanisms dating back to the 1950s.
- Jake Barber and Skywatchers (2025) — Modern testimony from Barber and discussions within the Skywatchers community brought psionics to the forefront of UAP discourse, describing consciousness-based interactions with craft and non-human entities.
Significance
Wagant's testimony from 2000 — given before the concept of psionics became a prominent topic in UAP discourse — represents independent early evidence of consciousness-based interaction with non-human technology, lending it particular weight as a data point predating the current wave of psionic claims.