Ronald D. Story
Ronald D. Story was a researcher and writer in the field of UFO studies. He was born on April 20, 1943, in Elkhart, Indiana, and passed away on September 8, 2005, in Los Angeles, California. He was a prolific author and researcher, who devoted much of his life to the study of the UFO phenomenon.
Story was best known for his comprehensive and exhaustive research on the subject of UFO sightings, encounters and close encounters of the third kind. He was particularly interested in exploring the historical aspects of the UFO phenomenon and its impact on human culture and history. In 1980, he published his first book, “The Encyclopedia of UFOs,” which remains a classic reference work on the subject of UFOs. In this book, Story compiled and analyzed a vast array of UFO sightings and encounters, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject for both researchers and general readers.
Over the course of his career, Story wrote numerous books and articles on the subject of UFOs, including “The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Extraterrestrial Encounters” (2001) and “Guardians of the Universe? (1989). In these books, he discussed a wide range of topics related to the UFO phenomenon, including the history of UFO sightings, the various theories about the nature of the phenomenon, and the impact of the phenomenon on human culture and history.
One unique aspect of Story’s research was his focus on the psychological and cultural implications of the UFO phenomenon. He argued that the UFO phenomenon has the potential to change human consciousness and culture in profound ways, and that it represents a major challenge to traditional scientific and religious beliefs. In his book “Guardians of the Universe?” (1989), Story explored the idea that extraterrestrial beings might be attempting to guide human evolution and consciousness, and that the UFO phenomenon represents an important step in this process.
- Story was a founding member of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and investigation of UFO sightings and encounters. (Source: “The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Extraterrestrial Encounters,” Ronald D. Story, 2001)
- He was the first researcher to propose that the UFO phenomenon represents an important step in the evolution of human consciousness and culture. (Source: “Guardians of the Universe?,” Ronald D. Story, 1989)
- Story was also a founding member of the Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (CSETI), an organization dedicated to establishing peaceful and cooperative contact with extraterrestrial beings. (Source: “The Encyclopedia of UFOs,” Ronald D. Story, 1980)
Ronald D. Story was a dedicated and pioneering researcher in the field of UFO studies. His extensive research and writing on the subject of UFO sightings and encounters helped to further our understanding of the phenomenon and its impact on human culture and history. Through his work, he encouraged us to consider the possibility that the UFO phenomenon represents an important step in the evolution of human consciousness and culture, and that it poses a major challenge to traditional scientific and religious beliefs.
