Jacques Vallée: Pioneer in Multiple Fields
Jacques Vallée, born in Pontoise, France in 1939, is known for his work as an internet pioneer, computer scientist, venture capitalist, author, ufologist, and astronomer. He holds advanced degrees in astrophysics and computer science and lives in San Francisco, California and Paris, France.
Internet pioneer and computer scientist
Vallée's early career included work as an astronomer at the Paris Observatory and co-developing a computerized map of Mars for NASA in 1963. He was involved in the development of the internet through his work on the network information center for the ARPANET. In the 1970s, he led a team that built the first software collaboration system on the ARPANET. He also consulted on classified remote viewing programs and co-founded a venture capital firm.
UFO researcher and author
Vallée is a prominent figure in the study of UFOs and UAPs. Initially supporting the extraterrestrial hypothesis, he later became known for advocating the interdimensional hypothesis, suggesting UFOs might originate from other realities. He served as a consultant to the U.S. Air Force on Project Blue Book and participated in a panel presenting a plan for UFO research at the United Nations in 1978. He has authored numerous books on UFOs. Vallée proposes that UFO phenomena and associated experiences could be part of a "control system" influencing human consciousness and beliefs across different historical and cultural contexts.
Comments
Post a Comment