Summary
Skeptic.com and The Skeptics Society announce that michael-shermer — founder and publisher of Skeptic magazine — has been appointed to the uap-science-advisory-council, the government-tasked body established at the White House’s request in coordination with aaro, odni, the FBI, and other agencies. The announcement confirms Shermer as a named member of the council, adding to rosters previously reported by the disclosure-foundation (12 members, June 14) and by avi-loeb (5 scientists, June 12). The council draws from disciplines including astrophysics, oceanography, molecular biology, anthropology, psychology, artificial intelligence, and instrumentation. Shermer’s role is framed around scientific skepticism, anomaly investigation, and public communication — making him the most prominent institutional skeptic on the council and a significant counterweight to advocates of the non-human-intelligence hypothesis.
Key Claims
- michael-shermer has been appointed to the uap-science-advisory-council, confirmed by The Skeptics Society. (Skeptics Society)
- The council was established at the White House’s request in coordination with aaro, odni, the FBI, and other agencies. (Skeptics Society)
- The council spans disciplines including astrophysics, oceanography, molecular biology, anthropology, psychology, AI, and instrumentation. (Skeptics Society)
- Shermer brings expertise in scientific skepticism and anomaly investigation from decades at Skeptic magazine. (Skeptics Society)
Notable Quotes
“Science advances by investigating anomalies with curiosity, skepticism, and methodological rigor. I am honored to serve alongside such an accomplished group.” — Michael Shermer