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A Harvard professor whose alien theories drew academic ridicule is now leading the White House UFO council — does institutional credibility follow the person or the post?
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Theory Briefing
- A Harvard professor known for controversial alien theories has been picked to lead the White House's official UFO council, blending fringe and establishment.
- The appointment raises whether a government platform will legitimize theories that mainstream academia has long resisted.
- Institutional backing can shift public perception of a claim even before any new evidence emerges.