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A significant barrier is the compartmentalization of programs within the defense and intelligence sectors, which often operate independently of congressional oversight. Berles points out that many programs involved in UAP research are "off the books," hidden from official scrutiny, leading to a mistrust among the public and even members of Congress.
The Evidence Dilemma and the Human Desire to Believe
A recurring theme in the conversation is the lack of verifiable evidence. Berles admits skepticism, emphasizing that claims about alien bodies, crashed craft, or direct contact with non-human intelligence are difficult to substantiate without tangible proof. Despite this, there is a shared hope that we are not alone, and that someday, incontrovertible evidence will come to light.