Person

Sarah Scoles

Science journalist; author of “They Are Already Here” (2020)

2018–2020 · Media · Journalist

A science journalist, in February 2018 she analyzed in Wired the classification of the Navy videos released with the New York Times article on AATIP. In the book “They Are Already Here” (2020) she argues that several agencies conducted investigations in bad faith and at times spread false information about UFOs, and admits that she did not solve the mystery of the 2017 story.

Key claims: Argues that some government agencies have been less than candid and in some cases have spread false information about UFOs, fueling distrust.

Documented authority

It measures how documented and verifiable what the person claims is, not their honesty. Each criterion is scored from 0 to 2.

Credentials 2/2: Articles in Wired and a book on the topic are documented.
Direct access not applicable: Not applicable: does not claim direct knowledge of the facts; reports sources or documents.
Evidence provided not applicable: Not applicable: does not advance claims of their own on UAP facts.
Claims track record not applicable: The sources consulted do not trace the outcome of any verifiable claims made by this person.
Conflicts of interest 1/2: She is the author of a book on the topic, a declared professional interest.

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