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Mick West
Researcher
Skeptic
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Mick West (born 1967) is an American science writer, skeptical investigator, and retired video game programmer. He created the websites Contrail Science and Metabunk to debunk pseudoscientific claims, including chemtrails and UFOs/UAPs. In UAP research, West has analyzed Navy videos like GOFAST, FLIR, and GIMBAL, demonstrating prosaic explanations such as parallax, camera artifacts, and distant aircraft, often aligning with AARO's 2024 findings. His technical expertise from programming and Photoshop aids in video analysis. Key publication: 'Escaping the Rabbit Hole' (2018), guiding respectful debunking. Featured in media like Joe Rogan and documentaries, West promotes critical thinking against conspiracy theories in UFO discourse.
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