A Professor Proposes That UFOs Are Humans from the Future

Published on January 06, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Conceptual illustration showing a futuristic humanoid figure observing a scene from prehistoric humanity through a temporal portal, with an unidentified flying object of advanced design in the background.

A Professor Proposes That UFOs Are Humans from the Future

The interpretation of the UFO phenomenon takes an unexpected turn with a hypothesis coming from the academic realm. Biological anthropologist Michael P. Masters challenges the traditional extraterrestrial narrative and proposes an origin much closer to us. 🧠

The Extratempestrial Theory: A New Scientific Perspective

In his work Identified Flying Objects: A Multidisciplinary Scientific Approach, Masters argues that unidentified flying objects are not the product of alien civilizations. His proposal, called the extratempestrial theory, suggests that these vehicles are operated by humans from the distant future who have mastered technology to travel through time. Their main objective would be to investigate their own evolutionary past, applying an approach that integrates various scientific disciplines.

Key Points of the Hypothesis:
  • Temporal origin, not spatial: The occupants do not come from another planet, but from our own future.
  • Anthropological motivation: Their mission would be to study human evolution directly, like field paleontologists.
  • Multidisciplinary framework: The theory is supported by concepts from evolutionary biology, physical anthropology, and theoretical physics to build its foundation.
"If UFOs are really our great-great-grandchildren, then the typical questions about their superior technology take on a new nuance."

Explaining the Humanoid Form and Biological Interest

This idea seeks to resolve two of the most persistent enigmas in close encounter reports. On one hand, it clarifies why the entities described almost always exhibit a humanoid morphology (two arms, two legs, head with facial features). On the other, it makes sense of the supposed obsessive interest these visitors show in our anatomy, genetics, and reproductive systems. According to Masters' logic, time travelers would be analyzing their direct ancestors, which would justify such a specific and detailed focus.

Evidence the Theory Attempts to Address:
  • Consistent descriptions: Witnesses often detail beings with human proportions, not exotic forms.
  • Focus on biological experimentation: Abduction reports frequently mention medical exams and sample collection.
  • Lack of clear communication: A traveler from the future would study their ancestors like a scientist observes specimens, not necessarily to converse.

An Attempt to Bring the Debate to the Academic Realm

Masters presents his work as a serious study that analyzes sighting and abduction reports under this new light, seeking patterns that support his thesis. He acknowledges that the concept of time travel remains speculative within physics, but attempts to build a coherent framework to discuss it. The ultimate goal is to foster rigorous debate, away from the stigmas and lack of rigor that often surround traditional ufology. Perhaps we are not waiting for aliens, but greeting the final and most powerful version of ourselves. 🚀