Stephen (Steve) Bassett is a notable figure in the UFOlogy community, primarily recognized for his advocacy work in promoting the disclosure of alleged government information about unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and extraterrestrial life. He is the founder of the Paradigm Research Group (PRG), an organization established to conduct advocacy and lobbying efforts aimed at urging the United States government to release its purportedly classified UFO files and acknowledge the existence of extraterrestrial life.
Bassett’s efforts have included organizing events, such as the “X-Conference,” a series of conferences that bring together researchers, activists, and others interested in the subject of UFOs and extraterrestrial phenomena. He also orchestrated the “Citizen Hearing on Disclosure” in 2013, an event designed to resemble a congressional hearing, where researchers, former military officers, and other witnesses presented testimonies on UFO sightings and encounters.
One of the key objectives of Bassett’s work with the Paradigm Research Group is to end what he describes as a “truth embargo” – the alleged withholding of information by governments regarding the existence of UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence. He advocates for open, transparent government disclosure of all information related to these phenomena.
Bassett is also involved in public speaking and media appearances, where he discusses his views on government disclosure, the implications of contact with extraterrestrial intelligence, and the need for greater transparency and scientific inquiry into UFO phenomena.