print friendly version Exo-102: Citizen Diplomacy with Extraterrestrial Civilizations
On 21 May 2013 a new semester of courses starts at the Exopolitics Institute. This is one of the classes that will be taught.
Introduction - course description
This course examines examines the key principles of 'galactic diplomacy' at the unofficial level, as a form of 'track two' or 'citizen diplomacy' aimed at establishing contact and communications with different extraterrestrial races. The course analyses the nature of diplomatic representation on Earth that might be recognized by various extraterrestrial races. Particular focus will be on the representative status of different global constituencies such as politically organized humanity, cetaceans, alleged subterranean civilizations, and the role of Earth or 'Gaia' as a living organism. The course examines the need for 'citizen diplomacy' with extaterrestrials as a means of complementing official diplomatic relations between major nations and extraterrestrial races. Finally, the course examines how national security agencies will respond to 'citizen diplomacy' between private citizens/groups with extraterrestrials in terms of four key challenges confronting the practice of this form of diplomacy:
- the extent of private communications and interactions with extraterrestrial races;
- the coercive resources of shadow government agencies;
- the degree to which extraterrestrial races may manipulate citizens engaging in track two galactic diplomacy; and
- implications of initiatives and agreements reached through citizen diplomacy with extraterrestrials.
Registration can be done at The Exopolitics Institute.
Schedule
| Date | ||
| 21 May | Lecture 1 | A.1. Typologies of Extraterrestrial Races – Understanding motivations and actvitities |
| 28 May | Lecture 2 | A.2. Understanding Galactic History – The legacy of extraterrestrial conflict in the Galaxy |
| 4 June | Lecture 3 | A.3. Extraterrestrial History and Intervention on Earth |
| 11 June | Lecture 4 | B.1. Conventional Diplomacy and Competing Models for Representing Earth in Diplomatic Interactions with Extraterrestrials |
| 18 June | Lecture 5 | B.2. Different Earth Constituencies and a more Comprehensive Representational Model for Earth in Diplomatic Relations with Extraterrestrials |
| 25 June | Break | |
| 2 July | Lecture 6 | B.3. The Significance of the 'Gaia Hypothesis' in Diplomatic Relations with Extraterrestrial Civilizations |
| 9 July | Lecture 7 | C.1. Key Principles of Conflict Resolution, Mediation & Citizen Diplomacy |
| 16 July | Lecture 8 | C.2. ‘Awakened Humanity’ & ‘Citizen Diplomacy with Extraterrestrials’ |
| 23 July | Lecture 9 | C.3. Contemporary Citizen Diplomacy Initiatives with Extraterrestrials |
| 30 July | Break | |
| 6 August | Lecture 10 | D.1. The Extent of Private Communications and Interactions with Extraterrestrial Races |
| 13 August | Lecture 11 | D.2. Coercive Resources of Shadow Government Agencies and Citizen Diplomacy with Extraterrestrials |
| 20 August | Lecture 12 | D.3. How extraterrestrial races might manipulate unsuspecting citizens engaging in Citizen Diplomacy with Extraterrestrials & Government Responses |
| 27 August | Lecture 13 | D.4. Implications of Initiatives & Agreements Reached through Citizen Diplomacy with Extraterrestrials - Government Responses |
| 3 Sept. | Lecture 14 | D.5. The Future of Citizen Diplomacy with Extraterrestrials |
Student Feedback
Q. What did you like most about this course?
I very much appreciated the overall idea that the EXO-102 left me with, that Contact & Diplomacy with Extraterrestrial Civilizations is something we should start integrating into our worldviews as issues that are not only reserved for sci-fi novels and blockbuster movies.
Frank, Belgium, Summer, 2009The content and flow is amazing, leading to a crescendo at times. So stimulating and it blends in well with the others on the forum.
Neil Gould, Hong Kong, Summer, 2008Certainly the Galactic history part was fascinating. This gave a new meaning to the contemporary expression “as above, so below”. One can also see patterns in that we are to a degree walking in our forefathers steps. It made it more understandable.
Kai Olsen - Exo-102-Summer-2011EVERYTHING! Everyone put so much energy and brilliance into t his course. I don't know where to begin. The organization, insight and information provided by the syllabus and the readings are superb.
Jason Friend, California, USA, Summer, 2008The criteria for evaluating the different sorts of contact. This will help with my further research and writing.
Dr Bernice Hill, Summer, 2009I liked the interaction with each other and the instructor. Manuel was very thoughtful in his presentation of the information and in his responses to us.
Dr Mary Conley - Summer, 2009
Q. What would you say to prospective students contemplating this course?
The Exo-102 Course will most probably put you into a state of wondering and confusion as to what is all going on here, behind the scenes on this planet. What, How many, Who are all the different kind of intelligent forces presently on, in, and around this planet here? And what do they want here? And what are your options to play a role in this all? The Exo-102 Course makes you aware of the issues that are at stake; real life ET issues that are affecting your life; the things you are not supposed to know; the things that are to be expected in a near future, and how you could respond. I would recommend this course to anyone with the courage to face the complexity of what is going on around this planet.
Frank. Belgium, Summer, 2009
That the course is graduate level in its approach and the instructor very informed, responsive and thorough. It has been a pleasure working with him and my fellow classmates!
Dr Bernice Hill, Summer, 2009I would tell them to definitely take this course. It is well written with a very thorough presentation of the subject of citizen diplomacy.
Dr Mary Conley, Summer, 2009Times do change, however in today's world, the whole paradigm is changing. The fact that Dr Mitchell has broken out of the mold, confirms this. The tools for experiencing, understanding and activating ones passionate instincts in the new paradigm are to be found in this course.
Neil Gould, Hong Kong, Summer, 2008It is very time consuming but perhaps it may be the most rewarding thing you have ever done. Do it! It will change your life forever in amazing ways.
Jason Friend, California, Summer, 2008