The key is to take personal responsibility for understanding.
That is very hard work.
In the case of this topic it means making the effort to understand the history.
An excellent place to start:
https://www.amazon.com/UFOs-National-Security-State-Chronology/dp/1571743170
https://www.amazon.com/UFOs-National-Security-State-1973-1991/dp/0967799511
1) I grew up with “UFO” lore.
2) Your recommendations are of little value. Your reputation precedes you ...