--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But if we establish the working…" description: "\"But if we establish the working hypothesis that the UFOs are machines, we also have to assume the following: a) They are not built by human beings.. b)..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2eb/hermann-oberth-35799_air_but-if-we-establish-the-working-hypothes_2604913.png" --- # But if we establish the working hypothesis that the UFOs… ![“But if we establish the working hypothesis that the UFOs are machines, we also have to assume the following: a) They are not built by human beings.. b) They are flying by means of artificial fields of gravity.. c) They produce high-tension electric charges in order to push the air out of their…” quote by Hermann Oberth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2eb/hermann-oberth-35799_air_but-if-we-establish-the-working-hypothes_2604913.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2eb/hermann-oberth-35799_air_but-if-we-establish-the-working-hypothes_2604913.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2eb/hermann-oberth-35799_air_but-if-we-establish-the-working-hypothes_2604913.png) > “But if we establish the working hypothesis that the UFOs are machines, we also have to assume the following: a) They are not built by human beings.. b) They are flying by means of artificial fields of gravity.. c) They produce high-tension electric charges in order to push the air out of their paths, so it does not start glowing, and strong magnetic fields to influence the ionized air at higher altitudes.” [Hermann Oberth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hermann-oberth/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. If UFOs are machines, they must be non‑human, use artificial gravity, and generate electric and magnetic fields. **In simple terms:** UFOs as alien tech with exotic physics. Key Takeaway Consider unconventional explanations. Themes UFOs technology physics Mood curious speculative Type scientific philosophical When to use this quote - aerospace research - science fiction - public speculation Key Concepts gravity manipulation electromagnetism Questions to Reflect On - What evidence would convince you? - How could we test these claims? 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