In this interview (Episode 6 of The Dr. Steven Greer Show), Dr. Greer and filmmaker Michael Mazzola discuss the concept of “catastrophic disclosure” in relation to government secrecy around UFOs, advanced technologies, and possible non-human intelligences.
Dr. Greer defines “catastrophic disclosure” as a manipulated form of partial disclosure that deliberately frames extraterrestrial or non-human contact as a hostile threat—leading governments and the public to unite under fear, militarize space, and potentially accept the erosion of freedoms in exchange for “security.” Greer contrasts this outcome with what he believes is a genuinely constructive path: a full, honest release of information—including man-made UFOs, covert operations that simulate “alien” abductions, and breakthrough energy technologies—that fosters global collaboration and peaceful contact.
A central theme is Dr. Greer’s claim that various hidden or “legacy” programs have reverse-engineered extraterrestrial craft and energy devices but keep them secret. According to Greer, certain factions within these programs stage fake abductions and mutilations to create a fear-based narrative, thus justifying weaponization and control. He explains that many officials—politicians, military, intelligence personnel—are unaware of just how advanced these black projects are and mistakenly assume truly anomalous sightings must be alien. Dr. Greer warns that if these half-truths guide disclosure, the public will be steered toward believing extraterrestrials are hostile, culminating in a so-called “catastrophic” rollout.
Finally, Greer advocates for an alternative approach: an amnesty program for whistleblowers, robust legal and physical protections for those coming forward, and carefully executed executive orders to stand down clandestine weapon systems targeting UFOs. He proposes a global diplomatic initiative—much like his own “CE5” efforts—to initiate peaceful contact with any genuine non-human civilizations and liberate the suppressed zero-point or advanced energy technologies for worldwide benefit. In Greer’s view, failure to unveil all aspects of the UFO/UAP phenomenon honestly risks fortifying a fear-based agenda and perpetuating further secrecy, conflict, and environmental damage.