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The Think Tank on Carabao Island is built for ideas and conversation.

Set within a quiet island environment, the Think Tank brings people together for talks and conversations that benefit from focus, time, and thoughtful exchange.

A Place for Thoughtful Conversation

The Think Tank on Carabao Island complements the observatory by offering space to reflect, question, and explore ideas beyond observation alone.

Think Tank

Lectures and Presentations

The Think Tank meets in the observatory’s multi-purpose hall. It offers a basic and adaptable design that works for talks, visual presentations, and moderated discussions.

Sessions may be scheduled as standalone presentations or as part of longer visit or retreat including observatory activities.

Areas of Discussions

The Think Tank covers a range of subjects that encourage curiosity and cross-disciplinary thinking. Topics currently include:

Planning & Ceremony

Astronomy and Space-Related Subjects

LUNA-I: Theories of Moon Formation
Space Rocks: Comets, Asteroids, Meteoroids, Meteors, and Meteorites
SPY-GLASS-I: Origin of Telescopes
Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN): The Central Engine of Galaxies
The Solar System: Its Formation and Evolution
Beautiful Dangers: Cosmic Catastrophe
Exoplanets
Celestial Navigation
Planning & Ceremony

Mysterious and Unexplained Global Phenomena

The Silent Crisis: Disappearances
The Three Fingered Mummies Found in Peru
Malaysia Airlines MH370
Cattle Mutilation
Ancient Cataclysms and forgotten civilizations
Ancient architecture
Planning & Ceremony

Cryptocurrency and Digital Systems

Planning & Ceremony

Unidentified Flying Objects / Aliens

Historical UFO encounters and modern sightings
Government investigations: Project Blue Book
Military and pilot testimonies
The 2023 Congressional hearings
Declassified documents and FOIA revelations
Scientific perspectives and the Fermi Paradox
Physical evidence and trace cases
Why government might maintain secrecy
Alien abductions, fact or fiction
Planning & Ceremony

Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies

Planning & Ceremony

Anti-aging, Longevity and Wellness Science

How Sessions Work

Most of the time, Think Tank sessions are short lectures followed by open discussions. We keep the group sizes small so that everyone can participate, ask questions, and have a meaningful discourse.

Sessions are good for: visiting individuals, small groups, educational organizations, retreats and special events.

Space and Time to Think

The Think Tank exists to help people talk about things without feeling rushed. You can listen, ask questions, and think about ideas in a space that is calm and focused.