Exotic being
An exotic being is a proposed term to neutrally classify alleged conscious or sentient entities that have implications that extend beyond mainstream scientific understanding or whose existence is not widely accepted by the mainstream consensus. These entities are often discussed in the context of conspiracy theories that challenge established paradigms of reality and science.
The term can be applied broadly to encompass alleged cryptids, extraterrestrials, interdimensional beings, spiritual entities, and even exotic plants (non-terrestrial flora) (under the theory or understanding that plants have consciousness). The inclusion of these beings under one classification reflects their shared status as entities that exist outside empirical verification and mainstream science.
The use of the term avoids imposing strict definitions or speculative conclusions about the origins, nature, or intentions of these alleged entities. For example, a cryptid may be considered an exotic being without judging its intelligence, while an extraterrestrial being without requiring it to conform to traditional notions of biology. Thus, all non-human intelligent beings are exotic beings, but not vice versa. Some researchers suggest that the ability of exotic beings to evade detection by humans implies a form of intelligence or advanced adaptation. Others argue that factors such as environmental concealment, technological cloaking, or limitations in human perception may enable "non-intelligent" beings to stay hidden. The term "exotic being" is intended to accommodate all these entities while acknowledging the limitations of current understanding.
Exotic beings are allegedly real, distinct from fictional stories. Fictional representations of exotic beings have long influenced public imagination, appearing in mythology, literature, and popular culture. These portrayals often parallel alleged real-world entities, contributing to a cultural framework that shapes how such beings are understood and serves to disseminate knowledge about them.