Brian Cook

Nicholas Julian Cook transitioned from a career in aviation journalism and defence consulting to become an author focused on subjects like anti-gravity technology, consciousness, and potential UFO origins. His early career included significant roles at Jane's Defence Weekly, where he served as aviation editor and later as an aerospace consultant and contributor. During this period, he received multiple awards from the Royal Aeronautical Society for his journalistic work.

Cook's investigative interests led him to author "The Hunt For Zero Point," which delves into a decade of research concerning anti-gravity technology and a theory about Nazi involvement in UFO-like devices. Beyond this non-fiction work, he has also penned novels and ghostwritten books, primarily on military topics. His explorations into secret military spending and experimental aircraft have also been featured in television documentaries. More recently, his research into consciousness, influenced by personal experiences and a significant research grant, led to his involvement with the Bigelow Institute for Consciousness Studies.

Brian Cook's work often intersects with unconventional subjects, notably anti-gravity technology and unexplained aerial phenomena. His book, "The Hunt For Zero Point," chronicles a ten-year investigation into the possibility of advanced anti-gravity devices, drawing on theories linking Nazi Germany to the development of UFO-shaped craft that might have influenced later research. This interest extended to television, where he investigated secret US military spending and experimental aircraft that could be mistaken for UFOs in the Discovery Channel documentary "Billion Dollar Secret." He also presented "UFO's: The Secret Evidence," exploring alleged evidence for alien visitation.

A significant turning point in Cook's research trajectory was his wife's shared-death experience, which profoundly impacted his views on consciousness. This event spurred him to dedicate himself to researching the nature of consciousness and its potential survival beyond physical death. His research received substantial backing from an anonymous philanthropist, enabling him to pursue these esoteric inquiries. Cook's engagement with these themes culminated in his participation in an essay competition funded by Robert Bigelow on the evidence for consciousness survival after death. His winning entry led to an invitation to join the Bigelow Institute for Consciousness Studies as a director, signifying a deep dive into the philosophical and scientific questions surrounding existence.