Jacques Vallée is a French computer scientist, venture capitalist, and ufologist known for his research on unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and the nature of consciousness. He gained prominence in the 1960s with his book, "Anatomy of a Phenomenon," where he proposed that UFOs might not be extraterrestrial but could represent a different aspect of reality. Vallée has also contributed to the fields of artificial intelligence and network technology. He was involved in the development of early computer systems and has worked with various tech companies. His interdisciplinary approach combines science, technology, and the study of paranormal phenomena.