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Garry Nolan & Avi Loeb: The Science of Aliens | Brian Keating’s INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE Podcast (#343)

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

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The Public's Reaction to Scientific Discoveries: Beliefs, Opinion, and Influence

This chapter explores the general public's response to scientific discoveries, highlighting how personal beliefs and social status can influence public opinion. It emphasizes the importance of convincing scientists to study certain topics rather than seeking public agreement, and encourages open-ended questions and different outcomes. The chapter also discusses the recent upsurge of interest in studying the phenomenon of aliens, the importance of provenance in alien artifacts, and the need for scientific progress to challenge authoritative reviews.

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