Exploring UFOs and Aliens: A Perspective on Academia and Bayesian Inference

This chapter delves into the speaker's personal history with UFOs and aliens, their shift towards neglected topics, and academia's lack of engagement. It discusses how academics select areas to focus on, the perspectives of scientists like Brian Cox and Neil deGrasse Tyson on UFOs, and the concept of Bayesian inference in evaluating claims like UFO sightings. The chapter also explores the feasibility of alien civilizations visiting Earth and emphasizes the need to consider all aspects of a scenario for credibility.