The Ontological Status of Aliens and UFOs

This chapter explores the ontological status of aliens and UFOs, discussing the cultural anxieties and fears reflected in the discourse surrounding them. From the belief that advanced alien civilizations would enslave us to the idea that they would save humanity from crises, different waves of beliefs regarding aliens are examined. The chapter also touches on the concept of the pisades, interstellar travel, the lack of evidence for UFOs, and various mythologies and scientific arguments related to the existence of alien life.