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The Realignment
RE: Something Interesting | Garrett M. Graff on What the Government Really Knows About UFOs, UAPs, and the Case for Extraterrestrial Life
Nov 18, 2023
Pulitzer Prize Finalist Garrett M. Graff discusses UFOs and the US government's search for alien life. They explore the history of UFOs, government knowledge, and the likelihood of extraterrestrial life visiting Earth. They also delve into language use, conspiracy theories, government incompetence, disclosure incentives, challenges in identifying alien life, and the intersection of national security, technology, and American politics.
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- Government's cover-up of UFO knowledge is more about ignorance than hidden information.
- Perceived government cover-up likely due to secrecy around military projects and advanced adversary technology.
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The Historical Context and Purpose of the Book
In this podcast episode, Garrett M. Graf discusses his new book on the US government's search for alien life. He explains how this topic relates to his previous work on Watergate and American politics. Graf highlights the interconnection between national security, politics, and the public's fascination with UFOs over the last 80 years. Furthermore, he explores how UFO conspiracy theories have eroded American trust in institutions and influenced modern politics. Graf suggests that the government's cover-up of UFO knowledge is more about its ignorance than actual hidden information.
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