Lex Fridman Podcast #308 – Ryan Graves: UFOs, Fighter Jets, and Aliens
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Aug 1, 2022 Ryan Graves, a former Navy fighter pilot with expertise in advanced technology and AI-assisted combat, shares his thrilling experiences with UFO sightings during his service. He discusses the implications of these encounters for national security and aviation technology. The conversation also delves into complex aerial warfare strategies, the challenges of hypersonic flight, and the ethical considerations of military AI. Graves highlights the balance between skepticism and open-minded inquiry in UFO research, while exploring the potential for extraterrestrial technology and its impact on humanity.
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Avoiding Bird Strikes
- When encountering a bird while flying, always try to go over it.
- Birds instinctively lower their wings and drop when startled, so going under is dangerous.
First Flight Near-Ejection
- Ryan Graves's first jet flight was a formation flight in a T-45 Goshawk.
- Ironically, the landing gear malfunctioned, leading to a near-ejection.
Wiggle Your Toes
- Ryan Graves noticed students tense up during formation flying, hindering their performance.
- He'd tell them to "wiggle their toes," helping them relax and improve.