American Alchemy "I Found Hitler’s Secret UFO Program!” -Jason Jorjani
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Nov 1, 2025 
Jason Jorjani, a philosopher and author known for his work on cultural history and fringe topics, dives deep into the murky waters of Nazi technology and UFOs. He discusses the philosophical implications of parapsychology and the risks philosophers face relating to political power. The conversation reveals Nazi secret projects, including the alleged 1933 Magenta crash and advanced saucer engineering. Jorjani also explores postwar networks and their ties to eugenics, occultism, and geopolitical games, challenging listeners to reconsider historical narratives and their implications today.
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Philosophy Must Be Broad-Spectrum
- Jason Jorjani argues philosophers must think across ontology, epistemology, ethics, politics, and aesthetics to address phenomena like UFOs and parapsychology.
- He says declining deep philosophical thought harms society's capacity to handle radical phenomena and ethical consequences.
Monumental History Fuels Cultural Creativity
- Jorjani uses Nietzsche's 'monumental history' to argue societies need a mythic, inspirational connection to their past to fuel future creativity.
- He contrasts antiquarian, critical, and monumental history and favors the latter to nourish cultural vitality.
Magenta 1933 Recovery And Vatican Role
- Jorjani recounts a 1933 Magenta, Italy crash where Italians recovered an object and moved it to a secure air base with Vatican involvement.
- He says Americans later scooped parts of that material after being told by the Vatican.