Euphomet "The UFO has made me a better person." Joshua Cutchin Exploring the Depths of Fourth Wall Phantoms | Nite Drift
Oct 24, 2025
Join Joshua Cutchin, an author and paranormal researcher, as he explores the fascinating intersection of fiction and reality. He discusses how storytelling influences our perception of high-strangeness experiences and shares insights from his book, 'Fourth Wall Phantoms.' Cutchin delves into the concept of fictional incursions, the reflective nature of the paranormal, and the intriguing notion that UFOs might exist to propagate their own stories. He emphasizes the responsibility of storytellers in shaping cultural narratives and nurturing empathy.
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Fiction Influences Reality
- Joshua Cutchin argues fictional narratives can leak into reality and shape phenomena like UFOs and hauntings.
- He suggests this boundary-crossing is increasingly important as language-based AI and cultural instability amplify manifestational power.
Shape Stories Toward Hopeful Futures
- Do craft and promote better stories that lean toward aspirational, protopian visions rather than constant dystopia.
- Use narrative to steer cultural imaginaries toward compassion and constructive futures.
Character Walked Into His Office
- Joshua Cutchin recounts Philip Wainwright, a play character, entering his office as a flesh-and-blood man.
- The visit convinced him fictional characters can feel autonomous and sometimes manifest to creators.
