Alexander Wendt, a political science professor at The Ohio State University and amateur ufologist, joins the conversation to unpack the political ramifications of UFOs. He discusses how the recent Pentagon UFO reports have reignited interest in extraterrestrial life, challenging longstanding taboos around its serious study. Wendt analyses what these unexplained phenomena could mean for humanity, the debate over their origins, and the profound impact potential alien contact might have on society, governance, and our understanding of existence.
Vox's Sean Illing talks with international politics professor and amateur ufologist Alex Wendt about why it's time to start thinking more seriously about the earth-shattering implications of discovering extraterrestrial life. They discuss the taboos against serious scientific inquiry into extraterrestrial existence, the US military's official UFO report and the inexplicable videos released by the Pentagon, and what the possible explanations might be for what's been seen.
Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), Interviews Writer, Vox
Guest: Alexander Wendt, Professor of International Security and Political Science, The Ohio State University