Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

Jesse Michels: UFOs, David Grusch, Venture Capital

Oct 19, 2023
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Jesse Michels
Jesse Michels, CEO of American Alchemy Holdings and former insider at Peter Thiel's family office, dives into the intriguing world of UFOs and government secrecy. He discusses David Grusch's claims about unidentified aerial phenomena and the intersection of these mysteries with venture capital. The conversation touches on the UAP Task Force, the challenges of transparency in government, and how private entities may know more about UFOs than the officials do. Jesse emphasizes the shift from skepticism to belief, urging a more thoughtful perspective on these phenomena.
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ANECDOTE

Pre-Interview Jitters

  • Jesse Michels felt imposter syndrome before interviewing David Grush.
  • He was nervous about doing the interview justice, given its historical significance.
INSIGHT

The UFO Question

  • The nature of reality is central to the UFO discussion.
  • Understanding non-human intelligences (NHIs) and their agendas is crucial.
INSIGHT

Unique Advantages

  • A history degree helps analyze UFO documents critically.
  • Venture capital experience teaches probabilistic thinking, which is useful for assessing UFO claims.
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