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UFOlogy (UNEXPLAINED AERIAL PHENOMENA) with Sarah Scoles and Kate Dorsch

Jun 29, 2021

01:10:27

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UFOlogy (UNEXPLAINED AERIAL PHENOMENA) features Sarah Scoles and Kate Dorsch, experts in UFO research. They discuss tic-tacs, space rocks, black triangles, fighter pilot sightings, Roswell, abduction trends, secret military missions, and their own wacky field experiences. Interesting perspectives on UFO culture and the search for truth emerge throughout the conversation.

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Quick takeaways

UFO sightings can be categorized differently over time based on cultural influences and expectations.

Interpretations of ancient art as potential depictions of UFOs vary widely based on personal beliefs and preconceived expectations.

The recently released UFO report highlights the need for better data collection methods, funding, and addressing the stigma surrounding UFOs to gather valuable information and ensure national security.

Deep dives

The Pentagon releases long-awaited report on UFOs

The Pentagon has released a highly anticipated report on UFOs, revealing that out of 144 reported incidents, only one could be definitively identified as a deflating balloon. The rest of the incidents could not be explained, but were categorized as potential sightings of drones, atmospheric phenomena, US or foreign technology, or placed in a catch-all 'other' category. The report highlights the need for more funding and resources to gather and analyze data on unidentified aerial phenomena.

Introduction

2min

The Study of UFOs: Exploring History and Beliefs

15min

Exploring UFO Sightings and Explanations

11min

Analysis of Recent UFO Sightings and Investigation Report

3min

Unexplained Aerial Phenomena Report Recap

12min

Listener Questions, Donation, and Ads

3min

The Roswell Incident

3min

Alien Abductions: Probing and the Fascination with the Unknown

5min

Challenges in Capturing UFOs on Camera

3min

10.

UFO Sightings: Love It Lights Debunked

14min

11.

Updates, Thanks, and Wedding Preparations

3min

UFOs are real. Straight up. There are unidentified objects flying around — but does that mean they’re aliens? Two experts in the research and culture of Unexplained Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) -- science journalist/author Sarah Scoles and Dr. Kate Dorsch, a scholar in the History and Sociology of Science -- joined Alie moments after Friday’s breaking news of the Pentagon’s UAP report. Strap in for “tic tacs,” space rocks, black triangles, fighter pilot sightings, Roswell, abduction trends, secret military missions, surprising conclusions, and the -ologists’ own wacky field experience researching UFOs … and the people obsessed with hunting town the truth. Which is out there.

Follow Sarah Scoles and Kate Dorsch on Twitter

Learn more about Sarah Scoles

And Dr. Kate Dorsch

Buy Sarah’s new book, “They Are Already Here: UFO Culture and Why We See Saucers”

Or Sarah’s previous book “Making Contact”

A donation went to Friends of the Denver Public Library