

ACFM Trip 40: UFOs
Feb 4, 2024
The podcast explores the impact of UFOs on political thought, including the connections to right-wing ideologies. They discuss the belief among some communists that aliens will bring about world revolution. The concept of apophenia, finding meaning in abstract data, is examined. The popularity and controversy surrounding the ancient aliens theory is also discussed. The ontological status of aliens and UFOs is explored, including cultural anxieties and fears. They delve into abduction testimonies, UFO sightings, hidden structures, and the formation of communities around them.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Renewed Interest in UFOs and UAPs
02:32 • 29min
The Clash of Ideologies: Climate Change and Political Arguments
31:08 • 6min
Cultivating Apophenia: Finding Meaning in Abstract Data
36:48 • 10min
Ancient Aliens and the Controversial Theory
46:29 • 12min
The Ontological Status of Aliens and UFOs
58:31 • 18min
Exploring Abduction Testimonies and the Unexplained
01:16:35 • 5min
Exploring UFO Sightings and Hidden Structures in the World
01:21:56 • 3min