Why we can’t stop thinking about aliens | The Gray Area

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Are we truly alone in the universe? Despite the lack of hard evidence, belief in aliens and UFOs, officially known as Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), has shifted from the fringes to the center of mainstream culture. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In this episode of The Gray Area, host Jonquilyn Hill is joined by Adam Kirsch, senior editor at The Atlantic and author of the new book We Want to Believe: How Aliens Went Mainstream and Why It Matters. They explore why our fascination with extraterrestrial life persists and what that need to believe tells us about our current relationship with authority, scientific expertise, and even spirituality. The search for aliens has become the ultimate self-portrait of humanity. 00:00 Intro 03:10 Evidence vs testimony 07:59 Why UFO sightings come in waves 13:38 Why did our attitude towards UFOs shift? 22:08 UFOs and religion 31:58 UFOs and science 41:03 Why do we want to believe in UFOs? Host: Jonquilyn Hill, host of Expl

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