S1E5 : What Scientists Can Learn From Alien Hunters ?

The episode explores the history of the search for extraterrestrial life and examines the division between scientists and non-scientists in this field. It discusses how the "boundary work" performed by scientists to separate legitimate research from fringe perspectives can inadvertently alienate those outside the scientific mainstream, leading to mistrust and the perpetuation of conspiracy theories. The podcast also considers how the inclusion of UFO research, despite its problematic history, could benefit both science and the public understanding of the world.
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