Chapter
Perception and UFO Encounters
27:54 - 40:28 (12:34)
Understanding how the human perception system operates is crucial in stimulating and interpreting encounters with UFOs. This can help to determine whether a sighting is anomalous or merely dismissed as something commonplace.
Clips
In this episode, host Richard Jacobs interviews Dr. Bernard Crespi, a professor of evolutionary biology at Simon Fraser University, about his research on the genetic factors that contribute to autism, particularly the MEG3 gene and the phenomenon of imprinting, which means that a gene behaves differently depending on whether it is inherited from the father or the mother.
27:54 - 30:36 (02:42)
Summary
In this episode, host Richard Jacobs interviews Dr. Bernard Crespi, a professor of evolutionary biology at Simon Fraser University, about his research on the genetic factors that contribute to autism, particularly the MEG3 gene and the phenomenon of imprinting, which means that a gene behaves differently depending on whether it is inherited from the father or the mother.
ChapterPerception and UFO Encounters
Episode#262 – Garry Nolan: UFOs and Aliens
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Some people are more receptive to the magic and possibility in novel things as opposed to finding patterns in the regular, and may be more excited by anomalies in the world.
30:36 - 31:56 (01:19)
Summary
Some people are more receptive to the magic and possibility in novel things as opposed to finding patterns in the regular, and may be more excited by anomalies in the world. This trait could be linked to genetics and upbringing, and some scientists may possess this trait as well.
ChapterPerception and UFO Encounters
Episode#262 – Garry Nolan: UFOs and Aliens
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A family driving on a Zimbabwe highway encountered a strange star-shaped spacecraft roughly 30 feet above their open-glassed car.
31:56 - 35:41 (03:45)
Summary
A family driving on a Zimbabwe highway encountered a strange star-shaped spacecraft roughly 30 feet above their open-glassed car. While the event doesn't fit into the standard story of UFO sightings, it highlights the idea that people don't all see the same thing during these encounters.
ChapterPerception and UFO Encounters
Episode#262 – Garry Nolan: UFOs and Aliens
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Stimulating an alien's perception can be a daunting task as we need to consider both the alien's mind and the limited human mind to avoid crossing the threshold of what is considered too weird.
35:41 - 40:28 (04:47)
Summary
Stimulating an alien's perception can be a daunting task as we need to consider both the alien's mind and the limited human mind to avoid crossing the threshold of what is considered too weird. This creates a challenge in communicating with aliens and developing a communication strategy that makes them understand our intentions.