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The Myth of UFOs
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Author and philosopher Massimo Pigliucci explores the idea of the UFO narrative as a myth and draws parallels to ancient philosophical ideas.

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Author Malcolm Gladwell discusses the idea of myths and how reoccurring narratives can shape our reality in his new book.
33:14 - 37:55 (04:40)
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Mythology
Summary

Author Malcolm Gladwell discusses the idea of myths and how reoccurring narratives can shape our reality in his new book. He draws parallels between the UFO myth and Socrates’ mentor, Plato, who separated reality into two categories, and describes how myths can influence cultures throughout history.

Chapter
The Myth of UFOs
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