Summary:
The book explores the connections between belief in UFOs, technological innovation, and religious experience, drawing on interviews with scientists, engineers, and Silicon Valley professionals who interpret UFO phenomena through spiritual and mystical frameworks. It examines how the UFO narrative has permeated modern culture and influenced both personal belief systems and technological development.
Key points:
1. UFOs as a Modern Religion: Pasulka presents UFOs as a new type of faith, based on personal experiences and perceived evidence of alien life.
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