Nuts-and-bolts UFOs

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The belief that unidentified flying objects are physical crafts, often implicated in myths of reverse-engineered alien technology, which the episode critiques.

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Kevin Cann on Debunking the Alien Myth: What’s Really Behind UFOs

Aeon Byte Gnostic RadioApr 13, 2026

Kevin Cann presents his book 'Platonic Surrealism: UFOs and the Extra-Consciousness Hypothesis,' challenging popular myths surrounding UFOs and alien technology. The discussion focuses on dismantling the 'nuts-and-bolts' fantasy of extraterrestrial crafts while introducing the concept of an 'appearance engine.' This theory posits that our perceptions of UFOs are shaped by our expectations and consciousness within a living universe.

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