36.19 - MU Podcast - MU Interviews 003 - Joshua Cutchin

Summary

Mysterious Universe breaks from its usual format for an in-depth conversation with Joshua Cutchin, an author known for exploring the strange overlap between folklore, fairies, UFOs, and other high-strangeness phenomena. The discussion covers his many books, his TEDx talk, and why researchers of the unexplained should keep a healthy distance from the abyss. In the members-only extension, Cutchin discusses AI and the present moment, explains the folkloric idea of being "pixie led," and shares examples from his book The Inverted Path.

Key takeaways

• 1Guest Joshua Cutchin is an author of multiple books on anomalous phenomena and has given a TEDx talk
• 2Discussion of the importance of keeping a distance from "the abyss" when researching the unexplained
• 3The folkloric concept of being "pixie led," meaning disoriented or led astray by fairies
• 4Examples drawn from Cutchin's book The Inverted Path
• 5AI and the present moment discussed in the Plus+ extension
• 6Cutchin is linked to Squatch-Fishing Outfitters, a Bigfoot-themed venture

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