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American Cosmic: UFOs, Religion, Technology,New
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More than half of American adults and more than seventyfive percent of young Americans believe in intelligent extraterrestrial life. This level of belief rivals that of belief in God. American Cosmic examines the mechanisms at work behind the thriving belief system in extraterrestrial life, a system that is changing and even supplanting traditional religions.Over the course of a sixyear ethnographic study, D.W. Pasulka interviewed successful and influential scientists, professionals, and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs who believe in extraterrestrial intelligence, thereby disproving the common misconception that only fringe members of society believe in UFOs. She argues that widespread belief in aliens is due to a number of factors including their ubiquity in modern media like The XFiles, which can influence memory, and the believability lent to that media by the search for planets that might support life. American Cosmic explores the intriguing question of how people interpret unexplainable experiences, and argues that the media is replacing religion as a cultural authority that offers believers answers about nonhuman intelligent life.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'American Cosmic: UFOs, Religion, Technology'? A: The main theme of 'American Cosmic' is the examination of how belief in extraterrestrial life is becoming a significant part of American culture, often rivaling traditional religious beliefs. The book explores the social and psychological mechanisms behind this thriving belief system.
- Q: Who is the author of 'American Cosmic'? A: The author of 'American Cosmic' is D.W. Pasulka, who conducted a six-year ethnographic study to gather insights from influential figures in the fields of science and technology.
- Q: What type of research did D.W. Pasulka conduct for this book? A: D.W. Pasulka conducted ethnographic research, which included interviews with scientists, professionals, and entrepreneurs who hold beliefs in extraterrestrial intelligence.
- Q: When was 'American Cosmic' published? A: 'American Cosmic' was published on February 20, 2019.
- Q: What is the length of 'American Cosmic'? A: The book 'American Cosmic' has a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'American Cosmic'? A: 'American Cosmic' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What category does 'American Cosmic' fall under? A: 'American Cosmic' falls under the category of UFOs.
- Q: Is 'American Cosmic' in new condition? A: 'American Cosmic' is available in new condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'American Cosmic' is the First Edition.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in 'American Cosmic'? A: Key topics in 'American Cosmic' include the influence of media on belief in extraterrestrial life, the reinterpretation of unexplainable experiences, and the shifting cultural authority from traditional religions to media representations of non-human intelligence.