Federation of Magic Pop UFOS

Mt. Disclosure aka Mt. Shushmore An Introduction to a Larger Investigation One of the more intriguing questions in modern ufology has little to do with lights in the sky. It concerns the people talking about them. Has the UFO discussion gradually become associated with one political ideology, or is that perception itself a product of media ecosystems? This is a question worth exploring—but not answering prematurely. Popular culture often gives the impression that UFOs belong to the political left. Hollywood has certainly contributed to that perception. Many prominent filmmakers and producers who have embraced UFO themes have also been associated with broadly progressive politics. Steven Spielberg's recent UFO-centered work, for example, has been interpreted by some critics as reflecting contemporary liberal cultural narratives, though others simply view it as science fiction and entertainment. At the same time, the historical record refuses to fit neatly into partisan c...