The uncanny valley is a theory in aesthetics suggesting a humanoid object appearing almost, but not exactly, like a real human can evoke feelings of eeriness or revulsion, rather than familiarity, due to the object’s proximity to reality yet noticeable imperfections. . Examples of the phenomenon exist among robotics, 3D computer animations and lifelike dolls. When we encounter something or someone who seems a bit off, discomfort sets in, manifesting as an unsettling feeling in the pit of our stomachs. It’s a reaction born from the clash between expectation and reality, a psychological response to an almost-human entity falling short of complete authenticity.

On this episode, Jessica and Dr. Dennis Carroll explore the uncanny valley and numerous reports of missing people who reappear, but not as themselves, quite literally. 

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