This Week in Space (Audio)

TWiS 215: Disclosure Day - With Dr. David Brin

Listen Later

If you've seen "Disclosure Day" or "Age of Disclosure," you're going to want to join us for this fascinating discussion with famed bestselling sci-fi/sci-fact author Dr. David Brin. Long known for his universe-spanning visions, storytelling skills, and occasionally contrarian viewpoints, this episode will not disappoint! Our discussion ranged from reactions to Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" to why people believe in AI and more. This week's guest co-host is ace science journalist Susan Karlin.


Headlines:

  • Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" Premieres to Mixed Reviews
  • Alien Lore and the Evolution of Sci-Fi Tropes
  • Comparing Modern and Classic Alien Invasion Films
  • NASA's NIAC Program and Cutting-Edge Space Concepts
  • UFO Conspiracies and Cultural Obsessions

    • Main Topic: Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" and the Alien Narrative

    • Film critiques: Plot, character arcs, and visual effects
    • Overused tropes in government conspiracy stories
    • Modern alien movies compared to classics like Independence Day and Close Encounters
    • Recurring alien mythologies and sci-fi's role in cultural reflection
    • Exploration of why UFO conspiracy theories persist
    • Insights from David Brin on skepticism, evidence, and hidden truths
    • Connections drawn between UFO lore and folklore about elves and fairies
    • Examination of AI's parallels to alien encounters, danger, and self-accountability

      • Host: Rod Pyle

      Co-Host: Susan Karlin

      Guest: Dr. David Brin

      Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.

      Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts!

      Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

      ...more
      View all episodesView all episodes
      Download on the App Store
      This Week in Space (Audio)By TWiT
      • 4.6
      • 4.6
      • 4.6
      • 4.6
      • 4.6

      4.6

      160 ratings

      More shows like This Week in Space (Audio)

      View all
      Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science by The Planetary Society

      Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

      1,353 Listeners

      SpaceTime with Stuart Gary by Stuart Gary

      SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

      321 Listeners

      Ask a Spaceman! by Paul M. Sutter

      Ask a Spaceman!

      836 Listeners

      This Week in Tech (Audio) by TWiT

      This Week in Tech (Audio)

      3,061 Listeners

      Security Now (Audio) by TWiT

      Security Now (Audio)

      2,009 Listeners

      MacBreak Weekly (Audio) by TWiT

      MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

      2,013 Listeners

      Astronomy Cast by Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay

      Astronomy Cast

      2,882 Listeners

      Universe Today Podcast by Fraser Cain

      Universe Today Podcast

      569 Listeners

      Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries by Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley

      Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries

      234 Listeners

      Houston We Have a Podcast by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

      Houston We Have a Podcast

      1,247 Listeners

      Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe by iHeartPodcasts

      Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

      2,359 Listeners

      The Supermassive Podcast by The Royal Astronomical Society

      The Supermassive Podcast

      329 Listeners

      NASA's Curious Universe by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

      NASA's Curious Universe

      888 Listeners

      Why This Universe? by Dan Hooper, Shalma Wegsman

      Why This Universe?

      381 Listeners

      Astrum Space by Astrum

      Astrum Space

      152 Listeners