Comment on What are the most popular conspiracy theories?
Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 2 days ago
My least favorite one is ancient aliens, because it is both inspired by Carl Sagan and inspired a ton of sci fi especially Stargate, but it’s also just white supremacy with extra steps.
I’m so conflicted.
Davel23@fedia.io 2 days ago
How is ancient aliens inspired by Carl Sagan?
I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 1 day ago
He wrote a book in the 60s that kind of suggested it was a possibility, but then walked it back within a few years and criticized people who latched on to it.
Intelligent Life in the Universe is the book.
Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 1 day ago
He also wrote about this in Broca’s Brain