Diana Walsh Pasulka about Joe Rogan, Angels and Encounters with Nonhuman intelligence
Release Date: 01/26/2024
Discover Mind-Blowing Insights on Mindfulness with Ellen Langer – It’s Not What You Expect!
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Chris Voss Explains Why 'Yes' Can Derail Negotiations
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Victor Davis Hanson about Tucker Carlson, Immigration and The End of Everything
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What are the potential risks Victor sees in a shifting global power dynamic where western confidence may wane, and what might be the consequences for deterrence and global stability? How does Victor's latest book contribute to the understanding of warfare and human nature, and why does he believe this understanding is crucial for modern defenders? Victor Davis Hanson is an American classicist, military historian, columnist, and farmer. He is known for his expertise in ancient warfare, classical history, and contemporary politics. Hanson has written extensively on these topics and is a regular...
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Dr. John DeMartini Exposes the Crucial Factors Limiting Your Success
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Diana Walsh Pasulka about Joe Rogan, Angels and Encounters with Nonhuman intelligence
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How is being a guest on the Joe Rogan Experience? When did religion begin? Are UFOs real? What are the fallen angels? In this episode we have the great pleasure of having Diana Walsh Pasulka as a guest. She is an American academic known primarily for her work in the fields of religious studies and the sociology of religion. Diana is a professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. One of her most notable contributions is her research and writing on the subject of UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects) and their cultural impact. Her book "American Cosmic: UFOs, Religion,...
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Tammy Peterson - Behind Every Strong Man There Is A Strong Woman
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info_outlineOne of her most notable contributions is her research and writing on the subject of UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects) and their cultural impact. Her book "American Cosmic: UFOs, Religion, Technology" explores the connections between technology, religion, and the belief in extraterrestrial life. In this book, Pasulka examines how the UFO phenomenon has evolved into a form of contemporary spirituality, influencing both popular culture and some technological advancements.
Pasulka's work in this area is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach, combining religious studies, digital media studies, and sociology to explore how supernatural and extraterrestrial themes are integrated into modern religious and spiritual contexts. Her perspective is often seen as bridging the gap between academic research and more popular understandings of UFOs and related phenomena.
Here latest book Encounters can you find here: https://a.co/d/6ch1BTJ
We talk about:
00:00 Book explores purgatory and Catholic supernatural encounters.
07:09 Diverse religions, surprising facts in interdisciplinary studies.
13:35 Interest in problem of evil.
20:11 Europeans began study and analyze angels taxonomy.
22:58 Unexplained presence in our atmosphere raises questions.
27:12 Historical record shows connection between light and spirituality.
34:35 Fascination with scientific trash retrievals revealed.
42:14 Physicists suggest UFO phenomena can be explained.
44:16 Book "They Flew" explores levitation in religion.
49:19 New Mexico crash site, possible UFO retrieval.
55:15 Scientist from Australia, UFO experiencer, variety.
01:04:11 Discovering technology through unexpected encounters and caution.
01:08:16 Balancing work and family with limited consistency.
01:12:36 Forthcoming book co-authored with AI specialist. Available soon.
Enjoy!