Why do people believe in UFOs?

Radio Astronomy

22-03-2024 • 26 mins

Have you ever seen a ghost or a UFO? Chris French is a psychologist whose latest book The Science of Weird S**t explores the paranormal, and why people might claim to have experienced something science can’t currently explain. We spoke to Chris to find out how psychologists address the paranormal, and what makes people believe in UFOs.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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