Hollywood and the Public Imagination of Extraterrestrial Life: From Roswell to Disclosure
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Hollywood’s enduring depictions of intelligent life beyond Earth—from friendly visitors to ominous invaders—have shaped Americans’ ideas of aliens, revealed our own fears and ethics, and steered public debate, science, and policy regarding disclosure, with voices like Priscilla Wald, Steven Spielberg, Donald Trump, and Barack Obama linking culture to real‑world implications.
