Rising Belief in Alien Visitation Poses Societal Risks

Increasing numbers of people, especially in the US and UK, believe in extraterrestrial visits, prompting political responses and fueling conspiracy theories.

Surveys show a significant rise in the belief that UFO sightings are proof of alien life.
Politicians in the US are responding to public interest in Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs).
Conspiracy theories about government cover-ups are undermining trust in democratic institutions.
Popular media often overshadows legitimate scientific efforts in astrobiology.
Alien visitation narratives are distorting indigenous histories and mythologies.