# Are UFOs Really About Consciousness? | Michael Ian Black | UAP Files Podcast S4E12

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Podcast: [UAP Files Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/uap-files-podcast-6879941)
Published: 2026-02-28T15:06:48+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uapfiles/episodes/Are-UFOs-Really-About-Consciousness---Michael-Ian-Black--UAP-Files-Podcast-S4E12-e3fo1gg
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Duration seconds: 2014

## Resource

The following is a conversation with Michael Ian Black. Michael is a comedian, actor, writer and cultural commentator known for his sharp wit and thoughtful takes on modern society. I’m a big fan, I love his style, his calm (and very British, I must say) deadpan quick wit especially. He’s been in many of the comedy shows I’ve enjoyed so much throughout the years, so it was a real treat for me - I’m a huge of “Have I got News for You”, I must say. Beyond the stage and screen, he’s also someone who’s shown a curiosity about big questions — including how we process extraordinary claims, UFOs and the psychology behind belief and human experiences connected to the phenomenon. I really enjoyed this and I hope you will too. Don’t forget to like and subscribe if you haven’t already to really support the channel. It’s greatly appreciated. Want to support the channel? Please consider buying me a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSMichael’s Substack https://michaelianblack.substack.com/p/if-youre-wondering-what-the-hellMichael’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaelianblack?igsh=ZWV5OTNuY3A2d3B3UAP Files Instagram UAP Files Instagram https://www.instagram.com/uap_files?igsh=enRvNG5reGowd2w%3D&utm_source=qr#ufo #uap #michaelianblack #uapfiles #uapfilespodcast

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