{"podcast":{"title":"Podcast UFO","slug":"podcast-ufo-1034007","podcast_index_feed_id":1034007,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5922140/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/podcast-ufo_1","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/792ed0b20e6e375e7a0605abe2029b60.jpg","author":"Host: Martin Willis","episode_count":962,"summary":"Podcast UFO is your destination for compelling audio programs focused on UFOs, close encounters, and the people behind the phenomena. Hear firsthand accounts from eyewitnesses, insights from experts, and discussions on sightings, government secrecy, and more. Want to get involved? Visit our website to learn how to join the conversation. Starting September 2025, we’ll be streaming live on YouTube every Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET and Some Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET. UFO Headlines every first Thursday of the month at 8:00 PM ET. Tune in and be part of the journey!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T06:17:09.572095+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcast-ufo-1034007"},"episode":{"title":"748. Bogna Konoir","slug":"748-bogna-konoir","published_at":"2026-05-08T03:12:18+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcast-ufo-1034007/748-bogna-konoir","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcast-ufo-1034007","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/748-bogna-konoir--71917275","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71917275/748_bogna_konoir.mp3","summary":"Martin Willis & Dean Alioto speak with Bogna Konior, author of The Dark Forest Theory of the Internet, about the surprising connection between artificial intelligence, the internet, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Drawing from the dark forest theory, she explores the idea that true intelligence may remain hidden, avoiding detection in a potentially hostile environment. The conversation covers whether the internet itself is a form of first contact, how AI may already be learning from human communication, and why advanced intelligence might choose silence over expression. This thought-provoking discussion challenges how we think about AI, communication, and the possibility that contact may already be underway in ways we do not fully understand. SHOW NOTES CONTACT AND SUPPORT 👉 Join us on Patreon — Get ad-free podcast episodes (for any media player) for as little as $2/month: https://www.: .com/MartinWillisPodcastUFO 🧢 Podcast UFO Merch (Shirts, Hats & More): https://tinyurl.com/mrybmnwb 📬 FREE Sign Up for Our Weekly Newsletter — Get updates on upcoming guests, blog posts, and more: http://eepurl.com/LPHKD 🌐 Our Website: https://podcastufo.com 📱 Follow us on Social Media: Twitter (X): https://x.com/PodcastUFO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastUFO *New TESLA PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_B7BBtIJOsZbyof2TbGmK4JjVj1E4ID","meta_description":"Martin Willis & Dean Alioto speak with Bogna Konior, author of The Dark Forest Theory of the Internet, about the surprising connection between artific…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4424,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/podcast-ufo-1034007/episodes/748-bogna-konoir/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcast-ufo-1034007/748-bogna-konoir.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}