Should UAPs be part of University studies? PhD Candidate Maya Cowan discusses her experiences studying UAP as part of her Doctorate in Anthropology from Binghamton University.
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Maya Cowan is a PhD candidate in sociocultural anthropology at Binghamton University, researching the academic culture of UAP Studies. Her dissertation focuses on the era of scientific research that has emerged around UAP following 2017.
You can find Maya at: https://x.com/uapmaya?t=fZzi5h-t7ywh_LsFIyDeEA&s=09 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayacowan
00:00 Introduction to the Good Trouble Show 00:38 Call to Action: Subscribe and Engage 00:58 Support Through Patreon 01:23 Guest Introduction: Maya Cowan 02:13 Maya's Background and Interest in UAP 03:37 What is Cultural Anthropology? 04:14 Evolution of Anthropology as a Discipline 06:08 Maya's Shift to UAP Research 07:21 The Dissertation Process 08:22 The Stigma Around UAP Studies 09:00 From Community Currencies to UAP: Changing Research Focus 11:02 Gaining Permission to Study UAPs 12:57 The Link Between Anthropology and UAP 15:06 Methodology: Ethnography and Interviews 17:05 Use of the Scientific Method in Anthropology 18:29 Key Topics of Maya's Research 20:03 Stigma in Hard Sciences vs. Social Sciences 23:22 Debunkers vs. Skeptics 27:44 The Concept of Stigma and Taboo 31:58 Impact of 2017 New York Times UAP Revelations 34:57 The Role of Shame in Enforcing Stigma 35:46 Conferences Attended by Maya 36:59 Importance of Conferences for Academic Networking 38:06 Perception of UAP Among Different Age Groups 42:22 Teaching Anthropology and Addressing Stigma 44:19 Future Academic Plans and UAP Research 45:48 How to Connect With Maya 46:34 Conclusion: Thanks and Well Wishes
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