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io9: We Come From the Future is a news show about science, entertainment and culture from a tomorrow that you wish you lived in today. Annalee Newitz, editor in chief of io9, and Esther Inglis Arkell, io9 writer, cover science fiction and science fact in a studio format with segments including... Read More

The Alien Abduction That Started it All

Friday, September 7th, 2012 – running time 09:56

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How do real life reports of ufos influence sci-fi? Warehouse 13 producer Deric Hughes tells us sbout the alien abduction story that inspired him as a kid. And Annalee and Esther ask what would convince you that aliens are here?

Aliens...are they visiting or not? Watch to see what Annalee and Esther have to say about it.

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Our Favorite UFO Shows!

Annalee and Esther compare their favorite UFO Shows of their youth the cult favorite the X-Files and Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles that may or may not have been part of a viral marketing campaign.

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The UFO Story That Inspired Warehouse 13 Writer, Deric Hughes

Learn about the alien abduction story that inspired Warehouse 13 Deric Hughes to find out more about UFOs and aliens.

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How to Prove UFOs are Real!

Right now, we're operating on the principle that UFO encounters, or footage, or transmissions, are fake. There's always a reason to dismiss a photo or a story. Annalee and Esther knock heads as they debate what constitutes proof!

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Show Title:
io9: We Come From the Future
Description:
io9: We Come From the Future is a news show about science, entertainment and culture from a tomorrow that you wish you lived in today.
Categories:
Movies & Media, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
Apr 13, 2012
Episodes:
32