Kate Dorsch of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke about why Americans in particular are especially fascinated by UFOs. “I think that it is in part because we have created a culture around civilian defense, right? If you see something, say something,” she said. “Also, we're a very individualist country, and so we're more willing to share the things that we've seen and heard and done.”
https://www.npr.org/2021/06/28/1011043735/the-uniquely-american-intrugue-around-ufos “All Things Considered,” National Public Radio