Encounters

Experiences with Nonhuman Intelligences: Explorations with UFOs, Dreams, Angels, AI and Other Dimensions

By: D. W. Pasulka

Narrated by: D. W. Pasulka

Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

A revolution is underway. For the first time in human history, we are at the cusp of experiencing contact with nonhuman life-forms of all kinds due to technological innovations and research into the experiences of people at the forefront of this development.

In Encounters, author D.W. Pasulka takes listeners to the forefront of this revolution, sharing the work of experts across a spectrum of fields who are working to connect humanity with unknown life-forms.

Most of us have visions of nonhuman encounters that are shaped far more by Hollywood than they are informed by the current research. Encounters rewrites our visions of nonhuman species by featuring the work and stories of contemporary innovators who are rethinking our most basic assumptions about life and its manifestations beyond our experience.

The author of American Cosmic, D.W. Pasulka is a professor of religion at UNC, Wilmington; her work as a scholar has given her the tools to systematically examine data that exceeds rational categories—exactly the skillset needed to parse the world of UFOs, angels, AI, dreams, and other dimensions, which exist at the edges of human understanding. Encounters is a riveting exploration of the leading science of nonhuman life and a bold glimpse of the future of humanity in a universe where we are far from alone.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press Essentials.

©2023 D. W. Pasulka (P)2023 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"Encounters is a ground-breaking, multi-layered look at aspects of the UFO phenomenon that are rarely explored with such clarity, sophistication and insight. While the study of UFO evidence has captivated the world for decades, Encounters ventures further, diving into the enigmatic realms of the mystery that lie at the heart of this phenomenon, and which have touched the lives of so many people. Through profiles of unusual, gifted individuals with much to teach us, we learn how scientists and technologists are motivated to explore profound questions about the nature of consciousness as a result of their own connections to non-human intelligence. I highly recommend this book."—Leslie Kean, investigative reporter and author of UFOs: Generals, Pilots, and Government Officials Go on the Record

"Diana Pasulka takes us galaxies beyond her essential American Cosmic, with Encounters. Here she delves into the patterns of creation, visions of Saint Michael, the protector of children, to synchronicity and the wide variety of interactions humans have with nonhuman intelligences. This is a deeply moving meditation on consciousness and all that we do not know about the mystery we exist within. One of the great recent books on the subject, sure to fascinate those interested in both spiritual and alien encounters. Simply breathtaking in its scope and the depth of its feeling."—Josh Boone, director of The Fault in Our Stars and X-Men: The New Mutants, creator of The Stand

"Diana Pasulka has applied her prodigious academic skills to the generally dismissed subjects of UFOs and close encounters, and the result is astonishing and revelatory. The present will greet this book with wary surprise; the future will call it a masterwork."—Whitley Strieber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Communion

Very insightful work

Your intuition alone will let you know if you need to read this book but if you’re reading this review you probably already knew you were supposed to read it. The real question is what you’re supposed to do afterwards? One of the best rabbit holes one can venture down these days. Brilliant research and fantastic presentation of the data currently available to the public. Definitely recommend for those interested in the subject matter. Looking forward to the author’s next book!

Fantastically informative!

Some of it was way over my head, but not enough to make me stop listening! Learned a lot. Very well told and love the author read it. Great job!!

Finished and immediately restarted

Such deep and fascinating material. I need to listen again to soak more in. If you are looking for a deeper understanding of the phenomenon, this book is it! Read American Cosmic first especially if you don’t already have a foundational understanding of the phenomenon. Love that Diana narrates- such a richer experience.

Always interesting, not a lot of new stuff here though for me.

Well written and lots of interesting ideas, but for me not as much new stuff as I was hoping for, and, like many books, we did get bogged down in some longer anecdotes that seem less interesting to me. 

Amazing book!

If you are interested in this subject then this is the book you must read.

People can have these ufo experiences and then have spiritual awakening

The seal of approval from author on spiritual aspects of all kinds to be accepted so I don’t like it

Important Book

Pay attention to the concept of “puppet masters” drawn from the “allegory” of the cave.

Exceeded All Expectations

This is an incredible read. If you’re on the fence or even slightly interested, GET. THIS. BOOK.

I thought I had a good idea of what I was getting into after listening to the author on a couple podcasts, and I was wrong in the best way.

I’m skeptical by nature, especially when it comes to anything UFO related, and did my best to remain so while reading this work. I found, however, that I couldn’t help but feel that the information being relayed was true.

The author does an incredible job of providing you with dots and allowing you to connect them on your own. It takes some genuine thought and, for me, more than one read, but I was able to reach my own conclusion without being force fed “facts.”

I’ll be recommending this book to anyone who will listen for a long time.

The right path to disclosure is here.

This book is fabulous. It's not for those looking for alien ships or beings, but it is for those who want to understand the phenomenon. It helps define that we don't completely understand anything more than the shadows on the cave wall. It encourages us to unshackle ourselves, emerge from Platos cave, and go make sense of the world.... I just wish it was a longer book! D.W. Pasulka has her finger on the pulse of a wonderful yet very congested and confusing metamorphosis currently occurring with disclosure. There are many P.T. Barnum's out there right now. This author is not one of them. To the author: Please give us more of your fascinating insight!

Incredible!

I was so excited to read this book after reading”American Cosmic”, and it did not disappoint !! Diana is TRULY INCREDIBLE! ✨🤯 highly recommend!