Topic: Security Culture

Chris Knowles returns to discuss his new book, XF Ultra: The X-Files Conspiracy Culture and the National Security State. The work serves as an unsanctioned deep dive into the 13-year run of the iconic television series, which premiered on September 10, 1993. The text explores how the show weaved together themes of secret cabals, alien invasions, and mind control while drawing from real-world events.

For those interested in experiencing the community, the guests explain the process for visiting Acorn, which begins with an email and a phone interview. They look for "juiced" individuals who are excited about the project rather than those just looking for a place to smoke and party. They emphasize that Acorn does not have a "security culture," leaving doors and cars unlocked, and they expect guests to contribute to the household during their stay.