Topic: Xf Ultra

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.

The segment features a quote from Sir Peter Horsley regarding multi-dimensional "time tracks" before Knowles discusses his upcoming book, "XF Ultra," which explores the subtext of The X-Files. Knowles expresses a controversial optimism regarding Artificial Intelligence, arguing that humanity will eventually "conquer" and enslave AI rather than being dominated by it. He criticizes the "80s ick" found in the works of Steven Spielberg and Stephen King, alleging inappropriate subtexts involving children.