Robby Berman

Robby Berman

Contributing Writer

I’m a writer, musician, and father living in central New York with my wife, two daughters, one dog, two cats, and countless questions. I’m especially interested in animal rights, creativity, politics, the nature of things and time, and in making a worthwhile contribution. You can follow me @everyrobby.
Next time you listen to scary campfire stories, sit with a friend who has aphantasia.
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Ari Loeb, who suggested in 2018 that the mysterious object was an alien craft, is back to discuss the evidence.
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