Disclosure Day Writer Debunks Alien Theory Linked With Sci-Fi Movie - AOL.com
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When a sci-fi film sparks conspiracy theories about government financing, it's a masterclass in how fiction fuels real-world paranoia — and why debunking rarely kills the myth.
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- Writer Koepp laughingly debunked the theory that the government secretly financed his alien film — but the rumor spread anyway.
- The conspiracy frames the movie as covert disclosure prep, perfectly illustrating how fiction becomes a vessel for real-world paranoia.
- Even direct denial from the source failed to kill the theory, proving that debunking often amplifies belief in motivated reasoners.