Why do we have the stereotypical clichéd mysticism when it comes to science's portrayal in mainstream media (now mass-produced with “AI” that perpetuates a more shallow, commodified, watered-down version)? With its grandiose panning of galaxy images, ethereal ambient space music, and Morgan Freeman-esque narrators, and the way aliens are depicted along with the simulation hypothesis, which might also include nihilistic atheist talking points, as if it's an attempt to evoke awe and wonder that panders to the lowest common denominator. (Those who make metaphors/analogies using pop culture references such as video game or sitcom characters are worse IMO)