Accumulating research and emerging experiences suggest we're witnessing fundamental changes in human psychological development that extend far beyond simple technology adoption.

Be it sci-fi, immigration or even artificial intelligence, the concept of "aliens" mirrors how we define fear, fascination and the "others" among us.What springs to mind at the mention of "alien"?

Neal joined Mashable’s Social Good team in 2024, editing and writing stories about digital culture and its effects on the environment and marginalized communities. He is the former editorial director ...