There is no doubt that what people used to attribute to faeries or the supernatural is now often attributed to space aliens. This shift in attribution can be attributed to a number of factors, including advances in technology, changes in societal beliefs and values, and cultural influences.

One reason for this shift is the prevalence of science fiction and popular media that often depict extraterrestrial beings and their technology. Shows like The X-Files, Ancient Aliens, and Doctor Who have made the idea of alien life and visitation more mainstream, leading many people to think about the possibility of alien intervention in human affairs.

Another reason for this shift is the way that our understanding of the universe has changed over time. As our knowledge of space and the cosmos has expanded, so too has our understanding of what is possible in terms of extraterrestrial life. With the discovery of exoplanets and the possibility of habitable zones in our own galaxy, the idea of intelligent alien life has become more plausible than ever before.