Topic: Atlas

Atlas comes up in 13 chapters across 11 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from October 2012 to August 2026.

October 2012 August 2026

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Jason Quitt | The Atlantis Myth, Cosmic Cycles, & Astral Abductions
• 22:39 - 28:12

Jason Quitt | The Atlantis Myth, Cosmic Cycles, & Astral Abductions

Poseidon's Mound, Divine Lineages, and Sacred Ratios

Jason Quitt details the mythical founding of Atlantis, where Poseidon falls in love with a mortal woman on a central hill or "hillock." To protect her, Poseidon creates alternating rings of land and water using a two-to-three ratio, which Quitt identifies as a key Pythagorean harmonic. The union produces five sets of twins, including Atlas, establishing a divine lineage that mirrors other ancient traditions like the Nephilim or the Sumerian king lists.

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Jason Quitt | The Atlantis Myth, Cosmic Cycles, & Astral Abductions
• 28:13 - 33:47

Jason Quitt | The Atlantis Myth, Cosmic Cycles, & Astral Abductions

Axis Mundi, Atlas, and Egyptian Stellar Cycles

The symbolism of Atlas as the "Axis Mundi" who holds up the heavens is explored alongside the significance of the Orichalcum pillar in the center of Atlantis. Quitt connects these Greek myths to Egyptian concepts, such as the Jed Pillar and the weaver goddess Neith. He reflects on how his search for the secrets of out-of-body experiences unexpectedly led him to discover that ancient allegories were primarily concerned with the great turning of cosmic cycles.

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Dr. Robert Malone | Lies My Government Told Me, The Medical Industrial Complex, & The Transhumanist Plan
• 54:16 - 57:36

Dr. Robert Malone | Lies My Government Told Me, The Medical Industrial Complex, & The Transhumanist Plan

Intentional Communities and the Prepper Movement

Dr. Malone suggests that forming intentional physical or virtual communities is the only viable strategy for surviving times of turmoil. He references the "Galt's Gulch" concept from Atlas Shrugged and notes that the prepper movement is going mainstream due to food and fuel shortages. He expresses shock at the political situation in Canada, describing it as a "client state" of the World Economic Forum.

Troy McLachlan | The Saturn Death Cult Revisited
• 1:11:41 - 1:14:08

Troy McLachlan | The Saturn Death Cult Revisited

Post-Interview Reflections, Eugenics and Plus Show Preview

Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, discussing the persistence of eugenics and the public's tendency to trust figures like Bill Gates and Anthony Fauci. He emphasizes the importance of looking at modern issues through the lens of historical power abuses and grand unified conspiracies. Carlwood also previews the second hour of the show for Plus members, which covers topics like the "God's Industry" and the drug trade.

Crrow | Corona World Order, Occult Agendas, & The Sky Clock
• 28:24 - 32:37

Crrow | Corona World Order, Occult Agendas, & The Sky Clock

Closed System Theory, Green Comets, and Comet Atlas

Crow777 argues that the Earth is a closed system and that nothing enters from "space." He details his observations of comets, noting that they have changed from white to green smudges since 2006. He expresses skepticism regarding Comet Atlas and previous "comets of the century" like ISON, suggesting that mainstream astronomical descriptions do not match first-hand observations through a telescope.

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Tracy Twyman | Hidden Hyperspace Kingdoms, Q Anon, Disney, & The Construct
• 47:06 - 51:15

Tracy Twyman | Hidden Hyperspace Kingdoms, Q Anon, Disney, & The Construct

Atlas Shrugged and the Hidden World of Galt's Gulch

Tracy Twyman compares the concept of hidden elite realms to "Galt's Gulch" in Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged. In the story, genius inventor John Galt creates a hidden society called Atlantis in the Rocky Mountains, protected by a force field and powered by free energy technology. Twyman argues that this narrative mirrors the idea of an elite "breakaway civilization" residing in a dimension beyond the perception of the general population.

Shamangineer | Fascism: The History, The Psychology, & The Re-emergence
• 56:58 - 59:51

Shamangineer | Fascism: The History, The Psychology, & The Re-emergence

Polygamy and Group Marriage Models

The discussion examines various forms of marriage beyond monogamy, including polygyny, polyandry, and group marriage. In some Tibetan communities, fluid group marriage structures exist where children are raised by a network of "fathers" and "aunts," preventing the total collapse of the family unit if one relationship ends. These models are contrasted with patriarchal dowry systems where women are traded as economic or political assets.

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Shamangineer | Fascism: The History, The Psychology, & The Re-emergence
• 1:41:30 - 1:43:53

Shamangineer | Fascism: The History, The Psychology, & The Re-emergence

Ayn Rand's Admiration for Serial Killer William Hickman

In the late 1920s, Ayn Rand expressed intense admiration in her private journals for the serial killer William Edward Hickman. She praised Hickman for having "no regard whatsoever for all that society holds sacred" and modeled her early literary protagonists on his "innate psychology of Superman." This connection suggests that Rand's idealized individualists were rooted in a pathological lack of empathy for others.

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Tracy Twyman | Ancient Esoteric Cults, Elite Beliefs, & Conquering The Sun
• 51:37 - 55:22

Tracy Twyman | Ancient Esoteric Cults, Elite Beliefs, & Conquering The Sun

Atlas Symbolism and the Inefficient Machine of Reality

The myth of Atlas holding up the world is interpreted as a metaphor for the masses supporting the "illusionary constructs" of the elite, such as debt-based currency and contract law. Twyman suggests that the feeling of life being an "inefficient machine" is evidence of energy being siphoned by higher entities. This systemic "leak" in the vessel of reality ensures that humans remain in a state of perpetual struggle while their output feeds a hidden hierarchy.

Matt Landman | Chemtrails, Geoengineering, & Mind Control
• 44:43 - 47:12

Matt Landman | Chemtrails, Geoengineering, & Mind Control

Digital Remastering of Chemtrails in Classic Films

The hosts discuss the "normalization" of chemtrails through media, alleging that classic movies like Jaws and Ferris Bueller's Day Off have been digitally remastered to include trails in the background. Landman also mentions the update of the International Cloud Atlas to include 12 new cloud formations, which he views as a way to legitimize frequency-manipulated and chemical clouds.

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Adam Kokesh | Freedom, Self-governance, & Dissolving The State
• 57:02 - 1:00:08

Adam Kokesh | Freedom, Self-governance, & Dissolving The State

Going Galt, Living in an RV

Inspired by the "Going Galt" concept from Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged, Adam Kokesh describes his personal withdrawal from the mainstream economic system. He reveals he has been living in an RV trailer on 11 acres in Arizona for two years while building a house without initial permits. He is working toward food independence with livestock and greenhouses, choosing a modest lifestyle to avoid contributing to the "violence of the system" through taxes and rent.

THC 40: Walter Bosley | Disneyland’s Hidden Magic
• 58:35 - 1:02:39

THC 40: Walter Bosley | Disneyland’s Hidden Magic

Visionaries, Mediocrity and the Struggle for Character

The cultural trend toward "wussifying" humanity through forced mediocrity and the leveling of the playing field is criticized. Referencing Ayn Rand and George Orwell, the guest argues that society is being engineered to fear individual visionaries. The struggle of life is framed as a necessary component for advancing the soul and building character, a process that is undermined by the modern dependency state.

THC 34: Stan Deyo | Anti-gravity, Free Energy, & the Secret Illuminati/Alien War
• 9:02 - 11:25

THC 34: Stan Deyo | Anti-gravity, Free Energy, & the Secret Illuminati/Alien War

Secret Energy Suppression and Global Population Control Agendas

After arriving in Melbourne, Stan Deyo worked under Captain Sir John Williams on plasma propulsion systems. He discovered that the group suppressed alternate energy technologies, similar to those described by Ayn Rand in Atlas Shrugged, to maintain global power structures. Deyo claims the organization planned for massive population reduction through engineered starvation and dehydration.