Topic: Carbon Dating

Carbon Dating comes up in 12 chapters across 12 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from June 2012 to June 2026.

June 2012 June 2026

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George Howard | Suppressed Plasma Physics, Lost Civilizations, & The Cosmic Summit
• 8:51 - 11:13

George Howard | Suppressed Plasma Physics, Lost Civilizations, & The Cosmic Summit

Archaeological Dating Skepticism, Hominid Fossil Record Assumptions

Greg Carlwood expresses skepticism regarding the accuracy of Carbon-14 dating and the long-term timelines established by mainstream archaeology. Howard agrees, noting that the entire early human hominid fossil record could fit into the trunk of a car, yet it forms the basis for rigid scientific canons. They discuss how "received wisdom" in science often prevents the integration of new data that contradicts existing models.

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Jeremiah Skiba & Jake Grant | The Wrongful Death of Rob Skiba, WACO, & The Flat Earth Mindset
• 1:02:00 - 1:04:54

Jeremiah Skiba & Jake Grant | The Wrongful Death of Rob Skiba, WACO, & The Flat Earth Mindset

Missionary Background, Biblical Cosmology, and Ancient Truths

Jake Grant shares his background as a missionary kid in the Philippines and how it shaped his perspective on faith. He and Rob Skiba focused on "biblical cosmology," which posits that the Earth is flat under a dome, a belief they claim is consistent across many ancient cultures. Grant argues that Christians who reject evolution or carbon dating have more in common with flat earthers than they do with modern Western scientific dogmas.

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Analog | Old World Anomalies, The Hoover Dam, & The Petrified Past
• 19:32 - 21:01

Analog | Old World Anomalies, The Hoover Dam, & The Petrified Past

Carbon-14 Dating Flaws and Environmental Shifts

The guest and host discuss the potential inaccuracies of Carbon-14 dating, arguing that major environmental shifts would render the measurement system erroneous. They point to examples of flash-frozen mammoths with green vegetation in their mouths as evidence of sudden, recent cataclysms rather than slow changes over millions of years. This segment emphasizes the idea that the current scientific model fails to account for rapid atmospheric transitions.

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Troy McLachlan | The Saturn Death Cult Revisited
• 30:10 - 31:53

Troy McLachlan | The Saturn Death Cult Revisited

Carbon Dating Inaccuracy, Cosmic Radiation and Scientific Constants

The reliability of carbon-14 dating is questioned due to the impact of cosmic radiation and environmental cataclysms on carbon levels over time. Troy McLachlan argues that while carbon dating may be accurate for recent history, it fails at greater time depths because it assumes environmental constants that do not exist. The segment highlights the limitations of various scientific dating methods, including ice core dating and dendrochronology.

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Jeran Campanella | The Flat  Earth, Early Explorers, & The Mysterious Polar Regions
• 1:07:21 - 1:11:08

Jeran Campanella | The Flat Earth, Early Explorers, & The Mysterious Polar Regions

New Chronology, Historical Fabrication

The "New Chronology" theory by Anatoly Fomenko is introduced, suggesting that much of human history was fabricated by the Vatican in the 1600s. The speakers argue that original documents for ancient history do not exist and that the dating of books is based on subjective writing styles rather than scientific methods. The concept of "Year Zero" is presented as a tool for constructing a fake historical timeline.

Harry Hubbard | Ancient Map Mysteries, Phantom Islands, & The Hollow Earth
• 26:35 - 29:09

Harry Hubbard | Ancient Map Mysteries, Phantom Islands, & The Hollow Earth

Voynich Manuscript, Forensic Testing and Forgery Claims

Harry Hubbard calls for the Voynich Manuscript to be submitted to an independent forensic lab for ink and paper testing. He expresses suspicion regarding its origins and the lack of rigorous scientific analysis, suggesting the document's mystery is maintained by those who avoid testing to protect a potential forgery or a specific narrative.

Wal Thornhill | The Scientific Case For The Electric Universe
• 51:33 - 55:29

Wal Thornhill | The Scientific Case For The Electric Universe

Radioactive Dating Flaws, Half-Life Constants and Thunderbolts.info

The reliability of radioactive dating is questioned, with Thornhill arguing that decay rates are not universal constants and can be reset by electrical disturbances. He claims geologists and astronomers have misled each other regarding the age of the solar system. The interview concludes with a promotion of Thunderbolts.info and its associated YouTube channel for further research.

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Dr. Alexander Koltypin | Extreme Antiquity, Inner Earth Civilizations, & Secrets of the Ancient Past
• 18:45 - 21:38

Dr. Alexander Koltypin | Extreme Antiquity, Inner Earth Civilizations, & Secrets of the Ancient Past

Dinosaur Survival, Suppressed Archaeological Findings in Laos

Koltypin argues that dinosaurs and the "dragons" of myth are the same entities, with some surviving major catastrophes as recently as 17 million years ago. He cites a specific case in Laos where a Japanese scientific team dated dinosaur remains to 17 million years, only for an American team to allegedly suppress the information. He suggests that the physical evidence of dinosaur skeletons provides a concrete basis for reptilian myths.

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Sylvie Ivanova | New Chronology, Ayahuasca Insights, Atlantian Survivors, & The Reformation Conspiracy
• 36:57 - 43:41

Sylvie Ivanova | New Chronology, Ayahuasca Insights, Atlantian Survivors, & The Reformation Conspiracy

Reliability of Carbon Dating and the Vesuvius Eruption

Ivanova critiques the reliability of carbon dating, arguing that it is often used to reinforce expected results rather than provide objective truth. She claims that the speed of carbon decay is calculated based on historical events that may themselves be dated incorrectly, such as the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. She suggests Vesuvius may have erupted as recently as 300 or 400 years ago, which would invalidate the calibration of many modern dating tests.

Graham Hancock | Magicians of the Gods, Atlantis, & The Ancient Impacts
• 23:12 - 27:21

Graham Hancock | Magicians of the Gods, Atlantis, & The Ancient Impacts

Submerged Sicily Channel Site, Karahunj, Megalithic Dating Errors

A recently discovered 36-foot submerged megalith in the Sicily Channel, found at a depth of 130 feet, provides evidence of advanced construction dating back at least 9,500 years. This site shares architectural features, such as drilled holes for astronomical observation, with the Karahunj site in Armenia. These discoveries suggest that many megalithic sites worldwide, including Stonehenge and Malta's temples, may be significantly older than archaeologists currently estimate due to the limitations of carbon dating organic materials found near stones.

THC 91: Michael Cremo | Alternative History, Ancient Technology, & Forbidden Archaeology
• 14:33 - 18:06

THC 91: Michael Cremo | Alternative History, Ancient Technology, & Forbidden Archaeology

Radiocarbon Dating Limitations, Uranium Series, and Potassium-Argon Methods

Michael Cremo explains the technical limitations of various dating methods used in archaeology and geology. He notes that Carbon-14 dating is only effective up to approximately 100,000 years due to its short half-life, necessitating the use of uranium series or potassium-argon dating for older samples. Because these methods often cannot date bone directly, scientists must date the specific layers of volcanic rock or sediment in which the artifacts are embedded.

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THC 23: Pat Chouinard | Ancient Civilizations, Alien Intervention, & The Terran Race
• 25:13 - 27:49

THC 23: Pat Chouinard | Ancient Civilizations, Alien Intervention, & The Terran Race

Carbon-14 Dating Reliability and Academic Blindness

The reliability of Carbon-14 dating is examined, with Channard dismissing creationist critiques while acknowledging that mainstream science often ignores dates that fall outside accepted ranges. He suggests that conventional researchers simply turn a blind eye to sites in Peru and elsewhere that defy standard chronological explanations.