Topic: Central Banking

Central Banking comes up in 34 chapters across 32 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from October 2012 to June 2026.

October 2012 June 2026

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Iain Davis | The Technocratic Dark State, AI Everything, & The Neo-nerd Nexus
• 12:44 - 18:24

Iain Davis | The Technocratic Dark State, AI Everything, & The Neo-nerd Nexus

Programmable Digital Currencies and the Genius Act

Ian Davis breaks down the legislative framework for stablecoins, specifically the Genius Act and the upcoming Clarity Act. He explains how programmable digital currencies differ from traditional money by allowing third parties to set conditions on transactions via smart contracts. This system enables real-time monitoring and the ability to block purchases based on user identity or behavior.

Christian Westbrook | From Ice Age Farmer To Unshadowed & The Incoming Engineered Omnicrisis
• 50:32 - 56:16

Christian Westbrook | From Ice Age Farmer To Unshadowed & The Incoming Engineered Omnicrisis

Digital Energy Relief Credits, Biometric Rationing in India

"Digital Energy Relief Credits" are identified as a coming tool for energy rationing, already being tested in markets like India. Eight hundred million people in India currently require biometric identification, such as iris or face scans, to access food relief credits. The European Union is also rushing to implement a digital wallet for 400 million residents, positioning the infrastructure for programmable currency and controlled spending.

Dr. Heather Lynn | The Ancient Entropy Equation, Ritual Sex Magic, & The Broker Class
• 30:35 - 33:19

Dr. Heather Lynn | The Ancient Entropy Equation, Ritual Sex Magic, & The Broker Class

The Broker Class, Aristopopulism and Energy Extraction

Dr. Lynn introduces the term "broker class" to describe entities that position themselves as tax collectors on the universe's entropy. She traces this pattern from Sumerian temple economies to Venetian bankers and modern central banking, where intermediaries extract more than they return. The term "aristopopulist" is used to describe the modern elite who use populist rhetoric to maintain aristocratic control over digital and financial systems.

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Etienne De La Boetie 2 | Mind Control America, The Statism Psyop, & The Art of Liberty
• 3:25 - 5:46

Etienne De La Boetie 2 | Mind Control America, The Statism Psyop, & The Art of Liberty

Fractional Reserve Banking, The Mechanics of Wealth Theft

The Art of Liberty Foundation posits that government is a criminal enterprise designed for robbing populations through fractional reserve banking. Banks create currency out of thin air when issuing loans, a process that inherently devalues existing currency and steals purchasing power from the public. This inflationary mechanism is described as a form of tax slavery that reduces the individual's share of global wealth.

Mark Goodwin | The Bitcoin-Dollar, The Stable Coin Conspiracy, & The Tokenized Takeover
• 0:00 - 2:37

Mark Goodwin | The Bitcoin-Dollar, The Stable Coin Conspiracy, & The Tokenized Takeover

Economic Complexity, Digital Overhaul, and Financial Surveillance

Greg Carlwood introduces the program by discussing the inherent complexity of modern economic structures, including quantitative easing and credit swaps. He highlights the transition toward a digital overhaul involving FedNow, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and strategic Bitcoin reserves. The segment frames these developments as both a technocratic surveillance risk and a significant economic opportunity for those who understand the shifting landscape.

Brad Olsen | Beyond the Prison Planet: Monatomic Gold, Exotic Energy, Black Goo, & More
• 20:11 - 23:26

Brad Olsen | Beyond the Prison Planet: Monatomic Gold, Exotic Energy, Black Goo, & More

Neo-Fascism, Globalist Cabal and the Power Pyramid

Olson defines "neo-fascism" as a system where corporations control the government rather than the reverse. He describes a power pyramid topped by unnamed multi-trillionaire families who own central banks and use mass media as a mouthpiece. This cabal is accused of holding back transformative technology to maintain financial and social control over the global population.

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David Barnhizer | Conformity Colleges, Education Infiltration, & Weaponized Compassion
• 53:42 - 56:25

David Barnhizer | Conformity Colleges, Education Infiltration, & Weaponized Compassion

Centralization of Power, James Madison and Central Bank Digital Currencies

The speakers discuss how collectivist systems inevitably lead to a core group refusing to give up power, resulting in extreme centralization. Barnheiser references James Madison and the Federalist Papers to explain the importance of the diffusion of power within the U.S. Constitution. He also recommends the work of Aaron Day regarding the dangers of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as a tool for total financial control.

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Seamus Bruner | Controligarchs, The Micromanaged Life, & Banana Smoothies For All
• 52:34 - 57:39

Seamus Bruner | Controligarchs, The Micromanaged Life, & Banana Smoothies For All

Universal Basic Income, Digital ID and Biometric Surveillance

Massive AI-driven unemployment is expected to lead to demands for Universal Basic Income (UBI), which Bruner warns will be set at poverty levels. Access to these payments will likely be tied to the adoption of digital identities and biometric surveillance systems, such as Sam Altman's Worldcoin. This infrastructure creates a closed loop where financial survival is dependent on compliance with a centralized, digital social credit system.

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Dr. Jacob Nordangard | Philanthrocapitalism, Recent UN Policy Briefs, & The Digital World Brain
• 1:02:33 - 1:06:00

Dr. Jacob Nordangard | Philanthrocapitalism, Recent UN Policy Briefs, & The Digital World Brain

Plus Show Preview, Human Genetic Engineering

The second hour of the program covers the rollout of Central Bank Digital Currencies and controversial proposals for human genetic engineering. These plans include modifying humans to have negative reactions to meat or using nicotine-style patches to curb meat cravings. Additionally, it is announced that Skyhorse Publishing will be releasing Dr. Nordengaard's books in English, expanding the reach of his research into Rockefeller influence.

Derrick Broze | The Conscious Agora, Sovereignty Solutions, & Freedom Resources
• 1:37 - 3:35

Derrick Broze | The Conscious Agora, Sovereignty Solutions, & Freedom Resources

Derek Brose, Solutions for the Technocratic Dystopia

Greg Carlwood welcomes Derek Brose back to the show to discuss proactive solutions against a "parasite class" agenda involving social credit, lab-grown meat, and digital currency. Brose is highlighted for his work on the Pyramid of Power series, the Freedom Cells Network, and a new sustainable community model called The Conscious Agora. The discussion emphasizes the need for real-world engagement over entertainment distractions like new fantasy television series.

Ole Dammegård | The War On Bitcoin, The Wag The Dog Template, & Media Manipulation
• 3:55 - 6:11

Ole Dammegård | The War On Bitcoin, The Wag The Dog Template, & Media Manipulation

Central Bank Digital Currencies and the War on Bitcoin

The conversation shifts to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its potential connection to a global war on Bitcoin. The guest suggests that while central banks are pushing for state-controlled digital currencies, Bitcoin represents a decentralized workaround for nations seeking to escape the traditional banking cartel. The transition from media focus on terror events to the COVID-19 pandemic is noted as a shift in global control tactics.

Ole Dammegård | The War On Bitcoin, The Wag The Dog Template, & Media Manipulation
• 1:10:26 - 1:14:29

Ole Dammegård | The War On Bitcoin, The Wag The Dog Template, & Media Manipulation

Host Wrap-Up on Crypto Skepticism and El Salvador

Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, maintaining a skeptical but open stance on Bitcoin and its anonymous origins. He discusses the correlation between national crypto adoption and sudden domestic troubles, such as the rising gang violence in El Salvador. The segment concludes with a recommendation for the movie "Wag the Dog" and a reminder to stay critical of both mainstream and alternative narratives.

Clyde Lewis | The Psyop Circus, Para-Geopolitics, & Signs Of The Times
• 12:57 - 15:04

Clyde Lewis | The Psyop Circus, Para-Geopolitics, & Signs Of The Times

Digital Currency and Asset Seizure Lessons from Canada

The freezing of bank accounts belonging to Canadian Freedom Convoy protesters is cited as a test case for the implementation of a global digital currency. This shift would allow authorities to easily seize assets and prevent donations to unapproved causes. The speakers suggest that the transition to a cashless society is a primary tool for the New World Order to ensure total financial compliance.

Ras Ben | Astrological Outlook 2022 & Knowledge Of The Nommo: The Dogon Decoded
• 16:52 - 19:34

Ras Ben | Astrological Outlook 2022 & Knowledge Of The Nommo: The Dogon Decoded

Technological Failures and the Breakdown of Globalist Programming

The host suggests that the "uncalculables" of 2022 are manifesting as technological failures in the rollout of elite agendas. He posits that systems like central bank digital currencies, blockchain biometrics, and digital passports are not yet ready for full implementation. This technical lag, combined with shifting public opinion influenced by figures like Robert Kennedy Jr., may lead to a significant crash in the planned control structures.

Gordon White | The Cyberpunk Endgame, The Dream Of Control, & Your Desire
• 16:47 - 20:50

Gordon White | The Cyberpunk Endgame, The Dream Of Control, & Your Desire

Cyberpunk Phase and the Technocratic Transition to Solarpunk

Gordon White outlines a transition from "virus punk" to a "cyberpunk" era characterized by app ecosystems and digital surveillance. He predicts that vaccine passports will evolve into digital IDs used to manage individual behavior based on climate change credits. White argues that while technocrats aim for total control through Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), the plan will ultimately fail due to technical hubris and public resistance, eventually leading to a "solarpunk" future.

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Troy McLachlan | The Saturn Death Cult Revisited
• 8:47 - 13:05

Troy McLachlan | The Saturn Death Cult Revisited

Dual Golden Ages, Debt-Based Finance and Archetypal Control

Troy McLachlan differentiates between a mythological ancient Golden Age ruled by Saturn and a future, man-made technological Golden Age planned by modern elites. He argues that a predatory culture exploits deeply ingrained doomsday and god archetypes to maintain planetary control. The primary mechanism for this enslavement is identified as the international debt-based financial system and central banking model.

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Troy McLachlan | The Saturn Death Cult Revisited
• 40:20 - 46:14

Troy McLachlan | The Saturn Death Cult Revisited

Financial Alchemy, Central Banking and Ending Saturnian Control

Troy McLachlan characterizes the modern interest-based financial system as a form of dark alchemy used by elites to maintain power. Referencing Joseph P. Farrell's work on Babylonian banking, he argues that the control of money is the most effective tool of the Saturnian culture. McLachlan posits that dismantling the central banking model would effectively end the influence of Saturnian worship by removing the artificial scarcity that drives it.

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Gordon White | Mythic Time, Actionable Intelligence, & The Anti-Life Archon
• 1:14:52 - 1:17:11

Gordon White | Mythic Time, Actionable Intelligence, & The Anti-Life Archon

Repo Crisis and the Accelerated Timeline of Global Governance

The 2019 repo crisis is identified as the catalyst that forced global planners to pull their agenda forward by a year to prevent the collapse of the Euro area. This acceleration skipped traditional trial phases for vaccines and digital currencies, landing the world in what Catherine Austin Fitts calls the "global invention room."

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Jimmy Dore argues that the petrodollar is the primary driver of U.S. foreign policy, yet it is never mentioned in mainstream media. He claims Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown because he wanted to move African oil sales away from the dollar and onto a gold-backed dinar. This move threatened the U.S. central banking system's global dominance.

Magnora 7 | The Rothschild World Order & The Ownership of Everything
• 55:49 - 58:10

Magnora 7 | The Rothschild World Order & The Ownership of Everything

Economic Solutions, Worker-Owned Cooperatives and Monetary Reform

To overcome the current power structure, Magnora7 proposes returning money-creation abilities to the government to eliminate interest-based national debt. On a local level, he advocates for the transition from hierarchical corporate monarchies to democratically owned workplaces where workers own the shares and machinery. By reclaiming the means of production and moving away from private central banking, society can dismantle the foundations of the debt-based empire.

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