Topic: Chemistry

Chemistry comes up in 26 chapters across 23 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from September 2013 to September 2026.

September 2013 September 2026

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Lance Baker & Mat Dragonstone | Reiki, Talismans, & The Pleiades Pendulum Set
• 43:16 - 45:59

Lance Baker & Mat Dragonstone | Reiki, Talismans, & The Pleiades Pendulum Set

Michael Eugene Chevreul, Double-Blind Pendulum Studies

In 1812, chemist Michael Eugene Chevreul conducted double-blind studies to investigate why fellow chemists used pendulums to determine the properties of minerals. While Chevreul sought to prove a materialistic basis for the movement, his findings confirmed that the pendulum responded to the operator's thoughts. The segment highlights how the subconscious can process sensory data like smell to provide answers through divinatory tools.

Dave Collum | Uncomfortable Truths, Satanic Trafficking Networks, & Cutout Characters
• 0:00 - 2:07

Dave Collum | Uncomfortable Truths, Satanic Trafficking Networks, & Cutout Characters

Dave Colum Introduction, Cornell Professor and Year-End Reviewer

Host Greg Carlwood introduces Dave Colum, a professor of organic chemistry at Cornell University and former department chair. Colum is recognized for his extensive annual year-end reviews and his outspoken perspectives on political and social issues. The conversation begins by addressing the current climate of information overload and public apathy regarding political and medical institutions.

Elana Freeland |  The Geoengineered Transhuman, Occult Tech, & The Scientific Effort To Transform Reality
• 19:24 - 22:57

Elana Freeland | The Geoengineered Transhuman, Occult Tech, & The Scientific Effort To Transform Reality

Naval Intelligence, MK Ultra and Family Secrets

Ilana Freeland shares a personal revelation that her father was an inorganic chemist who worked for Navy Intelligence on classified projects his entire adult life. She connects her current research into electromagnetic weapons and MK Ultra to this family history, suggesting her drive to uncover these programs is an intuitive response to her father's secret work. She notes that many scientists are now leaving mainstream institutions to join her in investigating these "black" projects.

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Free Plus Show: Dr. Gregory L. Little | Origins Of The Gods, Sentient Plasma, & Shamanic Contact
• 27:58 - 29:50

Free Plus Show: Dr. Gregory L. Little | Origins Of The Gods, Sentient Plasma, & Shamanic Contact

Electromagnetic Cesspool and the Schumann Resonance

Modern environments have become an electromagnetic cesspool due to the proliferation of Wi-Fi signals and cellular bubbles. These constant frequencies disrupt the natural Schumann resonance and human brain chemistry, potentially making it harder to harmonize with spiritual forces. Dr. Little notes that during his time in Memphis, he detected over 20 distinct Wi-Fi signals in a single location, illustrating the density of modern electronic interference.

Dr. Roger McFillin | The Chemical Imbalance Myth, Predatory Psychiatry, & Mood Management Industry
• 1:11:55 - 1:17:55

Dr. Roger McFillin | The Chemical Imbalance Myth, Predatory Psychiatry, & Mood Management Industry

Philosophical Reflections on Mental Health and Self-Observation

Greg Carlwood reflects on the necessity of taking breaks from the internet and news to manage anxiety and depression. He questions the validity of absolute reliance on medication, suggesting that many people can manage their internal worlds through self-observation and life adjustments. The segment concludes that the psychiatric industry often operates from a place of profit rather than altruism, creating "solutions" for problems they helped define.

Free Plus Show: Shamangineer | Mapping The Mind, The Alchemical Model, & Plasma Beings From Space
• 18:15 - 20:38

Free Plus Show: Shamangineer | Mapping The Mind, The Alchemical Model, & Plasma Beings From Space

Multiple Personality Disorder and Physiological Changes

The conversation explores how Multiple Personality Disorder (Dissociative Identity Disorder) demonstrates the mind's dominance over matter. Patients reportedly exhibit changes in eyesight, blood chemistry, allergies, and physical scars when switching personalities. These shifts suggest the brain is a receiver for consciousness rather than its generator, a concept mirrored in the film "Split."

Free Plus Show: Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee
• 1:42:30 - 1:46:29

Free Plus Show: Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee

The Necessity of Experimentation, Rigor in Magic

Dr. Skinner compares the requirements of magic to those of chemistry, emphasizing that both require the correct "formula" and physical steps to succeed. He criticizes academics who dismiss magic without ever performing the experiments, likening them to chemistry professors who have never touched a test tube. He maintains that if a practitioner follows every step—including hand-making tools and cutting the circle with a blade—they will achieve a result four out of five times.

The Arkon & The Greek | Cosmic Censorship, Supernatural Beings, & The Biological Vacuum
• 48:26 - 51:06

The Arkon & The Greek | Cosmic Censorship, Supernatural Beings, & The Biological Vacuum

Alchemy in Modern Industry and the Beryl Bronze Secret

The Greek argues that alchemy is still practiced today by large chemical and industrial companies under the guise of "catalysts." He provides a specific example of creating beryl bronze, which requires stirring molten metal with a fresh green hardwood branch to achieve its durable qualities. He suggests that the spiritual and mental components of alchemy were removed from the public mind to foster dependency.

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Dr. Gregory L. Little | Origins Of The Gods, Sentient Plasma, & Shamanic Contact
• 27:38 - 29:30

Dr. Gregory L. Little | Origins Of The Gods, Sentient Plasma, & Shamanic Contact

Electromagnetic Cesspool and Disruptions to the Schumann Resonance

The modern environment is described as an "electromagnetic cesspool" due to the saturation of Wi-Fi signals, cell tower bubbles, and mobile device frequencies. These constant fields are theorized to disrupt human brain chemistry and the Schumann resonance, which is the Earth's natural electromagnetic frequency. This interference makes it increasingly difficult for modern humans to harmonize with the spiritual or plasma-based forces that ancient cultures once navigated.

Cathy O’Brien | MK Ultra Mind Control, Mark Phillips, & The Slave Society Agenda
• 42:39 - 46:06

Cathy O’Brien | MK Ultra Mind Control, Mark Phillips, & The Slave Society Agenda

Age 30 Electrochemical Changes and Memory Compartmentalization

O'Brien describes the biological mechanism where electrochemical changes in the brain at age 30 can cause compartmentalized traumatic memories to resurface. This phenomenon is why many MKUltra victims are reportedly "disposed of" or sacrificed at locations like Bohemian Grove before reaching that age. She links this to the "mental breakdowns" of pop stars in their late 20s, suggesting they are taken to facilities like Disney for emergency reprogramming when their trauma compartments begin to leak.

Chris Emmons | ORMUS, M-State Elements, Alchemy, & You
• 1:16:14 - 1:18:54

Chris Emmons | ORMUS, M-State Elements, Alchemy, & You

pH Plateaus, Volcanic Ash, and Mentorship in Alchemy

Technical anomalies in the collection process are discussed, specifically the "pH plateau" where the alkalinity of a solution stops rising despite the addition of basic materials. Emmons explains that her book is written to act as a mentor for those working with materials like volcanic ash or dried biologicals, guiding them through these non-traditional chemical behaviors.

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Dr. Jack Hunter | Greening The Paranormal, Animism, & Foreign Intelligence
• 40:54 - 44:09

Dr. Jack Hunter | Greening The Paranormal, Animism, & Foreign Intelligence

Skinwalker Ranch and the Mineral Composition of High Strangeness

The anomalous phenomena at Skinwalker Ranch are analyzed through an ecological lens, focusing on the land's health and mineral content. High concentrations of quartz crystal or specific soil compositions may facilitate gateways or alter human consciousness without the need for psychedelics. The combination of rocks, hills, and deep geological features is suggested as a primary driver for the site's persistent paranormal activity.

Dawn Lester & David Parker | What Really Makes Us Ill, Germ Theory, & The Four Factors
• 1:22:12 - 1:24:07

Dawn Lester & David Parker | What Really Makes Us Ill, Germ Theory, & The Four Factors

Plus Member Segment on Agenda 2030 and Big Pharma

The host previews the second hour for Plus members, which covers the economics of medical deception, Agenda 2030, and the "immune system fallacy." The segment also touches on the lack of testing for brain chemistry imbalances in psychiatry and the risks of over-the-counter drugs. Carlwood encourages listeners to support the show and investigate the guests' work further.

Wayne McRoy Jr. | The Autism Epidemic, Transhumanism, & The A.I. Agenda
• 42:07 - 45:17

Wayne McRoy Jr. | The Autism Epidemic, Transhumanism, & The A.I. Agenda

Tavistock Center, Gender Dysphoria, and Post-Genderism

Wayne McRoy discusses the high prevalence of autistic children seeking treatment at the Tavistock Center for gender dysphoria. He introduces the concept of "post-genderism," a transhumanist plan to eliminate the gender binary through technological intervention. This movement seeks to collapse the duality of male and female into a spectrum, mirroring the occult desire to unify the physical and spiritual realms into a single, controllable state.

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Dr. Gerald Pollack | The 4th Phase of Water in Nature, Health, & Energy
• 8:03 - 16:41

Dr. Gerald Pollack | The 4th Phase of Water in Nature, Health, & Energy

Polywater Debacle, Boris Deryagin and Soviet Science

Dr. Pollack recounts the history of Polywater, a phenomenon first observed by Russian scientist Boris Deryagin in the 1950s. Western scientists initially took interest in the claim that water in thin capillary tubes changed its physical properties, but later dismissed it as contamination from silica or salt. Deryagin was eventually forced by the Soviet government to retract his findings to protect the state's scientific reputation.

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Chris Bennett | Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal Herbs And The Occult
• 39:30 - 41:07

Chris Bennett | Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal Herbs And The Occult

Melatonin Spikes and Lucid Dreaming Techniques

Addressing the common claim that cannabis suppresses dreams, Bennett explains that the plant can cause a massive spike in melatonin levels. He shares a personal technique of consuming cannabis after waking up briefly at 4:00 AM to induce intense lucid dreams. He suggests that the "magic" of the plant in rituals often comes from this specific manipulation of the dream state and consciousness.

Conner Habib | Sexuality, Oppression, & The Occult
• 37:45 - 41:32

Conner Habib | Sexuality, Oppression, & The Occult

Sexual Expertise, Generated Intimacy and Anti-War Sentiment

Habib challenges the notion of sexual expertise, suggesting that true expertise requires a vast and diverse range of experiences beyond the cultural norm. He argues that intimacy and attraction can be consciously generated rather than just being a result of random "chemistry." He links this ability to generate intimacy with anyone to a radical anti-war philosophy, suggesting that if people could connect sexually and intimately at will, the desire for state-sponsored violence would diminish.

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Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee
• 1:04:20 - 1:09:18

Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee

Host Reflections on Magic and Gordon White's Course

Host Greg Carlwood reflects on the academic depth of the interview and mentions his participation in Gordon White's grimoire course. He discusses his interest in rare books and the challenging "puzzle" of translating old magical texts. Carlwood reiterates the analogy that magic is a difficult practice similar to chemistry, requiring significant setup and precise execution.

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Cosima Dannoritzer | Planned Obsolescence & The E-Waste Tragedy
• 36:48 - 40:03

Cosima Dannoritzer | Planned Obsolescence & The E-Waste Tragedy

DuPont Nylon Stockings, Engineered Fragility

The history of nylon stockings illustrates the transition from durable innovation to engineered fragility. Early nylon prototypes were so strong they rarely snagged, leading DuPont executives to fear a saturated market where women would only need one pair. Consequently, chemists were instructed to weaken the chemical structure of the fabric to ensure stockings would run and require frequent replacement.

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Joshua Cutchin | A Smell Based Exopse’ of Alien, Crypid, & Spirit Encounters
• 11:00 - 12:31

Joshua Cutchin | A Smell Based Exopse’ of Alien, Crypid, & Spirit Encounters

Tip of the Nose Phenomenon and Chemical Identification

Witnesses often struggle to accurately name the scents they encounter, a linguistic struggle known as the "tip of the nose" phenomenon. While many report "sulfur," they are often actually describing hydrogen sulfide (rotten eggs) or sulfur dioxide (burnt matches). Analyzing these specific context clues allows researchers to better identify the chemical nature of the reported phenomena.

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