Topic: Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive Psychology comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from September 2013 to February 2026.

September 2013 February 2026

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In The Weeds #2: Epstein Edition
• 6:51 - 10:49

In The Weeds #2: Epstein Edition

Psychological Warfare and Reptile Theory in Data Dumps

A legal analysis from "Mama Attorney" characterizes the disorganized release of Epstein documents as a form of psychological guerrilla warfare designed to trigger "reptile theory." This strategy bypasses the cognitive brain to activate the primitive survival brain, leading to hyper-vigilance, obsession, or total disengagement. The lack of categorization and the presence of random redactions are described as deliberate tactics to keep the public in a state of mental looping and trauma, effectively placing the reader in a trance-like state.

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Etienne De La Boetie 2 | Mind Control America, The Statism Psyop, & The Art of Liberty
• 29:05 - 32:26

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

Cognitive Dissonance, The Three Classes of Men

A discussion on public awareness uses Leonardo da Vinci's classification of men into those who see, those who see when shown, and those who do not see. Cognitive dissonance prevents many individuals from accepting information that conflicts with their lifelong conditioning or causes psychological pain. This resistance is a primary hurdle in reaching the segment of the population that refuses to look at evidence regarding government illegitimacy.

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Ryan Cristian | Trump Shooting Strangeness, Flus, Coups, & Propaganda Parsing
• 28:02 - 29:24

Ryan Cristian | Trump Shooting Strangeness, Flus, Coups, & Propaganda Parsing

Psychological Disorientation and the Alice in Wonderland Tactic

The hosts revisit the concept of intentional public confusion, noting how contradictory information regarding Trump's injury forces supporters to engage in cognitive dissonance. By presenting facts that don't align with the official narrative, authorities create a state of mental exhaustion in the populace. This tactic is designed to make people stop questioning the government and simply "check out" from reality.

Brian Cotnoir | Practical Alchemy, Alchemical Philosophy, & The Orum Potibile
• 47:05 - 50:31

Brian Cotnoir | Practical Alchemy, Alchemical Philosophy, & The Orum Potibile

Nature Observation, Cognitive Psychology and Lucid Dreaming

Cotenoir discusses how alchemy involves an "ascent through descent," penetrating the depths of matter to understand creation. He links this to cognitive psychology, noting that humans only perceive a tiny slice of the electromagnetic spectrum. He shares a personal anecdote about childhood curiosity regarding sleep that led him to develop lucid dreaming techniques.

Dr. Bruce Lipton | The Biology Of Belief, Self-Healing, & Epigenetics
• 28:34 - 31:19

Dr. Bruce Lipton | The Biology Of Belief, Self-Healing, & Epigenetics

Internal Thinking, Cognitive Absence and Subconscious Takeover

When the conscious mind engages in internal thought or reflection, it effectively lets go of the "vehicle" of the body, leaving the subconscious to handle external navigation. This allows a person to walk down a street or perform tasks safely even when their conscious attention is directed inward. The subconscious computer is estimated to be forty million times more powerful than the conscious mind in processing environmental data.

Cara St. Louis |Missing Time & the New Chronology
• 27:46 - 30:10

Cara St. Louis |Missing Time & the New Chronology

Flat Earth Theory, Discrediting Traditional Astronomy

Flat Earth theory is characterized as a psychological weapon designed to discredit traditional astronomy, which is the primary tool used to validate historical timelines. By attacking the foundations of astronomical measurement, the theory prevents people from using the "cosmic grandfather clock" to bust chronological deceptions. The trend toward a flat-earth worldview is also linked to a broader societal shift toward two-dimensional screen perception and a reduction in multidimensional consciousness.

THC 73: Richard Bandler | Neuro-Linguistic Programming & Mental Mastery
• 14:55 - 17:23

THC 73: Richard Bandler | Neuro-Linguistic Programming & Mental Mastery

Global Adoption of NLP and Resistance in the United States

Bandler discusses the varying acceptance of NLP across different countries, noting that the United States establishment has "bootlegged" his techniques into cognitive psychology. He highlights successful implementations in the school systems of England, Turkey, and Germany, where teacher training improved student performance by 30%. He also mentions the mainstream success of Tony Robbins, who utilized NLP concepts to reach a global audience.

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