Topic: Contagion

Contagion comes up in 22 chapters across 17 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from January 2013 to September 2026.

January 2013 September 2026

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Lance Baker & Mat Dragonstone | Reiki, Talismans, & The Pleiades Pendulum Set
• 1:10:52 - 1:12:47

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

Contagion Theory, Tom Cowan, and The Simpsons

The host mentions Dr. Tom Cowan's influence on his thinking regarding contagion and germ theory. They discuss the mystery of why hospital workers do not get sick more often if illness is purely based on proximity to germs. A humorous reference is made to an early episode of *The Simpsons* where Mr. Burns' diseases are so numerous they cancel each other out, illustrating the mental component of health.

Dr. Tom Cowan | Natural Health, Water, & Sorcery As Modern Medicine
• 8:37 - 11:30

Dr. Tom Cowan | Natural Health, Water, & Sorcery As Modern Medicine

Scientific Models Versus Direct Observation in Medicine

The conversation explores the shift in the scientific community from direct observation and experimentation to the use of theoretical models. Dr. Tom Cowan argues that many medical "realities," such as the existence of certain viruses, are actually "free conceptions of the mind" rather than observed facts.

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Dr. Tom Cowan | Natural Health, Water, & Sorcery As Modern Medicine
• 11:30 - 14:57

Dr. Tom Cowan | Natural Health, Water, & Sorcery As Modern Medicine

Challenging the Concept of Contagion and Viral Transmission

A debate arises regarding the observation of sickness spreading within families and schools. While the host notes that children often get sick sequentially, Dr. Tom Cowan argues that "same time, same place, same symptoms" does not logically prove the transmission of a microbe.

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Dr. Tom Cowan | Natural Health, Water, & Sorcery As Modern Medicine
• 14:57 - 18:36

Dr. Tom Cowan | Natural Health, Water, & Sorcery As Modern Medicine

Rat Poison Analogy and the Failure of Contagion Studies

Dr. Tom Cowan uses a rat poison analogy to illustrate that shared environmental factors can cause identical symptoms without a contagious agent. He cites the work of Daniel Reuters, claiming that hundreds of studies have failed to demonstrate the transmission of illness through sick-to-well exposure.

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Dr. Tom Cowan | Natural Health, Water, & Sorcery As Modern Medicine
• 53:14 - 57:18

Dr. Tom Cowan | Natural Health, Water, & Sorcery As Modern Medicine

Critique of Dr. Cowan's Dismissive Attitude Toward Contagion

The host critiques Dr. Tom Cowan's dismissive response regarding children getting sick at school. While the host remains open to the idea that viruses may be misidentified exosomes, he finds the suggestion that his daughter's illness is a psychological reaction to school to be unhelpful and strange.

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• 58:49 - 1:01:04

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Contagion Skepticism, Water Vectors, and Loss of Taste

Greg Carlwood shares an anecdote about his daughter getting sick after sharing a glass of water, which he uses to question the airborne nature of viruses. The hosts discuss Lee Merritt’s skepticism regarding germ theory and the fact that loss of taste and smell is a classic symptom of snake envenomation. They argue that the failure of masking and social distancing supports a non-airborne vector for the pandemic.

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Mark Gober  | An End To Upside Down Everything
• 39:09 - 42:10

Mark Gober | An End To Upside Down Everything

Medical Deception, Affirming the Consequence in Virology and Cosmology

Gober compares the deceptions in cosmology to those in modern medicine, specifically virology. He introduces the logical fallacy of "affirming the consequence," where observed symptoms (wet grass) are attributed to a specific cause (rain) without ruling out alternatives. He argues that there is no direct evidence for the Big Bang, heliocentrism, or the existence of pathogenic viruses.

Daniel Roytas | The Vitamin Deficiency Deception, Food Synergy, & Can You Catch A Cold?
• 2:59 - 6:03

Daniel Roytas | The Vitamin Deficiency Deception, Food Synergy, & Can You Catch A Cold?

Daniel Roydas, Humanly Podcast and Contagion Theory Skepticism

Guest Daniel Roydas, a former lecturer in human nutrition and host of the Humanly podcast, joins the program to discuss his shift in perspective regarding modern medicine. After years of teaching naturopathy, Roydas began questioning the foundations of germ theory and viruses. His research culminated in the book "Can You Catch a Cold?", which investigates historical human experiments and challenges the prevailing narrative of how seasonal illnesses spread.

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Daniel Roytas | The Vitamin Deficiency Deception, Food Synergy, & Can You Catch A Cold?
• 1:07:57 - 1:10:24

Daniel Roytas | The Vitamin Deficiency Deception, Food Synergy, & Can You Catch A Cold?

Analysis of Historical Contagion Experiments

Greg Carlwood reviews the data from 203 historical contagion experiments cited in Daniel Roydas's book. He notes that in studies where healthy people were exposed to sick donors through coughing, sneezing, and shared items, only 12% became ill. Furthermore, 10% of control groups developed symptoms after receiving an inert placebo, suggesting that the nocebo effect and psychological expectation play a significant role in respiratory illness.

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Free Plus Show:  Chris Knowles | Lucifer’s Technologies & The Mk Ultra-terrestrials
• 2:15:44 - 2:20:04

Free Plus Show: Chris Knowles | Lucifer’s Technologies & The Mk Ultra-terrestrials

The Endless American Midnight, Disenchantment and Woke Contagion

Knowles discusses his book, *The Endless American Midnight*, which traces the process of "disenchantment" and the rise of the "woke contagion." He argues that the United States is a "late empire" on the verge of dissolution, similar to 3rd-century Rome. The book is intended as a tool for readers to "break the spells" of the elite and stop viewing themselves as cogs in a machine.

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Ashton Forbes | The MH370 Teleportation/Abduction Case, Orb Footage Analysis, & The Deeper Story
• 51:06 - 56:59

Ashton Forbes | The MH370 Teleportation/Abduction Case, Orb Footage Analysis, & The Deeper Story

Ashton Forbes Account History and Personal Credibility

The host questions Ashton Forbes regarding his sparse digital footprint prior to his MH370 research, noting that his Twitter and Reddit accounts appear to have been wiped or dedicated solely to this topic. Forbes explains that he deleted his personal social media history in 2020 due to privacy concerns and a lack of trust in platforms like Reddit. He maintains that he is a regular person who previously used his accounts for gaming and normal social interaction before becoming a public figure in the MH370 community.

George P. Hansen | The Trickster, The UFO, & The Taboo
• 38:40 - 42:03

George P. Hansen | The Trickster, The UFO, & The Taboo

Skinwalker Ranch, Contagion Effects and Autoimmune Disorders

The discussion turns to the "hitchhiker effect" observed at Skinwalker Ranch, where paranormal phenomena follow investigators home. George P. Hansen confirms that this contagion is a legitimate aspect of the trickster phenomena and mentions a correlation with autoimmune disorders and physical illness. He recommends the book Skinwalkers at the Pentagon for its detailed accounts of these severe physical side effects on researchers and their families.

Paul Levy | Wetiko: Healing The Mind-Virus That Plagues Our World
• 26:47 - 29:00

Paul Levy | Wetiko: Healing The Mind-Virus That Plagues Our World

Media Priming and the Archetypal Pandemic

The discussion explores how mass media, including films like Contagion and various zombie movies, may have primed the collective unconscious to manifest the current pandemic nightmare. While powerful influencers and billionaires appear to be in control, they are described as pawns of a deeper, formless archetype. This archetypal energy uses human actors to give shape to a higher-dimensional conflict involving radical evil.

Derrick Broze | The Election Circus, Quarantine Camps, & The Greater Reset
• 22:52 - 25:51

Derrick Broze | The Election Circus, Quarantine Camps, & The Greater Reset

Green Zones and the Normalization of Pandemic Simulations

The conversation covers the concept of "Green Zones" where only cleared individuals can enter public spaces like grocery stores. Brose addresses the difficulty of explaining pandemic simulations like Event 201 and Crimson Contagion to the general public, who often view them as standard government preparedness. He argues these exercises are actually blueprints for social engineering and psychological operations used to plant seeds of compliance in the subconscious.

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Zachary K. Hubbard | Number Games: 9/11 to Coronavirus
• 1:21:03 - 1:25:50

Zachary K. Hubbard | Number Games: 9/11 to Coronavirus

Sally Fallon Morel Live Event and Plus Show Wrap-up

The episode concludes with an announcement of a live Q&A event featuring Sally Fallon Morel to discuss terrain theory and the history of contagion. Carlwood encourages listeners to join the Plus membership to access the second hour of the show and the full archive. He previews upcoming topics, including the Glade X pandemic simulation and the 2020 World Series.

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Grant Cameron | Ufology, Consciousness & The Alien Apports
• 1:19:02 - 1:22:05

Grant Cameron | Ufology, Consciousness & The Alien Apports

The Contagion Myth, Amazon Ban and Guest Appearances

Greg Carlwood reports that Sally Fallon Morel’s new book, *The Contagion Myth*, was banned by Amazon just before its release. He announces a live Zoom event for Plus members with Morel and Gordon White on October 6th. Carlwood also mentions his recent guest appearances on *The Conspiracy Farm* and Chris Jericho’s podcast, noting that these spots help grow the THC audience.

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Michael Wann | Culture Creation Rituals, Hijacking Reality, & The Saturnian Scheme
• 1:22:29 - 1:25:51

Michael Wann | Culture Creation Rituals, Hijacking Reality, & The Saturnian Scheme

Plus Member Updates and The Contagion Myth

Greg Carlwood concludes the show by thanking Plus members and announcing an upcoming live Zoom event with Sally Fallon Morrell regarding her book, The Contagion Myth. He briefly mentions topics from the second hour, including the Saturnian versus Uranian expressions of the Aquarian Age and issues with legal cannabis and glyphosate. The episode ends with a musical track and a final sign-off.

Sally Fallon Morell | The Industrialized Diet, Nourishing Traditions, & The Contagion Myth
• 11:22 - 13:02

Sally Fallon Morell | The Industrialized Diet, Nourishing Traditions, & The Contagion Myth

The Contagion Myth and Cellular Water Structure

Sally Fallon Morrell introduces her book, The Contagion Myth, co-authored with Tom Cowan, which explores the electrical nature of human biology. The text argues that healthy cell membranes are necessary to maintain structured water, which acts as a battery within the body. This internal structure is allegedly compromised by modern electromagnetic radiation, specifically 5G technology.

Sally Fallon Morell | The Industrialized Diet, Nourishing Traditions, & The Contagion Myth
• 23:03 - 25:09

Sally Fallon Morell | The Industrialized Diet, Nourishing Traditions, & The Contagion Myth

Questioning Viral Contagion and the Spanish Flu

Morrell questions the fundamental concept of viral contagion, citing failed attempts to prove the Spanish Flu was contagious in 1918. She suggests that what are currently identified as viruses are actually helpful exosomes produced by the body to deal with toxins. The discussion also posits that historical outbreaks like anthrax were actually instances of mass poisoning, such as arsenic exposure from sheep dip.

Sofia Smallstorm | Biological Darkness & Techno-Eugentics
• 44:15 - 48:37

Sofia Smallstorm | Biological Darkness & Techno-Eugentics

Rethinking Contagion and the Seasonal Flu Cycle

The guest challenges the standard view of contagious diseases, suggesting that colds and flus are actually seasonal periods of tissue replenishment. Hacking, sneezing, and fever are described as the body's way of expelling old lung and nasal linings to build new ones. The phenomenon of people getting sick at the same time is attributed to "resonant signals" or shared environmental microbiomes rather than the transmission of viral germs.

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