Topic: Darpa

Darpa comes up in 35 chapters across 32 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from November 2012 to October 2026.

November 2012 October 2026

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Jason Bermas | Conspiracy News, Bohemian Club, & Isaac Kappy
• 5:48 - 9:20

Jason Bermas | Conspiracy News, Bohemian Club, & Isaac Kappy

Bill Gates, DARPA, and Militarization of Artificial Intelligence

Bill Gates recently authored an op-ed at gatesnotes.com advocating for international institutions to regulate artificial intelligence, which Jason Bermas argues is a narrative to hide existing military integration. Major AI models including Gemini, Grok, and Claude have reportedly partnered with the Department of Defense through the genai.mil initiative. Bermas details the Starshield satellite array and the mandate for companies to employ a Chief AI Officer (CAIO) with top-secret clearance to facilitate government audits.

In The Weeds #2: Epstein Edition
• 42:04 - 45:02

In The Weeds #2: Epstein Edition

Pokemon Go and Niantic Geolocation Tracking

Jeffrey Epstein showed a keen interest in "Pokemon Go," even suggesting to Deepak Chopra that an augmented reality app could be used to detect "auras." A PokeStop was discovered on Epstein's private island, Little St. James, which was only recently removed. The segment highlights the connections between Niantic CEO John Hanke, Google Earth, and DARPA, suggesting the game serves as a sophisticated geolocation and proximity tracker.

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Richard Grove | Grand Theft World: Schooling, Diamonds, & Blackmail
• 49:16 - 57:01

Richard Grove | Grand Theft World: Schooling, Diamonds, & Blackmail

Tech Bros, Silicon Valley, and Intelligence Front Companies

Richard Grove and Greg Carlwood analyze the role of modern "Tech Bros" like Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and Larry Ellison within traditional power structures. Grove argues that companies like Oracle and Facebook originated as Department of Defense or CIA projects, with figures like Ellison and Zuckerberg serving as front men for state-sponsored surveillance agendas. He characterizes these billionaires as "useful idiots" operating within a pre-prescribed geopolitical framework.

Dr. Alexis Cowan | The Sunlight Psyop, Blue Light Conspiracy, & Your Solar Callus
• 45:38 - 49:23

Dr. Alexis Cowan | The Sunlight Psyop, Blue Light Conspiracy, & Your Solar Callus

Blue Light Weaponization, MKUltra and DARPA Patents

The prevalence of blue light in screen technology is framed as an intentional outcropping of psychological control programs like MKUltra. According to theories involving Dr. Jack Kruse and patent attorney Nicole Shanahan, DARPA-linked patents for screen technology were distributed to companies like IBM to influence human behavior. By removing natural light frequencies and utilizing blue light flicker, these technologies allegedly create a state of suggestibility and addiction in the user.

Maja D’Aoust | Familiar Spirits, Spiritual Labor, & The Conscious Cosmos
• 49:46 - 55:58

Maja D’Aoust | Familiar Spirits, Spiritual Labor, & The Conscious Cosmos

Spiritual Discernment and Preventing Feral Familiars

Maja D'Aoust warns about the dangers of losing control over spiritual relationships, which she calls a "mutiny." She emphasizes the need for individual autonomy and discernment, citing the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac as a test of human choice against spiritual directives. She also warns that without discernment, people are vulnerable to external influences, including potential "voice-to-skull" technologies developed by agencies like DARPA.

The discussion turns to the potential weaponization of technology, specifically the intentional use of blue light and flicker rates in digital screens to induce hypnotic states. Carlwood mentions Dr. Jack Kruse’s claims that DARPA holds patents for these technologies, which are licensed to major tech companies. They explore the idea that screens are designed to make the public more receptive to propaganda and suggest there is a market for "clean" screens that do not emit harmful frequencies.

Alex Tsakiris | A.I. Bias, Conspiracy Inquiry, & Emergent Truth
• 8:59 - 12:48

Alex Tsakiris | A.I. Bias, Conspiracy Inquiry, & Emergent Truth

OpenAI, Sam Altman and Intelligence Agency Involvement

The discussion centers on the recent leadership drama at OpenAI involving CEO Sam Altman and the company's transition from a non-profit to a multi-billion dollar entity. A recent appointment of a former NSA director to the OpenAI board is highlighted as evidence of the "spook soup" involving DARPA and intelligence agencies. The narrative of "AI safety" is analyzed as a potential mechanism for state-level control and censorship.

Ryan Cristian | Wag The Dog Reality, War News, & Control Tech Nightmares
• 47:49 - 51:46

Ryan Cristian | Wag The Dog Reality, War News, & Control Tech Nightmares

Smart Dust and the Internet of Bio-Nano Things

The segment explores the reality of "smart dust" and the "Internet of Bio-Nano Things," technologies designed to blanket environments with microscopic sensors for total intelligence coverage. Christian references 20-year-old DARPA research and "Dust Networks" to argue that these systems are likely already deployed. The discussion connects these technologies to smart city infrastructure and geoengineering efforts, suggesting that nanotechnology may be used for environmental and biological surveillance without public consent.

Dean Henderson |  Royal Bloodline Wetiko, The Civilization Sin, & The Congo Conspiracy
• 9:19 - 11:44

Dean Henderson | Royal Bloodline Wetiko, The Civilization Sin, & The Congo Conspiracy

Social Media Hive Mind, DARPA and Bitcoin Volatility

Social media platforms are characterized as DARPA-led military operations designed to create a global hive mind and induce public panic. This psychological manipulation is linked to the rapid movement of capital into Bitcoin, which saw a 33% increase during the banking crisis. The guest posits that the Federal Reserve treats cryptocurrencies as an experiment before eventually crashing them to usher in a proprietary digital currency.

Dean Henderson |  Royal Bloodline Wetiko, The Civilization Sin, & The Congo Conspiracy
• 30:05 - 35:50

Dean Henderson | Royal Bloodline Wetiko, The Civilization Sin, & The Congo Conspiracy

Technology as the Beast System, Agriculture and Tribal Anarchy

Modern technology and social media are described as a "beast system" designed by DARPA to facilitate brainwashing and psychological warfare. The guest argues that the forced transition from hunter-gatherer societies to settled agriculture was the original "fall" that introduced hierarchy and destroyed the status of women. A return to anarcho-syndicalist tribal values and reciprocity is presented as the only viable alternative to this technological enslavement.

Jeff Harman | Astrological Signs Of The Times, Globalist Plans, & Beings Among Us
• 16:10 - 18:41

Jeff Harman | Astrological Signs Of The Times, Globalist Plans, & Beings Among Us

Claude Swanson, Torsion Waves and Jupiter's Influence

Jeff Harmon pays tribute to the late physicist Claude Swanson, who authored The Synchronized Universe and worked for DARPA. Swanson's research into torsion waves provided a mathematical framework for how planetary bodies might affect human consciousness. Harmon notes that Jupiter's movement into the water trine in late 2022 may signal a positive turning point in the American political and judicial landscape.

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Cathy O’Brien | MK Ultra Mind Control, Mark Phillips, & The Slave Society Agenda
• 26:09 - 29:18

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

Disney World Underground, DARPA and Michael Jackson

Disney World is described as a hub for mind control reprogramming, featuring an underground infrastructure connected to NASA and DARPA. O'Brien claims that high-profile entertainers like Michael Jackson and Britney Spears were taken to these facilities during mental breakdowns for further programming. She asserts that Disney's self-governing status in Florida allowed it to operate outside standard laws to facilitate a pedophile agenda and military-grade psychological operations.

Dean Henderson | The Bloodline Agenda, The Babylon System, & The Simple Life
• 25:49 - 28:14

Dean Henderson | The Bloodline Agenda, The Babylon System, & The Simple Life

Wuhan Military Games, 5G Frequencies and Parasite Theory

The 2019 World Military Games in Wuhan are linked to the initial outbreak of COVID-19 and the activation of 5G networks. Claims are made that DARPA and Anthony Fauci were involved in research regarding the interaction between viral pathogens and electromagnetic frequencies. The discussion references the work of Hilda Clark and Royal Rife, suggesting that parasites and specific frequencies are the underlying basis for many diseases.

Etienne de la Boetie2  | The Government Scam, Inter-Generational Organized Crime, & The Freedom Plan
• 50:19 - 55:00

Etienne de la Boetie2 | The Government Scam, Inter-Generational Organized Crime, & The Freedom Plan

DARPA Front Companies and Internet Censorship Cartels

The guest characterizes major tech companies like Google and Facebook as "DARPA front companies" that control perception algorithmically. He argues that these platforms work as a cartel to censor evidence of government criminality and de-platform alternative media. He also touches on his personal investigations into hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic, claiming that the media manufactured a sense of crisis that did not match reality on the ground.

Alison McDowell | Graphene World Order, The Bio-Surveillance State & The Better Story
• 12:15 - 15:31

Alison McDowell | Graphene World Order, The Bio-Surveillance State & The Better Story

Neuro-Weapons and the Battle for the Human Mind

McDowell discusses the work of bioethicist James Giordano regarding neuro-weapons and the ability to map and control brain function. She references the 1950s Macy Conferences on cybernetics as the foundation for current efforts to "jailbreak" mental function through synthetic biology and non-consensual electronic testing.

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Alison McDowell | Human Capital Markets, Predatory Philanthropy, & The Gamified World
• 43:57 - 46:34

Alison McDowell | Human Capital Markets, Predatory Philanthropy, & The Gamified World

The Commons Project, CommonPass and Biometric Sensors

The Rockefeller Foundation and World Economic Forum launched The Commons Project to manage the biosecurity state. Their "CommonPass" product is being trialed at airports like Heathrow to track health status. Future iterations aim to manage access to employment and education, potentially integrating with DARPA-funded injectable biosensors for "pandemic preparedness."

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Whitney Webb | The CTI League, The Maxwell Sisters, & Israeli Intelligence
• 12:31 - 15:35

Whitney Webb | The CTI League, The Maxwell Sisters, & Israeli Intelligence

Microsoft Election Guard, Voting Security and 2020 Chaos

Microsoft's Election Guard software, developed with ties to DARPA and Unit 8200, is being promoted as a solution for voting security. Chris Krebs of CISA has lobbied for its adoption despite potential security risks. The discussion suggests that chaos in the 2020 election, involving mail-in voting and fraud allegations, may be used to justify the widespread implementation of this software in future cycles.

Whitney Webb | The CTI League, The Maxwell Sisters, & Israeli Intelligence
• 59:42 - 1:02:38

Whitney Webb | The CTI League, The Maxwell Sisters, & Israeli Intelligence

Plus Member Preview, Vaccine Scandals and System Independence

Carlwood previews the second hour of the show for Plus members, which covers DARPA’s history with coronaviruses, the Insect Allies program, and an interview with Epstein victim Maria Farmer. He suggests that when discussing vaccines with others, it is more effective to cite the corporate scandals of companies like Emergent BioSolutions rather than debating science. The show ends with a call for listeners to reduce their dependence on centralized systems.

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Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Microcosm & Medium: The Cosmic Implications Of Mind Control Tech
• 51:57 - 55:26

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Microcosm & Medium: The Cosmic Implications Of Mind Control Tech

Wernher von Braun, Voice of God Technology

Farrell discusses Wernher von Braun’s alleged deathbed confession regarding a series of staged "boogeymen," including asteroids and aliens. He links this to "Voice of God" technologies and DARPA-sponsored research into electroencephalographic dictionaries that can read and beam thoughts. By 1975, these dictionaries contained 2,000 words, and reports suggest they have since expanded to over 70,000, potentially allowing for the remote manipulation of human perception.

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Clyde Lewis | The Sunspot Conspiracy, Secret Agendas, & The Elite
• 17:47 - 20:40

Clyde Lewis | The Sunspot Conspiracy, Secret Agendas, & The Elite

DARPA Weather Warfare and Project Hammer and Smack

A recurring caller named Sam, claiming to be a 30-year DARPA veteran, provides Lewis with information regarding a project involving HAARP and "Hammer and Smack." The theory suggests that experiments intended to extract dark matter accidentally cracked the earth's magnetic field. Lewis links this technology to weather manipulation, claiming it was used to influence Hurricane Michael and other storms as a form of geopolitical warfare against China.