Topic: Lakota

Ben Joseph Stewart defines science, philosophy, religion, and art as the four pillars of human consciousness present in every civilization. He discusses the historical suppression of shamans and "witches" during the Inquisition and colonization as a means to sever humanity's connection to altered states. He specifically mentions the Lakota "Keeping of the Souls" ceremony as a vital rite that was targeted by the U.S. government to break the nation's spirit.

The term "Wetiko," a Cree word for a soul-eating cannibal, is used to describe the predatory nature of the global elite. This mindset is contrasted with the Lakota concept of Wakan Tanka and the traditional indigenous focus on reciprocity. The narrative traces the transition of this parasitic behavior from ancient Babylon and the Silk Road slave trade through families like the Baccarats, who eventually became the Rothschilds.

The guest advocates for a "Stick It to the Matrix" lifestyle, drawing inspiration from Henry David Thoreau and the Lakota people. This philosophy involves rejecting consumerism, avoiding traditional employment, and "traveling light" to escape the "Babylon system." The current cultural belief system is described as a construct foisted upon the public by institutions like the Royal Institute and the National Geographic Society.

McDowell shares a Lakota story about an eagle intervening to save the world by finding a few people still practicing old ways. She also references Robin Wall Kimmerer's teaching about carrying the "ember" of fire in Chaga fungus during displacement. These metaphors emphasize the responsibility of the current generation to preserve the "embers" of freedom for the future.

A spate of suicides among teenagers on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation has been linked by tribal elders to an entity known as "Walking Sam." While some outsiders compare the figure to the Slender Man meme, the Lakota people describe it as an ancient suicide spirit that has been part of their culture long before the internet. This entity is categorized alongside the Shadow Man and the Hatman as a malevolent visitation that targets the vulnerable.