Legal Fictions comes up in 2 chapters across 2 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from December 2014 to March 2021.
Legal Fiction, Straw Man Research, and Show Wrap-up
The final segment touches on Clint Richardson’s research into the "straw man" and legal fiction, though the host expresses caution regarding the practical application of maritime law in court. Greg Carlwood closes the "Midnight Society" meeting, encouraging listeners to join the Plus membership for the full second hour.
Greg Carlwood Introduction, Modern Societal Treadmill and Legal Fiction
Greg Carlwood introduces the podcast by contrasting modern worldly frustration with Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Fireside Chats. He describes the feeling of living on a societal treadmill, where individuals are processed through systems like jury duty, tax season, and courtrooms without true respect. Carlwood posits that humanity is living a fraudulent life represented by legal fiction, specifically citing the birth certificate as a tool for a web of control.
