Topic: Materialism

Materialism comes up in 119 chapters across 91 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to September 2026.

February 2012 September 2026

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The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic
• 30:48 - 32:47

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic

Zecharia Sitchin and Rockefeller Funding of Ancient Alien Myths

A discussion on the Anunnaki narrative reveals claims that Zecharia Sitchin's work was funded and promoted by the Rockefellers. Gordon White's past commentary is cited, arguing that the "ancient aliens" theory is a way of caging important myths into a restrictive materialistic worldview. White corrected a commenter by clarifying that the backing came from the Rockefellers rather than the Rothschilds, noting Sitchin was even housed at 30 Rock.

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic
• 42:46 - 45:29

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic

Seance Transcripts and the Gnostic Demiurge

White interprets Gnostic texts, such as the Gospel of Mary, as transcripts of seances rather than historical accounts. He argues that Gnostics believed Jesus could not exist in the physical world because the material realm was the flawed creation of the Demiurge. This perspective explains the chaotic mix of Gnostic terms like Archon and Demiurge, which emerged during a period of significant social and economic change in the Roman Empire.

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The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic
• 2:05:35 - 2:10:35

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic

Idealism versus Animism in Magical Practice

While idealism posits that everything is consciousness, it often leads to "Brahmansplaining," where individual experiences are dismissed as ego-driven errors. Animism is presented as a more useful model for magicians, viewing living systems and objects as outposts of a diverse spirit world rather than fragments of a single divine mind. This perspective allows for a richer engagement with reality, acknowledging the inherent spirit within physical forms like the Ayahuasca vine.

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic
• 2:15:21 - 2:18:48

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic

Institutional Suppression and the Weaponization of Magic

The Catholic Church and materialist science are described as two sides of the same coin used to suppress or control the magical worldview. While public science promotes materialism, "evil Hogwarts" style deep state agencies have spent decades weaponizing magic, psilocybin, and mind control. This creates a "field of dreams" effect where the public is conditioned to believe magic is fake while elites use it for mass manipulation.

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic
• 3:48:06 - 3:51:41

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic

Biopolitics, Michel Foucault, and State Power Over Death

The modern state’s ultimate directive is identified as the prevention of death, marking the edge of its sovereign power. This biopolitical critique, rooted in the work of Michel Foucault, argues that the Enlightenment’s shift toward materialism forced the state to manage the populace as physical assets to be preserved at all costs. The "stay home, save the NHS" campaign is cited as a failure of the magical community to apply a proper biopolitical critique to contemporary government mandates.

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Mark Booth | Mystic Scientists, Strange Happenings, & The Secret History Of The Universe
• 0:50 - 2:53

Mark Booth | Mystic Scientists, Strange Happenings, & The Secret History Of The Universe

Mark Booth and Secret History of the Universe

Author Mark Booth, also known by the pseudonym Jonathan Black, returns to the program to discuss his latest work, The Secret History of the Universe. The discussion centers on the outdated dichotomy between science and spirituality, arguing that many foundational scientific breakthroughs were driven by mystical experiences. Booth has previously authored global bestsellers including The Secret History of the World and The Sacred History.

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Mark Booth | Mystic Scientists, Strange Happenings, & The Secret History Of The Universe
• 4:53 - 7:44

Mark Booth | Mystic Scientists, Strange Happenings, & The Secret History Of The Universe

Scientific Establishment and Secret Occult Interests

Despite the public-facing materialism of modern academic institutions, Mark Booth reveals that many high-level scientists, spies, and public figures maintain deep interests in the esoteric. He describes a specific professor at a top English university who leads magical ceremonies in a secret society while maintaining a traditional academic persona. This highlights a disconnect between the atheistic establishment and the private mystical lives of its members.

Mark Booth | Mystic Scientists, Strange Happenings, & The Secret History Of The Universe
• 16:14 - 19:27

Mark Booth | Mystic Scientists, Strange Happenings, & The Secret History Of The Universe

Atomic Void and the Illusion of Solidity

Modern physics demonstrates that the material world is largely an illusion, as the nucleus of an atom is infinitesimally small compared to the surrounding void. The sensation of solidity when touching a table is actually the result of electromagnetic fields repelling one another rather than physical matter colliding. This reality suggests that higher dimensions, which inform and shape the three dimensions we perceive, may be more "real" than the physical world.

Mark Booth | Mystic Scientists, Strange Happenings, & The Secret History Of The Universe
• 47:32 - 50:11

Mark Booth | Mystic Scientists, Strange Happenings, & The Secret History Of The Universe

Meaning in the Materialist vs. Cosmic Worldview

The discussion contrasts the materialist view—where consciousness is a temporary accident in a meaningless sea of matter—with the cosmic mind view, where every event is intrinsically meaningful. Living strictly by a materialist creed often leads to psychological distress because it denies the possibility of destiny or purpose. Booth argues that it is more functional and fulfilling to operate under the assumption that life has inherent meaning.

Lance Baker & Mat Dragonstone | Reiki, Talismans, & The Pleiades Pendulum Set
• 16:04 - 20:55

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

Matt Dragonstone, Philosophy and the Rejection of Materialism

Matt Dragonstone details his journey from a childhood fascination with the occult to a career in academia and eventually professional astrology. Despite earning a PhD in post-structuralism and ancient Greek philosophy, he felt stifled by the "atheistic materialist indoctrination" of the university system. He describes the transition from a depressing corporate insurance job to openly practicing as an astrological magician and tarot reader at age 33.

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Lance Baker & Mat Dragonstone | Reiki, Talismans, & The Pleiades Pendulum Set
• 43:16 - 45:59

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

Michael Eugene Chevreul, Double-Blind Pendulum Studies

In 1812, chemist Michael Eugene Chevreul conducted double-blind studies to investigate why fellow chemists used pendulums to determine the properties of minerals. While Chevreul sought to prove a materialistic basis for the movement, his findings confirmed that the pendulum responded to the operator's thoughts. The segment highlights how the subconscious can process sensory data like smell to provide answers through divinatory tools.

Dan Waites | How Power Uses Astrology, Planetary Cycles, & Disclosure Season
• 31:22 - 36:36

Dan Waites | How Power Uses Astrology, Planetary Cycles, & Disclosure Season

Scientific Materialism, Existential Angst and the Astrology Defense

Figures like Neil deGrasse Tyson exhibit irrational rage toward astrology as a psychological defense mechanism against the depressing nature of a mechanistic, spiritless cosmos. This "dark" worldview contributes to widespread mental illness by stripping life of inherent meaning. Conversely, a conspiratorial or astrological perspective allows individuals to view mainstream news cycles as calculated psyops, providing a degree of psychological freedom from official narratives.

The antidote to the "soul harvesting agenda" is described as "soul embodiment," achieved through rigorous inner work and spiritual practice. Gunther emphasizes that while physical detoxing is helpful, a spiritual approach is required to heal the damage to the etheric body. He views the current global crisis as a "splitting" of humanity between those embracing transhumanism and those undergoing a genuine spiritual awakening.

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Bernhard Guenther | Psycho-spiritual Development For The Conspiratorial Mind, Vaccine beings, & Seeds For The Next Cycle
• 1:09:56 - 1:14:08

Bernhard Guenther | Psycho-spiritual Development For The Conspiratorial Mind, Vaccine beings, & Seeds For The Next Cycle

Host Reflections on Gordon White and Materialist Conspiracies

The host reflects on the interview and the recent passing of Gordon White, noting how White's death has led to several related spiritual conversations. He posits that "materialism" itself is a conspiracy designed to obscure exotic energy and spiritual truths. He argues that while the elite are depraved, the value of conspiratorial thinking lies in replacing inaccurate models of reality with more functional, spiritual ones.

Christian Westbrook | From Ice Age Farmer To Unshadowed & The Incoming Engineered Omnicrisis
• 15:57 - 23:24

Christian Westbrook | From Ice Age Farmer To Unshadowed & The Incoming Engineered Omnicrisis

Reality as a Shared Dream, New Age Psyops

Reality is explored as a mass shared dream or a "participative reality" rather than a purely mechanistic or materialistic existence. This perspective distinguishes itself from "New Age" manifesting, which is characterized as a disempowering psyop that encourages spiritual bypassing. The discussion suggests that the technocratic system is a failing endpoint of a materialistic worldview that ignores the primary role of consciousness.

Dr. Heather Lynn | The Ancient Entropy Equation, Ritual Sex Magic, & The Broker Class
• 49:48 - 53:25

Dr. Heather Lynn | The Ancient Entropy Equation, Ritual Sex Magic, & The Broker Class

Scientific Materialism, Chaos and the Weaponization of Belief

Dr. Lynn argues that the elite are intentionally moving society away from scientific materialism toward a state of spiritual chaos to make the public easier to manipulate. By encouraging people to adopt fixed religious or ideological identities, the "broker class" can more easily channel and control collective energy. She advocates for independent "free thinking" as a defense against these psychological operations.

Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology
• 46:31 - 52:34

Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology

Darwinian Evolution vs. Vedic Conscious Development

Michael Cremo suggests that Charles Darwin had a correct intuition regarding development but wrongly focused on the gross physical body rather than the conscious self. In Vedic cosmology, the soul evolves through different material vehicles—from plants to animals—until it reaches the human platform. At this stage, the individual possesses the free will necessary to break the cycle of birth and death known as samsara.

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Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology
• 52:34 - 56:33

Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology

Materialism and the Capitalist Incentive to Ignore Consciousness

The modern capitalist system relies on a materialistic worldview that encourages individuals to define their status through production and consumption. This paradigm often ignores or fears consciousness-based models because they challenge the drive to dominate and exploit matter. Even religion is sometimes integrated into this system as a transactional tool to help individuals achieve material success in competition with others.

Kara Mosher | Spirit Contact, The Luciferian Labyrinth, & The Psy-pocalypse
• 2:39 - 5:53

Kara Mosher | Spirit Contact, The Luciferian Labyrinth, & The Psy-pocalypse

Psychedelics, Spiritual Entities, Materialism

Kara Mosher describes her extensive history with mushrooms, DMT, and ayahuasca, noting she performed hundreds of trips starting at age eighteen. She recounts early experiences of astral projection and meeting entities in a spiritual realm she initially perceived as a playground. The conversation addresses the theory that the modern psychedelic movement is a form of MKUltra-style social engineering designed to break down materialist worldviews.

BX | Satanic Accelerationism: Digital Predators, 764, & Order Of Nine Angles
• 6:06 - 11:09

BX | Satanic Accelerationism: Digital Predators, 764, & Order Of Nine Angles

DOJ Terrorism Indictments, Material Support for Online Grooming

The Department of Justice has recently begun applying creative legal charges to combat online grooming and domestic terrorism. By classifying the distribution of bomb-making guides and tactical advice as material support, federal prosecutors are escalating charges against provocateurs. Many of these individuals are identified as foreign actors from Eastern Europe attempting to incite violence among American youth.

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