Topic: Medical Imaging

Medical Imaging comes up in 2 chapters across 2 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from September 2023 to September 2025.

September 2023 September 2025

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Dana Kippel | A New Force: Plasma, Consciousness, & The New Human Potential
• 39:01 - 41:09

Dana Kippel | A New Force: Plasma, Consciousness, & The New Human Potential

Nikola Tesla, X-Rays and Interdimensional Communication

The discussion covers Nikola Tesla’s experiments with radiant matter and his belief that x-rays could detect nonlocal intelligence. Dana Kippel laments that x-ray technology was commercialized solely for medical imaging rather than being explored as a key to interdimensional communication. She suggests that focusing attention on these forces can reveal informational structures beyond physical bones.

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Brian Cotnoir | Alchemical Art, Ensouling Statues, & The Underrated Value Of Going Inward
• 52:37 - 58:28

Brian Cotnoir | Alchemical Art, Ensouling Statues, & The Underrated Value Of Going Inward

Artificial Intelligence and the Human Element in Art

The possibility of AI-generated art or 3D-printed statues achieving "insolment" is dismissed by Copenhaver, who argues that the alchemical process requires a human operator. While AI is a powerful "complex calculator" useful for tasks like medical image analysis, it lacks the internal soul-work necessary for true theurgy. The host and guest conclude that while a machine might build a perfect physical portal, the spiritual connection remains a uniquely human endeavor.