Topic: Mitch Horowitz

Host Greg Carlwood reflects on his recent attendance at the Astrognosis event, noting several "synchronicities" involving the books Ubik and Piranesi. He highlights a presentation by Mitch Horowitz on the Fourth Way, which emphasized the "debt" humans owe to the world for their existence. This perspective helped Carlwood reframe his recent professional burnout and find new value in the obscure teachings of Gurdjieff and Nicoll.

Jason Horsley challenges Greg Carlwood regarding past guests on The Higher Side Chats, labeling individuals like Eric Davis, Diana Pasulka, and Jeffrey Kripal as "suspect" or complicit in disinformation. Horsley expresses concern over the mainstreaming of occultism and the "trauma genesis" theories advocated by Kripal at Rice University. Carlwood defends his platform as a space for counterculture inquiry while acknowledging the difficulty of vetting guests with deep occult backgrounds like Peter Lavenda.

The Astro Gnosis 3 conference is scheduled for August 9-10 in Wheaton, Illinois, at the Theosophical Society. The event focuses on the figure of Sophia and the concept of simulated realities, featuring speakers such as Chris Knowles, Steven Snyder, and Mitch Horowitz. Miguel Conner emphasizes the importance of face-to-face interaction and "creating egregores" through physical gatherings to combat the isolation imposed by digital systems and "the empire."

Tsakiris details an interrogation of Google's Gemini AI regarding the controversial court case of Colonel Michael Aquino and allegations at the Presidio. The AI initially offers to discuss the case but then refuses to provide specifics once the evidence of the Army's refusal to clear Aquino's name is presented. This leads to a broader critique of Satanism, Aleister Crowley, and the moral imperatives of public figures like Mitch Horowitz.

The host mentions Mitch Horowitz’s book "The Miracle Club" and Gordon White’s work on collective intention sessions. These practices aim to harness focused human energy to create measurable changes in reality. The guest suggests that promoting this worldview from birth could lead to a society capable of engineering abundance through alchemical principles.

Gordon White details his "Sigil-A-Day" project for 2024, describing it as a "probability enhancer" and a form of daily prayer. The practice involves spending a few minutes daily attending to one's desires and casting "grappling hooks" into the future. White argues that even from a materialist perspective, the process is medicinal for mental health and focus.

The discussion highlights the high-profile endorsements for Strieber's work from figures like Jacques Vallee and Dr. Jeff Kripal. Strieber's massive collection of letters from experiencers is now housed at Rice University in the "Archives of the Impossible." This archive serves as a record of first contact, documenting data that has often been obscured by political sleight-of-hand and official secrecy.

The host reflects on the interview, praising the depth of the stories in Strieber's book and the quality of his research. He addresses skeptics by noting that the second half of "Them" functions as "hard-nosed ufology journalism" that doesn't rely on personal belief. The contributions of researchers like Mitch Horowitz and Jacques Vallee are highlighted as essential components of the book.

Mitch Horowitz is an author and lecturer specializing in alternative spirituality, occult history, and the "new thought" movement. His bibliography includes works such as Occult America, The Miracle Club, and a new collection of essays titled Uncertain Places. Horowitz focuses on reclaiming human agency and empowerment through the study of the occult and the power of positive thinking.

In a post-interview monologue, Greg Carlwood reflects on the potential of the "THC Egregore" and suggests that listeners consciously send good vibes to one another to manifest success. He references Mitch Horowitz’s "The Miracle Club" and the Tibetan doctrine of refuge as frameworks for moving from faith in external systems to faith in oneself. He encourages the audience to visualize the podcast audio as being filled with positive intentionality.

The conversation turns to practical applications of intention science, citing Mitch Horowitz's book "The Miracle Club" and Gordon White's intention sessions. These initiatives encourage groups to focus their mental energy simultaneously to achieve specific outcomes or "miracles." This collective experimentation is viewed as a way to reclaim ancient knowledge regarding the engineering of abundance.

Mitch Horowitz’s book "Occult America" serves as a reference for the history of mysticism and the origins of New Age philosophy in the United States. The American legal system historically protected figures like Joseph Smith, establishing a precedent for freedom of religion and individual spiritual contact. This shift away from European clerical hierarchies allowed for the development of affirmative thought and hypnotic trance techniques.