Topic: Mortality

Mortality comes up in 31 chapters across 24 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to May 2026.

February 2012 May 2026

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Remembering Gordon White w/ Miguel Conner & Chris Knowles
• 25:14 - 28:05

Remembering Gordon White w/ Miguel Conner & Chris Knowles

Animism and the Grounding Nature of Belief

The discussion explores Gordon White's self-identification as an animist and his view of the world as a "pack" rather than a "herd." They argue that a belief system is useless if it does not ground a person in the world and prepare them for mortality. White's work in South America is credited with giving him a unique, non-childish outlook on life and death.

Matthew Lysiak | Fiat Food: Money Magic & The American Diet
• 37:03 - 41:29

Matthew Lysiak | Fiat Food: Money Magic & The American Diet

Minnesota Coronary Survey, Suppressed Data, Cholesterol Findings

The Minnesota Coronary Survey, conducted between 1968 and 1973, was a randomized controlled study designed to prove that reducing saturated fat improved health. The results were suppressed for decades because they showed that participants with lower cholesterol actually had worse health outcomes and higher mortality rates. The data remained hidden in a basement until 2016, when researchers admitted they were disappointed that the findings contradicted their hypothesis.

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Nathaniel Gillis | Alien Demons, Hijacking The Mortal Portal, & The Collins Elite
• 50:54 - 55:40

Nathaniel Gillis | Alien Demons, Hijacking The Mortal Portal, & The Collins Elite

The Moffitt Case and Technological Necromancy via Incantations

The Moffitt family case is highlighted, involving a botched Santeria ritual that opened a "mortal portal" in their home. Nathaniel Gillis describes how an entity communicated through writing on mirrors, claiming a soul promised via an ancient sacrifice. He links this to "technological necromancy" and the use of teraphim—ancient implants carved with incantations—to allow spirits to operate through physical matter.

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Nathaniel Gillis | Alien Demons, Hijacking The Mortal Portal, & The Collins Elite
• 1:19:47 - 1:24:43

Nathaniel Gillis | Alien Demons, Hijacking The Mortal Portal, & The Collins Elite

Outro and Anonymous Theme Song Cover

Greg Carlwood closes the episode with a final challenge to "multi-dimensional demons" and "paranormal predators." The show features an anonymous 2018 cover of the theme song, which Carlwood found synchronistically in his inbox. The episode ends with the full musical track and a reminder of the new video clip strategy for YouTube and social media.

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Dr. Jessica Rose | The Latest Numbers On The True COVID Vaccine Fallout & Suspicious Activity In The VAERS Database
• 27:44 - 30:31

Dr. Jessica Rose | The Latest Numbers On The True COVID Vaccine Fallout & Suspicious Activity In The VAERS Database

Mortality Statistics, Death Underreporting and Temporal Proximity

VAERS death reports jumped from a historical average of under 200 per year to nearly 40,000 during the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. While the underreporting factor for death is estimated to be lower than for other injuries (between 6 and 10), the calculated mortality rate remains alarmingly high. Many deaths occur in close temporal proximity to the injection, though long-term issues like cancer re-emergence are also being observed months later.

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Chris Knowles | Post-Gnosis, The Rude Awokening, & The Siren’s Shepard Sacrifices
• 1:15:17 - 1:17:51

Chris Knowles | Post-Gnosis, The Rude Awokening, & The Siren’s Shepard Sacrifices

Ivy League Propagandists and Excess Mortality

The discussion touches on the lack of intelligence among modern propagandists who are trained in post-modernism and critical race theory rather than crisis management. Chris Knowles argues that these "pampered" elites are unable to explain away the rising rates of excess mortality and will eventually melt down as crises escalate. He predicts a mass exodus from government departments as the "free funny money" used for bribes disappears.

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David Whitehead | Canadian Tyranny, Snake Venom, & The Cult Of The Medics
• 38:43 - 41:20

David Whitehead | Canadian Tyranny, Snake Venom, & The Cult Of The Medics

COVID-19 Mortality Discrepancies in Children

The low mortality rate of COVID-19 in children compared to the seasonal flu is examined through the lens of toxin protection. Dr. Artis suggests that children under 12 have a secondary immune mechanism in the gut that protects against venoms and poisons. This biological "crutch" supposedly shields youth from the effects of weaponized peptides.

Dr. Jennifer Daniels | The Lethal Dose, The Standard Of Care, & The Turpentine Truth
• 36:44 - 39:17

Dr. Jennifer Daniels | The Lethal Dose, The Standard Of Care, & The Turpentine Truth

Medical Record Surveillance and Annual Mortality Statistics

Dr. Daniels reports that over one million people die annually in the United States from following standard Western medical advice. She warns that electronic medical records serve as a massive surveillance mechanism, tracking personal details like gun ownership and religious affiliation more effectively than social media.

Ryan Hampton | The Opioid Crisis, The Sackler Family, & The Purdue Pharma Case
• 1:00:22 - 1:05:19

Ryan Hampton | The Opioid Crisis, The Sackler Family, & The Purdue Pharma Case

Fentanyl Mortality Rates and Corporate Responsibility

Fentanyl has become the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45, surpassing car accidents, suicide, and COVID-19. The host reflects on how corporations engineer addictive products—from Cheetos to opioids—to hijack human biological circuitry. He argues that the focus should shift from individual willpower to the responsibility of manufacturers who create manipulative and dangerous products.

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Forrest Maready |  The Moth In The Iron Lung, Metallic Medicine, & Industrial Chemicals
• 32:24 - 37:27

Forrest Maready | The Moth In The Iron Lung, Metallic Medicine, & Industrial Chemicals

Disease Mortality Charts, Dissolving Illusions and Medical Errors

Data from the book Dissolving Illusions shows that mortality rates for diseases like measles, scarlet fever, and whooping cough dropped by 90% before vaccines were introduced. Maready attributes this decline to improved medical care and the reduction of toxic metallic treatments rather than immunization. He cites a Johns Hopkins study identifying medical mistakes as the third leading cause of death in the United States to support his skepticism of the medical establishment.

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Forrest Maready |  The Moth In The Iron Lung, Metallic Medicine, & Industrial Chemicals
• 37:27 - 41:16

Forrest Maready | The Moth In The Iron Lung, Metallic Medicine, & Industrial Chemicals

VAERS System, Vaccine Adverse Events and Athlete Heart Issues

Forrest Maready discusses the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), noting that it is a voluntary and difficult system to navigate, likely capturing only a small fraction of actual injuries. He highlights a significant spike in reported deaths and heart issues in 2021 compared to all previous years of vaccine data. The segment mentions anecdotal reports of athletes collapsing on fields and increased business at funeral homes as potential indicators of widespread vaccine harm.

Darren Grimes | Empire, The Indian Act of Canada, & The Residential Schools
• 9:19 - 11:30

Darren Grimes | Empire, The Indian Act of Canada, & The Residential Schools

Alberta Lockdown Enforcement, Restaurant Impact and Mortality Statistics

Law enforcement in Alberta, specifically the RCMP, largely declined to enforce harsh provincial mandates regarding private gatherings. While restaurants suffered significant economic losses due to early closing times, many residents ignored social distancing rules in private. Government data cited during the segment indicates the average age of COVID-19 death in the province is 80, which is nearly identical to the average life expectancy of 81.

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Darren Grimes | Empire, The Indian Act of Canada, & The Residential Schools
• 47:00 - 50:17

Darren Grimes | Empire, The Indian Act of Canada, & The Residential Schools

Tuberculosis, P.H. Bryce and School Conditions

A 1907 report by Dr. P.H. Bryce revealed that tuberculosis death rates in residential schools were nearly seven times higher than in the general population due to poor construction and lack of care. Bryce's findings challenged the "racial susceptibility" theories of the time, placing the blame on government standards. After the government suppressed his report, Bryce published his findings independently in the book "The Story of a National Crime."

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Clive de Carle | Holistic Health, Big Pharma Failures & The Self Repair Path
• 33:17 - 36:06

Clive de Carle | Holistic Health, Big Pharma Failures & The Self Repair Path

UK Travel Restrictions, Medical Strike Mortality Data

Clive DeCarle critiques the British government's use of travel fines and "vaccine passports" as a form of social coercion. He cites a controversial statistic suggesting that mortality rates often decrease when doctors go on strike, referencing historical examples from Israel and South Africa. This is used to support the argument that the modern medical establishment may be a leading cause of death through iatrogenic harm.

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Dr. Andrew Kaufman | Schizophrenia, The COVID-19 Coronavirus, & Exosomes
• 34:58 - 39:40

Dr. Andrew Kaufman | Schizophrenia, The COVID-19 Coronavirus, & Exosomes

COVID-19 Testing Inaccuracy and False Positive Rates

The discussion critiques the diagnostic tests used for COVID-19, claiming they were developed without proper viral isolation or negative control groups. Kaufman cites a study from Hong Kong estimating an 80% false-positive rate for these tests. He compares global mortality figures to the 2017-2018 flu season to argue that the current pandemic response is disproportionate to the actual threat.

Dr. Andrew Kaufman | Schizophrenia, The COVID-19 Coronavirus, & Exosomes
• 45:40 - 50:35

Dr. Andrew Kaufman | Schizophrenia, The COVID-19 Coronavirus, & Exosomes

Pneumonia Symptoms and Hospital Capacity Realities

Kaufman addresses public fear regarding fluid in the lungs and breathing difficulties, noting these are standard symptoms of advanced pneumonia and influenza. He claims that many hospitals are actually under-capacity because they have closed beds to non-COVID patients. This shift, he argues, causes elderly and chronically ill individuals to die at home, creating a false impression of a surging pandemic.

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David Crowe | Coronavirus COVID-19: The Risks, The Testing, & The Treatments
• 22:11 - 25:29

David Crowe | Coronavirus COVID-19: The Risks, The Testing, & The Treatments

Flu Mortality Statistics, Death Reclassification in Italy

Crowe compares the reported coronavirus deaths in Italy to standard flu season mortality, which can reach 17,000 deaths in a peak week for the elderly. He posits that the current crisis is a result of reclassifying normal seasonal deaths as coronavirus cases. He expresses concern that the public's "idolatry" of doctors prevents them from questioning the success of these drastic social and medical interventions.

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David Crowe | Coronavirus COVID-19: The Risks, The Testing, & The Treatments
• 43:55 - 47:27

David Crowe | Coronavirus COVID-19: The Risks, The Testing, & The Treatments

SARS Mortality Footprints, Hong Kong 2003 Data

Crowe examines historical mortality data from the 2003 SARS era in countries like Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore. He claims that SARS left no detectable "footprint" in overall mortality statistics, with the exception of Vietnam. He argues that if there is no surge in total deaths, there is no need to search for a cause like 5G or bioweapons.

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