Topic: Myth

The guests outline the traditional progression of the Four Ages: Golden, Silver, Bronze, and Iron (or Kali Yuga). In the Golden Age, gods and humans lived together, whereas the current Iron Age is characterized by a complete severance from the divine. Despite this distance, Steven claims it is still possible to receive direct "downloads" from deities like Hermes and Persephone.

The discovery of Gobekli Tepe challenges the traditional archaeological narrative that agriculture preceded religious thought. Evidence suggests humans may be biologically programmed for religious inclination and hierarchy before the advent of settled farming. Furthermore, the "Myth of Progress" is questioned by Egyptian artifacts that appear more advanced and precise in older iterations than in later periods.

Dr. Roger McFillan traces the history of modern psychiatry back to the 1987 FDA approval of Prozac, noting a dramatic shift in how society views suffering. Before the 1990s, difficult emotions were viewed as normal signals for life changes, but direct-to-consumer advertising transformed these experiences into medical diseases. The discussion highlights the "chemical imbalance" narrative as a marketing tool used to create lifelong drug dependency without objective biological measurements.

Questions regarding the whereabouts of Shelly Miscavige, wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige, are often fueled by media hype rather than verified facts. This phenomenon mirrors the way history is often constructed from a very limited number of original sources, such as a single book from ancient Greece. When the motivations of those original authors are unknown, entire historical narratives can be built upon unvetted or biased foundations.

The 1623 First Folio is presented as a sophisticated literary hoax orchestrated by Francis Bacon and playwright Ben Jonson to create the "Shakespeare" myth. Although the book contains 36 plays, the introduction avoids explicitly identifying the Stratford man as the author, instead using ambiguous hints. This publication effectively transformed a collection of plays into a mythic national treasure, serving as a primary vehicle for long-term social engineering.

The discussion explores the overlap between NDEs and other "high strangeness" phenomena, such as fairy folklore and alien abductions. A specific cross-cultural parallel is noted where a deity vomits a quartz crystal and shoves it into a shaman's chest, a motif found in both Native American and Australian traditions. Additionally, the "Trojan Feast" concept—the taboo against eating food in the spirit realm to avoid being trapped—is identified as a universal theme appearing in Greek myths and indigenous accounts.

A new theory posits that pyramids were designed as survival bunkers or seed vaults rather than power plants or tombs. Their robust, solid construction and placement on high ground suggest they were intended to withstand global deluges. Indigenous stories, including those from the Paiute and Hopi, describe a "priest class" instructing people to build or enter these structures to survive cataclysmic events.

Chance Gardner explains that the myth of the genie emerging from a lamp is a symbolic representation of the Kundalini experience. He notes that snake and third eye symbolism appear across diverse cultures, including Angkor Wat and Norse mythology, often representing the pineal and pituitary glands. By comparing different cultures, researchers can piece together the "scattered" parts of this universal spiritual secret.

Greg Carlwood and Tess Clark discuss how plasma discharges in the sky were historically interpreted as dragons or monsters. They examine the "king slaying the dragon" motif as a political tool where rulers claimed to have defeated celestial threats. Clark cites a 13th-century Spanish legend where a king used the sounds and visual phenomena of a passing comet to fabricate a story of physical combat with a dragon.

The hosts discuss the striking similarities between flood myths in disparate cultures, such as the Navajo nation and the biblical story of Noah's Ark. They argue that these consistencies across civilizations that had no contact with one another suggest a shared historical reality rather than mere coincidence or religious "ripping off."

The Simon Myth Chronicles is introduced as a Gnostic comic series based on a "daemonic entity" that has guided Moeller for years. After several failed attempts to write the character as a novel, Moeller’s wife encouraged him to use the comic medium. The first issue is set to debut at Planet Comicon in Kansas City, incorporating elements of Kabbalah and Moeller's spiritual worldview.

The authors explain that the British Isles were known as the "Land of the Giants" in prehistoric times, with creation myths in Wales, Ireland, and Scotland all featuring giant beings. They highlight specific locations like Cader Idris and St. Michael's Mount where giant skeletons were reportedly discovered near sites associated with these legends. This connection suggests that local folklore often preserves genuine historical memories of large-statured individuals.

The episode concludes with an announcement of a live Q&A event featuring Sally Fallon Morel to discuss terrain theory and the history of contagion. Carlwood encourages listeners to join the Plus membership to access the second hour of the show and the full archive. He previews upcoming topics, including the Glade X pandemic simulation and the 2020 World Series.

Greg Carlwood reports that Sally Fallon Morel’s new book, *The Contagion Myth*, was banned by Amazon just before its release. He announces a live Zoom event for Plus members with Morel and Gordon White on October 6th. Carlwood also mentions his recent guest appearances on *The Conspiracy Farm* and Chris Jericho’s podcast, noting that these spots help grow the THC audience.

Greg Carlwood concludes the show by thanking Plus members and announcing an upcoming live Zoom event with Sally Fallon Morrell regarding her book, The Contagion Myth. He briefly mentions topics from the second hour, including the Saturnian versus Uranian expressions of the Aquarian Age and issues with legal cannabis and glyphosate. The episode ends with a musical track and a final sign-off.

A listener report notes increased aerial spraying in New York, though the host has not observed similar patterns in San Diego. The segment turns somber with the announcement of the death of former guest David Crowe, host of the "Contagious Myth" podcast, following a short battle with cancer. Crowe is remembered for his work challenging germ theory and his data-driven approach to health conspiracies.

Sally Fallon Morrell introduces her book, The Contagion Myth, co-authored with Tom Cowan, which explores the electrical nature of human biology. The text argues that healthy cell membranes are necessary to maintain structured water, which acts as a battery within the body. This internal structure is allegedly compromised by modern electromagnetic radiation, specifically 5G technology.

Greg Carlwood introduces David Crowe, a telecommunications consultant and environmentalist known for criticizing mainstream medical science. Crowe founded the Alberta Reappraising AIDS Society and hosts the Infectious Myth podcast, which challenges the existence and causality of various viruses. The discussion frames the 2020 coronavirus response as an Orwellian subversion of freedom based on fear-driven "safety" narratives.

David Crowe provides his website and podcast information, noting that he is making his book chapters available for free as a public service. He mentions his Patreon and LiberaPay accounts, explaining that financial support helps him pay for technical translations of Chinese medical papers. Greg Carlwood closes the interview by emphasizing the importance of supporting independent journalists during "troubled times."

The Wilderness Myth incorrectly suggests that North America was an untouched, passive landscape before European arrival. Historical data and pollen records reveal that indigenous populations actively managed the continent, creating ecosystems that supported higher densities of herbivores like bison and elk than modern industrial systems. The perceived "wildness" reported by early settlers was often the result of an ecological explosion following the genocide of the primary human land managers.