Topic: Optics

Optics comes up in 14 chapters across 14 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from March 2015 to June 2024.

March 2015 June 2024

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Shannon Taggart | Spiritualist History, Seance Photography, & Ectoplasm
• 52:07 - 56:36

Shannon Taggart | Spiritualist History, Seance Photography, & Ectoplasm

The Big Hand Experience and Ectoplasmic Transfiguration

During a seance with Gordon Garforth, Shannon Taggart witnessed his hand appear to skip into a "gigantic, grotesque" size. Despite her initial fear that it was a subjective hallucination or hypnotic induction, her camera captured the same oversized, "foam hand" appearance. Taggart discusses the various interpretations of the event, ranging from a physical ectoplasmic change to an optical illusion caused by red light and shutter speed. She emphasizes her commitment to documenting these events as they are perceived by the participants.

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Dr. Jack Kruse | Light, Water, Magnetism & The Sacred Cows of Health
• 20:59 - 23:15

Dr. Jack Kruse | Light, Water, Magnetism & The Sacred Cows of Health

Optical Scanning and Bio-Photon Energy in Food

Dr. Cruz explains the work of Fritz Pop regarding bio-photon release in living tissue and how optical scanning can measure the "power" of produce. He claims that companies like Amazon use photomultipliers to verify organic status by scanning the light energy emitted by fruits and vegetables. The energy content of food reportedly degrades the longer it is disconnected from the ground and the sun.

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Mike Cobb | Freedom Living In Central America, ECI Development, & The Best Expat Options
• 36:33 - 39:48

Mike Cobb | Freedom Living In Central America, ECI Development, & The Best Expat Options

Designing Low EMF Neighborhoods with Karen from San Diego

In collaboration with a listener named Karen, ECI Development is designing a specific neighborhood at Grand Pacifica for individuals with Electromagnetic Field (EMF) sensitivity. The project utilizes natural shielding from teak forests, metal conduits for wiring, and concrete construction to reduce ambient radiation. Because the community was built with fiber-to-the-home technology in 2005, residents can access high-speed internet without relying on Wi-Fi.

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Dawn Lester & David Parker | What Really Makes Us Ill, Germ Theory, & The Four Factors
• 15:18 - 16:51

Dawn Lester & David Parker | What Really Makes Us Ill, Germ Theory, & The Four Factors

Bacteria as Biological Cleaners Rather Than Pathogens

The guests explain that early scientists misidentified bacteria as the cause of disease because they were found near dead tissue. They use the analogy of blaming firemen for starting fires because they are always present at the scene. The segment emphasizes that bacteria and fungi are essential for life, aiding in digestion and breaking down organic matter.

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David Paulides | Missing 411: The Hunted & Other Mysterious Disappearances
• 30:19 - 32:48

David Paulides | Missing 411: The Hunted & Other Mysterious Disappearances

Stealth Technology and Giant Bird Theories

The discussion explores potential explanations for the lack of visual evidence in disappearances, including advanced stealth technology or optical camouflage that could hide a kidnapper. Paulides also addresses and dismisses the theory that giant birds are carrying children away. He argues that such an event would result in visible talon wounds and audible screaming, neither of which are present in the documented Missing 411 cases.

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Thomas J. Carey & Donald R. Schmitt | Roswell, The Real Area 51, & UFO Disclosure
• 36:39 - 41:34

Thomas J. Carey & Donald R. Schmitt | Roswell, The Real Area 51, & UFO Disclosure

Categories of Roswell Wreckage and Memory Metal

Thomas Carey details four categories of wreckage recovered from the Roswell crash sites, including "memory metal" that returns to its original shape after being crumpled. Other materials included indestructible stiff metal, I-beams with undecipherable symbols, and monofilament fibers resembling modern fiber optics. The account describes an explosion that scattered debris and left bodies at multiple locations, including an escape pod.

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Dr. Jacob Liberman | The Power Of Light, Sight, & The Art Of Living
• 29:57 - 38:01

Dr. Jacob Liberman | The Power Of Light, Sight, & The Art Of Living

Dr. Lieberman’s Miraculous 1976 Vision Healing

Dr. Lieberman recounts his 1976 experience where, during a meditation session, his vision was spontaneously restored despite a significant prescription for nearsightedness and astigmatism. Upon clinical self-examination, he discovered that while his visual acuity had improved by 300%, the physical measurements of his eyes remained unchanged. This led him to conclude that seeing is a function of the "mind's eye" and consciousness rather than just the physical ocular apparatus.

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Elana Freeland | The Space Fence, Planetary Lockdown, & The Ionized Sky
• 19:21 - 26:06

Elana Freeland | The Space Fence, Planetary Lockdown, & The Ionized Sky

Billy Hayes, Non-Ionizing Radiation, and the History of Surveillance Tech

Ilana Freeland credits Billy Hayes, a former defense contractor and MKUltra victim, for helping her understand the technical architecture of the Space Fence, which is currently managed by Lockheed Martin. She explains that the military uses non-ionizing radiation because it lacks the immediate heat of nuclear radiation, allowing it to be implemented covertly through Wi-Fi, cell phones, and smart meters. The segment references Jerry Mander’s 1977 book on the elimination of television, highlighting how light and frequencies are used to bypass the optic nerve and influence the brain directly.

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Anthony Patch | Geoengineering, The 5G Conspiracy, & The A.I. Takeover
• 1:08:27 - 1:12:47

Anthony Patch | Geoengineering, The 5G Conspiracy, & The A.I. Takeover

Challenges of Avoiding Wireless Technology and Fiber Solutions

Greg Carlwood discusses the social and practical difficulties of opting out of wireless technology, noting that avoiding smartphones can lead to social isolation. He promotes "Scientists for Wired" and their "fiber for all" platform as a safer alternative to 5G infrastructure. Carlwood suggests that making fiber internet a public utility at the local government level is a feasible solution to the health risks posed by wireless signals.

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Preston Gibbs | Simulation Theory, Astrology, Power, & The History of Prediction Magic
• 23:26 - 26:47

Preston Gibbs | Simulation Theory, Astrology, Power, & The History of Prediction Magic

Planetary Signals, Celestial Rays and Watch Analogy

Ptolemy redefined astrological influence as physical rays to align with Greek optics, moving away from the older view of planets as divine signals. Modern skeptics of the "ray" theory prefer the watch analogy, where planets act as the hands of a clock that signal time without causing it. This perspective removes the need for a physical mechanism to explain how a distant planet like Saturn could influence human affairs.

Crrow | Conspiracies, Space Lies, & Constructs
• 8:51 - 12:43

Crrow | Conspiracies, Space Lies, & Constructs

Optical Analysis of Lunar Transits and Satellite Skepticism

Crow recounts a dispute with The Huffington Post, the FBI, and MUFON regarding his footage of an object transiting the moon. While officials claimed he filmed a satellite in geosynchronous orbit, Crow consulted optics experts to measure pixel values and focal lengths. His findings suggested the object was much closer to Earth than 11,000 miles, leading him to conclude that the objects are atmospheric substitutes for the satellites described by mainstream science.

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Crrow777 | The Paris Attacks, Skywatching Weirdness, & The Reality Ruse
• 20:44 - 22:55

Crrow777 | The Paris Attacks, Skywatching Weirdness, & The Reality Ruse

Blood Moon Deception and Lunar Eclipse Optics

The term "Blood Moon" is criticized as ghoulish language used to instill fear rather than describe a predictable astronomical event. Using a full spectrum camera, the guest claims to have looked through the shadow of a lunar eclipse to see the surface features of the moon. This observation is used to challenge the official narrative regarding how light and shadows behave during celestial alignments.

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Freeman & Jamie | Award Show Rituals, Tech Magick, & CERN
• 45:34 - 47:52

Freeman & Jamie | Award Show Rituals, Tech Magick, & CERN

Global Colliders and Mind Transfer Technology

Beyond CERN, other particle colliders like the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) in the U.S. and a new facility in Romania are discussed. These facilities are reportedly capable of folding space-time and are linked to advanced computing networks. The LHC grid is described as a massive fiber-optic network potentially capable of mind transfer technologies, with the U.S. reportedly being locked out to prevent NSA interference.

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Paul Hellyer | The Money Mafia, Secret Alien Alliances, & You
• 35:51 - 38:22

Paul Hellyer | The Money Mafia, Secret Alien Alliances, & You

Extraterrestrial Biological Entities, Modern Technology Origins

The U.S. government officially designates non-human visitors as Extraterrestrial Biological Entities (EBEs). Hellyer references Colonel Philip Corso's claims that modern technologies, such as fiber optics and LED lights, were derived from recovered alien hardware. He emphasizes that the rapid technological progress of the last six decades is largely due to the integration of ET-derived advancements into the military and civilian sectors.

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