Topic: Perception

Perception comes up in 54 chapters across 46 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from September 2012 to October 2026.

September 2012 October 2026

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Dr. Zach Bush | Unseen Factors Of True Health, System Failure, & Radical Embodiment
• 46:40 - 51:11

Dr. Zach Bush | Unseen Factors Of True Health, System Failure, & Radical Embodiment

Prison Planet Theory, Human Perception and Sensory Limitation

The conversation addresses the "prison planet" theory popular in conspiracy subcultures, which suggests Earth is a negative reincarnation loop. Dr. Zach Bush reframes this, suggesting that the "prison" is actually the limited human perception that sees itself as separate from the beauty of nature. He argues that humans uniquely experience the world through a narrow 0.1% of the light and audible spectrum, which allows for the specific experience of observing beauty from the outside.

Jason Quitt | The Atlantis Myth, Cosmic Cycles, & Astral Abductions
• 57:26 - 1:01:49

Jason Quitt | The Atlantis Myth, Cosmic Cycles, & Astral Abductions

Subjective UFO Sightings and Visual Cortex Processing

Jason Quitt shares a personal anecdote about a UFO sighting with his wife where they both saw completely different crafts despite looking at the same object. This leads to a discussion on how the brain interprets data it doesn't understand, potentially projecting images based on individual expectations. They reference the controversial theory regarding indigenous populations being unable to see Christopher Columbus's ships because the technology was outside their frame of reference.

Mark Burr | Primary Water Wells, Hidden Abundance, & The Story Of Steve Riess
• 1:08:27 - 1:12:35

Mark Burr | Primary Water Wells, Hidden Abundance, & The Story Of Steve Riess

Perception Management, Elite Control of Nature

Host Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, framing the suppression of primary water as a form of "perception management." He references Victor Schauberger’s theories on structured water and the elite's desire to keep the public removed from natural abundance. Carlwood also touches on the geopolitical implications of oil and the potential for the Trump administration to disrupt traditional energy networks.

Leon Southgate | Orgone, Oranur, Consciousness, & The Energy Cartel
• 1:12:58 - 1:18:00

Leon Southgate | Orgone, Oranur, Consciousness, & The Energy Cartel

Greg Carlwood's Post-Interview Reflections, Scarcity vs Abundance

Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, emphasizing the theme of a "management class" creating a "scarcity spell" to hide the abundance of the earth's natural energies. He discusses the potential for orgone energy to power homes and heal the body without industrial interference. Carlwood also briefly mentions Bob Grenier's work on low-energy nuclear reactions and the possibility that the dangers of nuclear energy have been exaggerated.

Etienne De La Boetie 2 | Mind Control America, The Statism Psyop, & The Art of Liberty
• 57:56 - 1:01:08

Etienne De La Boetie 2 | Mind Control America, The Statism Psyop, & The Art of Liberty

Stanley Kubrick, Eyes Wide Shut Censorship Allegations

Allegations from a cinematographer suggest that Stanley Kubrick's final film, Eyes Wide Shut, was significantly re-edited after his death to remove overt references to elite pedophilia rings. The discussion links this to a broader pattern of perception control where the ruling class suppresses information regarding systemic criminality. Controlling the information society receives is described as the most powerful weapon in the U.S. arsenal.

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Seriah Azkath | The Paranormal Subculture, High Strangeness, & Magical Practice
• 29:15 - 33:17

Seriah Azkath | The Paranormal Subculture, High Strangeness, & Magical Practice

Perception Filters, Brain Interpretation of Anomalies

The hosts discuss how the human brain filters reality and interprets unknown stimuli through familiar cultural lenses. Citing Kenneth Ring’s Omega Project, they note that near-death experiences and UFO encounters often produce identical after-effects, such as Kundalini activity. They suggest that "monsters" or "aliens" may be the brain's way of labeling raw, unidentifiable consciousness encounters.

Al Borealis | Breakaway Civilization, Plasmas Jubilee, & The Esoteric Backdoor
• 24:41 - 31:56

Al Borealis | Breakaway Civilization, Plasmas Jubilee, & The Esoteric Backdoor

Jungian Archetypes and the Filtering of Reality

Using the philosophy of Immanuel Kant and the psychology of Carl Jung, the hosts discuss how human consciousness filters reality. Borealis argues that when people encounter something truly bizarre, their minds revert to the closest familiar archetype—such as angels, gnomes, or aliens—to make sense of the overwhelming sensory input.

Jake Kotze | Synchromysticism, Mega-Rituals, & The One Mind
• 52:04 - 55:20

Jake Kotze | Synchromysticism, Mega-Rituals, & The One Mind

The Spectrum of Meaning and Loosening Conceptual Frameworks

The guest explains why synchronicities are often "a hair off," such as the difference between "2K" and "K2." He argues that reality is a seamless spectrum, like the colors blue and green, and that humans impose discrete categories upon it. To see "sinks" effectively, one must adopt a looser, more poetic way of thinking that honors the interconnectedness of all things.

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Dan Luzadder | The Manchurian Journalist: Lawrence Wright, the CIA, and the Corruption of American Journalism
• 54:53 - 57:18

Dan Luzadder | The Manchurian Journalist: Lawrence Wright, the CIA, and the Corruption of American Journalism

The Hidden Hand in Book Publishing and Gaza Narratives

Publishers and copy editors often act as the "hidden hand," shaping a journalist's work to fit specific institutional goals. Lawrence Wright’s upcoming novel, The Human Scale, involves a Palestinian-American FBI agent and an Israeli cop investigating a murder in Gaza, a highly charged subject in current news. By including scenes that mirror real-world events like the October 7th attacks, such fiction helps cement specific perspectives into the historical record.

Ryan Cristian | Trump Shooting Strangeness, Flus, Coups, & Propaganda Parsing
• 28:02 - 29:24

Ryan Cristian | Trump Shooting Strangeness, Flus, Coups, & Propaganda Parsing

Psychological Disorientation and the Alice in Wonderland Tactic

The hosts revisit the concept of intentional public confusion, noting how contradictory information regarding Trump's injury forces supporters to engage in cognitive dissonance. By presenting facts that don't align with the official narrative, authorities create a state of mental exhaustion in the populace. This tactic is designed to make people stop questioning the government and simply "check out" from reality.

Whitley Strieber | Them: The Soul-Body Connection, The Secrecy Policy, & The Good Questions
• 13:05 - 17:14

Whitley Strieber | Them: The Soul-Body Connection, The Secrecy Policy, & The Good Questions

Brain Configuration and the Intimacy of Contact

Strieber describes the intense intimacy of visitor contact, where the entity's gaze feels as though it is inside the observer. He speculates that the visitors' brains are structured differently from human brains, leading to a fundamentally different perception of reality. This neurological disparity makes direct communication difficult and suggests a connection to humanity that is not purely extraterrestrial.

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Bruce G. Hallenbeck | The Kinderhook Creature, Fortean Sightings, & Hudson Valley High Strangeness
• 29:57 - 32:36

Bruce G. Hallenbeck | The Kinderhook Creature, Fortean Sightings, & Hudson Valley High Strangeness

Religious Perception, 2017 Blob Sightings

The Kinderhook Blob was reportedly seen by two cousins who perceived the entity differently based on their religious backgrounds; one saw a bell-shape while the other saw the Virgin Mary. This suggests the entity may manifest based on the observer's preconceived notions. Recent reports from 2017 on a "Blob Blog" indicate the phenomenon continues in the Kinderhook area.

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Dave Zed & Co. | Secret Science, Dark Web Findings, & The Black Goo
• 26:55 - 29:55

Dave Zed & Co. | Secret Science, Dark Web Findings, & The Black Goo

Anti-Gravity Technology and Perception-Based Reality

Dave Zed claims that anti-gravity technology is simpler to achieve than academic propaganda suggests, involving the harnessing of zero-point energy or the "Holy Spirit." He proposes a model of a topologically oriented concave planet where objects gain depth and interactability based on the observer's proximity. According to Zed, UAPs and non-material beings utilize these principles of light, sound, and harmonics to navigate reality through perception rather than purely mechanical means.

Daniel Moler | The Shamanic Soul, Psychedelic Awakening, & The Comic/Occult Overlap
• 12:09 - 14:48

Daniel Moler | The Shamanic Soul, Psychedelic Awakening, & The Comic/Occult Overlap

Shamanic Rapport and Individual Sensory Experiences

The concept of "rapport" is defined as a reciprocal relationship with other realms, similar to a friendship or marriage. Moeller emphasizes that spiritual interaction is not uniform; some people see entities, while others experience smells, memories, or psychic pulls. He encourages practitioners to find their own unique niche in communicating with the daemonic realms rather than comparing themselves to others.

Dr. Richard Amerling | America’s Frontline Doctors, EBM Manipulation, & Covid Corruption
• 55:46 - 1:01:02

Dr. Richard Amerling | America’s Frontline Doctors, EBM Manipulation, & Covid Corruption

Production Challenges and Upcoming Mystery Guest Announcement

Greg Carlwood apologizes for the shorter format and technical issues during the interview, which was conducted while Dr. Amerling was at an airport. He announces an upcoming "mystery guest" interview focused on the "Build Back Better" agenda and the information war. Carlwood also mentions a 50% off holiday promotion for THC Plus gift subscriptions and references a paper by Anthony Fauci regarding bacterial pneumonia during the 1918 Spanish Flu.

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Charlie Robinson | The Controlled Demolition Of The American Empire & Agenda 2030
• 50:59 - 53:26

Charlie Robinson | The Controlled Demolition Of The American Empire & Agenda 2030

Digital Prison, Waking Up the General Public

Robinson expresses his frustration with trying to convince the general public of his findings, comparing it to the enthusiasm of the newly religious. He states that he has shifted his focus to those already willing to accept alternative information rather than trying to "wake" those pretending to be asleep. The goal is to help people position themselves to avoid a perceived "digital prison."

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Ras Ben | Global Resource Reset, Informed Intuition, & 5G Wellness 101
• 10:53 - 16:32

Ras Ben | Global Resource Reset, Informed Intuition, & 5G Wellness 101

Personal Momentum and the Ethiopian Calendar 2012

The discussion explores the concept of 2020 as a year of clear vision and the importance of maintaining personal momentum despite external disruptions. Ross Benn notes that according to the Ethiopian calendar, the current year is actually 2012, aligning with previous esoteric expectations of a grand awakening. They discuss the necessity of controlling one's reaction to global events to avoid falling into a fear-based frequency.

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Lon Milo DuQuette | Magick, Demons, Sex, & The Infinite You
• 15:16 - 17:56

Lon Milo DuQuette | Magick, Demons, Sex, & The Infinite You

Chicken Kabbalah and Universal Sensitivity

The discussion turns to Duquette's books, Chicken Kabbalah and Son of Chicken Kabbalah, which aim to reorganize human perception. He emphasizes that these systems are meant to tune up the individual's equipment to become a perfect reflection of the singularity. The goal of magic is presented as functioning as a reflection of higher existence rather than just adhering to a belief system.

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Dawn Lester & David Parker | What Really Makes Us Ill, Germ Theory, & The Four Factors
• 23:43 - 25:27

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

Media Reporting and the Perception of Measles Danger

The authors discuss how media coverage of measles increased following the Stefan Lanka court case to maintain public fear. They argue that measles was historically considered a mild childhood disease and that modern "complications" are often due to external factors rather than the disease itself. The segment suggests media narratives are used to drive vaccination rates.

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David Icke | The Trigger: The Satanic Death Cult Behind 9/11 & Why
• 51:53 - 55:15

David Icke | The Trigger: The Satanic Death Cult Behind 9/11 & Why

Infinite Awareness and Overcoming Perceived Limitation

Icke encourages listeners to shift their self-identity from the physical body to infinite consciousness to reclaim their power. He suggests that this shift in perception leads to a more synchronistic life and breaks the cycle of limitation and "divide and rule" tactics used by the global elite.