Topic: Psyops

Psyops comes up in 23 chapters across 20 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from July 2013 to July 2026.

July 2013 July 2026

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Dan Waites | How Power Uses Astrology, Planetary Cycles, & Disclosure Season
• 31:22 - 36:36

Dan Waites | How Power Uses Astrology, Planetary Cycles, & Disclosure Season

Scientific Materialism, Existential Angst and the Astrology Defense

Figures like Neil deGrasse Tyson exhibit irrational rage toward astrology as a psychological defense mechanism against the depressing nature of a mechanistic, spiritless cosmos. This "dark" worldview contributes to widespread mental illness by stripping life of inherent meaning. Conversely, a conspiratorial or astrological perspective allows individuals to view mainstream news cycles as calculated psyops, providing a degree of psychological freedom from official narratives.

Bernhard Guenther | Psycho-spiritual Development For The Conspiratorial Mind, Vaccine beings, & Seeds For The Next Cycle
• 44:07 - 45:44

Bernhard Guenther | Psycho-spiritual Development For The Conspiratorial Mind, Vaccine beings, & Seeds For The Next Cycle

Intellectual Defense Mechanisms and the "Everything is a Psyop" Trap

The host and guest discuss the pitfall of modern conspiratorial thinking where everything is labeled a "psyop" or "fake" as an intellectual defense mechanism. While acknowledging that media events can be staged, Gunther warns that this blanket skepticism prevents nuanced discernment. This mindset often serves the ego by making the individual feel "smarter" than others while avoiding the dark reality of actual human suffering.

Chris Knowles | David Wilcock, The Dark Toll of Truth-Seeking, & The Disclosure Cult
• 3:16 - 6:45

Chris Knowles | David Wilcock, The Dark Toll of Truth-Seeking, & The Disclosure Cult

Global Singularity, Elite Civil War and Chaos

Christopher Knowles describes a current state of global singularity where AI, psyops, and hyperstition converge. He predicts a period of significant chaos and instability through the first quarter of 2026, driven by an ongoing civil war between global elites. The discussion frames these events as predictable patterns rather than psychic predictions.

Chris Knowles | David Wilcock, The Dark Toll of Truth-Seeking, & The Disclosure Cult
• 58:18 - 1:04:05

Chris Knowles | David Wilcock, The Dark Toll of Truth-Seeking, & The Disclosure Cult

David Grusch, Congressional Testimony and Jesuit Techniques

The hosts analyze the public emergence of UFO whistleblower David Grusch, questioning if his testimony was a "trap" to identify other potential leakers. Knowles compares the rollout to Jesuit counter-information techniques used to lure people into fake secret societies. They also discuss the recent drone sightings over the East Coast, which Knowles attributes to domestic beta testing rather than extraterrestrial origin.

Dr. Heather Lynn | The Ancient Entropy Equation, Ritual Sex Magic, & The Broker Class
• 49:48 - 53:25

Dr. Heather Lynn | The Ancient Entropy Equation, Ritual Sex Magic, & The Broker Class

Scientific Materialism, Chaos and the Weaponization of Belief

Dr. Lynn argues that the elite are intentionally moving society away from scientific materialism toward a state of spiritual chaos to make the public easier to manipulate. By encouraging people to adopt fixed religious or ideological identities, the "broker class" can more easily channel and control collective energy. She advocates for independent "free thinking" as a defense against these psychological operations.

Kara Mosher | Spirit Contact, The Luciferian Labyrinth, & The Psy-pocalypse
• 34:52 - 40:34

Kara Mosher | Spirit Contact, The Luciferian Labyrinth, & The Psy-pocalypse

Charlie Kirk Assassination, Psychological Operations, Erika Kirk Acting

The hosts discuss the viral nature of the Charlie Kirk assassination video, questioning its authenticity and suggesting it was a coordinated psychological operation. They examine Erika Kirk's background, including a 2013 acting debut in a documentary alongside national security experts. The discussion posits that high-profile political figures may be actors playing roles within a larger intelligence-driven script.

Dr. Heather Lynn | The Anunnaki Revelation, Elite Ritual Contact, & The Palladium Rite
• 1:07:03 - 1:12:03

Dr. Heather Lynn | The Anunnaki Revelation, Elite Ritual Contact, & The Palladium Rite

Ancient Aliens as a Psyop and the Propaganda of Civilization

Host Greg Carlwood reflects on the "Ancient Aliens" narrative as a potential psyop designed to obscure ongoing spiritual contact by framing entities as departed physical astronauts. He questions the traditional view of civilization as progress, suggesting that "hunter-gatherer" labels are propaganda that ignores the cultivated abundance of indigenous peoples. He posits that centralized agriculture and hierarchical structures were "whispered" into human ears to facilitate exploitation.

Jeran Campanella | Flat Earth Defection, The Final Experiment, & The Critics
• 2:19 - 5:31

Jeran Campanella | Flat Earth Defection, The Final Experiment, & The Critics

Flat Earth Movement, Spiritual Paradigms and Intelligence Psyops

The discussion frames the Flat Earth movement as either a spiritual paradigm shift intended to restore a sense of intelligent design or a sophisticated intelligence-led psyop designed to make dissidents look ridiculous. It explores the tension between these two views, noting how the debate has created a litmus test within conspiracy culture. The narrative suggests that the movement may serve to distract critics from practical changes and criminal accountability.

Jeran Campanella | Flat Earth Defection, The Final Experiment, & The Critics
• 17:25 - 21:39

Jeran Campanella | Flat Earth Defection, The Final Experiment, & The Critics

Flat Earth Defectors, Financial Allegations and Movement Backlash

Several high-profile figures in the Flat Earth community, including Robbie Davidson and Paul on the Plane, have recently shifted their stance toward the globe model. This wave of defections has led to accusations of financial impropriety involving the Axion cryptocurrency and claims that the defectors were "purchased." Campanella describes the resulting "cult-like" backlash from the community and the potential damage this infighting causes to the broader truth movement.

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Monica Perez | L.A. Fire Aftermath, Jim Keith, Whistleblowers, & Trumpnocracy
• 50:19 - 54:37

Monica Perez | L.A. Fire Aftermath, Jim Keith, Whistleblowers, & Trumpnocracy

Edward Snowden, Julian Assange and Controlled Whistleblowers

The stories of Edward Snowden and Julian Assange are scrutinized as potential psychological operations that introduced the public to surveillance concepts without providing truly new information. Snowden’s narrative is criticized for its inconsistencies, such as his lengthy stay in the Moscow airport's international zone. These figures may serve as "honeypots" to identify and neutralize genuine whistleblowers who might otherwise leak more damaging secrets.

Joshua Cutchin & Ryan Grulich | The Lady Of The Lake, Disclosure Doubts, & Ego Death At The Threshold
• 20:20 - 25:03

Joshua Cutchin & Ryan Grulich | The Lady Of The Lake, Disclosure Doubts, & Ego Death At The Threshold

Archetypes as Riverbeds and the Manipulation of UFO Narratives

The guests debate the distinction between egregores and Jungian archetypes, using the analogy of deep, pre-existing riverbeds versus man-made channels. They suggest that modern UFO imagery, such as "little green men," might be an attempt by military intelligence to artificially create a new archetype through Hollywood and whistleblowers. This "mediated" reality explores whether human belief can be steered to manifest specific phenomena.

Jim Gale | The Ultimate Psyop, Food Forest Abundance, & Resilience as Resistance
• 7:54 - 10:13

Jim Gale | The Ultimate Psyop, Food Forest Abundance, & Resilience as Resistance

Garden of Eden, Ultimate PSYOP, and Abundance Mindset

The concept of the Garden of Eden is reframed not as a utopic fantasy, but as a practical possibility suppressed by government-led mind control. An apple seed is described as a "free energy system" capable of exponential growth, illustrating the natural abundance available to everyone. The speakers identify the "ultimate PSYOP" as the belief that humanity is inherently bad or that resources are scarce, encouraging people to demonstrate the truth by planting edible landscapes.

Greg Carlwood’s Coronavirus Comments & Concerns
• 7:36 - 9:24

Greg Carlwood’s Coronavirus Comments & Concerns

Psychological Operations and Potential Missouri Relocation

The possibility that the current crisis is a manufactured psychological operation is explored, citing the work of John Rappaport. Rapidly implemented travel restrictions, such as the closure of the American-Canadian border, raise questions about the ability to relocate to more self-sufficient communities in places like Missouri. The situation serves as a reminder of the importance of reducing system dependence before a crisis occurs.

Dawn Lester & David Parker | What Really Makes Us Ill, Germ Theory, & The Four Factors
• 54:19 - 57:52

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

Coronavirus as a Potential Psychological Operation or Pollution

The authors speculate on the origins of the coronavirus outbreak, suggesting it could be a psychological operation (PSYOP) or a result of industrial pollution in Wuhan. They compare the situation to the Bhopal incident in India, noting that it is legally easier for authorities to blame an invisible virus than a chemical company for mass illness.

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Chris Knowles | He Will Live Up In The Sky, The Tangled Web, & The Woke Virus
• 20:28 - 24:00

Chris Knowles | He Will Live Up In The Sky, The Tangled Web, & The Woke Virus

To The Stars Academy as a Military Intelligence Operation

The hosts analyze the To The Stars Academy as a potential intelligence operation designed to frame UFOs as a new "boogeyman" for military funding. Chris Knowles expresses discomfort with both the "space brothers" and "demons from Mars" narratives, stating that the intelligence behind these phenomena is likely indifferent to humanity. He compares the human relationship with these entities to a person accidentally kicking over an anthill.

Alex Tsakiris | The Consciousness Quarantine, Skeptiko, & Data From The Fringe
• 32:40 - 36:25

Alex Tsakiris | The Consciousness Quarantine, Skeptiko, & Data From The Fringe

Culture Shaping, CIA Psyops, War on Drugs

The hosts debate whether the "culture shapers" are proactive master planners or reactive opportunists. Tsakiris argues that the CIA and shadow government often throw ideas at the wall to see what sticks, citing the War on Drugs as a reactive measure to the spiritual awakening of the 1960s. They discuss Joe Atwill's theories on culture shaping and the eventual shutdown of movements like Occupy Wall Street as examples of the elite putting the "genie back in the bottle."

Isaac Weishaupt | Star Wars, Occult Themes, & Disney
• 1:12:31 - 1:17:31

Isaac Weishaupt | Star Wars, Occult Themes, & Disney

THC Plus, AdSense Crackdown, and Skype Anomalies

The show concludes with a promotion for THC Plus, featuring discussions on the Grammy Awards, the United Airlines incident, and the AdSense crackdown on independent creators. A strange technical anomaly occurred during the recording where music replaced the guest's voice on Skype, which was left in the final edit. The host signs off, encouraging listeners to support alternative media structures.

Marty Leeds | Pizzagate, Symbolism, & Secret Societies
• 5:23 - 7:37

Marty Leeds | Pizzagate, Symbolism, & Secret Societies

Organic Nature of Pizzagate, Media Silence vs. Psyops

The discussion contrasts the organic growth of the Pizzagate investigation on 4chan with mainstream media events like the Orlando Pulse shooting or the Boston bombing. Marty Leeds argues that the lack of immediate media coverage suggests the movement was not a government-led psychological operation, as typical psyops receive massive, coordinated media amplification.

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David Seaman | Pizzagate, Podesta, & Pedophiles
• 59:26 - 1:01:31

David Seaman | Pizzagate, Podesta, & Pedophiles

Comet Ping Pong Shooter, Crisis Actor Suspicions, Media Narrative

In a post-interview segment, Carlwood discusses a recent shooting incident at Comet Ping Pong. He expresses suspicion that the event may have been staged or utilized as a "psyop" to discredit the Pizzagate investigation as dangerous "fake news." He argues that the timing of the incident conveniently serves the interests of the power elite seeking to shut down the conversation.