Topic: Secrecy

Secrecy comes up in 24 chapters across 20 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from July 2012 to November 2023.

July 2012 November 2023

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Joe Atwill | Inexplicable Facts, Masonic Manipulations & the Converso Cabal
• 31:50 - 34:17

Joe Atwill | Inexplicable Facts, Masonic Manipulations & the Converso Cabal

Incrementalism and the Long Arc of Global Agendas

The discussion addresses why global agendas take centuries to unfold, attributing the slow pace to a strategy of incrementalism designed to avoid detection. Atwill explains that the elite operate through broad, slow-motion social structures that span multiple human lifetimes. This method ensures that the general public remains unaware of the long-term direction of history.

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Clive De Carle | Tesla’s Healing Device, The Secret Health Club, & Urine Therapy
• 50:28 - 52:54

Clive De Carle | Tesla’s Healing Device, The Secret Health Club, & Urine Therapy

Russian Peptides, Blinding Lasers, and Sight Restoration

DeCarle reveals Soviet-era research into peptides derived from cow retinas, originally developed to protect soldiers from American blinding lasers. This top-secret project involved over a hundred scientists and resulted in treatments that can trigger stem cell activity to rebuild the human retina. He also mentions suppressed sound weapons that could disable tanks and cause physiological distress without killing.

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Richard Dolan | The UFO Disclosure Drip, Alien Contact, & The National Security State
• 55:53 - 1:00:53

Richard Dolan | The UFO Disclosure Drip, Alien Contact, & The National Security State

The Entrenched System of Secrecy and Social Change

Reflecting on his career, Richard Dolan admits that he once hoped his research would "break the wall of secrecy," but now views the system as deeply entrenched. He references Jordan Peterson's analogy about the complexity of societal systems to explain why radical change like "disclosure" is difficult to achieve without unintended consequences. The segment also touches on the rumor of Jimmy Carter crying after a UFO briefing, suggesting the reality of the situation might be darker than the public anticipates.

Anna Clark | The Flint Water Crisis, Engineered Inequality, & America’s Big Lead Problem
• 42:26 - 45:28

Anna Clark | The Flint Water Crisis, Engineered Inequality, & America’s Big Lead Problem

Michigan Transparency Laws, Open Records Exemptions, Information Access

Michigan is identified as one of the most secretive states in the U.S. because its legislature and governor's office are exempt from open records laws. This lack of transparency prevented journalists and residents from accessing critical decision-making data during the onset of the water crisis. Anna Clark argues that this systemic secrecy contributed to the duration of the public health emergency.

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Russell Targ & Lance Mungia | Third Eye Spies, Remote Viewing, SRI, & The CIA
• 35:56 - 38:11

Russell Targ & Lance Mungia | Third Eye Spies, Remote Viewing, SRI, & The CIA

Ethics of Military Intelligence and Ignorance

Hal Puthoff argues that wars are created by ignorance rather than intelligence, suggesting that knowing more about an adversary can prevent conflict. While half of the SRI work involved classified military tasks like locating weapon systems, the other half was published in mainstream scientific journals like Nature and the Proceedings of the IEEE.

Russell Targ & Lance Mungia | Third Eye Spies, Remote Viewing, SRI, & The CIA
• 58:30 - 1:00:04

Russell Targ & Lance Mungia | Third Eye Spies, Remote Viewing, SRI, & The CIA

Lockheed Martin and the End of Secrecy

Russell Targ advocates for the end of government secrecy regarding psychic research, noting that physical barriers like sheetrock are useless against remote viewing. He expresses hope that former colleagues from classified environments like Lockheed Martin will eventually feel bold enough to disclose their own findings.

Nick Redfern | Alien Abductions, MK Ultra, & The Government Files
• 1:02:23 - 1:05:42

Nick Redfern | Alien Abductions, MK Ultra, & The Government Files

Freedom of Information Act and Corporate Secrecy

Government agencies often bypass Freedom of Information Act requirements by contracting sensitive research to private corporations like Lockheed Martin. Because these companies are not government entities, their internal documents and reports are not subject to public disclosure laws. This legal loophole allows the military-industrial complex to maintain absolute secrecy over advanced technology and psychological studies.

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Laird Scranton | Comparative Cosmology, Gobekli Tepe, & The Spirit World
• 26:47 - 30:35

Laird Scranton | Comparative Cosmology, Gobekli Tepe, & The Spirit World

Esoteric Secrecy, Sirius Orbital Periods and Quantum Entanglement

Dogon and Buddhist priests utilize "noble lies" or public fibs to protect technical knowledge, such as the 50-year orbital period of the Sirius star system. While public Buddhism claims creation is unknowable, the esoteric private tradition teaches that universal dynamics are perfectly knowable and scale upward. This framework reportedly resolves modern scientific paradoxes like quantum entanglement and wave-particle duality by viewing them through the lens of ancient cosmological mechanics.

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Russ Baker | Family of Secrets: The Bush Dynasty and America’s Invisible Government
• 27:19 - 28:57

Russ Baker | Family of Secrets: The Bush Dynasty and America’s Invisible Government

Poppy Bush, Paper Trails and Iran-Contra

George HW Bush developed a reputation for extreme secrecy and avoiding paper trails following a reprimand during his Navy service. This habit of creating alibis and misleading documentation was evident during major events such as the Bay of Pigs and the Iran-Contra affair. Russ Baker explains that by unravelling these carefully constructed trails, researchers can identify Bush's actual involvement in covert operations.

Mark Booth | The Esoteric Worldview, Spiritual Entities, & The Influence Of Both
• 7:51 - 10:34

Mark Booth | The Esoteric Worldview, Spiritual Entities, & The Influence Of Both

The Choice to Forego Secret Society Initiation

Mark Booth recounts the moment his mentor offered him formal initiation into a secret society. He ultimately declined the offer due to fear of the near-death experiences often involved in such rituals, citing Cagliostro's harrowing initiation as an example. Additionally, Booth wanted to avoid the mandatory oaths of secrecy so he could remain free to write and speak openly about his discoveries in the esoteric world.

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Greg Carlwood on SiriusXM’s The All Out Show
• 42:14 - 43:43

Greg Carlwood on SiriusXM’s The All Out Show

Government Secrecy, Institutional Deception

Brown discusses the inherent nature of government and military organizations to maintain secrecy. He argues that the public has been "seduced" by institutions whose primary function is to withhold information, often only releasing data decades after it has lost its immediate relevance. He encourages individuals to look inward and seek alternative sources of information rather than waiting for official disclosure.

Paul Hellyer | The Money Mafia, Secret Alien Alliances, & You
• 30:50 - 32:37

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

Extraterrestrial Cover-up, Controlled Press Limitations

Hellyer discusses his participation in the 2013 Citizens Disclosure Hearing in Washington, D.C., emphasizing the depth of the extraterrestrial cover-up. He attributes the continued secrecy to a "controlled press" that fails to perform investigative reporting on the non-human presence. He argues that a truly free press would have exposed the reality of the ET situation within months.

Robert Salas | UFOs, Missile Shutdowns, & Abduction Experiences
• 20:30 - 23:04

Robert Salas | UFOs, Missile Shutdowns, & Abduction Experiences

International UFO Cabal, Roswell, and Vannevar Bush

The existence of a secret international cabal responsible for UFO secrecy is proposed, likely originating after the 1947 Roswell crash. Salas cites 1950 testimony from Canadian engineer Wilbert Smith, who claimed a secret group headed by Vannevar Bush was studying the phenomenon. This group is theorized to consist of select individuals within global intelligence agencies rather than entire formal governments.

THC 111: Daniel Estulin | The Bilderberg Meeting 2014
• 18:19 - 20:29

THC 111: Daniel Estulin | The Bilderberg Meeting 2014

David Rockefeller, Secrecy in Global Institutions

The dialogue addresses the longevity of figures like David Rockefeller and Henry Kissinger, noting that Rockefeller recently turned 100. Estulin explains that secrecy is the primary tool of control for organizations like the G7, World Bank, and IMF. He argues that the public is kept unaware of these meetings to prevent interference in the decision-making processes that affect billions of people.

THC 98: Len Kasten | Project Sepro: Secret Journey To An Alien Homeworld
• 19:30 - 22:22

THC 98: Len Kasten | Project Sepro: Secret Journey To An Alien Homeworld

John F. Kennedy, Space Program Transparency

President John F. Kennedy was briefed on the Serpo exchange program and gave the authorization to proceed, viewing it as the ultimate "New Frontier." While he worked with Wernher von Braun on conventional space efforts, he was reportedly kept in the dark about the deep-level reverse engineering of alien craft. The discussion suggests Kennedy's 1963 assassination occurred just months before the scheduled visitation, potentially preventing the public disclosure of ET contact.

THC 89: Dr. Steven Greer | Alien Contact, Disclosure, & False Flag Invasions
• 24:32 - 29:14

THC 89: Dr. Steven Greer | Alien Contact, Disclosure, & False Flag Invasions

Unacknowledged Special Access Projects, USAP Whistleblowers

Dr. Steven Greer details his interactions with defectors from Unacknowledged Special Access Projects (USAPs) who have provided information on subterranean facilities and man-made anti-gravity devices. He explains that even high-ranking government officials, including CIA directors and Joint Chiefs of Staff, are often denied access to these deep-black programs. Greer has compiled a list of corporate facilities involved in these operations to brief political leaders on the parallel government's activities.

THC 45: Kenn Thomas | JFK, UFOs, & Popular Parapolitics
• 46:04 - 49:44

THC 45: Kenn Thomas | JFK, UFOs, & Popular Parapolitics

Extraterrestrial Infiltration, Government Secrecy Tactics

The discussion explores how an alien civilization might covertly contact a world leader like Eisenhower without a mass public disclosure. One theory suggests aliens were attracted to Earth by atomic explosions and monitored human bureaucracies to identify key figures. Thomas notes that Reich died in prison still believing Eisenhower was a secret supporter of his work.

THC 45: Kenn Thomas | JFK, UFOs, & Popular Parapolitics
• 59:57 - 1:02:35

THC 45: Kenn Thomas | JFK, UFOs, & Popular Parapolitics

1977 Conspiracy Conclusion, Russian Meteor Video

The hosts discuss the 1977 government conclusion that a JFK conspiracy was likely, noting how it received little media attention compared to the original Warren Commission. They also comment on a recent meteor crash in Russia, referencing a video that allegedly shows a UFO intercepting the meteor. Thomas expresses distrust in official NASA press releases regarding space events.

THC 40: Walter Bosley | Disneyland’s Hidden Magic
• 26:35 - 29:17

THC 40: Walter Bosley | Disneyland’s Hidden Magic

Vatican Opposition, Masonic Secrecy and Historical Slander

The historical conflict between the Vatican and Freemasonry is examined, noting that the Church once excommunicated any Catholic who joined a lodge. Much of the modern conspiracy material regarding Masons is attributed to 19th-century Vatican propaganda designed to discourage membership. The guest argues that Masonic secrecy is a practical measure for survival during times of tyranny rather than a sign of sinister intent.

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THC 40: Walter Bosley | Disneyland’s Hidden Magic
• 29:18 - 33:35

THC 40: Walter Bosley | Disneyland’s Hidden Magic

Individual Enlightenment, Symbolism and the Pearls Before Swine

The use of archaic symbolism in public spaces is framed as a tool for individual enlightenment rather than mind control. Tyrannical organizations are said to fear these symbols because they can unlock the subconscious and free the individual from collectivist control. Secrecy within these orders is defended as a way to protect knowledge from those who haven't earned it, described as not "casting pearls before swine."