Topic: Set

Set comes up in 30 chapters across 26 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to August 2026.

February 2012 August 2026

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Jordan Crowder | Ritual Events, Probability Engineering, & The Simulator
• 40:34 - 42:59

Jordan Crowder | Ritual Events, Probability Engineering, & The Simulator

Minimally Viable Manifestation, Silicon Valley and Goal Setting

Crowder introduces the "Minimally Viable Manifestation" (MVM), a concept adapted from Silicon Valley's "Minimally Viable Product" (MVP). The MVM is a goal that is obtainable and measurable but sits just outside one's comfort zone. This approach is designed to build momentum and quiet the analytical mind's skepticism before attempting larger manifestations.

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Hakeem Anwar | Digital Freedom, The Above Phone, & Taking Back Our Tech
• 3:16 - 8:05

Hakeem Anwar | Digital Freedom, The Above Phone, & Taking Back Our Tech

Enhanced Visual Search, Apple Photo Scanning Consent Issues

Hakeem Anwar explains the importance of privacy as a defense against algorithmic behavioral control and technocratic visibility. He highlights a specific iPhone setting called Enhanced Visual Search, which Apple reportedly enabled without a public announcement to scan user photos using AI. This feature allows the company to build a landmark database and refine geolocation data regardless of iCloud status.

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THC+TV Announcement & Update
• 4:10 - 6:40

THC+TV Announcement & Update

Transition to Video Production, Studio Benefits, and Technical Challenges

A transition to video production is underway to improve show presentation and attract high-profile guests who prefer professional visual formats. Benefits include the ability to share clips, utilize nonverbal communication, and display visual aids like charts and graphs. Technical hurdles involve finding a subscription-compatible video player that functions behind a paywall without the buffering or lock-screen issues common on independent platforms, citing Red Bar Radio as a rare successful example of this infrastructure.

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Matthew J. Bell | Twilight Language, The Rebirth of Pan, & The Occult Advisors Of The Ruling Class
• 36:45 - 39:07

Matthew J. Bell | Twilight Language, The Rebirth of Pan, & The Occult Advisors Of The Ruling Class

Sir Laurens van der Post and the Bloomsbury Set

Sir Laurens van der Post is identified as a significant but obscure spiritual and political advisor to King Charles III and Margaret Thatcher. Despite his later exposure as a sex predator, he was a key figure in the Bloomsbury Set alongside Virginia Woolf and John Maynard Keynes. The segment also notes Keynes's private interest in Isaac Newton's alchemical manuscripts.

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Matthew J. Bell | Synchromysticism, Ritual Mapping, & The Four Corners Mystery
• 34:29 - 37:29

Matthew J. Bell | Synchromysticism, Ritual Mapping, & The Four Corners Mystery

Route 666 Renaming and the Number 491

The segment details the history of Highway 666, known as the "Devil's Highway," and its 2003 renaming to Highway 491. Bell explains the numerological significance, linking 490 to the biblical instruction to forgive "seventy times seven" times. By naming the road 491, the engineers allegedly signaled a state of "unforgiveness" or an anti-Christ sentiment. They also link the harsh desert environment of the Four Corners to the Egyptian god Set, the deity of storms and chaos.

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Dr. Heather Lynn | Censoring Human Origins, Magic, Baphomet, & The Academic Blockade
• 58:47 - 1:01:43

Dr. Heather Lynn | Censoring Human Origins, Magic, Baphomet, & The Academic Blockade

AI Translation Risks and Global Data Control

Dr. Heather Lynn expresses concern over the push to use artificial intelligence for translating ancient cuneiform tablets. While AI has potential, the control of the underlying data sets by a single global organization poses a risk of biased or "catered" translations that downplay anomalous findings. She encourages individuals to learn basic translation skills themselves to maintain information transparency.

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Alex Tsakiris | A.I. Bias, Conspiracy Inquiry, & Emergent Truth
• 12:48 - 17:36

Alex Tsakiris | A.I. Bias, Conspiracy Inquiry, & Emergent Truth

Problem Reaction Solution, AI Safety and Corporate Compliance

The concept of "problem, reaction, solution" is applied to the current push for AI safety regulations and executive orders. The hosts argue that mainstream warnings about AI-generated hate speech or election interference are used to justify centralized control over large data sets. They further explore how companies like Google and Amazon are pressured by the intelligence community to "play ball" in exchange for technological advancement.

Alex Tsakiris | A.I. Bias, Conspiracy Inquiry, & Emergent Truth
• 38:02 - 40:24

Alex Tsakiris | A.I. Bias, Conspiracy Inquiry, & Emergent Truth

DAN Protocol, Prompt Engineering and Truth Training

The "Do Anything Now" (DAN) phenomenon is discussed as a method for "jailbreaking" AI to bypass corporate guardrails. While the DAN protocol often results in the AI providing what it thinks the user wants to hear rather than objective truth, the hosts discuss the potential for training AI on specific alternative data sets. They propose a system trained on the archives of Alex Jones and The Higher Side Chats to serve as a conspiratorial reference tool.

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Erik Davis |  LSD, Drug Portals, Psychedelic Animism, & The Alien Interface
• 25:35 - 31:21

Erik Davis | LSD, Drug Portals, Psychedelic Animism, & The Alien Interface

Ayahuasca Consistency, Ritual Structure and the Male Medicine Tradition

The hosts discuss the perceived reliability of the ayahuasca experience, often characterized by snake imagery and maternal energy. Davis challenges the "Mother Ayahuasca" trope, noting that many indigenous groups view it as a "male medicine" associated with forest hunting. He attributes the consistency of ayahuasca trips to the formalized ritual structures and facilitators that have accompanied the drug's transition to the West.

Dr. Jeffrey J. Kripal | The Super Natural, Religious Experience, & A Hermeneutics Of The Imagination
• 26:02 - 29:27

Dr. Jeffrey J. Kripal | The Super Natural, Religious Experience, & A Hermeneutics Of The Imagination

Skepticism, Genetics and the Distribution of Skill Sets

Dr. Kripal defends honest skeptics, suggesting that their lack of belief stems from a genuine lack of experience rather than bad intentions. He uses an NFL quarterback metaphor to explain that paranormal sensitivity is a skill set distributed unevenly across the human population due to genetic or constitutional factors. He concludes that not everyone is capable of experiencing the same metaphysical realities.

Jim Gale | The Ultimate Psyop, Food Forest Abundance, & Resilience as Resistance
• 34:59 - 37:02

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

Freelance Freedom, Reverse Engineering Paychecks, and Skill Sharing

The speakers discuss the math of financial independence, suggesting that individuals can escape corporate jobs by reverse-engineering their income through subscription-based freelance work. By acquiring just a few hundred or a thousand dedicated customers at a low price point, a person can match a corporate salary without a boss. The focus is on identifying a personal skill set, such as growing food, and building a community around sharing that expertise.

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Owen Hunt, also known as Bootsy Greenwood, discusses his focus on the psychology of evolution and the science of authenticity. Drawing from the work of Gurdjieff and Russian mystic Vadim Zeland, he emphasizes the importance of "self-remembering" to identify proper life goals. He defines manifestation as a practical process of choosing a direction and aligning the mind with the material world through well-defined intentions and written plans.

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Chris Knowles | Post-Gnosis, The Rude Awokening, & The Siren’s Shepard Sacrifices
• 20:25 - 25:15

Chris Knowles | Post-Gnosis, The Rude Awokening, & The Siren’s Shepard Sacrifices

The Great Reset and Egyptian Ra-Set Symbolism

Chris Knowles explores the linguistic and esoteric roots of "The Great Reset," linking it to the Egyptian gods Ra and Set, which symbolized the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. He posits that the modern Reset represents the reunification of the Anglosphere (the Five Eyes) with a broader European project. He dismisses Klaus Schwab's transhumanist visions as "doopy futuristic cast-off ideas" that lack the funding and competence to manifest.

Marty Leeds | Gnostic Christianity, De-Occulting Space X, & The Septenary Cipher
• 30:59 - 34:15

Marty Leeds | Gnostic Christianity, De-Occulting Space X, & The Septenary Cipher

SpaceX Occult Rituals and Egyptian Mythological Themes

The organization SpaceX is analyzed as an occult group utilizing Egyptian mythology. Marty Leeds points out that "Space Exploration Technologies" is an anagram for Set, the Egyptian god of chaos. He further links the Falcon rocket to Horus and the Dragon capsule to the serpent Apep, suggesting that space launches are actually dark rituals performed by the elite.

The quest to colonize Mars is interpreted as a symbolic "war in the heavens" involving the Egyptian deity Set. Marty Leeds suggests that the ritualistic naming of space components—such as the Dragon capsule (Apep) docking with the ISS—signals a warring intent against the divine order. This narrative is intended to keep humanity distracted from their true spiritual purpose on Earth.

Christian Elliot | True Whole Human Health, Vax Facts, & Motivation Hacks
• 39:29 - 42:51

Christian Elliot | True Whole Human Health, Vax Facts, & Motivation Hacks

Willpower Limitations, Connecting Health to Life Narrative

Elliott explains that willpower is an exhaustible resource and must be supported by a larger narrative of the life one wants to live. He suggests that health habits should not be a means to an end but a way to show up more present for family and career. The segment emphasizes that discipline and purpose reinforce each other over time.

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John Michael Greer | Political Sorcery, Will, & Weaponized Magic
• 1:08:55 - 1:12:07

John Michael Greer | Political Sorcery, Will, & Weaponized Magic

Conscious Magic, Will and Imagination for the Individual

Individuals are encouraged to transition from unconscious to conscious magic by mastering their will and imagination. By identifying personal obstacles, ending negative self-talk, and focusing on a single primary goal, anyone can apply magical principles to change their life without the need for elaborate ritual tools.

Derrick Broze | Conscious Resistance, The Technocratic State, & The Freedom Formula
• 17:15 - 19:42

Derrick Broze | Conscious Resistance, The Technocratic State, & The Freedom Formula

Strong Mayor System and the Decision to Run for Office

The discussion explores the "strong mayor" political structure in Houston and Denver, where the mayor holds significant power over the legislative agenda. Derek Brose explains how this system allows a single individual to suppress topics like 5G or water quality even if council members are interested. This frustration, combined with a desire to challenge the incumbent directly, led Brose to transition from a critic in the audience to a candidate for mayor.

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Preston Gibbs | Simulation Theory, Astrology, Power, & The History of Prediction Magic
• 6:04 - 9:16

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

Pseudo-Randomness, Lionel Snell and Natural Patterns

True randomness is computationally impossible, leading to the use of pseudo-random number generators that rely on expansive patterns. This principle applies to natural phenomena, where large data sets reveal underlying ratios and equilibrium, such as the distribution of roadkill along highways. Divination methods like reading entrails or shuffling cards are viewed as tools to tap into these non-random, systemic patterns.

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Preston Gibbs | Simulation Theory, Astrology, Power, & The History of Prediction Magic
• 48:58 - 51:19

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

Data Sets, Divination Methods and Pattern Recognition

Divination methods like reading tea leaves or throwing bones are defended as valid tools for pattern recognition within a non-random system. The efficacy of these methods relies on the accumulation of long-term data sets, similar to how astrology uses the movements of planets. If humans had spent thousands of years tracking moss on rocks instead of stars, that data set would be equally viable for making predictions based on recurring patterns.

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