Topic: Smart Cities

Smart Cities comes up in 25 chapters across 22 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from August 2016 to December 2025.

August 2016 December 2025

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DoeNut | Methylene Blucifer, 2026 Ritual Sacrifice, & WiFi Mantis Beings
• 55:48 - 1:01:54

DoeNut | Methylene Blucifer, 2026 Ritual Sacrifice, & WiFi Mantis Beings

5G Infrastructure and the Trump Administration

The discussion focuses on the legislative push for 5G infrastructure during the Trump administration. Carlwood highlights official White House documents from 2018 and 2020 that prioritized 5G as a national security necessity. Donut posits that 5G operates at frequencies that affect oxygen absorption and that the "space race" for 5G control is the foundation for a new global order and "smart city" surveillance.

Monica Perez | L.A. Fire Aftermath, Jim Keith, Whistleblowers, & Trumpnocracy
• 5:28 - 8:50

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

Altadena Fires, Arson Suspicions and Smart City Infrastructure

A recent fire in Altadena, California, destroyed approximately 9,000 homes, though Monica Perez's residence was largely spared. Discrepancies in the official reporting suggest the fire may not have been caused by electrical failure, as power was cut hours before the blaze began. There is speculation that the destruction facilitates a transition to "Smart LA 2.0" by clearing out old infrastructure for new, centralized digital systems.

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Wayne McRoy Jr. | The 2025 System Language, Synchromystic Metadata, & The Alchemical Tech Revolution
• 59:48 - 1:03:02

Wayne McRoy Jr. | The 2025 System Language, Synchromystic Metadata, & The Alchemical Tech Revolution

Surveillance Interests and the Synthetic World

McRoy argues that the controllers have a vested interest in keeping the internet and power grid active to maintain their 24/7 tracking capabilities. They discuss the increasing "synthetization" of life, from mRNA technology to synthetic foods and "Smart City" infrastructure. The segment concludes that the ultimate goal is the re-engineering of reality itself into an artificial digital substructure.

Free Plus Show: Ben Joseph Stewart | Esoteric Agendas, Cosmic Colonization, & The Mud Flood
• 1:22:15 - 1:25:55

Free Plus Show: Ben Joseph Stewart | Esoteric Agendas, Cosmic Colonization, & The Mud Flood

The Great Reset, Agenda 21, and Smart Cities

Ben Joseph Stewart frames the COVID-19 pandemic as a "PR forward-facing explanation" for the transition to stakeholder capitalism and the Great Reset. He links the current global agenda to "Agenda 21," which aims to consolidate populations into "Smart Cities" while leaving the majority of the Earth's landmass to nature. He describes Smart Cities as massive surveillance devices capable of tracking individuals without the need for personal phones or cameras.

Free Plus Show: Ben Joseph Stewart | Esoteric Agendas, Cosmic Colonization, & The Mud Flood
• 2:02:51 - 2:08:10

Free Plus Show: Ben Joseph Stewart | Esoteric Agendas, Cosmic Colonization, & The Mud Flood

Brave New World, Haptic Suits, and the Art Revolution

Ben Joseph Stewart compares the current push for legalized psychedelics to "Soma" from Brave New World, used to ensure "servitude without tears." He envisions a future where people live in haptic suits within smart cities, experiencing virtual heavens while the physical world is populated by "chimeras" or human-animal hybrids. He calls for an "art revolution" as the only way to discover individual gifts and resist this technological commodification of the soul.

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Ryan Cristian | Wag The Dog Reality, War News, & Control Tech Nightmares
• 47:49 - 51:46

Ryan Cristian | Wag The Dog Reality, War News, & Control Tech Nightmares

Smart Dust and the Internet of Bio-Nano Things

The segment explores the reality of "smart dust" and the "Internet of Bio-Nano Things," technologies designed to blanket environments with microscopic sensors for total intelligence coverage. Christian references 20-year-old DARPA research and "Dust Networks" to argue that these systems are likely already deployed. The discussion connects these technologies to smart city infrastructure and geoengineering efforts, suggesting that nanotechnology may be used for environmental and biological surveillance without public consent.

Seamus Bruner | Controligarchs, The Micromanaged Life, & Banana Smoothies For All
• 1:20:12 - 1:25:43

Seamus Bruner | Controligarchs, The Micromanaged Life, & Banana Smoothies For All

Government Subsidies, TerraPower and the Belmont Smart City

The host reflects on the interview, emphasizing that the success of "controligarchs" is often built on massive government subsidies rather than pure innovation. Bill Gates' nuclear startup, TerraPower, and his planned "Belmont" smart city outside Phoenix are cited as examples of projects heavily funded by taxpayer grants and elite partnerships. The host argues that these figures are not uniquely gifted but are instead beneficiaries of a system that places a "thumb on the scale."

Charlie Robinson | The Doom Loop, Woke Crapitalism, & The ESG Agenda
• 14:30 - 19:10

Charlie Robinson | The Doom Loop, Woke Crapitalism, & The ESG Agenda

Smart Cities and the 15-Minute City Agenda

Greg Carlwood questions how the current lawlessness in cities aligns with the globalist goal of pushing populations into "15-minute smart cities." Robinson suggests that while the intent may be to trap people in controlled urban environments, the current reality of crime and decay serves as a poor sales pitch. They discuss the potential for future restrictions on movement and the desire for many citizens to flee these high-density areas for rural land.

John Hamer & Shannon Rowan | EMF Damage, Ancient Mysteries, & Royal Society Deceptions
• 9:39 - 12:21

John Hamer & Shannon Rowan | EMF Damage, Ancient Mysteries, & Royal Society Deceptions

5G Technology, Environmental Impact, Tree Necrosis

The discussion shifts to the biological effects of 5G and radio frequency radiation on the natural environment. Evidence is presented regarding tree necrosis in Aspen seedlings and the death of Saguaro cacti in Arizona near cellular infrastructure. The authors argue that trees are being removed in "smart cities" not for efficiency, but to hide the visible physical damage caused by 5G transmitters.

John Bush | Live Free Academy, The Techno-Fascism Era, & Sovereign Life Design
• 21:38 - 25:03

John Bush | Live Free Academy, The Techno-Fascism Era, & Sovereign Life Design

Agenda 2030, Smart Cities, and Rural Migration

John Bush outlines the challenges posed by the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the push for "Smart Cities" enabled by 5G and the Internet of Bodies. He argues that these urban environments will become "panopticon" prisons and encourages people to move at least 30-40 minutes outside major cities. The discussion touches on Fabian socialism and the "gradualism" used to implement global surveillance agendas.

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Mike Winner | Alfa Vedic, QORTAL, & The Parallel Society Path
• 0:54 - 2:22

Mike Winner | Alfa Vedic, QORTAL, & The Parallel Society Path

Modern Dystopia, The Case for Distance and Self-Sufficiency

The narrative contrasts the historical Fireside Chats of Franklin Delano Roosevelt with a modern era of digital dystopian smart cities and 5G surveillance. A transition toward permaculture, biodynamics, and self-sufficiency is proposed as a solution to escape totalitarian system dependence and reconnect with the earth.

Jordan Schachtel | Power Grab Policy, The Control Virus, & The Dark Winter Approaching
• 23:38 - 25:58

Jordan Schachtel | Power Grab Policy, The Control Virus, & The Dark Winter Approaching

Per-Mile Travel Tax and Urbanization Incentives

A proposed per-mile travel tax is discussed as a mechanism to discourage suburban living and force citizens into high-density urban areas. The host suggests this tax would disproportionately harm truckers and commuters while the political elite continue to use private jets. The policy is framed as part of a broader climate agenda aimed at increasing government control over individual movement and residential choices.

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Alison McDowell | Graphene World Order, The Bio-Surveillance State & The Better Story
• 24:40 - 27:22

Alison McDowell | Graphene World Order, The Bio-Surveillance State & The Better Story

Smart Cities and the Graphene Supply Chain

James Tour's research at Rice University regarding laser-induced graphene is discussed as a means to turn any carbon-based item into a trackable sensor. This technology is intended for use in smart cities and supply chain management, effectively barcoding everything from food items like coconuts to human beings.

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Dr. Barre Lando | Waveform Mechanics, True Healing & The Natural Ways
• 59:59 - 1:02:43

Dr. Barre Lando | Waveform Mechanics, True Healing & The Natural Ways

Greg Carlwood on Off-Grid Living and Technical Challenges

Greg Carlwood reflects on Dr. Lando's impressive background and the technical difficulties of recording with a guest living off-grid. He discusses the trade-offs of living outside the "smart city" system, including poor internet connectivity. Carlwood frames these inconveniences as a choice between participation in the mainstream system and personal sovereignty.

Charlie Robinson | The Controlled Demolition Of The American Empire & Agenda 2030
• 26:29 - 30:25

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

Shenzhen Social Credit System, Internet of Things Surveillance

The implementation of a social credit system in Shenzhen, China, is presented as a blueprint for future global governance. The segment describes how facial recognition cameras and digital payment accounts are used to monitor and punish behaviors like smoking on a bus. Robinson explains how the Internet of Things could allow household appliances to report personal habits to healthcare providers.

Alison McDowell | Human Capital Markets, Predatory Philanthropy, & The Gamified World
• 12:22 - 15:20

Alison McDowell | Human Capital Markets, Predatory Philanthropy, & The Gamified World

Internet of Bodies, Smart City Improvement Pathways

The World Economic Forum's "Internet of Bodies" concept involves tracking individuals through coded overlays in smart cities. Displaced workers are placed on "improvement pathways" monitored by sensors, phones, or wearable technology. Hedge funds then securitize the debt associated with servicing these individuals, trading it on global markets.

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Alison McDowell | Human Capital Markets, Predatory Philanthropy, & The Gamified World
• 51:17 - 53:48

Alison McDowell | Human Capital Markets, Predatory Philanthropy, & The Gamified World

Smart Cities, Casita Tiny Houses and Data Pods

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the World Bank's "One Health" initiative are driving populations into concentrated smart cities. Companies like Casita are developing assembly-line tiny houses equipped with dozens of Internet of Things sensors. These "data pods" monitor everything from retinal scans at the door to automated shade systems.

Whitney Webb | The CTI League, The Maxwell Sisters, & Israeli Intelligence
• 42:29 - 46:07

Whitney Webb | The CTI League, The Maxwell Sisters, & Israeli Intelligence

Smart Cities, Carbyne911 and Pre-Crime Surveillance

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing for the implementation of smart cities, a project heavily involving Israeli tech firms. One such company, Carbyne911, was funded by Ehud Barak, Jeffrey Epstein, and Peter Thiel. The company’s technology allows for extensive data harvesting from smartphones during emergency calls and aims to implement "pre-crime" functionality through automated device alerts.

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Joint Session Show | August 2020
• 11:40 - 14:13

Joint Session Show | August 2020

Local Government Importance, Smart Cities, Social Media Censorship

Emphasis is placed on the importance of local elections over national politics, specifically regarding candidates who resist Smart City initiatives, 5G implementation, and surveillance streetlights. The discussion highlights the risks of social media censorship, urging content creators to maintain direct connections with their audiences through independent websites and email lists. The host expresses a commitment to maintaining his own platform to avoid being silenced by middleman corporations.

Ice Age Farmer / Christian Westbrook | Rockefeller Food, AgTech, & The Coming Food Supply Shortage
• 33:12 - 34:50

Ice Age Farmer / Christian Westbrook | Rockefeller Food, AgTech, & The Coming Food Supply Shortage

Tech Industry Exploitation, Smart City Surveillance

The conversation shifts to how tech companies like Grubhub and Postmates extract high margins from struggling small businesses during the pivot to delivery models. This is framed as a broader Silicon Valley strategy to co-opt human labor and integrate it into a "smart city" framework. This model relies on perfect surveillance and total control over resource distribution.

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