Topic: Social Engineering

Social Engineering comes up in 82 chapters across 61 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from March 2012 to August 2026.

March 2012 August 2026

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Guy Anderson | The Conspiracy ABCs of Obscure & Underreported Topics
• 56:18 - 59:27

Guy Anderson | The Conspiracy ABCs of Obscure & Underreported Topics

Lunacy Act of 1774 and the Repopulation Agenda

The Lunacy Act of 1774 is described as a tool for state-sponsored kidnapping, where women were committed to asylums for minor infractions to allow the state to seize their children. Reasons for confinement included grieving too long or speaking about "the old world" or Tartaria. This system is framed as a method for "repopulating" society with a generation of children who have no memory of previous civilizations or suppressed history.

Iain Davis | The Technocratic Dark State, AI Everything, & The Neo-nerd Nexus
• 18:25 - 20:44

Iain Davis | The Technocratic Dark State, AI Everything, & The Neo-nerd Nexus

Carbon Credit Integration and Behavioral Incentives

The conversation explores how companies like Uber and Amazon are already integrating carbon footprint tracking into their interfaces. Davis suggests that future programmable money will include "meters" for energy use, where a transaction might be denied even if the user has sufficient funds. This is described as a method of social engineering designed to limit consumption of meat, travel, and other resources.

Iain Davis | The Technocratic Dark State, AI Everything, & The Neo-nerd Nexus
• 1:01:47 - 1:06:59

Iain Davis | The Technocratic Dark State, AI Everything, & The Neo-nerd Nexus

Rockefeller Funding and the New School for Social Research

The origins of technocratic thought are traced back to the New School for Social Research, which received funding from John D. Rockefeller in 1919. Davis explains how early concepts of "Taylorism" and social engineering were incubated in these institutions. This historical context links the traditional predator class to the modern technological control systems being implemented today.

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David Icke | The Road Map: Alt Media Agents, The American Technate, & The Reptilians
• 14:46 - 17:29

David Icke | The Road Map: Alt Media Agents, The American Technate, & The Reptilians

Global Secret Societies, Calculated Chaos, COVID-19 Dry Run

David Icke describes the current state of world chaos as a result of cold calculation by an interlocking network of secret societies rather than random events. He characterizes the COVID-19 pandemic period as a "dry run" designed to test public acquiescence to government mandates. The ultimate goal is identified as a transition from direct authority to a system where circumstances, such as energy limits, dictate human behavior.

Jeremiah Skiba & Jake Grant | The Wrongful Death of Rob Skiba, WACO, & The Flat Earth Mindset
• 38:00 - 41:04

Jeremiah Skiba & Jake Grant | The Wrongful Death of Rob Skiba, WACO, & The Flat Earth Mindset

Music as a Tool for Revolution, MKUltra, and the Manson Precedent

Jake Grant posits that the government recognized the power of music to lead social uprisings during the Vietnam War era. He suggests that the prosecution of Charles Manson set a legal precedent allowing the government to target "musical influencers" and religious communities for conspiracy. This framework, he argues, was later applied to the Branch Davidians at Mount Carmel to justify extreme federal action.

Mark Gober  | An End To Upside Down Everything
• 8:44 - 11:52

Mark Gober | An End To Upside Down Everything

Academic Brainwashing, Institutional Conformity and Intentional Deception

The discussion explores how elite universities like Princeton and Harvard groom individuals to maintain the "big machine" of established narratives. Gober reflects on his own "brainwashed" past, noting that many experts aren't necessarily part of a conspiracy but are simply parroting narratives they were taught. They discuss the split between innocent propagation and intentional high-level deception.

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Mark Gober  | An End To Upside Down Everything
• 11:53 - 14:50

Mark Gober | An End To Upside Down Everything

Nihilism vs. Empowerment, Intellectual Property Injustice in Silicon Valley

Gober and Carlwood discuss how mainstream scientific narratives often lead to nihilism, contrasting this with the empowering "fractal of consciousness" view. Gober shares his professional observations from the intellectual property field, where large companies allegedly steal innovations from smaller ones. He compares this legal and corporate injustice to the suppression found in academia.

Joe Atwill | The Hidden Hand of Power, Economic Upheaval, & Ruined Cultures
• 18:22 - 21:06

Joe Atwill | The Hidden Hand of Power, Economic Upheaval, & Ruined Cultures

Meritocracy, Civil Service Jobs and Racial Dialectics

Joe Atwell posits that the push for meritocracy and the reduction of civil service jobs under the Trump administration will disproportionately affect African Americans. He argues that these policy shifts are designed to create a "race war" dialectic by exposing educational disparities in inner-city schools, such as those in Chicago. The discussion suggests that the removal of financial subsidies will lead to increased social tension and violence.

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Joe Atwill | The Hidden Hand of Power, Economic Upheaval, & Ruined Cultures
• 54:12 - 59:12

Joe Atwill | The Hidden Hand of Power, Economic Upheaval, & Ruined Cultures

Autism, Sperm Counts and the Epsilon Class

Atwell expresses alarm over declining male sperm counts and the rising prevalence of autism, which he views as a deliberate attack by oligarchs to create a "stupid, weaker" populace. He criticizes the cultural "celebration" of neurodivergence and films like The Accountant, arguing that autism is a debilitating brain injury rather than a beneficial trait. He suggests that the unvaccinated should consider segregating themselves to form a healthier culture.

Joe Atwill | The Hidden Hand of Power, Economic Upheaval, & Ruined Cultures
• 1:00:45 - 1:07:33

Joe Atwill | The Hidden Hand of Power, Economic Upheaval, & Ruined Cultures

Host Reflections, Racial Discourse and Authentic Identity

Host Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, acknowledging the "thorny" nature of the topics discussed, particularly regarding racial differences and segregation. He emphasizes the importance of exploring whether social trends are engineered or organic. Carlwood also touches on the Jesuit history discussed in the first hour and the broader theme of authenticity in a world of "mimicry" and "parroting."

Wayne McRoy Jr. | The 2025 System Language, Synchromystic Metadata, & The Alchemical Tech Revolution
• 19:12 - 22:13

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

Information Fields and Predicting the Super Bowl

McRoy discusses the existence of a global information field, referred to variously as the Zeitgeist or Akashic record. He claims to use synchromystic metadata to make predictions, specifically regarding the Super Bowl (or "Superb Owl"). The segment explains how social engineers leverage archetypes to manifest conscious behavior changes in the public.

Magnora 7 | Information Control Tactics, Reddit Sketchiness, & MaxwellHill
• 35:47 - 38:37

Magnora 7 | Information Control Tactics, Reddit Sketchiness, & MaxwellHill

Social Engineering Attacks and Admin Infiltration

Magnora7 describes "social attacks" where bad actors spend months embedding themselves in a community to gain administrative power and then sabotage the site. He compares these tactics to federal infiltration of counterculture groups like the Black Panthers. Examples include "wedge" attacks designed to turn admins against each other and "culture jamming" where users flood a site with irrelevant content to make it look unappealing.

Jasun Horsley | Agents Of The Second Matrix, Traumagenesis, & Prisoners of Infinity
• 2:24 - 4:50

Jasun Horsley | Agents Of The Second Matrix, Traumagenesis, & Prisoners of Infinity

Jason Horsley Returns to Discuss Alternative Media Integrity

Greg Carlwood welcomes back author and podcaster Jason Horsley to re-examine perspectives within the alternative media landscape. Horsley is the author of several books including "The Kubrickon," "The Vice of Kings," and "Prisoner of Infinity." The discussion aims to provide a raw assessment of the conspiracy subculture and the psychological fragmentation caused by social engineering.

Jasun Horsley | Agents Of The Second Matrix, Traumagenesis, & Prisoners of Infinity
• 15:21 - 20:03

Jasun Horsley | Agents Of The Second Matrix, Traumagenesis, & Prisoners of Infinity

Ruthlessness in Truth-Seeking versus Social Politeness

The conversation shifts to Horsley's blunt communication style, which he defends as a necessary rejection of a "culture of being nice" that he views as a psychological operation. He argues that truth-seekers must be held to a high standard of accountability regarding the symbols and narratives they promote. The host counters by suggesting Horsley may have a superiority complex regarding his own developmental journey.

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Jasun Horsley | Agents Of The Second Matrix, Traumagenesis, & Prisoners of Infinity
• 25:47 - 31:16

Jasun Horsley | Agents Of The Second Matrix, Traumagenesis, & Prisoners of Infinity

Whitley Strieber and the Trauma-Based UFO Narrative

Horsley critiques Whitley Strieber’s abduction accounts, suggesting they are unconscious psychological re-enactments of early childhood trauma rather than purely paranormal events. He posits that human agencies, possibly involving Operation Paperclip Nazis or the CIA, co-opted Strieber’s trauma to engineer him as a disseminator of specific narratives. This process reconfigures the victim's psyche to serve a socio-political agenda.

Free Plus Show: Eric P. Dollard | Tesla Tech, Understanding Aether, & The Digital Demon
• 1:45:21 - 1:49:17

Free Plus Show: Eric P. Dollard | Tesla Tech, Understanding Aether, & The Digital Demon

Daylight Savings Time and Social Disruption

Eric Dollard criticizes Daylight Savings Time as an unnatural system that disrupts social balance and technical navigation. He explains how it interferes with determining true north using shadows and affects shortwave radio propagation. Dollard views the time shift as a covert disruptive process designed to keep the population out of balance.

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Ryan Cristian | Trump Shooting Strangeness, Flus, Coups, & Propaganda Parsing
• 4:50 - 9:07

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

Kamala Harris Media Rebranding and Alice in Wonderland Effect

The sudden shift in media portrayal of Kamala Harris from an unpopular Vice President to a celebrated figure is analyzed as a form of social engineering. This rapid narrative flip is compared to the Alice in Wonderland effect, a psychological tactic used in fifth-generation warfare to leave the public confused and susceptible to manipulation. The hosts suggest this disorientation causes many citizens to check out of the political process entirely.

Ryan Cristian | Trump Shooting Strangeness, Flus, Coups, & Propaganda Parsing
• 1:06:43 - 1:08:31

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

Illuminati Card Game and UK Race Riots

The "Enough is Enough" card from the Illuminati card game is discussed for its uncanny resemblance to Donald Trump and the specific phrasing used by Hulk Hogan at the RNC. Carlwood also briefly mentions the breaking news of race riots in the United Kingdom and the buildup of U.S. troops in the Middle East. These events are framed as part of a coordinated effort to accelerate global instability.

Jasun Horsley | Organized Malevolence, Big Mother, & The Counterfeit Dreams of Hollywood
• 2:53 - 8:35

Jasun Horsley | Organized Malevolence, Big Mother, & The Counterfeit Dreams of Hollywood

Hollywood Cinema as Tool for Social Control and Collective Dreaming

Jason Horsley argues that cinema is a pervasive tool of social control used by powerful groups to shape the architecture of human consciousness. He posits that movies simulate collective waking dreams, allowing creators to harvest audience consciousness and manufacture surrogate realities. This process is described as a form of inception that targets the unconscious mind, drawing parallels to the "dream factory" concept and the simulated reality depicted in The Matrix.

Jasun Horsley | Organized Malevolence, Big Mother, & The Counterfeit Dreams of Hollywood
• 27:42 - 32:49

Jasun Horsley | Organized Malevolence, Big Mother, & The Counterfeit Dreams of Hollywood

COVID-19 Narratives, Academic Power, and Algorithmic Suppression

The conversation shifts to the social consequences of questioning dominant narratives, specifically regarding COVID-19 and mRNA technology. Jason Horsley asserts that challenging these topics results in immediate exclusion from academic and algorithmic success, effectively ending professional careers. He argues that the landscape has changed to a point where ignoring the role of conspiracy in society is no longer a legitimate intellectual stance.