Topic: Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics comes up in 16 chapters across 14 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from May 2015 to April 2026.

May 2015 April 2026

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Dr. Heather Lynn | The Ancient Entropy Equation, Ritual Sex Magic, & The Broker Class
• 14:39 - 18:05

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

Mathematical Truths, Second Law of Thermodynamics and Jargon

Dr. Lynn explores the history of entropy, originating from 19th-century German physics and the second law of thermodynamics. She highlights a quote from mathematician John von Neumann, who suggested using the term "entropy" because its ambiguity provides a rhetorical advantage in debates. The segment emphasizes that mathematical formulas are the guarded keys to reality, used by secret societies like the Pythagoreans and Freemasons to maintain power.

Dr. Jack Kruse | Light, Water, Magnetism & The Sacred Cows of Health
• 1:02:30 - 1:05:43

Dr. Jack Kruse | Light, Water, Magnetism & The Sacred Cows of Health

ATP Production Discrepancies and Redox Power

Dr. Cruz challenges Peter Mitchell’s Nobel-winning theory of chemoosmosis, citing Gilbert Ling’s observation that it violates the second law of thermodynamics by failing to account for the total ATP humans require. He suggests that melanin and water charge separation provide the missing energy source. Sickness is defined as a loss of "redox power," which can theoretically be reversed through biophysics.

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Brian Cotnoir | Alchemical Art, Ensouling Statues, & The Underrated Value Of Going Inward
• 11:57 - 17:03

Brian Cotnoir | Alchemical Art, Ensouling Statues, & The Underrated Value Of Going Inward

Aristotelian Elements and the Basis of Transmutation

The discussion explores the Aristotelian foundations of alchemy, focusing on the two pairs of opposites: hot/cold and dry/wet. These underlying principles give rise to the four elements of fire, earth, water, and air. Copenhaver demonstrates how adding or removing heat from water (cold and wet) to create steam (hot and wet) serves as the fundamental philosophical and physical basis for distillation and alchemical transmutation.

Aaron Murakami & Jeremiah Ferwerda | The Tesla Turbine, Suppressed Energy Science, & Breaking The Blockade
• 16:31 - 19:45

Aaron Murakami & Jeremiah Ferwerda | The Tesla Turbine, Suppressed Energy Science, & Breaking The Blockade

Viscous Effects, Laminar Flow, and Nature-Based Energy Systems

The conversation explores the physics of the Tesla turbine, specifically the viscous effect of fluids on solid surfaces. Unlike conventional turbines where gas particles collide with blades, the Tesla turbine utilizes a "laminar flow" condition where gas drags alongside disks, minimizing turbulence. This process is compared to natural phenomena like tornadoes or hurricanes, which become more powerful as heat and moisture are added.

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Dr. Barre Lando | Waveform Mechanics, True Healing & The Natural Ways
• 38:10 - 42:40

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

Bioterrain Diagnosis and the Laws of Thermodynamics

The approach to treating a diseased patient involves meeting them where they are and using tangible measures like live blood analysis to show real-time progress. Dr. Lando emphasizes cleaning the terrain and improving organ function to allow the body to self-correct. He also critiques contradictions in conventional physics, specifically within the laws of thermodynamics, as a reason to question mainstream scientific authority.

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James DeMeo | Wilhelm Reich, Orgone Energy Devices, & The Cosmic Ether
• 12:28 - 17:33

James DeMeo | Wilhelm Reich, Orgone Energy Devices, & The Cosmic Ether

Orgone Accumulator Construction, Thermodynamics, and Healing Properties

The Orgone Accumulator is described as a passive device made of alternating layers of organic dielectric materials and metallic conductors that concentrate life energy. Dr. DeMaio details how the device violates the second law of thermodynamics by creating a spontaneous temperature increase and discusses its use in boosting the immune system and treating severe burns.

Dr. Gerald Pollack | The 4th Phase of Water in Nature, Health, & Energy
• 32:21 - 43:06

Dr. Gerald Pollack | The 4th Phase of Water in Nature, Health, & Energy

Infrared Energy, EZ Water Battery Mechanism

Research at Dr. Pollack's lab revealed that infrared light is the primary energy source for building the exclusion zone (EZ) in water. This process functions similarly to the first step of photosynthesis, where light energy splits water into positive and negative charges, creating a natural battery. The discovery was prompted by a student's accidental observation that a gooseneck lamp caused the EZ to expand significantly.

Aaron Murakami | Aether Physics 101, Open Systems, & Free Energy Devices
• 4:40 - 7:03

Aaron Murakami | Aether Physics 101, Open Systems, & Free Energy Devices

Open vs Closed Systems in Physics

Aaron Murakami explains the fundamental difference between open and closed systems, arguing that conventional physics incorrectly focuses on closed systems. He asserts that it is possible for a system to produce more output than the operator puts in by drawing extra energy from the environment. The human body and nature are cited as examples of open systems that constantly interact with external stimuli.

Dr. Paul LaViolette | Anti-Gravity Propulsion, Aether Physics, & Secret Science
• 33:59 - 35:42

Dr. Paul LaViolette | Anti-Gravity Propulsion, Aether Physics, & Secret Science

Open Systems, Energy Creation and Physics Dogma

Mainstream physics incorrectly assumes the universe is a closed system, which is the basis for claiming free energy is impossible. LaViolette argues that because the universe is actually an open system, energy can be generated spontaneously from the ether. He criticizes the physics community for maintaining this "stupidity," which prevents the adoption of advanced technologies that could benefit humanity.

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Shamangineer | Water Alchemy, Fringe Science, & Viktor Schauberger
• 58:26 - 1:01:21

Shamangineer | Water Alchemy, Fringe Science, & Viktor Schauberger

Scientific Gatekeeping and the Separation of Physics and Engineering

The hosts discuss how organizations like the Council on Foreign Relations and various scientific councils guide research to keep certain technologies under control. By strictly enforcing the second law of thermodynamics in engineering while allowing exceptions in theoretical physics, a "box" is created that prevents the development of free energy devices. This compartmentalization ensures that engineers do not attempt to tap into the zero-point energy known to physicists.

Peter Robbins | Wilhelm Reich, Orgone Energy, & UFOs
• 30:42 - 33:41

Peter Robbins | Wilhelm Reich, Orgone Energy, & UFOs

Orgone Energy Laws, Heat Differential and T0-T Experiment

Orgone energy reportedly flows from a weaker system to a stronger one, contradicting the standard laws of conventional electricity. Reich developed the T0-T experiment to measure a consistent heat differential inside an Orgone accumulator compared to an identical control box. Peter Robbins notes that this experiment is easily replicable by laypeople and provides empirical evidence that challenges the second law of thermodynamics.

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Peter Robbins | Wilhelm Reich, Orgone Energy, & UFOs
• 33:41 - 37:16

Peter Robbins | Wilhelm Reich, Orgone Energy, & UFOs

Albert Einstein, Princeton Meeting and the Second Law of Thermodynamics

In December 1940, Reich wrote to Albert Einstein regarding his discovery of a biological energy that could be measured and concentrated. The two met in Princeton on January 31, 1941, where Reich demonstrated a glowing blue energy and the temperature differential in his apparatus. Einstein initially acknowledged the findings but noted they violated the second law of thermodynamics, which states equal volumes should equalize in temperature.

Rick Osmon | Hollow/Growing Earth & Secrets of Ancient America
• 12:42 - 15:12

Rick Osmon | Hollow/Growing Earth & Secrets of Ancient America

Energetic Voids, Limitations of Inner Earth Life

The conversation explores the physical nature of the central void, which Osman estimates could range from the size of a grapefruit to hundreds of miles across. He clarifies that this environment would be highly energetic and likely inhospitable to carbon-based life as we know it. The segment distinguishes this model from "New Age" theories of inner-earth civilizations, focusing instead on the high-energy physics of the core.

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Harry Hubbard | Ancient Map Mysteries, Phantom Islands, & The Hollow Earth
• 20:33 - 23:48

Harry Hubbard | Ancient Map Mysteries, Phantom Islands, & The Hollow Earth

Earth Core Physics, Molten Rock and Solid Core Skepticism

Harry Hubbard challenges the mainstream geological theory of a solid iron and magnesium core surrounded by molten rock. He argues that the laws of physics would prevent a solid metal core from surviving the extreme heat of surrounding lava without melting. Hubbard questions the source of the Earth's internal heat, comparing the official narrative to a "nuclear reaction" that lacks a clear origin.

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Eric Dollard | Revealing Secret Sciences, Tesla Tech, & The Physics Fallacy
• 13:28 - 16:59

Eric Dollard | Revealing Secret Sciences, Tesla Tech, & The Physics Fallacy

Energy Gluttony and the Risks of Free Energy

Eric Dollard expresses opposition to "free energy" schemes, arguing that humanity's current "energy gluttony" would lead to the planet burning up if unlimited power were available. He suggests that perfected solar and semiconductor technology could meet all reasonable needs without increasing the Earth's temperature. He warns that extracting energy from the ether is currently a bad idea due to wasteful consumption habits.

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Eric Dollard | Revealing Secret Sciences, Tesla Tech, & The Physics Fallacy
• 1:01:54 - 1:03:50

Eric Dollard | Revealing Secret Sciences, Tesla Tech, & The Physics Fallacy

Universe Infinity and the Indiegogo Campaign

Eric Dollard rejects the idea of a finite universe or a "big nuclear bomb" Sun, favoring the infinite models of ancient philosophers and J.J. Thomson. The segment transitions to a call for support for Dollard's two-month Indiegogo campaign. The funds are intended to secure his operations and complete his research projects by the end of the year.