Topic: Thoreau

Thoreau comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from March 2013 to May 2022.

March 2013 May 2022

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Dean Henderson | The Bloodline Agenda, The Babylon System, & The Simple Life
• 42:37 - 44:57

Dean Henderson | The Bloodline Agenda, The Babylon System, & The Simple Life

Indigenous Wisdom, Henry David Thoreau and Matrix Resistance

The guest advocates for a "Stick It to the Matrix" lifestyle, drawing inspiration from Henry David Thoreau and the Lakota people. This philosophy involves rejecting consumerism, avoiding traditional employment, and "traveling light" to escape the "Babylon system." The current cultural belief system is described as a construct foisted upon the public by institutions like the Royal Institute and the National Geographic Society.

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THC 76: Wendy Tremayne | Going Off The Grid, Sustainable Living, & Burning Man
• 51:59 - 54:10

THC 76: Wendy Tremayne | Going Off The Grid, Sustainable Living, & Burning Man

Resource-Based Economies and the Walden Philosophy

The discussion references the Venus Project and resource-based economies as potential alternatives to capitalism, though the focus remains on individual action. Citing Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, the segment emphasizes the importance of living authentically now rather than waiting for systemic change. The fear of reaching the end of life and realizing one "never lived" serves as a primary motivator for radical lifestyle changes.

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THC 48: Kevin Annett | The Catholic Conspiracy, Vatican Crimes, & The Pope’s Resignation
• 57:17 - 59:51

THC 48: Kevin Annett | The Catholic Conspiracy, Vatican Crimes, & The Pope’s Resignation

Henry David Thoreau, Common Law Courts and The Oath Keepers

Referencing Henry David Thoreau's civil disobedience, Annett encourages the establishment of local Common Law Courts with 12-person juries to determine justice outside of government statutes. He highlights "The Oath Keepers" within the military and police as a positive movement of individuals refusing to violate the Constitution. The goal is to reclaim the law from being a "hammer" over the people and return it to the service of natural justice.