Topic: Tools

Tools comes up in 15 chapters across 14 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from March 2012 to May 2025.

March 2012 May 2025

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THC+TV Announcement & Update
• 13:04 - 15:53

THC+TV Announcement & Update

Clip Genie Archive, Full Transcript Search, and Research Tools

The $12 subscription tier will include access to Clip Genie, a searchable archive containing full transcripts of every episode from the past 15 years. This tool allows users to search for specific terms, such as "Alan Dulles" or "Royal Tetons," and jump directly to the corresponding audio and text. Due to the ongoing costs of maintaining the database and protecting paywalled content, this feature is bundled with the video tier rather than the standard audio tier.

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Mario Garza | Symbolic Studies: The Polar System, Circumambulation Rituals, & Portals to the Heavens
• 37:24 - 41:29

Mario Garza | Symbolic Studies: The Polar System, Circumambulation Rituals, & Portals to the Heavens

Ursa Major and the Origin of the Number Seven

The shape of the number seven is theorized to originate from the constellation Ursa Major, which was used in ancient Egyptian afterlife rituals via the Adz tool. Garza argues that the seven stars of enlightenment were originally the circumpolar stars before being transferred to the seven wandering planets. This section also discusses how the 12-sign zodiac evolved from an earlier 8-constellation polar sky clock.

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Free Plus Show: Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee
• 1:42:30 - 1:46:29

Free Plus Show: Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee

The Necessity of Experimentation, Rigor in Magic

Dr. Skinner compares the requirements of magic to those of chemistry, emphasizing that both require the correct "formula" and physical steps to succeed. He criticizes academics who dismiss magic without ever performing the experiments, likening them to chemistry professors who have never touched a test tube. He maintains that if a practitioner follows every step—including hand-making tools and cutting the circle with a blade—they will achieve a result four out of five times.

Wayne Bush | Tricked By The Light 2: Fairy Tales, Loosh, & The A.I. Demiurge
• 54:07 - 57:11

Wayne Bush | Tricked By The Light 2: Fairy Tales, Loosh, & The A.I. Demiurge

Cymatics and Viral Drivers of Human Evolution

The conversation covers cymatics and the serpentine nature of waveforms as the foundation of physical reality. Bush references Paul Levy's "Wetiko" virus and scientific theories suggesting that mitochondria and retroviruses are the primary drivers of human evolution. Pop culture references from the band Tool, Pink Floyd's The Wall, and the film Dune are used to illustrate the pervasive theme of parasitic control over humanity.

Chris Emmons | ORMUS, M-State Elements, Alchemy, & You
• 26:41 - 31:32

Chris Emmons | ORMUS, M-State Elements, Alchemy, & You

DIY Collection Kits, Buried Ormus, and Tool Sharpening Anecdote

To make alchemy accessible, Emmons developed DIY collection kits and video tutorials. She details a specific method of burying Ormus in the ground for a lunar month to energize it, sharing an anecdote from a contact in Michigan who claimed that burying metal tools in the earth helps them maintain their sharpness longer.

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Ice Age Farmer / Christian Westbrook | Rockefeller Food, AgTech, & The Coming Food Supply Shortage
• 53:47 - 56:03

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

Ice Age Farmer Tools, Growing Degree Days Data

Christian Westbrook details the resources available on his website, including a global crop loss map and a Growing Degree Days (GDD) tool. The GDD tool allows users to enter their zip code to see data on solar heat availability, which Westbrook claims shows a precipitous drop in recent years. This data is used to challenge the mainstream global warming narrative by suggesting the Earth is actually cooling due to reduced solar output.

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John Michael Greer | Druidry, Being Your Magical Best, & Dark Age America
• 28:13 - 30:51

John Michael Greer | Druidry, Being Your Magical Best, & Dark Age America

Ceremonial Magic Tools and the Golden Dawn

Ceremonial magic uses physical tools like wands to externalize and build internal capacities like will. While the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (founded in 1887) established a systematic method for accessing secret human potential, its original form was heavily influenced by Victorian clutter and Judeo-Christian symbolism. These methods are now "open-source" through published collections, allowing for modern adaptation.

Jim Chesnar | The Bock Saga Returns, Hidden Helsinki Artifacts, & Ior Himself
• 41:57 - 44:48

Jim Chesnar | The Bock Saga Returns, Hidden Helsinki Artifacts, & Ior Himself

Four Gifts of the Sun to Humanity

Humanity received four distinct gifts from the Sun that separated them from animals: linguistics, fire (for making tea), mathematics (given to women), and the use of tools like walking sticks. These gifts allowed for the development of culture, the extraction of "sap" for brain energy, and the extension of life through nature-based technology.

Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History
• 21:00 - 25:18

Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History

Sound-Based Technology and Geopolymer Stone Casting

The absence of ancient cranes or heavy machinery suggests that megaliths were likely created using sound-based technology or geopolymer casting rather than mechanical lifting. Ivanova explains that many large stones show evidence of being "advanced concrete" that was poured into place. She also hypothesizes that stone could have been melted or manipulated using frequency, a method often described in ancient legends and shamanic traditions.

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Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History
• 55:43 - 58:14

Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History

Pre-Flood Ruins and Clay Layers in Italy

Field research in Italy revealed multi-story rock ruins clogged with thick layers of pure clay, which Ivanova interprets as evidence of a relatively recent Great Flood. Curiously, these "pre-flood" ruins often feature very fresh-looking tool marks on soft stone, creating a chronological paradox. The abrupt ending of rock-cut streets at high cliffs suggests significant geological shifts occurred after the infrastructure was built.

Jen Briney | Our Corrupt Congress, The WTO, & The Push For Global Corporate Takeover
• 27:51 - 31:05

Jen Briney | Our Corrupt Congress, The WTO, & The Push For Global Corporate Takeover

Jack Abramoff Interview, Lobbying and Voter Influence

Former lobbyist Jack Abramoff confirmed that direct communication from constituents to their congressmen significantly hinders the work of professional lobbyists. While corporations spend millions on campaign contributions, that money is primarily used to court votes through advertising, meaning the ultimate power still resides with the electorate. Government is described as a tool that will be used by special interests if the general public remains apathetic and refuses to participate.

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Belladonna & Mardock | Egalitarian Community Living
• 15:21 - 17:44

Belladonna & Mardock | Egalitarian Community Living

Tool Maintenance and Interpersonal Feedback in Shared Spaces

A discussion regarding the challenges of communal property highlights the importance of communication when members have different standards for tool care. Marduk and Belladonna share anecdotes about teaching others how to properly oil knives and clean cast iron skillets without soap. They suggest that the "filtering system" of an intentional community ensures that residents are generally more mindful and open to constructive feedback than the general population.

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Robert Phoenix | Astrology, The Elite, & The Symbolism In Everything
• 6:48 - 9:09

Robert Phoenix | Astrology, The Elite, & The Symbolism In Everything

Cold Reading Techniques, Elite Use of Astrology

Robert Phoenix describes his ability to guess star signs with high accuracy as a way to build rapport with skeptics. The conversation shifts to why global elites utilize astrology and numerology as tools of control or ritualistic superstition.

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THC 76: Wendy Tremayne | Going Off The Grid, Sustainable Living, & Burning Man
• 34:48 - 38:17

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

Energy Independence and the Value of Tools

The conversation explores the desire for energy independence as a way to break the "shackles" of modern living. Investing in tools and the ability to make things is presented as a more stable form of security than saving volatile currency. This transition requires a mindset shift where one's passion and time are valued over the pursuit of a high-income nine-to-five job.

THC 20: The Spirit Science Council | The Spirit Science Series & Manifesting Reality
• 26:57 - 30:19

THC 20: The Spirit Science Council | The Spirit Science Series & Manifesting Reality

Psychedelics, Ayahuasca and the Female Vessel

The participants compare psychedelics to a "taxi" or "diving board" that provides a temporary glimpse into spiritual realms without the training of meditation. Tori and Lily suggest that the "female vessel" is naturally more "plugged in," making heavy psychedelic use potentially overwhelming. They discuss Ayahuasca as a tool for communicating with "Mama Earth" but warn that lessons must be integrated into the human mind to be useful.

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