Topic: Turbine

Turbine comes up in 11 chapters across 9 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from March 2013 to November 2025.

March 2013 November 2025

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Hakeem Anwar | Digital Freedom, The Above Phone, & Taking Back Our Tech
• 49:01 - 53:51

Hakeem Anwar | Digital Freedom, The Above Phone, & Taking Back Our Tech

Free Energy Technology, Tesla Tech and GEET Engines

The conversation pivots to the suppression of free energy technologies and the history of inventors facing mysterious deaths or patent compromises. Anwar mentions the Albuquerque Tesla Tech Conference and the GEET engine, which reportedly converts waste into fuel. Carlwood references researchers like Aaron Murakami and Eric Dollard who work on Tesla turbines and other abundance-unlocking technologies despite living in financial scarcity.

Aaron Murakami | Alternative Energy Invention Updates, The Multi Wave Oscillator, & Aether Physics
• 14:10 - 21:40

Aaron Murakami | Alternative Energy Invention Updates, The Multi Wave Oscillator, & Aether Physics

Jeremiah Ferweda, Tesla Turbine Efficiency and Micro-Power Generation

Jeremiah Ferweda is developing a highly efficient Tesla turbine capable of converting heat differentials from sources like wood stoves or solar tubes into electricity. The turbine itself demonstrates over 90% efficiency, significantly outperforming conventional internal combustion generators which typically operate at 14-15% efficiency. The system uses a sealed cryophorous cycle with a hot oil reservoir and a performance radiator as a condenser to generate power suitable for off-grid home use.

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Aaron Murakami | Alternative Energy Invention Updates, The Multi Wave Oscillator, & Aether Physics
• 1:20:13 - 1:23:18

Aaron Murakami | Alternative Energy Invention Updates, The Multi Wave Oscillator, & Aether Physics

Host Reflections on Alternative Science and Market Viability

Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, expressing a mix of admiration for Murakami's technical depth and concern over the slow pace of bringing these products to the general public. He discusses the difficulty of communicating complex alternative science to a layman audience and the challenges of navigating legal restrictions. Carlwood emphasizes the importance of supporting independent inventors who have been marginalized by the mainstream scientific establishment.

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Aaron Murakami & Jeremiah Ferwerda | The Tesla Turbine, Suppressed Energy Science, & Breaking The Blockade
• 7:41 - 10:46

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

Tesla Turbine, Thermal Energy Conversion, and Fuel Versatility

Jeremiah Ferwerda explains why the Tesla turbine was Nikola Tesla's favorite invention, focusing on its ability to convert temperature differentials into energy. The turbine is described as highly adaptable, capable of running on any heat source including wood stoves, compost piles, geothermal heat, or burning garbage. This versatility allows for decentralized energy production that does not rely on a single controlled fuel source.

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Aaron Murakami & Jeremiah Ferwerda | The Tesla Turbine, Suppressed Energy Science, & Breaking The Blockade
• 10:48 - 12:52

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

Three-Inch Turbine Prototypes and Household Power Output

Jeremiah Ferwerda discusses the progression of his turbine models, specifically a three-inch prototype capable of producing 1750 watts. This output is compared to the power requirements of standard household refrigerators to illustrate practical utility. The development process has moved from small research disks to a six-inch model designed for maximum efficiency, reliability, and long-term use in residential settings.

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Kosh | EVOs, Plasma Energy, UFOs, & The SAFIRE Project
• 50:26 - 54:30

Kosh | EVOs, Plasma Energy, UFOs, & The SAFIRE Project

Aureon Energy and Commercialization of Plasma Technology

Kosh discusses the transition of the SAFIRE Project into a commercial entity called Aureon Energy. The company aims to build commercial units that generate heat for steam turbines to produce electricity. Kosh notes that the project is consulting with experts from the Department of Energy and Lockheed, and he encourages listeners to visit their website to view their introductory videos and business ambitions.

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John Michael Greer | Druidry, Being Your Magical Best, & Dark Age America
• 51:23 - 53:44

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

Appropriate Technology Revival and Local Resilience

A modest revival of "appropriate technology" from the 1970s is underway, focusing on DIY solutions like small-scale wind turbines and backyard gardens. These tools allow families and communities to reduce their dependence on the Empire and large corporations. Because these technologies are decentralized and manageable at a local level, they offer a path toward long-term preservation and resilience in tough times.

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Shamangineer | Water Alchemy, Fringe Science, & Viktor Schauberger
• 31:37 - 34:53

Shamangineer | Water Alchemy, Fringe Science, & Viktor Schauberger

Viktor Schauberger, The Water Wizard and Alpine Forestry

Viktor Schauberger, an Austrian forester born in 1885, developed revolutionary theories on water by observing nature in unspoiled alpine wilderness. He discovered that water requires cool darkness to maintain its energy and observed how trout use vortex currents to swim up waterfalls. These observations led to the invention of the "Trout Turbine" and a new understanding of levitational currents within moving water.

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Kenneth M. Price Jr. | The Titanic, The Hindenburg, & The Oil Only Oligarchy
• 52:16 - 57:02

Kenneth M. Price Jr. | The Titanic, The Hindenburg, & The Oil Only Oligarchy

Stirling Engines, Torpedo Technology and Radial Engine Inefficiency

The Stirling engine, invented in 1796, is highlighted as a highly efficient alternative that the oil industry has historically avoided due to its lack of complex moving parts and fuel versatility. Price notes that advanced turbine and exotic fuel technologies used in 19th-century torpedoes were never applied to the civilian automotive or aviation industries. Instead, the public was given inefficient radial engines and rotary designs that maximized fuel consumption.

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THC 97: Guy McPherson | Environmental Degradation, Ocean Acidification, & Collapse
• 49:46 - 52:15

THC 97: Guy McPherson | Environmental Degradation, Ocean Acidification, & Collapse

Renewable Energy Myths, Fossil Fuel Derivatives and the Monkey Trap

Despite the optimism of figures like Jacque Fresco and Peter Joseph, McPherson argues that "renewable" energy sources are actually derivatives of fossil fuels. He points out that manufacturing solar panels, wind turbines, and maintaining the electrical grid requires massive amounts of oil and liquid fuels. He describes this dependency as a "monkey trap" with no viable technological escape that can match the speed of environmental decline.

THC 47: Jacque Fresco & Roxanne Meadows | The Venus Project – Building A Better World
• 50:58 - 53:42

THC 47: Jacque Fresco & Roxanne Meadows | The Venus Project – Building A Better World

Geothermal Energy and Global Transportation Systems

Roxanne Meadows and Jacque Fresco discuss the energy and transport systems of the future. They advocate for geothermal energy as a nearly infinite, weather-independent power source that could last 4,000 years. Transportation would consist of high-speed trains available to everyone without fees, tickets, or box offices.

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