Topic: Utopia

Utopia comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from September 2013 to September 2026.

September 2013 September 2026

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The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic
• 3:11:21 - 3:17:41

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic

Utopian Future of Flying Saucers and Permaculture

A utopian vision for the future combines high-technology propulsion with "back-to-nature" living systems like permaculture. Electrogravitic "flying saucers" are viewed as natural technologies that harmonize with the universe's energy, much like a "cool cupboard" larder uses Earth's temperature for refrigeration. This "perfected Polynesian society" would be multi-planetary while remaining deeply rooted in local bioregional economies.

Jay Dyer | Esoteric Hollywood 3, Movie Mind Control, & The Hero’s Journey
• 21:46 - 24:43

Jay Dyer | Esoteric Hollywood 3, Movie Mind Control, & The Hero’s Journey

Dean Koontz, Wuhan-400 and Predictive Programming Skepticism

Jay Dyer analyzes the 1989 revision of Dean Koontz's novel The Eyes of Darkness, which changed a fictional virus source from Russia to a military lab in Wuhan, China. While Greg Carlwood questions the efficacy of predictive programming for the general public, Dyer notes the eerie specificity of these fictional details. They also discuss the British series Utopia, which featured a plot involving a bioweapon and a sterilizing vaccine years before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Gabriel Custodiet | Technocracy Rising, Utopian/Dystopian Literature, & Privacy Preservation
• 4:14 - 7:25

Gabriel Custodiet | Technocracy Rising, Utopian/Dystopian Literature, & Privacy Preservation

Gabriel Custodiet, Privacy and Utopia Intellectual History

Gabriel Custodiet returns to discuss his new book, Privacy and Utopia, which explores the intellectual history of the death of privacy and the rise of centralization. The discussion highlights the tension between convenience and privacy in a digital age marked by facial recognition, asset freezing, and technocratic overreach. Custodiet emphasizes the importance of cultivating a worldview that sustains individual freedom against the digital control network.

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Robert Frederick | Sir Francis Bacon, The Shakespeare Project, & The Power Of Propaganda
• 40:18 - 45:21

Robert Frederick | Sir Francis Bacon, The Shakespeare Project, & The Power Of Propaganda

New Atlantis, The Rise of Scientism

Francis Bacon's "New Atlantis" is characterized as a blueprint for a scientific technocracy rather than a benevolent utopia. In the fictional land of Bensalem, a secretive elite of scientists wields more power than the king, deciding which "miracles" to reveal to the public and which to fake. This vision is presented as the origin of modern scientism, where data and technology are used by a "priest class" to manage and control society.

Sean Hanlon | The Hidden Hand Of History, Continuity Of Control, & The 3rd Truth
• 32:28 - 36:25

Sean Hanlon | The Hidden Hand Of History, Continuity Of Control, & The 3rd Truth

The Red Mass, Thomas More, and Jesuit Communism

The host and Hanlon discuss the "Red Mass," an annual Catholic ceremony for the legal profession honoring St. Thomas More. Hanlon claims that Thomas More was actually Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit Order, and that More's book *Utopia* laid the groundwork for a communist slave society. They argue that the ultimate goal of mystery religions is a global communist system, noting that many historical leaders who implemented communism were members of secret societies or Freemasonry.

Jock Doubleday | The Bosnian Pyramid Complex, Lost Technology, & The Hollow Earth
• 56:09 - 1:01:14

Jock Doubleday | The Bosnian Pyramid Complex, Lost Technology, & The Hollow Earth

Utopia Pyramid Complex, Texas Field Research, Scalar Antennas

Jock Doubleday identifies a potential three-sided pyramid structure near Utopia, Texas, using Google Earth and subsequent field research. He describes finding stepped concrete at the base of the structure, similar to the terracing seen in the Bosnian Pyramid complex. He refers to these Texas sites as "Scalar Antennas" and encourages independent scientific investigation rather than commercializing the discovery.

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Carl Abrahamsson | Occulture, The Primordial Awe, & The Economy Of Magic
• 34:09 - 35:43

Carl Abrahamsson | Occulture, The Primordial Awe, & The Economy Of Magic

Jordan Peterson, Clean Your Room, and Fundamental Basics

The discussion briefly touches on Jordan Peterson’s philosophy regarding social activism and personal responsibility. Carlwood mentions Peterson's advice for protesters to "clean your room" before attempting to change the world. Abrahamson agrees, stating that individuals must master the fundamentals of their own lives before trying to implement complex utopian philosophies on a global scale.

Gordon White | The State of Conspiracy Culture, The Empire’s New Pivot, & Bilbo Baggins
• 52:25 - 59:44

Gordon White | The State of Conspiracy Culture, The Empire’s New Pivot, & Bilbo Baggins

Electro-Gravitics, Permaculture, Utopian Future Vision

White describes a utopian vision that combines high-technology "flying saucers" with natural living systems like permaculture. He explains how electro-gravitic propulsion systems, which harmonize with the universe's natural functions, represent a form of free energy. This is compared to permaculture techniques like "cool cupboards" that use earth-chilled air instead of electricity. White envisions a "perfected Polynesian society" that is multi-planetary but organized locally by river catchments to solve pollution and resource issues.

Gordon White | Depolarization, Decentralization, & Jack Sparrow
• 33:43 - 35:32

Gordon White | Depolarization, Decentralization, & Jack Sparrow

Internet Utopias, Debate vs Physical Reality

The discussion touches on the futility of arguing about preferred utopias on the internet, which White describes as a 19th-century way of thinking. He suggests that these debates rarely translate to real-world improvements and instead create unnecessary enemies. The focus should instead be on building a coherent map for one's own life and making practical improvements.

Scott Santens | Universal Basic Income
• 0:05 - 2:29

Scott Santens | Universal Basic Income

Scott Santens, Universal Basic Income as Economic Solution

The host introduces Scott Santens, a prominent advocate for Universal Basic Income (UBI) and moderator of the Basic Income community on Reddit. The discussion frames UBI as a practical solution to circumvent debt-based systems and corporate exploitation. Santens is presented as an expert capable of explaining how the concept can provide maximum optionality and break chains of economic slavery.

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John Lash | Gnosticism, Sophia, & The Archon Control Matrix
• 1:21:49 - 1:24:40

John Lash | Gnosticism, Sophia, & The Archon Control Matrix

Global Inequality, Power Dynamics and Individual Navigation

The discussion shifts to global scales, comparing the prosperity of predominantly white nations with the struggles of other regions. Carlwood argues that the focus should remain on power structures rather than race or culture to avoid being manipulated by the elite. He suggests that while systemic inequality is a reality, individuals should focus on navigating the landscape, particularly through online business opportunities that bypass racial barriers.

THC 84: James Gilliland | The Anunnaki, The Archons, & The Great Awakening
• 52:44 - 55:50

THC 84: James Gilliland | The Anunnaki, The Archons, & The Great Awakening

Underground Civilizations, Atlanteans and Lemurians

Ancient legends of Atlanteans and Lemurians retreating into the Earth's interior are presented as historical reality. These civilizations reportedly live in 4th, 5th, and 6th-dimensional underground facilities, complete with an inner sun and a regulated climate. Gilliland explains that these beings remain hidden because surface humanity is viewed as aggressive and spiritually immature, with government approval ratings reflecting a lack of integrity.

THC 71: Neil Kramer | Rejecting the Empire & Seeking Truth
• 59:54 - 1:02:01

THC 71: Neil Kramer | Rejecting the Empire & Seeking Truth

Active Agency versus Passive New Age Positivity

The hosts critique the "love and light" New Age philosophy that encourages people to ignore negativity. They argue that passive acceptance of a "new season" of consciousness can be an "opiate of the masses" that prevents political and personal action. They conclude that one must be an "active agent" of change rather than a victim waiting for a galactic trigger to click.

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