Topic: Zoom

The speakers discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic inadvertently exposed the reality of modern education to parents through remote learning. By observing Zoom classes, parents were able to see the "distortions" and radicalization occurring in K-12 classrooms for the first time. This exposure broke the traditional trust parents placed in teachers and school administrators, leading to a significant public backlash.

Riel Wilmont describes his role in hosting Zoom calls and managing the Telegram group for Generation Z members, noting his preference for staying "behind the curtain." Dave Zed outlines the various Patreon tiers, which offer access to private Discord chats, dark web findings, and "dangerous" deep-dive episodes not suitable for public release. Greg Carlwood commends the duo for their risky research before concluding the first hour of the interview.

Greg Carlwood provides an update on Del Bigtree's recent surgery and recovery, explaining how he discovered Wayne Rohde's work through The High Wire. He also discusses his ongoing efforts to improve the podcast's remote interview audio quality by testing various software alternatives to Skype and Zoom.

Greg Carlwood announces he is moving away from using Skype for interviews due to persistent technical glitches. He previews the second hour of the Michael Sandler interview for Plus members, which covers spirit contracts, lucid dreaming, and the relationship between illness and energy. The segment ends with a call to action for listeners to join the THC Plus membership.

Dr. Zinzer is currently training small groups of hypnotherapists in the Soul-Centered Healing protocols through intensive clinical courses. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, much of this work and training has transitioned to remote platforms like Zoom and Skype. While Zinzer prefers in-person sessions, he acknowledges that remote spiritual healing is a viable and effective alternative for many clients.

Tavares advises homeowners to learn how to disconnect their sewers to prevent backups during power outages. She describes a town in Central California where geothermal operations created "acid rain" that eroded a wastewater plant. She also points out that Climate Action Plans often contain liability disclaimers from the Department of Energy, protecting the government from the consequences of these plans.

Michael Wan and Emily Moyer collaborate on "Project Kids," a grassroots effort to explore synchronicity. Wan expresses a desire to move away from digital platforms and return to in-person teaching through weekend workshops in the Eastern United States. Greg Carlwood laments the "Zoom-ification" of human interaction and supports the move toward physical "meetspace."

The selection of Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate is critiqued, with Knowles suggesting the ticket lacks genuine enthusiasm. The transition to virtual "Zoom" conventions is viewed as a sign that the traditional election process is being abandoned.

Carlwood announces a structural change to the "Joint Sessions" listener-interaction segments. Due to technical difficulties and low viewership of the video format, the live call-in shows will be replaced by a recorded Q&A and commentary podcast for Plus members starting in August. The final live Joint Session is scheduled for July 20th at 7pm Pacific.

Greg Carlwood concludes the show by apologizing for the delay in releasing the episode due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. He announces an upcoming live video webinar for Plus members featuring Gordon White to discuss information related to the global lockdown. The event, dubbed the "Bubble Tea Party," will be conducted via Zoom and requires pre-registration due to expected high attendance.

The host provides updates on "Higher Side News," moving a scheduled joint session to Monday the 28th on YouTube and Zoom. He recaps additional topics covered in the Plus member hour, including the Great Pyramid, Wim Hof breathwork, the Ark of the Covenant, and breatharianism. The segment ends with a call for listeners to support the show by signing up for the Plus membership.

The show wraps up with updates for Higher Side Chats Plus members, including a recap of second-hour topics like Saturn's relationship to cannabis. Greg Carlwood addresses logistical questions about the new "Joint Session" call-in shows, explaining that they are browser-based and do not require a Zoom app download. He thanks the audience and donors before closing the "meeting of the Midnight Society."

Host Greg Carlwood announces the first Higher Side Chats "joint session" to be held via Zoom on the 31st, inviting listeners to share paranormal stories and research. He previews upcoming guests before the show concludes with the "Pinstripe Men of Morning" outro song. The segment ends with the standard musical sign-off.

Carlwood provides updates for Plus members, including plans for the first "Joint Sessions" via Zoom and a transition to a new pricing structure. He expresses a desire to keep open lines available to everyone while archiving sessions for paying members. The show ends with a call to manifest Gordon White's utopian vision and a reminder for listeners to make their move in the "game" of reality.

Observations of ships on the horizon are discussed, with claims that high-powered zoom lenses can bring ships back into view after they supposedly disappear behind a curve. Footage from high-altitude balloons is also cited, specifically noting a "hotspot" of sun reflection on the ocean that suggests the sun is much closer than 93 million miles. The discussion emphasizes the importance of verifiability and repeatability in personal scientific experiments.