Source: Dialogue Works youtube, Dmitry Orlov
Patrick Henningsen vs Alex Krainer | Putin RESPONDS with Kinzhal: Trump’s Ultimatum BACKFIRES | Aug. 6, 2025
Source: Danny Haiphong youtube
Description:
Putin’s response to Trump’s ultimatum is unlike anything we’ve seen — and our guests don’t agree on what it means. Geopolitical analysts Patrick Henningsen and Alex Krainer debate Trump's ultimatum for Ukraine as the deadline approaches and Putin doubles down on Russia's blistering offensive despite US threats. Has Trump betrayed everything he promised or is this a clever psyop that has yet to fully unfold? Two of the most prolific voices in geopolitics debate.
Putin’s response to Trump’s ultimatum is unlike anything we’ve seen — and our guests don’t agree on what it means. Geopolitical analysts Patrick Henningsen and Alex Krainer debate Trump's ultimatum for Ukraine as the deadline approaches and Putin doubles down on Russia's blistering offensive despite US threats. Has Trump betrayed everything he promised or is this a clever psyop that has yet to fully unfold? Two of the most prolific voices in geopolitics debate.
Miranda Alcott | Intuition at Work | Aug. 7, 2025
Source: New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove youtube, mirandaalcott.com
Description:
Miranda Alcott, MA, is an intuitive, animal communicator. She has been a certified Crisis Responder and instructor/trainer for the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA), as well as a member of NOVA's Response Team. She earned her masters degree in spiritual psychology from the University of Santa Monica. She studied with renowned "animal ambassador," Linda Tellington-Jones, and is a Certified TTOUCH Practitioner for Companion Animals. She is also author of a chapter titled "Listening to Water" in the book, The Healing Power of Water, edited by Masaru Emoto. Her website is: mirandaalcott.com
Here she focuses on many aspects of her work as a professional intuitive consultant. She addresses the issue of determining what other people really mean when they are speaking, and what they really need to hear or learn. She speaks to the dilemma of getting in touch with one's inner voice in a world where love is often submerged by war and strife. She notes the importance of taking care of oneself in the face of dangers, both natural and domestic.
Description:
Miranda Alcott, MA, is an intuitive, animal communicator. She has been a certified Crisis Responder and instructor/trainer for the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA), as well as a member of NOVA's Response Team. She earned her masters degree in spiritual psychology from the University of Santa Monica. She studied with renowned "animal ambassador," Linda Tellington-Jones, and is a Certified TTOUCH Practitioner for Companion Animals. She is also author of a chapter titled "Listening to Water" in the book, The Healing Power of Water, edited by Masaru Emoto. Her website is: mirandaalcott.com
Here she focuses on many aspects of her work as a professional intuitive consultant. She addresses the issue of determining what other people really mean when they are speaking, and what they really need to hear or learn. She speaks to the dilemma of getting in touch with one's inner voice in a world where love is often submerged by war and strife. She notes the importance of taking care of oneself in the face of dangers, both natural and domestic.
Tom Campbell | Consciousness: Awareness with a Choice | Aug. 6, 2025
Source: my-big-toe.com
Description:
Often asked of Tom is the question, "How would you define consciousness"?
Description:
Often asked of Tom is the question, "How would you define consciousness"?
The discussion goes in the direction of what do our choices mean to what Tom calls the larger consciousness system, and how did he develop the computer analogy he uses to define our reality?
How can we operate with more awareness? Are there exercises we can do?
Paul Hynek | Entities, UFOs, Rosicrucians and the Secret of Project Blue Book | Aug. 6, 2025
Source: THIRD EYE DROPS with Michael Phillip youtube
Description:
What if contact doesn’t just happen from the sky, but through the mind?
In this one, Paul Hynek (son of legendary UFO researcher Dr. J. Allen Hynek) takes us far beyond Project Blue Book.
We dive into altered states of consciousness, psi phenomena, remote viewing, and the possibility that higher-dimensional intelligences are communicating with us through a hidden layer of reality.
Paul shares his deep interest in the frontiers of consciousness, his collaborations with figures like Dr. Andrew Gallimore and the notion that higher realities and entities are waiting for us in visionary states.
We also explore:
Entity encounters and higher intelligences
The esoteric and scientific legacy of J. Allen Hynek
Psi phenomena, remote viewing, and consciousness research
The possibility of a hidden code behind reality
In this one, Paul Hynek (son of legendary UFO researcher Dr. J. Allen Hynek) takes us far beyond Project Blue Book.
We dive into altered states of consciousness, psi phenomena, remote viewing, and the possibility that higher-dimensional intelligences are communicating with us through a hidden layer of reality.
Paul shares his deep interest in the frontiers of consciousness, his collaborations with figures like Dr. Andrew Gallimore and the notion that higher realities and entities are waiting for us in visionary states.
We also explore:
Entity encounters and higher intelligences
The esoteric and scientific legacy of J. Allen Hynek
Psi phenomena, remote viewing, and consciousness research
The possibility of a hidden code behind reality
Scott Ritter | Trump's Worst FEAR Confirmed! Iran, Russia & China PUBLICALLY Reject Him | Aug. 6, 2025
Andrey Kortunov | Russia’s New Strategy in the Middle East | Aug. 6, 2025
Source: Glenn Diesen youtube
Description:
Russia is reasserting itself in the Middle East at a time when the wider region is undergoing great changes. The direct involvement in Syria was an exception to the rule, as the objective of Russia is to avoid taking sides. Russia is now shifting back to its ideal policy of non-alignment in the region.
Andrey Kortunov has been the Director General and Academic Director of the Russian International Affairs Council. He is a member of expert and supervisory committees and boards of trustees of several Russian and international organizations.
Description:
Russia is reasserting itself in the Middle East at a time when the wider region is undergoing great changes. The direct involvement in Syria was an exception to the rule, as the objective of Russia is to avoid taking sides. Russia is now shifting back to its ideal policy of non-alignment in the region.
Andrey Kortunov has been the Director General and Academic Director of the Russian International Affairs Council. He is a member of expert and supervisory committees and boards of trustees of several Russian and international organizations.
Laith Marouf | RESISTANCE STRIKES BACK! Israel Fails to Disarm the Unbreakable Force! | Aug. 6, 2025
The Corbett Report | How to Set Up An Email Alias - #SolutionsWatch | Aug. 6, 2025
Source: corbettreport.com
Description:
What is an email alias, why might you want to use one, and how do you set one up? Find out in today's important edition of Solutions Watch with special guest Hakeem Anwar of Above Agency.
Show Notes:
Description:
What is an email alias, why might you want to use one, and how do you set one up? Find out in today's important edition of Solutions Watch with special guest Hakeem Anwar of Above Agency.
Show Notes:
Data Leak at Corbett Report (and Many Other Sites)!
Pi-hole discloses data breach triggered by WordPress plugin flaw
GiveWP Privacy Incident: What Happened and What’s Next
Fairy Tales and Children’s Stories – #SolutionsWatch
Salting Your Data – #SolutionsWatch
Above Phone
Take Back Our Tech – #SolutionsWatch
Why Aren’t You Using XMPP? – #SolutionsWatch
AnonAddy
Pi-hole discloses data breach triggered by WordPress plugin flaw
GiveWP Privacy Incident: What Happened and What’s Next
Fairy Tales and Children’s Stories – #SolutionsWatch
Salting Your Data – #SolutionsWatch
Above Phone
Take Back Our Tech – #SolutionsWatch
Why Aren’t You Using XMPP? – #SolutionsWatch
AnonAddy
Paul Stonehill | Soviet Military Counterintelligence and UFOs | Aug. 6, 2025
Source: Paul Stonehill youtube
Exclusive Summary
Paul Stonehill is discussing UFO and USO (Unidentified Submersible Object) studies in the Soviet Union, focuses on the role of military counterintelligence, controlled by the KGB from 1922 to 1991. Key points include:
Structure and Evolution: Counterintelligence operated through "special departments" (Asob Adil or Third Directorate) in military units to counter foreign intelligence. The 1960s marked the peak of UFO activity. An operational-analytical service systematized activities, with emphasis on strategic missile forces. In 1971, the Ninth Department was formed to secure Ministry of Defense offices, missile armies (e.g., in Vinnytsia, Vladimir, Omsk), testing ranges (Baikonur, Kapustin Yar, Plesetsk), and related institutions. Led by Lt. Gen. Matiev, it ensured coordinated security amid Cold War tensions, implicitly extending to UFO threats.
Connections to UFOs/USOs: While primarily for human threats, counterintelligence intersected with UFO/USO investigations (e.g., via the Setka program). The speaker references UFO incidents at missile sites and USOs in oceans, urging viewers to watch related videos or read the co-authored book Russia's USO Secrets.
Notable Failures: Highlights Operation Ivy Bells (1971–1980), where the US submarine USS Halibut tapped a Soviet undersea cable in the Sea of Okhotsk near Kamchatka's Kura test site, intercepting unencrypted data for a decade. Soviet carelessness allowed this; it was exposed by NSA defector Ronald Pelton in 1980, leading to a KGB cover-up. Relevance to ufology: High USO activity in the region.
Operational Roles: On warships and submarines, officers handled independent decision-making, crew monitoring, preventing recruitment, defections, smuggling (e.g., banned books), and secrecy breaches. Submarine specifics included vigilance in key compartments, with allusions to USO encounters.
Key Success: In 1981, counterintelligence (led by Jardetski) prevented full disclosure of classified tech during a nuclear submarine lease to India by insisting on modifications and reduced documentation.
Implications for Disclosure: The speaker argues true UFO/USO disclosure requires simultaneous release from the US, Russia (including Soviet archives), and China due to geopolitical sensitivities—no nation will act unilaterally.
Paul Stonehill is discussing UFO and USO (Unidentified Submersible Object) studies in the Soviet Union, focuses on the role of military counterintelligence, controlled by the KGB from 1922 to 1991. Key points include:
Structure and Evolution: Counterintelligence operated through "special departments" (Asob Adil or Third Directorate) in military units to counter foreign intelligence. The 1960s marked the peak of UFO activity. An operational-analytical service systematized activities, with emphasis on strategic missile forces. In 1971, the Ninth Department was formed to secure Ministry of Defense offices, missile armies (e.g., in Vinnytsia, Vladimir, Omsk), testing ranges (Baikonur, Kapustin Yar, Plesetsk), and related institutions. Led by Lt. Gen. Matiev, it ensured coordinated security amid Cold War tensions, implicitly extending to UFO threats.
Connections to UFOs/USOs: While primarily for human threats, counterintelligence intersected with UFO/USO investigations (e.g., via the Setka program). The speaker references UFO incidents at missile sites and USOs in oceans, urging viewers to watch related videos or read the co-authored book Russia's USO Secrets.
Notable Failures: Highlights Operation Ivy Bells (1971–1980), where the US submarine USS Halibut tapped a Soviet undersea cable in the Sea of Okhotsk near Kamchatka's Kura test site, intercepting unencrypted data for a decade. Soviet carelessness allowed this; it was exposed by NSA defector Ronald Pelton in 1980, leading to a KGB cover-up. Relevance to ufology: High USO activity in the region.
Operational Roles: On warships and submarines, officers handled independent decision-making, crew monitoring, preventing recruitment, defections, smuggling (e.g., banned books), and secrecy breaches. Submarine specifics included vigilance in key compartments, with allusions to USO encounters.
Key Success: In 1981, counterintelligence (led by Jardetski) prevented full disclosure of classified tech during a nuclear submarine lease to India by insisting on modifications and reduced documentation.
Implications for Disclosure: The speaker argues true UFO/USO disclosure requires simultaneous release from the US, Russia (including Soviet archives), and China due to geopolitical sensitivities—no nation will act unilaterally.
Col. Douglas Macgregor | Russia's Warning to U.S. & NATO | Aug. 5, 2025
Source: Daniel Davis youtube
Description:
Russia has formally withdrawn from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, citing U.S. actions since 2019 as the reason. The INF Treaty, signed in 1987, banned certain land-based missiles and was seen as a major Cold War arms control success. It collapsed in 2019 when the Trump administration withdrew, accusing Russia of violations.
Col. Doug Macgregor argues Russia’s claims have merit, saying the U.S. is deploying weapons in Eastern Europe that would have violated the treaty, prompting Russia to respond by positioning missiles closer to NATO borders. He warns that Washington seems to treat nuclear escalation as a political maneuver, unlike Russia, which takes the threat seriously.
Macgregor stresses that past arms control treaties reduced tensions and costs, but U.S. political and military leadership now lacks strategic caution. He notes that former President Medvedev’s recent warning—likely echoing but amplifying Putin’s private stance—signals that Moscow is not bluffing. Current tit-for-tat moves, like U.S. submarine deployments near Europe, risk accelerating a dangerous path toward nuclear confrontation.
Russia has formally withdrawn from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, citing U.S. actions since 2019 as the reason. The INF Treaty, signed in 1987, banned certain land-based missiles and was seen as a major Cold War arms control success. It collapsed in 2019 when the Trump administration withdrew, accusing Russia of violations.
Col. Doug Macgregor argues Russia’s claims have merit, saying the U.S. is deploying weapons in Eastern Europe that would have violated the treaty, prompting Russia to respond by positioning missiles closer to NATO borders. He warns that Washington seems to treat nuclear escalation as a political maneuver, unlike Russia, which takes the threat seriously.
Macgregor stresses that past arms control treaties reduced tensions and costs, but U.S. political and military leadership now lacks strategic caution. He notes that former President Medvedev’s recent warning—likely echoing but amplifying Putin’s private stance—signals that Moscow is not bluffing. Current tit-for-tat moves, like U.S. submarine deployments near Europe, risk accelerating a dangerous path toward nuclear confrontation.
Col. Larry Wilkerson | Trump’s Moves Are UNLEASHING CHAOS — This Is Just the Beginning! | Aug. 5, 2025
Mohammad Marandi | Iran’s Supreme Defense Council ACTIVATED – Hezbollah Supporters REJECT Disarmament | Aug. 5, 2025
John Helmer | No Way Out: Trump’s Ultimatum FORCES Russia, China, Iran & India to FIGHT! | Aug. 5, 2025
Andy Thomas | Strange: Paranormal Realities in the Everyday World PART 1 | Aug. 4, 2025
Source: legalise-freedom.com, truthagenda.org
Description:
Andy Thomas discusses his latest book 'Strange: Paranormal Realities in the Everyday World', taking a fresh and vital look at the paranormal with incisive analysis to make the case that encounters with it are far more common than is acknowledged and that they urgently need re-evaluation. During his three and a half decades of research, Andy has met countless witnesses and now it is time for their stories to be told. Sceptics, of course, dismiss all such encounters, but what if they are wrong?
Using up to date evidence and with the help of a panel of open-minded scientific experts, 'Strange' delves into many previously unrecorded true-life tales from around the world. Ghosts, UFOs, psychic powers, out-of-body-experiences and beyond, 'Strange' constitutes one of the broadest and most insightful assessments of unexplained phenomena ever carried out, investigating their possible causes and profound implications.
Description:
Andy Thomas discusses his latest book 'Strange: Paranormal Realities in the Everyday World', taking a fresh and vital look at the paranormal with incisive analysis to make the case that encounters with it are far more common than is acknowledged and that they urgently need re-evaluation. During his three and a half decades of research, Andy has met countless witnesses and now it is time for their stories to be told. Sceptics, of course, dismiss all such encounters, but what if they are wrong?
Using up to date evidence and with the help of a panel of open-minded scientific experts, 'Strange' delves into many previously unrecorded true-life tales from around the world. Ghosts, UFOs, psychic powers, out-of-body-experiences and beyond, 'Strange' constitutes one of the broadest and most insightful assessments of unexplained phenomena ever carried out, investigating their possible causes and profound implications.
UAP Gerb | Deep Sea Alien Bases: The Underwater CIA Project No One Talks About | Aug. 4, 2025
Source: Danny Jones youtube
Description:
UAP Gerb (@UAPGerb) is a researcher & documentarian specializing in UFO reverse engineering/crash retrieval research, UFO legacy program investigation, and UFO whistleblower analysis.
Chapters:
00:00 - Opreation laser strike
12:59 - DOE's involvement in UFO crash retrieval
16:35 - Insider's description of Area 51
25:42 - NRO is hunting underwater alien craft
36:51 - Underwater UFO crash retrievals
39:07 - Underground & underwater military bases
45:39 - Elon is wrong about aliens
55:39 - Why nobody likes Steven Greer
01:06:43 - Alien reproduction vehicles
01:19:00 - Triangle UFOs
01:22:02 - Brainwave controlled ICBM missiles
01:28:46 - How secret UFO programs are funded
01:36:34 - Dark history of the department of energy (DOE)
01:39:13 - Battelle
01:48:33 - Which "whistleblowers" can be trusted?
01:57:17 - What they REALLY found at Roswell
02:06:54 - The immaculate constellation
02:15:10 - NASA doesn't want us back on the moon
02:24:12 - Is Elon trying to create a surveillance state?
Description:
UAP Gerb (@UAPGerb) is a researcher & documentarian specializing in UFO reverse engineering/crash retrieval research, UFO legacy program investigation, and UFO whistleblower analysis.
Chapters:
00:00 - Opreation laser strike
12:59 - DOE's involvement in UFO crash retrieval
16:35 - Insider's description of Area 51
25:42 - NRO is hunting underwater alien craft
36:51 - Underwater UFO crash retrievals
39:07 - Underground & underwater military bases
45:39 - Elon is wrong about aliens
55:39 - Why nobody likes Steven Greer
01:06:43 - Alien reproduction vehicles
01:19:00 - Triangle UFOs
01:22:02 - Brainwave controlled ICBM missiles
01:28:46 - How secret UFO programs are funded
01:36:34 - Dark history of the department of energy (DOE)
01:39:13 - Battelle
01:48:33 - Which "whistleblowers" can be trusted?
01:57:17 - What they REALLY found at Roswell
02:06:54 - The immaculate constellation
02:15:10 - NASA doesn't want us back on the moon
02:24:12 - Is Elon trying to create a surveillance state?
Andrei Martyanov | Trump Issues New Tariff Threat Against India Ahead of Friday's Deadline | Aug. 4, 2025
Source: Daniel Davis / Deep Dive youtube, smoothiex12.blogspot.com
Description:
President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs and secondary sanctions on Russia and other countries if Russia doesn't agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire by August 8. While he claims readiness to act, including deploying nuclear submarines, critics argue these are hollow threats and part of his performative style. Trump also cites high Russian and Ukrainian casualties—figures widely disputed and labeled as fabricated.
Russian military analyst Andrei Marti sharply criticizes Trump, calling him a narcissistic showman who misunderstands military and geopolitical realities. He claims Trump is mocked in Russia and not taken seriously. According to Marti, the U.S. lacks the military leverage it once had, and Trump's bluster only exposes American incompetence and global embarrassment.
Russia’s official response, delivered by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, was measured: they acknowledged the presence of U.S. submarines as routine and reiterated that nuclear war has no winners. The Russian response emphasized calm and strategic deterrence rather than escalation
Description:
President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs and secondary sanctions on Russia and other countries if Russia doesn't agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire by August 8. While he claims readiness to act, including deploying nuclear submarines, critics argue these are hollow threats and part of his performative style. Trump also cites high Russian and Ukrainian casualties—figures widely disputed and labeled as fabricated.
Russian military analyst Andrei Marti sharply criticizes Trump, calling him a narcissistic showman who misunderstands military and geopolitical realities. He claims Trump is mocked in Russia and not taken seriously. According to Marti, the U.S. lacks the military leverage it once had, and Trump's bluster only exposes American incompetence and global embarrassment.
Russia’s official response, delivered by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, was measured: they acknowledged the presence of U.S. submarines as routine and reiterated that nuclear war has no winners. The Russian response emphasized calm and strategic deterrence rather than escalation
Joyce Hawkes (1940 - 2023) | Cellular Consciousness and Healing | Aug. 5, 2025
Source: New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove youtube
Description:
The late Joyce Whiteley Hawkes, PhD, was a biophysicist and author of Cell-Level Healing: A Bridge From Soul to Cell as well as Resonance: Nine Practices for Harmonious Health and Vitality.
In this video, rebooted from 2019, she shares many details regarding the capabilities of the individual cells in our bodies. A 6-foot human has about 100 trillion individual cells. There are 200 different types of cells that all emerge from a single fertilized egg. These cells are in communication with each other and, without any conscious intervention on our part, coordinate smoothly. As a healer, Joyce is able to apply clairvoyant insight into the operation of cells.
(Recorded on October 14, 2019)
Description:
The late Joyce Whiteley Hawkes, PhD, was a biophysicist and author of Cell-Level Healing: A Bridge From Soul to Cell as well as Resonance: Nine Practices for Harmonious Health and Vitality.
In this video, rebooted from 2019, she shares many details regarding the capabilities of the individual cells in our bodies. A 6-foot human has about 100 trillion individual cells. There are 200 different types of cells that all emerge from a single fertilized egg. These cells are in communication with each other and, without any conscious intervention on our part, coordinate smoothly. As a healer, Joyce is able to apply clairvoyant insight into the operation of cells.
(Recorded on October 14, 2019)
Truthstream Media | The Government Admitted It Is Too Big to Ever Be Accountable to Us | Aug. 5, 2025
Pepe Escobar | China CHECKMATES – India Faces Its TOUGHEST Challenge Yet as Russia & Iran Gear Up!! | Aug. 4, 2025
Larry C. Johnson | Trump Goes NUCLEAR on Russia - Iran Mobilizes Supreme DEFENSE Council! | Aug. 4, 2025
Seyed M. Marandi | Turkey’s Strategic Reimagining of the Middle East | Aug. 4, 2025
Source: Glenn Diesen youtube
Description:
Seyed Mohammad Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's Nuclear Negotiation Team. Prof. Marandi discusses Turkey's strategic reimagining of the region.
Description:
Seyed Mohammad Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's Nuclear Negotiation Team. Prof. Marandi discusses Turkey's strategic reimagining of the region.
Tom Campbell | Experience is the Key to Understanding the Larger Reality | Aug. 4, 2025
Source: my-big-TOE.com
Description:
How can one better understand our reality? "If it is not your experience, it is not your truth", Tom has stated. Our natural abilities as consciousness are an untapped resource for many people. Paranormal abilities are such that people may be aware of them, but they remain a mystery. Dive into consciousness space and discover a better understanding of who you really are and what you can do!
Description:
How can one better understand our reality? "If it is not your experience, it is not your truth", Tom has stated. Our natural abilities as consciousness are an untapped resource for many people. Paranormal abilities are such that people may be aware of them, but they remain a mystery. Dive into consciousness space and discover a better understanding of who you really are and what you can do!
M. K. Bhadrakumar | Trump Threatens India With Secondary Sanctions | Aug. 3, 2025
Source: Glenn Diesen youtube
Description:
Description:
M. K. Bhadrakumar was an Indian ambassador and diplomat for decades. Bhadrakumar discusses Trump's pressure and threats against India with secondary sanctions. India cannot bow to US pressure as this would make India a vassal. However, Bhadrakumar is optimistic that the US will not impose further sanctions on Russia, which implies there will be no secondary sanctions on India. The overarching objective is to maintain good relations with the US and Russia. Will India be forced to choose?
The Corbett Report | What Happened to the Anti-Establishment? – Questions For Corbett | Aug. 3, 2025
Source: corbettreport.com
Description:
Ben writes in to ask where all the anti-establishment, counter-cultural, anti-authoritarians have gone, and how the entire population has been so effectively divided into two political tribes. James provides an answer that goes in some unexpected directions. Don’t miss this important edition of Questions For Corbett.
Show Notes:
Back and to the Right: The Pendulum Swings Again
From Flatland to Reality: Escaping the Political Pendulum
Interview 1929 – John Titus Explains the War for Bankocracy
What Happened to Decades?
Description:
Ben writes in to ask where all the anti-establishment, counter-cultural, anti-authoritarians have gone, and how the entire population has been so effectively divided into two political tribes. James provides an answer that goes in some unexpected directions. Don’t miss this important edition of Questions For Corbett.
Show Notes:
Back and to the Right: The Pendulum Swings Again
From Flatland to Reality: Escaping the Political Pendulum
Interview 1929 – John Titus Explains the War for Bankocracy
What Happened to Decades?
Chris Gillette | Expert Warns: Deadliest Animal in the Ocean is Getting SMARTER | Aug. 1, 2025
Source: Danny Jones youtube
Description:
Chris Gillette is a wildlife biologist and professional animal handler born and raised in Florida where he has spent a lifetime working with dangerous wildlife. He specializes in working hands on with crocodiles, alligators, sharks and snakes.
Chapters:
00:00 - Free diving with a 15-foot crocodile
08:36 - Crocodile vs. alligator aggression
14:46 - How to survive an alligator attack
23:19 - The shark population crisis
33:47 - Orcas are scary intelligent
40:16 - Swimming with bull sharks & tiger sharks
49:23 - Dangers of scuba diving
53:41 - How animals become specialized killers
57:01 - Why tiger sharks are the deadliest shark
01:09:13 - Evolution of alligators & crocodiles
01:20:33 - Becoming a professional gator wrestler
01:31:51 - Hidden evolution map in our DNA
01:40:34 - The fertility rate crisis
01:48:04 - How humans harness natural sunlight
Description:
Chris Gillette is a wildlife biologist and professional animal handler born and raised in Florida where he has spent a lifetime working with dangerous wildlife. He specializes in working hands on with crocodiles, alligators, sharks and snakes.
Chapters:
00:00 - Free diving with a 15-foot crocodile
08:36 - Crocodile vs. alligator aggression
14:46 - How to survive an alligator attack
23:19 - The shark population crisis
33:47 - Orcas are scary intelligent
40:16 - Swimming with bull sharks & tiger sharks
49:23 - Dangers of scuba diving
53:41 - How animals become specialized killers
57:01 - Why tiger sharks are the deadliest shark
01:09:13 - Evolution of alligators & crocodiles
01:20:33 - Becoming a professional gator wrestler
01:31:51 - Hidden evolution map in our DNA
01:40:34 - The fertility rate crisis
01:48:04 - How humans harness natural sunlight
Alastair Crooke | Putin Vows to FINISH OFF Ukraine, EU & Trump SABOTAGED Peace | Aug. 2, 2025
Source: Danny Haiphong youtube
Description:
Back in June 2025, internationally recognized former British Diplomat Alastair Crooke predicted Russia's current response to Ukraine's bomber attack, and gave a grave warning to Trump about the dangers of sabotaging peace.
Description:
Back in June 2025, internationally recognized former British Diplomat Alastair Crooke predicted Russia's current response to Ukraine's bomber attack, and gave a grave warning to Trump about the dangers of sabotaging peace.
Scott Ritter | Trump deploys Nuclear Subs to Russia over Social Media Rift | Aug. 1, 2025
Source: Judge Napolitano - Judging Freedom YouTube
Description: [BREAKING NEWS SPECIAL] - Scott Ritter : Trump deploys Nuclear Subs to Russia over Social Media Rift
New World Next Week | Billionaires Want To Edit Your Babies | Aug. 1, 2025
Source: NewWorldNextWeek.com, corbettreport.com, mediamonarchy.com
Story #1: Tech Billionaires, Rogue Scientists Moving to Commercialize CRISPR Babies
NWNW #587 – Scientists Genetically Engineer Wolves With White Hair, Muscular Jaws Like Extinct Dire Wolf (Apr. 11, 2025)
NWNW # 491 – CRISPR Gene Editing May Cause Permanent Damage – Study (Jul. 29, 2022)
NWNW #484 – A One-and-Done CRISPR Gene Therapy Will Aim to Prevent Heart Attacks (May 20, 2022)
NWNW #423 – Two Female CRISPR Scientists Make History, Winning Nobel Prize In Chemistry For Genome-Editing Discovery (Oct. 9, 2020)
NWNW #359 – Scientist Announces Gene-Edited Babies, Goes Missing (Dec. 6, 2018)
Interview 1486 – Jonathan Latham on Gene Editing (Oct. 23, 2019)
Media Monarchy Archives: ‘CRISPR’
Story #1: Tech Billionaires, Rogue Scientists Moving to Commercialize CRISPR Babies
NWNW #587 – Scientists Genetically Engineer Wolves With White Hair, Muscular Jaws Like Extinct Dire Wolf (Apr. 11, 2025)
NWNW # 491 – CRISPR Gene Editing May Cause Permanent Damage – Study (Jul. 29, 2022)
NWNW #484 – A One-and-Done CRISPR Gene Therapy Will Aim to Prevent Heart Attacks (May 20, 2022)
NWNW #423 – Two Female CRISPR Scientists Make History, Winning Nobel Prize In Chemistry For Genome-Editing Discovery (Oct. 9, 2020)
NWNW #359 – Scientist Announces Gene-Edited Babies, Goes Missing (Dec. 6, 2018)
Interview 1486 – Jonathan Latham on Gene Editing (Oct. 23, 2019)
Media Monarchy Archives: ‘CRISPR’
Story #2: Netflix To Reboot 1990s Globalist Propaganda Kids Show ‘Captain Planet’
Your Summer Reading List 2025
Your Summer Reading List 2025
Interview 1079 – Michael Bennett Solves The Georgia Guidestones Mystery
Story #3: SF-Based Internet Archive Is Now a Federal Depository Library. What Does That Mean?
Federal Depository Library Program
Depository Library Program
Video: Eyes & Ears – The Macro Monarchy Kingdom w/James Evan Pilato and Charlie Robinson
The ‘New World Next Week’ Store
Story #3: SF-Based Internet Archive Is Now a Federal Depository Library. What Does That Mean?
Federal Depository Library Program
Depository Library Program
Video: Eyes & Ears – The Macro Monarchy Kingdom w/James Evan Pilato and Charlie Robinson
The ‘New World Next Week’ Store
Larry C. Johnson & Col. Larry Wilkerson: Iran WARNS — Yemen Rewrites the Rules — Russia SNUBS Trump | Aug. 1, 2025
Source: Dialogue Works youtube
Joseph P. Farrell | News and Views from the Nefarium | July 31, 2025
Source: gizadeathstar.com
Description:
Description:
Well, what about that earthquake in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula, a region well known for its active volcanism? Joseph has some typical off-the-end-of-the-high-octane-speculation-twig and Wile E. Coyote nosedive into the speculation canyon on this story, and judging from the emails he's been getting about it, a lot of people are entertaining very similar speculations:
John Blitch | Abductions, Implants, and Disclosure: The Questions that won’t go away | July 31, 2025
Source: MMatt Beall Limitless youtube
Description:
From DARPA research halls to the frontlines of the UFO mystery, John Blitch joins us for a riveting deep-dive into the phenomenon that refuses to fade. We explore firsthand accounts of unexplained encounters, dissect the infamous Tic-Tac incident, and ask whether disinformation has clouded the truth. John opens up about alien implants, his time at DARPA, and his perspective on Luis Elizondo and what true Disclosure might require. With nods to figures like John Brandenburg and discussions on fear, technology, and the search for answers—this episode is an unfiltered journey into the heart of the unexplained.
00:00:00 - Introductions
00:27:43 - What have you witnessed personally?
00:43:04 - The Tic-Tac Incident
00:52:54 - Has Disinformation Fooled the community?
01:32:09 - What would the truth be?
01:41:16 - Alien Implants
02:38:20 - John Brandenburg
02:41:51 - Fear Fighter
02:46:06 - Working at DARPA
03:01:06 - Luis Elizondo
03:15:05 - What does Disclosure have to look like?
03:35:31 – Closing 1. Childhood Encounters with Strange Entities
[]Terrifying Memories: The guest recalls being paralyzed with fear at age five, staring at entities with large, almond-shaped, solid black eyes through their bedroom window in New Hampshire. These experiences triggered intense physiological responses (sweating, hair standing up), which they believe were real, not imagined.
[]No Media Influence: Despite skepticism, the guest found no similar "gray" or "praying mantis" aliens in 1950s/60s media like Star Trek or Lost in Space, ruling out cultural influence. They also feared animals with black eyes (deer, horses, squirrels), linking them to the entities.
[*]Paralysis Phenomenon: The guest experienced paralysis during these encounters, only able to move their eyes. They argue this differs from sleep paralysis (which lasts seconds), as their experiences were prolonged. The host shares a similar experience with a black mist, suggesting an external cause.[/list][size=14][b]
2. 1995 Mantis Encounter
[]Shocking Sighting: In 1995, post-Oklahoma City bombing, the guest encountered a tall, insect-like "mantis" entity while mountain biking. Its non-humanoid appearance was so shocking they initially dismissed it as fake due to societal stigma.
[]Validation Later: Later research revealed mantis-like entities in abduction literature, aligning with their experience. They reference the 2023 Las Vegas incident, where a family reported 8-foot entities after a meteor-like crash, possibly mantis-like.[/list][size=14]
3. Military and DARPA Insigh
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• West Point Project: At West Point, the guest worked on a classified project about the Idaho Falls nuclear incident, corroborated by their father’s reaction, suggesting NHI involvement.
• DARPA Agility: At DARPA, the guest managed robotics programs with unusual autonomy, bypassing federal regulations. They draw parallels to Philip J. Corso’s The Day After Roswell, suggesting DARPA seeded alien tech to contractors.
[*]Cephalopod Camouflage: A DARPA project to reverse-engineer octopus camouflage for special forces was canceled abruptly, hinting at a secretive "super black" program already working on it. A UK paper claims cephalopods may be extraterrestrial, adding intrigue.[/list][size=14][b]
4. Key UAP Incidents
• Tic-Tac Incident (2004): The guest views this as 100% confirmed due to radar, FLIR, and credible witnesses like David Fravor and Ryan Graves. They lean toward extraterrestrial origins but don’t rule out advanced human tech.
• School Sightings: The 1994 Ariel School (Zimbabwe) and 1966 Westall School (Australia) incidents are cited as strong evidence, with consistent accounts from multiple children, who are less likely to lie effectively.
[*]Nuclear Incursions: UAP interactions with nuclear facilities (per Robert Hastings, Bob Salas) are seen as overt warnings against nuclear weapons. The guest speculates NHI may have covertly disabled global nuclear arsenals.[/list][size=14][b]
5. Government Secrecy and Whistleblowers
• Frustration with Secrecy: The guest criticizes government officials for ignoring UAP evidence, calling it "intellectual cowardice." They praise whistleblowers like David Grusch and Lue Elizondo for their courage.
[]Lue Elizondo: Initially skeptical of Elizondo’s credentials (army enlisted, microbiology degree), the guest met him and found him brilliant, understanding why an outsider was chosen for AATIP. They defend him against disinformation accusations, citing his apology to Mario Woods for a misleading Unidentified episode.
[*]Human Mutilation: Referencing Leonard Stringfield, the guest notes disturbing reports of human mutilation linked to abductions, suggesting a cover-up to hide these horrific events.[/list][size=14][b]
6. Vision for Disclosure
NHI-Driven Disclosure: The guest envisions a global event where multiple NHI species appear in major cities, allowing public interaction, bypassing government secrecy. They call this a "Boston Tea Party" for disclosure.
[]Rejecting Catastrophic Disclosure: They dismiss fears of societal collapse, citing human resilience in crises (e.g., 9/11, Oklahoma City bombing). The Vatican’s 2008 acceptance of extraterrestrial life supports this view.
[*]Ontological Relief: Quoting Jake Barber, the guest believes disclosure will bring "ontological relief," not shock, unifying humanity by revealing a cosmic context.
7. Philosophical and Scientific Takeaways
[]Compassionate Science: The guest advocates for open, compassionate dialogue, criticizing "scientism" (dogmatic dismissal of UAPs). They support Dr. Michael P. Masters’ extra-temporal hypothesis (NHI as future humans) and suggest some entities may be biological robots.
[]Fermi Paradox Critique: They call the Fermi Paradox arrogant, arguing NHI likely conceal themselves (like scientists studying animals) using cloaking tech, as seen in the Las Vegas incident.
Closing Thoughts:
The guest’s journey from childhood terror to military insider to UAP advocate is gripping, blending personal experiences with scientific and institutional insights. Their vision of NHI-driven disclosure is bold, and their optimism about humanity’s resilience is inspiring. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone curious about UAPs, government secrecy, and our place in the cosmos!
00:00:00 - Introductions
00:27:43 - What have you witnessed personally?
00:43:04 - The Tic-Tac Incident
00:52:54 - Has Disinformation Fooled the community?
01:32:09 - What would the truth be?
01:41:16 - Alien Implants
02:38:20 - John Brandenburg
02:41:51 - Fear Fighter
02:46:06 - Working at DARPA
03:01:06 - Luis Elizondo
03:15:05 - What does Disclosure have to look like?
03:35:31 – Closing 1. Childhood Encounters with Strange Entities
[]Terrifying Memories: The guest recalls being paralyzed with fear at age five, staring at entities with large, almond-shaped, solid black eyes through their bedroom window in New Hampshire. These experiences triggered intense physiological responses (sweating, hair standing up), which they believe were real, not imagined.
[]No Media Influence: Despite skepticism, the guest found no similar "gray" or "praying mantis" aliens in 1950s/60s media like Star Trek or Lost in Space, ruling out cultural influence. They also feared animals with black eyes (deer, horses, squirrels), linking them to the entities.
[*]Paralysis Phenomenon: The guest experienced paralysis during these encounters, only able to move their eyes. They argue this differs from sleep paralysis (which lasts seconds), as their experiences were prolonged. The host shares a similar experience with a black mist, suggesting an external cause.[/list][size=14][b]
2. 1995 Mantis Encounter
[]Shocking Sighting: In 1995, post-Oklahoma City bombing, the guest encountered a tall, insect-like "mantis" entity while mountain biking. Its non-humanoid appearance was so shocking they initially dismissed it as fake due to societal stigma.
[]Validation Later: Later research revealed mantis-like entities in abduction literature, aligning with their experience. They reference the 2023 Las Vegas incident, where a family reported 8-foot entities after a meteor-like crash, possibly mantis-like.[/list][size=14]
3. Military and DARPA Insigh
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• West Point Project: At West Point, the guest worked on a classified project about the Idaho Falls nuclear incident, corroborated by their father’s reaction, suggesting NHI involvement.
• DARPA Agility: At DARPA, the guest managed robotics programs with unusual autonomy, bypassing federal regulations. They draw parallels to Philip J. Corso’s The Day After Roswell, suggesting DARPA seeded alien tech to contractors.
[*]Cephalopod Camouflage: A DARPA project to reverse-engineer octopus camouflage for special forces was canceled abruptly, hinting at a secretive "super black" program already working on it. A UK paper claims cephalopods may be extraterrestrial, adding intrigue.[/list][size=14][b]
4. Key UAP Incidents
• Tic-Tac Incident (2004): The guest views this as 100% confirmed due to radar, FLIR, and credible witnesses like David Fravor and Ryan Graves. They lean toward extraterrestrial origins but don’t rule out advanced human tech.
• School Sightings: The 1994 Ariel School (Zimbabwe) and 1966 Westall School (Australia) incidents are cited as strong evidence, with consistent accounts from multiple children, who are less likely to lie effectively.
[*]Nuclear Incursions: UAP interactions with nuclear facilities (per Robert Hastings, Bob Salas) are seen as overt warnings against nuclear weapons. The guest speculates NHI may have covertly disabled global nuclear arsenals.[/list][size=14][b]
5. Government Secrecy and Whistleblowers
• Frustration with Secrecy: The guest criticizes government officials for ignoring UAP evidence, calling it "intellectual cowardice." They praise whistleblowers like David Grusch and Lue Elizondo for their courage.
[]Lue Elizondo: Initially skeptical of Elizondo’s credentials (army enlisted, microbiology degree), the guest met him and found him brilliant, understanding why an outsider was chosen for AATIP. They defend him against disinformation accusations, citing his apology to Mario Woods for a misleading Unidentified episode.
[*]Human Mutilation: Referencing Leonard Stringfield, the guest notes disturbing reports of human mutilation linked to abductions, suggesting a cover-up to hide these horrific events.[/list][size=14][b]
6. Vision for Disclosure
NHI-Driven Disclosure: The guest envisions a global event where multiple NHI species appear in major cities, allowing public interaction, bypassing government secrecy. They call this a "Boston Tea Party" for disclosure.
[]Rejecting Catastrophic Disclosure: They dismiss fears of societal collapse, citing human resilience in crises (e.g., 9/11, Oklahoma City bombing). The Vatican’s 2008 acceptance of extraterrestrial life supports this view.
[*]Ontological Relief: Quoting Jake Barber, the guest believes disclosure will bring "ontological relief," not shock, unifying humanity by revealing a cosmic context.
7. Philosophical and Scientific Takeaways
[]Compassionate Science: The guest advocates for open, compassionate dialogue, criticizing "scientism" (dogmatic dismissal of UAPs). They support Dr. Michael P. Masters’ extra-temporal hypothesis (NHI as future humans) and suggest some entities may be biological robots.
[]Fermi Paradox Critique: They call the Fermi Paradox arrogant, arguing NHI likely conceal themselves (like scientists studying animals) using cloaking tech, as seen in the Las Vegas incident.
Closing Thoughts:
The guest’s journey from childhood terror to military insider to UAP advocate is gripping, blending personal experiences with scientific and institutional insights. Their vision of NHI-driven disclosure is bold, and their optimism about humanity’s resilience is inspiring. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone curious about UAPs, government secrecy, and our place in the cosmos!
Ancient Technologies | FORBIDDEN ZONES on the Giza Plateau (Ep. 2) | July 30, 2025
Source: Project Unity youtube
Description:
Locked and blocked subterranean entrances, deep vertical shafts, angry guards, industrial-scale acidic erosion and a lucky find from inside an ancient iron vein! 4K adventure through the anomalies of Egypt with Cairo resident & researcher Geoffrey Drumm from 'The Land of Chem' YouTube Channel.
Description:
Locked and blocked subterranean entrances, deep vertical shafts, angry guards, industrial-scale acidic erosion and a lucky find from inside an ancient iron vein! 4K adventure through the anomalies of Egypt with Cairo resident & researcher Geoffrey Drumm from 'The Land of Chem' YouTube Channel.
Tucker Carlson | John Mearsheimer | The Palestinian Genocide and How the West Has Been Deceived Into Supporting It | July 30, 2025
Source: TuckerCarlson.com
Chapters:
Chapters:
(0:00) An Update on the Ukraine/Russia War
(5:13) The West’s Ridiculous Russophobia
(15:47) Why Do We Still Have NATO?
(25:29) The Growing Threat of China and How the US Empowered Them
(39:30) The US Puppet Called Zelensky
(41:48) Donald Trump’s Biggest Challenges With Ending the War
(48:14) Why the US Foreign Policy Establishment Is So Hawkish on Middle Eastern Wars
(51:10) Why the US Puts Israel’s Interests First
(56:13) The Palestinian Genocide
(1:05:32) The Zionist Mission for Greater Israel
(1:11:24) The Power of the Israel Lobby
(1:20:53) The Attempts to Shut Down Criticism of Israel
(1:32:58) Why Are Christians in the West Supporting Israel’s Killing of Christians in the Middle East?
(1:38:10) The Growing Opposition Towards Israel Among Young People
(1:42:45) Why Don’t We Know the Death Toll of Any of These Wars?
(1:53:27) The Authoritarianism That Has Infected Israel
(1:55:25) Will Israel Rebuild the Third Temple?
(1:58:22) What Is Being Hidden in the 9/11, Epstein, and JFK Files?
(2:01:07) The Future of the Global Stage
(2:08:26) Will There Be a US/China War Over Taiwan?
(5:13) The West’s Ridiculous Russophobia
(15:47) Why Do We Still Have NATO?
(25:29) The Growing Threat of China and How the US Empowered Them
(39:30) The US Puppet Called Zelensky
(41:48) Donald Trump’s Biggest Challenges With Ending the War
(48:14) Why the US Foreign Policy Establishment Is So Hawkish on Middle Eastern Wars
(51:10) Why the US Puts Israel’s Interests First
(56:13) The Palestinian Genocide
(1:05:32) The Zionist Mission for Greater Israel
(1:11:24) The Power of the Israel Lobby
(1:20:53) The Attempts to Shut Down Criticism of Israel
(1:32:58) Why Are Christians in the West Supporting Israel’s Killing of Christians in the Middle East?
(1:38:10) The Growing Opposition Towards Israel Among Young People
(1:42:45) Why Don’t We Know the Death Toll of Any of These Wars?
(1:53:27) The Authoritarianism That Has Infected Israel
(1:55:25) Will Israel Rebuild the Third Temple?
(1:58:22) What Is Being Hidden in the 9/11, Epstein, and JFK Files?
(2:01:07) The Future of the Global Stage
(2:08:26) Will There Be a US/China War Over Taiwan?
Mohammad Marandi | Israel’s War, U.S. Lies & Iran’s Stand on the IAEA | July 30, 2025
Source: India & Global Left youtube
Description:
In this powerful interview, Mohammad Marandi exposes the brutal reality behind Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza and the U.S. role in enabling it. We unpack whether the Gaza food aid program is a charade, why no ceasefire is likely soon, and how the West is complicit in the continued suffering.
Description:
In this powerful interview, Mohammad Marandi exposes the brutal reality behind Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza and the U.S. role in enabling it. We unpack whether the Gaza food aid program is a charade, why no ceasefire is likely soon, and how the West is complicit in the continued suffering.
We also discuss:
Iran’s decision to invite the IAEA to Tehran — what it really means.
The geopolitical tensions with Azerbaijan and why Iran sees it as an anti-Iran front.
How Western narratives, diplomacy, and international institutions are being weaponized against the region.
This is a must-watch for anyone trying to understand the real balance of power in West Asia — beyond the headlines.
Iran’s decision to invite the IAEA to Tehran — what it really means.
The geopolitical tensions with Azerbaijan and why Iran sees it as an anti-Iran front.
How Western narratives, diplomacy, and international institutions are being weaponized against the region.
This is a must-watch for anyone trying to understand the real balance of power in West Asia — beyond the headlines.
Col. Larry Wilkerson | How We Encircled Russia and Made Europe a Vassal – Divide & Rule | July 30, 2025
Source: Glenn Diesen youtube
Description:
Lawrence Wilkerson is a retired Colonel in the US Army and the former Chief of Staff to Colin Powell. Colonel Wilkerson outlines how the encirclement of Russia, China and Iran has laid the foundation for numerous great power wars. Yet, the narratives omit the encirclements, and the assumption that America's adversaries are acting aggressively and unprovoked
Description:
Lawrence Wilkerson is a retired Colonel in the US Army and the former Chief of Staff to Colin Powell. Colonel Wilkerson outlines how the encirclement of Russia, China and Iran has laid the foundation for numerous great power wars. Yet, the narratives omit the encirclements, and the assumption that America's adversaries are acting aggressively and unprovoked
Andrei Martyanov | Nine and a Half Days | July 30, 2025
Source: smoothiex12.blogspot.com
Description:
Or why Trump thinks it is a "shame" that Russians do not care.
Description:
Or why Trump thinks it is a "shame" that Russians do not care.
Dr. Dan Attrell | Lost Ancient Wisdom, Magic, Hermeticism and Terence McKenna | July 30, 2025
Source: THIRD EYE DROPS with Michael Phillip youtube, The Modern Hermeticist youtube
Description:
Dr. Dan Attrell is a classicist, translator of magical texts like the Picatrix, and the creator of The Modern Hermeticist. We riff on the surprising connections between the esoteric, Platonism, and Hermeticism, and Terence McKenna.
Why do ancient metaphysics — ideas like the One, the daimon, and the chain of being — still resonate in the age of UFOs, and simulation theory? What does Terence McKenna have to do with this? Does be belong in the lineage of Platonists?
We also dive into: The hidden structure of reality, visionary entity encounters, how ancient esoteric philosophy maps onto modern mystical experience, why symbols, language, and consciousness are gateways to higher worlds.
If you're curious about the intersections between ancient wisdom, consciousness, psychedelics, and the nature of reality, this mind meld is for you.
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Description:
Dr. Dan Attrell is a classicist, translator of magical texts like the Picatrix, and the creator of The Modern Hermeticist. We riff on the surprising connections between the esoteric, Platonism, and Hermeticism, and Terence McKenna.
Why do ancient metaphysics — ideas like the One, the daimon, and the chain of being — still resonate in the age of UFOs, and simulation theory? What does Terence McKenna have to do with this? Does be belong in the lineage of Platonists?
We also dive into: The hidden structure of reality, visionary entity encounters, how ancient esoteric philosophy maps onto modern mystical experience, why symbols, language, and consciousness are gateways to higher worlds.
If you're curious about the intersections between ancient wisdom, consciousness, psychedelics, and the nature of reality, this mind meld is for you.
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Exclusive Summary
Introduction and Context
The discussion explores the intersections of ancient esoteric traditions (Hermeticism, Platonism) with modern consciousness exploration, particularly through Terence McKenna’s psychedelic philosophy. It posits that reality has hidden layers beyond sensory perception, a notion shared by ancient philosophies and modern seekers. McKenna viewed Neoplatonism as a precursor to psychedelic insights, describing an “ascending hierarchy of rarified states” akin to shamanic cosmology.
Core Themes and Discussions
1. Reality and Deception
- Dr. Attrell rejects the Gnostic view of a “cosmic demiurgical prison.” He sees the material world as an echo of higher realities, not false but a lower extension of the soul into matter, like an elastic band that can “snap back” to the divine.
- Deception stems from human corruption, not cosmic design. The world reflects higher realms populated by intelligences like gods, angels, and demons.
2. Hermeticism and Platonism
- Hermeticism: A life-affirming philosophy encouraging piety, gratitude, and creative acts (art, science, medicine) to draw divine energies into the material world. The Asclepius emphasizes harmonious coexistence with the divine.
- Platonism: Reality is a shadow of a higher, noetic world of forms. The soul processes from and reverts to the “One,” mirroring McKenna’s ideas about time and novelty.
- Theurgy and Initiation: Theurgy involves rituals to draw divine energies (e.g., animating statues). Teletai (initiations) perfect the soul, as seen in mystery cults like the Eleusinian Mysteries.
3. The Picatrix and Perfect Nature
- The Picatrix, a medieval grimoire, details astrological and magical practices to contact planetary intelligences. The “Perfect Nature” ritual, involving a cave and lanterns, connects individuals with a spirit akin to a Holy Guardian Angel, guiding them to their cosmic purpose.
- This aligns with Hermetic and Platonic ideas of aligning with divine will through practical, life-affirming means.
4. Terence McKenna as a Postmodern Platonist
- McKenna’s Philosophy: Attrell describes McKenna as a “weird” or “postmodern” Platonist, adapting Platonic metaphysics to a post-WWII context shaped by environmental concerns and psychedelics.
- Platonic Elements:
- Primacy of the Ineffable: McKenna’s focus on the ineffable aligns with Platonic apophatic mysticism. Psychedelic experiences (e.g., DMT “machine elves”) reveal pure meaning beyond language.
- Time as Eternity’s Image: McKenna’s Timewave Zero theory, where history converges toward a “transcendental object,” echoes Plato’s Timaeus.
- Critique of Materialism: Like Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, McKenna rejects materialist reality as a shadow of a truer, noetic world.
- Anthropocentrism: McKenna divinizes the human mind as the universe’s most complex entity, akin to Hermetic views of humanity as a microcosm.
- Eros: McKenna’s “luv” as a cosmic binding force resembles Plato’s Eros in the Symposium.
- Divergences: McKenna’s feminism, environmentalism, and anti-hierarchical stance contrast with Plato’s patriarchal views. His “archaic revival” draws on pre-Indo-European goddess cultures.
- Later Shift: After a 1991 psychedelic crisis, McKenna explored Jungian alchemy and Renaissance Hermeticism (via Frances Yates), seeing figures like Giordano Bruno as accessing psychedelic-like states without drugs.
5. Eleusinian Mysteries and Psychedelics
- The Eleusinian Mysteries involved a kykeon drink and visionary experiences in a sacred chamber (telesterion). Attrell discusses the hypothesis that the kykeon contained psychoactives like ergot or opium, supported by circumstantial evidence (e.g., poppy imagery).
- Parallels with modern psychedelic experiences suggest a connection. McKenna saw the Mysteries as a precursor to his “archaic revival.”
6. The Sacred and the Numinous
- The sacred is set apart from everyday reality. Ancient and modern seekers aim to encounter this numinous realm through rituals, psychedelics, or contemplation, often conveying it through poetry or initiatory practices.
7. Contemporary Relevance
- Platonism and Hermeticism address the modern “meaning crisis” by offering frameworks for mystical states and coherence in a fragmented world.
- Mainstream religions, steeped in Platonic ideas, provide one path, but McKenna’s blend of ancient wisdom and modern contexts resonates with alternative spiritual seekers.
Key Takeaways
- Hermeticism and Platonism promote a life-affirming view of reality as a divine echo, encouraging creative alignment with cosmic purpose.
- McKenna’s postmodern Platonism adapts ancient metaphysics to modern concerns, emphasizing the ineffable, time, and human consciousness.
- The Eleusinian Mysteries and psychedelics share experiential parallels, suggesting a continuity of mystical exploration.
- These traditions offer tools to navigate the modern search for meaning and the sacred.
Conclusion
The conversation with Dr. Attrell bridges ancient esoteric traditions with modern consciousness exploration, highlighting McKenna’s role as a postmodern Platonist. It underscores the enduring relevance of Hermeticism and Platonism in addressing mystical experiences and the quest for meaning in a disenchanted world. Attrell’s expertise makes this a rich exploration of reality’s “hidden architecture.”
