[@joerogan] Joe Rogan Experience #2387 - Gregg Braden

Link: https://youtu.be/J3Wqw8Az7TA

Short Summary

This Joe Rogan Experience podcast episode explores humanity's potential and current struggles, arguing for the preservation of human uniqueness against forces pushing for transhumanism and AI dominance. The guest posits that humans are beings of great untapped potential, intentionally created and engaged in an ancient spiritual battle, and advocates for recognizing and embracing our humanness to overcome societal manipulation and reclaim our power.

Key Quotes

Here are 5 direct quotes from the provided Joe Rogan podcast transcript that highlight valuable insights, interesting data points, surprising statements, or strong opinions:

1. "What you bring forth from within you will save you, and what you don't bring forth from within you will destroy you." (Regarding the Gospel of Thomas and the power within individuals)

2. "The purpose of evil is to deny human divinity." (Defining evil in terms of suppressing human potential and expressions of creativity, empathy, etc.)

3. "NASA says... 90% of the CO2 in the atmosphere is coming from the outgassing of the oceans."** (This is a claim on what drives CO2 in the earth)

4. "Earth is being modified in ways that are not necessarily good for us." (Suggesting intentional manipulation of the planet's environment)

5. "The experts are saying unless we change our trajectory right now, we very probably are the last generation of pure humans that the world will ever know."** (The podcast guest expressing a sense of urgency about the effects of technology)

Detailed Summary

Okay, here's a detailed summary of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast transcript, presented in bullet points:

I. Introduction and Light Banter

• The podcast begins with casual conversation, mentioning a previous discussion about hair and humorously debating whether they are recording.

II. Wayne Dyer Anecdote

• The guest, Greg Braden, shares an anecdote about Wayne Dyer, recounting a cruise where Dyer joked about his bald head being a "solar panel for a sex machine."
• Braden countered with a joke about his hair being antennas for higher-dimensional information.

III. Art Bell Tribute

• The conversation shifts to a tribute to Art Bell, the host of the radio show "Coast to Coast AM."
• Rogan and Braden discuss Bell's influence and the show's unique format, which covered fringe topics.
• Braden emphasizes that previously "fringe" topics are now mainstream, referencing Area 51 and Bob Lazar.
• Braden expresses gratitude to Art Bell for having him on his show before his first book was published.
• The nature of the show was mentioned to have a wide range of sources to take information from, some good and some bad.

IV. Responsibility and Open-Mindedness

• They discuss the importance of discernment in the face of misinformation, especially with the rise of AI and bots.
• Braden emphasizes the need for an open mind, but not a "gaping mind."
• Braden expresses concern for vulnerable listeners and the responsibility of speakers to ensure accuracy and good intentions.
• Braden emphasized that he is never trying to hurt someone's feelings.
• They touch on the idea that a positive approach to life is contagious and beneficial.

V. Face on Mars and Lunar Structures

• The conversation shifts to the "Face on Mars" and Richard Hogland's research.
• They discuss the initial grainy images, upgraded images, and the geometric patterns at the base of the structure.
• Braden, a geologist, argues that the 90-degree angles suggest intentionality.
• They talk about allegedly pixelated NASA lunar images, implying hidden structures on the moon.
• Braden claims similar structures (pyramids with 3-5 sides) exist on both Mars and the Moon, estimated to be 50,000 years old.
• The discussion mentioned Viking 1 and 2 looking for microbes next to massive monuments on Mars.
• Braden alleges lunar samples contained metals not found naturally on Earth, suggesting advanced technology.
• Braden states samples from the lunar surface were brought back from the Apollo mission.
• They mentioned the idea of China televising the moon live and the ancient temples, languages, and texts on the lunar surface.
• Astronauts claimed to have seen structures and possibly writing on the moon, but this is unverified.
• They stated there were broadcasts from the lunar surface but they were cut off.

VI. The Human Origin and Chromosome 2

• Braden posits the idea that a civilization on Mars may have been human and migrated to Earth.
• He contests traditional Darwinian evolution, especially concerning humans.
• The conversation dives into the topic of DNA and the human chromosome number two.
• Braden argues that chromosome 2 is the result of a fusion of two pre-existing chromosomes, which doesn't happen in nature.
• He also brings up chromosome 7 and its role in human speech and singing.

VII. Transhumanism and the Threat to Humanity

• Braden expresses concern about the transhuman movement and the potential replacement of human biology with technology.
• He argues that replacing natural biology leads to atrophy of natural abilities, citing virtual reality and its effect on children's brains.
• He states what is happening is a diminished language skill with diminished communication abilities.
• He warns that unless the trajectory changes, this generation might be the last of pure humans.
• He claims there's a growing indoctrination and coercion to accept technology embedded in our bodies.
• He also warns of the use of psychedelics and the effects on cognitive function.

VIII. The Human Body as Technology & Ancient Struggle

• Braden presents the idea of the human body as more than just biology; it's a soft technology of information.
• He claims cells function like transistors and capacitors. The human body is a secure transparent blockchain.
• He asserts that the Soviet Union was the first to create diagram of the human cell as a circuit diagram.
• He claims humans are uniquely capable of self-regulating this technology.
• There is a concerted effort to deny humans the ability to express their humanness.
• He claims there is a spiritual battle being played out on earth.
• He touches on the loss of his mother and her concerns about the state of the world.
• There are forces working to deny us access to this force.

IX. Good and Evil & Gnostic Texts

• The conversation shifts to the idea of an ancient struggle between good and evil.
• He defines evil as anything that denies human divinity, such as denying access to imagination, creativity, etc.
• He brings up the Gnostic texts and their heretical nature.
• He talks about the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1946 and 47.
• He also mentions the discovery of 13 bound books representing over 50 tests that were the oldest records of the New Testament.
• He mentions the gospel of Thomas, gospel of John, gospel of James, and the gospel of Mary.
• The Nag Hamadi Library were the oldest records of the New Testament.
• Gnostic texts suggest we have a direct line with a higher power and we don't need an intermediary.
• Gnostic texts say there is a power inside of us that has to be expressed.
• He defines divinity as the ability to transcend perceived limitations.

X. A Scientific Experiment and the Power of Imagination

• Braden describes a 2022 scientific experiment where neurons in a petri dish were connected to a computer playing Pong, and the neurons learned to play the game.
• Braden infers the instructions aren't in the neurons, but the neurons are biological antennas that tune to the place in the field where Pong is pervasive.
• He says that humans are the field. Our atoms in our bodies are constantly emerging and collapsing into that field.
• This illustrates the power of the field and the power to program the body using image and imagination.
• Mirror neurons don't know the difference between watching the image and having the image.

XI. UN 2030 and The Great Reset

• Braden states we are barreling down the road towards the convergence of so many natural cycles and the date 2030.
• He states the UN SDG 2030 (United Nations sustainable development goals) want to be implemented by the year 2030.
• World Economic Forum's great reset and its association with the UN.
• Claus Schwab in one sentence stated the goal of the fourth industrial revolution and the fusion of our physical, our digital and our biological identities.
• Braden emphasizes that a lack of understanding of humanity and the gifts that it possesses is driving this implementation of technology.

XII. Power and Control & Alinsky's Rules

• Braden suggests the root of the issues is power and control. There are a limited amount of people controlling a huge amount of people.
• There are social media companies that are capable to shift the entire narrative of the world.
• Braden emphasizes some historical tactics to keep the masses under control including limiting people's ability to rebel, limiting their ability to gather resources, and keeping them at each other's throats.
• Social media and the algorithms is designed to break social bonds.
• The discussion mentions Saul Alinsky and his rules for radicals which is being followed through the algorithms. This includes choosing a target, freezing a target, isolating it, personalizing it, and polarizing it.
• Most people online are not acting out of malice, but they are simply following the herd.
• You have to recognize something without judging it in order to recognize it's a spiritual battle.

XIII. The Source of the Darker Threat & Good vs Evil

• Ancient texts say that we are born into an ancient struggle and a struggle between good and evil.
• There is something inside of us so rare so precious so ancient and sacred so powerful and beautiful that there are forces in history and currently working to deny us access to this force.
• The Mesopotamian texts say we are the product of blood of a higher form of life.
• There was an intentional intervention that created us.
• Archaeological sites are revealing the Sumerian text have evidence behind them.
• The purpose of evil is to deny human divinity. It denies us our imagination, creativity, ability to communicate and share ideas, empathy, sympathy, self-healing, etc. Anything that denies those things is an expression of evil.
• Braden talks about the Dead Sea Scrolls. The Old Testament push the date back a thousand years. The New Testament and texts that were excluded were discovered in the village along the nile in Egypt called Nag Hamadi.
• There is 13 bound books representing over 50 texts.
• Braden says we have a hotline to a higher realm that we don't have to go through an intermediary.

XIV. Pong Experiment, Field Theory, and Ancient Texts

• Gospel of Thomas's controversial saying: "What you bring forth from within you will save you, and what you don't bring forth from within you will destroy you."
• In the gospel of Thomas, there is a story of Yeshua that mentions there were inner teachings and outer teachings. There were inner teachings for the elites and the initiates and outer teachings for the masses.
• Braden uses a scientific experiment involving neurons in a petri dish playing Pong to illustrate that "instructions" and connection go beyond the physical brain. He said that neurons are a biological antenna that tune to the place in the field where pong is pervasive.
• Earth Under Fire- a book written by Paul Leviolet. Leviolet says a volley of cosmic rays come from the center of the Milky Way every so often which causes ripple effect in the earth's core and it causes pertabbations which can impact and alter the course of earth.
• He touches on quantum entanglement, the Higs field and NASA's observation of galaxies creating jets to move away from danger.
• All the problems are solvable when we get the way to think that we are a flawed form of life. We must know that we are made for more and we are destined for more.
• He claims technology is the new savior. This savior is being touted as technology.

XV. Alinsky's Rules and Social Media

• Braden and Rogan discuss how algorithms are used to intentionally break the social bonds that connect communities and are following the ideology Saul Alinsky's rules for radicals.
• Many people are naive and don't realize how algorithms are affecting them, even those in positions of power.
• People who have a propensity or a spiritual weakness for greed or power or control will fall into certain roles.

XVI. Action in the face of Evil

• Braden emphasizes the importance of becoming the best version of yourself. Recognize without judging.
• Braden describes being in a business meeting with someone who he recognizes as pure evil.
• You triumph by living the best version of yourself, imagining freely, and creating without fear of the consequences.
• Evil is actively attempting to deny a fully potential human.

XVII. Three Step Method to Harmonzation and Reaching a higher state of consiousness

• Braden explains you're divinity by using a three-step approach of what he calls harmonization which will make all the difference.
• Shift your focus from your mind to your heart. Put your hand on your chest and you will immediately feel the area in which you have now made the focal point.
• Slow your breathing. Exhale longer than you inhale. This will trigger relaxation and send the message to the body and mind that you are safe. Hyperventilating is the opposite of being safe.
• Create a feeling of positivity (happiness). By focusing on and creating a feeling such as gratitude you can tap into all the passive benefits of health, wellness, and mental awareness in which you've created a perfect space to feel at peace and harmony.

XVIII. Corporate Boardroom Example

• Braden uses a corporate boardroom example to explain the power of the heart bypassing the ego.
• He states in the heart there is non-polarity.
• Emotion is something that is used in the ego.
• A hotline to the subconscious and the affirmations.

XIX. 2030 and Climate Change

• The discussion moves to climate change and its role in the overall narrative.
• There is a concerted effort to remake the world and to remake the bodies.
• Global cooling is what's really going to be a problem.
• Braden challenges the narrative that carbon is bad and reminds listeners we are carbon-based.
• Rogan and Braden discuss historical climate data and whether humans are the primary cause of climate change or if the earth has it's own natural cycles.
• There is evidence of a minor degree of involvement of man in climate. But not enough to cause drastic changes.
• Carbon is rising because the ocean is absorbing the gases causing the water to rise over time.
• The question is brought up "Who are they and why would they push us back into global cooling".

XX. Earth Under Fire- a book written by Paul Leviolet and Shifting of the Earth's Core

• What's driving climate change is under our feet. Humans are not causing it.
• Leviolet says a volley of cosmic rays come from the center of the Milky Way every so often which causes ripple effect in the earth's core and it causes pertabbations which can impact and alter the course of earth.

XXI. Discussion of Solutions to Earth and Climate

• Braden argues we should be looking for clean, green, sustainable forms of energy, such as Thorium, a mineral that the government had back in the 80's but abandoned.
• Earth wants us to go back to the plea Scene era. It's not good for us. We want to be at 240 parts per million of carbon. Not 180 in which the planet is on danger of going into the plee Scene era.
• They want 10 degrees cooling.
• As you're being pushed for war weapons get depleted. Resources of earth are depleting.
• We all have broken social bonds. All the ways we're breaking from one another.

XXII. Conclusion

• Braden advocates for cherishing our humanness and preserving our potential to become the best version of ourselves.
• Braden and Rogan thank each other and plan to have another discussion in the future.