#1897 - Graham Hancock & Randall Carlson

Episode Timestamps

• 00:01:34

  The Unrecognized Catastrophe

  • The guests discuss how mainstream historians and archaeologists have neglected to acknowledge the catastrophic series of events that occurred on Earth between 12,800 and 11,600 years ago and the importance of taking this time period into account.
• 00:11:30

  Catastrophism and Glacial River Warren

  • Randall and Graham dive into the history of catastrophic events on Earth, including the discovery of Glacial River Warren and its significance.
• 00:14:35

  Catastrophic flooding

  • The bluffs in the area were caused by intense erosion from major discharges of water south out of Lake Nipagon
  • Lake Nipagon was filled up with water from the North American ice cap, which had melted as a result of a comet impact
  • James Teller, a geologist, has dated these flows to 12,800-12,900 years ago using radiocarbon dating of organic materials
• 00:17:57

  Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis

  • The Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis is a theory proposed by the Comet Research Group suggesting that a disintegrating comet impacted North America and caused catastrophic flooding
  • This theory is now backed by over 100 mainstream scientists and supported by evidence from all over the world
  • If proven true, this theory could change the way we look at the history of the human species and our future in a hazardous cosmic environment
• 00:24:07

  The Mystery of Gobekli Tepe

  • Gobekli Tepe is a megalithic structure in Turkey that is 11,600 years old
  • It's older than the supposed oldest megalithic structures by 5,000 years
  • It was created by hunter-gatherers who had no previous experience in architecture
  • The mystery deepens as they were also suddenly doing agriculture at the same time
• 00:26:57

  The Importance of the Younger Dryas Date

  • The Younger Dryas begins 12,800 years ago with a cataclysm
  • Global temperature shoots up at 11,600 years ago
  • This is the date that work starts at Gebekli Tepe
  • It's the same date that Plato gives for the destruction of Atlantis
  • The myths of global flood that destroyed a former civilization are important
• 00:00:00

  Evolution from Hominids to Psychedelics

  • Terrence McKenna's idea of experimenting with psilocybin mushrooms was a critical turning point in human evolution
  • Humanity's encounter with psychedelics helped them achieve what they wouldn't have done otherwise
  • However, the repressive forces in society have demonized the use of psychedelics
  • The mainstream research is stepping forward to acknowledge the healing properties of psychedelics
  • Big pharma shouldn't take over and synthetically patent psilocybin since it is the birthright of humanity
• 00:39:24

  Consciousness and the Mystery of Psychedelics

  • DMT is a powerful psychedelic that is still being looked into for its healing effects
  • Imperial College is conducting a research project to understand the DMT realm and entity encounters
  • Consciousness is the key to exploring human existence and psychedelics open a doorway into it
  • Contact with extraterrestrial beings has to do with consciousness and not just physical appearance
  • Psychedelics must be used to explore the mysteries of consciousness if we want to crack the problem
  • The general public is becoming open-minded towards the use of psychedelics and exploring consciousness
  • Society is shifting from accepting what experts say to think for ourselves
• 00:50:29

  The Torrid Meteor Stream.

  • The debris stream of the comet that caused damage on Earth 12,800 years ago, still orbits the Earth and the Earth passes through it twice a year.
  • We should pay attention to the torrid meteor stream and stop focusing on fighting each other.
  • There is a new mindset spreading which is refusing to be bound by the orders of the powers that be.
• 00:52:08

  The Importance of the Torrid Meteor Stream.

  • The torrid meteor stream is the most important meteor stream in recent history and the evidence shows it did something terrible to the Earth 12,800 years ago, changing everything.
  • NASA is not paying enough attention to this and we should be looking at the large objects that may cause damage.
• 01:02:25

  Sophisticated Civilizations

  • The timeline of human civilization is extending
  • More room for an advanced civilization to emerge from an older human species
  • An advanced civilization flourished during the Ice Age and was destroyed
• 01:09:07

  Age of Civilization

  • Civilization could go back 20,000 years before conventional Egyptologists' dates
  • Hunter-gatherers and advanced civilizations can coexist
  • Advanced astronomical knowledge was present in ancient myths
• 01:12:34

  The immense stones of the Great Pyramid

  • Granite in the Great Pyramid comes from more than 500 miles to the south
  • The King's Chamber walls and its roof are made with gigantic granite blocks
  • The roof of the King's Chamber weighs 70 tons each
  • Egyptologists have no idea how the stones were lifted and brought to that level
  • The author thinks it's a lost technology
• 01:15:22

  Rediscovering lost civilization technology

  • There's a possibility of lost technology based on implosion rather than explosion
  • Archaeologists may fail to recognize alternative technologies
  • Ancient Egyptian traditions speak of lifting huge stones with chanting
  • Alternative technology may have been incredibly advanced, based on a different path
  • The author has been talking to a group of people working on rediscovery for seven years
• 01:23:59

  Plasmoids as a new fuel source

  • Prototypes for retrofitting internal combustion engines with plasmoids exist
  • Plasmoids are clusters of protons or electrons that can store and release energy
  • Plasmoids function as an atomic battery and can convert matter into clean energy
  • The research has been conducted in secret, but is ready to move forward
  • Suppression of this information may be due to fears about military applications and corporate interests
• 01:33:41

  Paradigm shift and struggle for independent thinking

  • We are in the middle of a paradigm shift where we are struggling for the ability to think freely and independently
  • Governments are using COVID and vaccines to encourage a habit of obedience in the population
  • The younger generation is showing the ability to think independently
  • Good will ultimately triumph in the long run
• 01:40:06

  The Great Pyramid's significance

  • The Great Pyramid's dimensions incorporate the dimensions of the Earth
  • The speaker challenges archaeologists' lazy dismissal of any alternative ideas
  • Key numbers appear across different cultures
  • The scaling ratio of the Great Pyramid suggests a lost but advanced technology
• 01:43:08

  Evidence of lost technology

  • The speaker provides examples of how the Great Pyramid conveys a message
  • Key numbers recur across different cultures
  • The speaker suggests that current civilization has no respect for nature and hunter-gatherer societies
  • LIDAR and ground penetrating radar have uncovered massive civilizations in the Amazon rainforest
• 01:49:45

  The Science of the Hunter Gatherer Life

  • It's possible that science was applied in the hunter gatherer mode of life, even in the Amazon
  • The trees in the Amazon that produce food are hyper dominant, thanks to human intervention
  • Terra preta, the black earth, was created by humans and is still found in the Amazon today
  • Cities in the Amazon with populations of 100,000 or more have been revealed, showing evidence of science
  • LIDAR technology is helping to reveal gigantic geometrical structures underneath the rainforest
  • Proper LIDAR surveys of the entire Amazon could change our understanding of human history
• 01:51:25

  Breaking Dogmas in Archaeology

  • Archaeologists and geologists focus on specialized sites, but lack the big picture
  • Al Goodyear found evidence of human presence in the Americas dating back 50,000 years, breaking the Clovis first dogma
  • Evidence suggests humans may have been in the Americas for 130,000 years, allowing for the possibility of advanced civilizations
  • The prevailing theory of the decline of Amazon civilizations was disease, with population decimated by smallpox brought from Europe
  • Christianity has been responsible for destruction of human memory through deliberate burning of manuscripts and artifacts
• 02:04:13

  Evidence of Catastrophes from Space

  • The discovery of nanodiamonds in the soil provides evidence of a comet impact 12,800 years ago.
  • The Younger Dryas boundary layer shows impact proxies that could only be created by the massive heat and shock of an object from space.
  • Multiple objects hit around the world and caused devastation.
• 02:13:36

  The Potential Destruction of Younger Dryas

  • The Younger Dryas was potentially caused by multiple impacts.
  • The devastation would have been like an all-out nuclear war and left traces all over the planet.
  • Sir Fred Hoyle suggested that a major ocean impact led to global warming and a cloud of water vapor thrown up into the air.
• 02:15:09

  The Younger Dryas Cataclysms

  • 1,200 years of continuous cataclysm during the Younger Dryas
  • Tunguska event happened in 1908 and shows that we are still at risk from the torrid meteor stream
  • Massive bombardment occurred 12,800 years ago, explaining the loss of a whole civilization
  • Evidence is being ignored, but awareness is needed
  • Advanced technology allows for the possibility of deflecting dangerous objects
• 02:18:19

  Underground Cities and Lost Civilization

  • Potentially dangerous Earth-crossing asteroids are estimated to be at 10% of what's out there
  • Underground cities in Turkey suggest a motive for hiding from danger from above
  • Archaeology has not provided a satisfactory explanation
  • A lost civilization of the past and potential future lost civilization
  • Hunter-gatherers as masters of survival
• 02:27:45

  Prehistoric North America

  • Most prehistoric sites in North America have been destroyed or wiped away
  • The remaining sites hint at an ancient culture that stretches back to the Ice Age
  • The culture is still a mystery due to the lack of documents and available fragmentary evidence
  • The achievements of the people were diminished in the past because of the settlement of North America
• 02:29:32

  The Impact of Younger Dryas Cataclysm

  • The destruction caused by the Younger Dryas Impact Theory is massive
  • The flooding across North America has resulted in the destruction of prehistoric sites
  • The impact of the theory cannot be overestimated
  • Alternative voices speaking out are essential to provide the public with more options
• 02:39:49

  The importance of leadership and psychedelics

  • The leadership of the planet is full of dishonesty and control
  • Psychedelics offer hope for liberation and understanding
  • Adult sovereignty over decision-making is crucial
  • Psychedelics facilitate adult sovereignty
• 02:42:17

  State sovereignty and taking back power

  • The power of the federal government is a problem
  • Encouragement of obedience during COVID is deliberate
  • People recognizing the danger of centralized control is encouraging
  • State sovereignty is beautiful and separates us from China
• 02:51:03

  Invitation for a Debate

  • The speaker wants to organize a debate with leading archaeological critics.
  • He invites anyone who has a respectable position against his theory.
  • He promises to treat the guests with respect and not to ambush them.
  • He thinks it may be challenging to convince the critics to come on.
• 02:52:10

  Breaking Boundaries in Archaeology

  • The speaker believes that the younger generation in every area is breaking the old boundaries, including archaeology.
  • He admits that archaeology has done fantastic and essential work over the years.
  • He acknowledges that he couldn't do what he does without the work archaeologists have done.
  • The speaker thinks that the gatekeeper role in archaeology needs to be broken apart, which he hopes his work contributes to.