#2160 - Billy Carson

Smedley Butler

Smedley Butler wrote about it in 1933. War is a racket.

The evidence of that is tablets called the myth of Adapa, which means first man.

They have weapons called the Brahma Astra and the Brahma Honda weapon.

Guest: Billy Carson

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Billy Carson is the founder and CEO of the media company 4BiddenKnowledge Inc., and First Class Space Agency, an aerospace company focusing on alternative propulsion and zero-point energy devices. He is also the host of the “4BiddenKnowledge” podcast and co-host of the “Bio-Hack Your Best Life” podcast. www.4biddenknowledge.com

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Smedley Butler

The host references 'War is a Racket' to highlight the financial motivations behind warfare and how these motivations…

The host discusses the significance of the 'Myth of Adapa' as it relates to human evolution and our potential superio…

The host discusses the descriptions of ancient weapons in the Mahabharata and their potential parallels to modern wea…

book of Deuteronomy

The host discusses the implications of ancient wars as recorded in various texts, including the book of Deuteronomy.…

Epic of Gilgamesh

The host mentions the 'Epic of Gilgamesh' to illustrate the depth of ancient Sumerian records and their significance…

Emerald Tablets of Thoth

The host mentions the 'Emerald Tablets of Thoth' to illustrate the concept of advanced beings having capabilities far…

Fractal Holographic Universe

The host discusses the evolving understanding of the universe and how new technologies challenge existing paradigms.…

The Emerald Tablets

The host mentions 'The Emerald Tablets' to illustrate the concept of advanced beings possessing extraordinary abiliti…

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Smedley Butler

Best for Individuals interested in understanding the socio-economic factors behind warOften cited around war and money

“Smedley Butler wrote about it in 1933. War is a racket. Yeah, that's right. You read that. Read that from 1933, folks. And this was a general who was he? A general was his rank.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: war and money

For: Individuals interested in understanding the socio-economic factors behind war

Key quote: “Smedley Butler wrote about it in 1933. War is a racket.”

The host references 'War is a Racket' to highlight the financial motivations behind warfare and how these motivations have persisted throughout history. They emphasize the need for awareness of these issues to overcome the ingrained mindset of conflict and division in society.

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Best for Individuals interested in ancient texts and human evolutionOften cited around ancient Sumerian text

“The evidence of that is tablets called the myth of Adapa, which means first man. The myth of Adapa an ancient sumerian text. It's a tablet. And in this tablet you can buy the book myth of Adapa on Amazon.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: ancient Sumerian text

For: Individuals interested in ancient texts and human evolution

Key quote: “The evidence of that is tablets called the myth of Adapa, which means first man.”

The host discusses the significance of the 'Myth of Adapa' as it relates to human evolution and our potential superiority over the Anunnaki. This ancient text suggests that the secrets of the universe are embedded within our own biology, which the host finds compelling and relevant to contemporary discussions about human potential.

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Best for Individuals interested in ancient texts and their relevance to modern warfare.Often cited around ancient warfare and weapons

“The Mahabharata is referenced in relation to ancient wars and weapons described within it, which are said to duplicate destructive capabilities seen in historical events.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: ancient warfare and weapons

For: Individuals interested in ancient texts and their relevance to modern warfare.

Key quote: “They have weapons called the Brahma Astra and the Brahma Honda weapon.”

The host discusses the descriptions of ancient weapons in the Mahabharata and their potential parallels to modern weaponry. This mention serves to highlight the historical context of warfare and its implications on humanity's past.

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book of Deuteronomy

Best for Individuals interested in ancient history and religious textsOften cited around wars in ancient texts

“The book of Deuteronomy is cited as containing evidence of ancient wars and the actions commanded by God, which are interpreted as conflicts among gods.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: wars in ancient texts

For: Individuals interested in ancient history and religious texts

Key quote: “evidence of these wars can be found in the book of Deuteronomy in the modern day Bible.”

The host discusses the implications of ancient wars as recorded in various texts, including the book of Deuteronomy. They highlight how these accounts reflect conflicts over resources and control among divine beings, suggesting a deeper historical narrative behind the biblical stories.

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Epic of Gilgamesh

Best for Individuals interested in ancient history and mythologyOften cited around ancient texts and mythology

“The Epic of Gilgamesh, for people who don't know, is one of the oldest versions of a lot of the stories that you hear in the Bible very similar to them.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: ancient texts and mythology

For: Individuals interested in ancient history and mythology

Key quote: “When you're reading things like the Epic of Gilgamesh, the epic of Gilgamesh, for people who don't know, is one of the oldest versions of a lot of the stories that you hear in the Bible very similar to them.”

The host mentions the 'Epic of Gilgamesh' to illustrate the depth of ancient Sumerian records and their significance in understanding historical narratives. They argue that these texts are often dismissed as mythology, yet they contain valuable insights into human history and culture.

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Emerald Tablets of Thoth

Best for Individuals interested in metaphysics and extraterrestrial theoriesOften cited around advanced civilizations and technology

“And the emerald tablets of thoth. He actually says that he has achieved the ability to incarnate at will on and in the plane he desires.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: advanced civilizations and technology

For: Individuals interested in metaphysics and extraterrestrial theories

Key quote: “He actually says that he has achieved the ability to incarnate at will on and in the plane he desires.”

The host mentions the 'Emerald Tablets of Thoth' to illustrate the concept of advanced beings having capabilities far beyond human understanding. This reference serves to highlight the idea of different levels of intelligence and existence in the universe.

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Fractal Holographic Universe

Best for Individuals interested in cosmology and consciousnessOften cited around understanding the universe

“The speaker mentions writing a book titled 'Fractal Holographic Universe' and believes that we're living in a simulation.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: understanding the universe

For: Individuals interested in cosmology and consciousness

Key quote: “The universe is not just infinite. It's so infinite that the infinite nature of the universe might be a part of an atom.”

The host discusses the evolving understanding of the universe and how new technologies challenge existing paradigms. They reference 'Fractal Holographic Universe' to illustrate the interconnectedness of all things and the infinite nature of existence.

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The Emerald Tablets

Best for Individuals interested in ancient texts and theories of advanced extraterrestrial life.Often cited around advanced civilizations and technology

“The emerald tablets is the book I wrote, though talks about using cymatic frequencies and light waves to create manifest solid matter.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: advanced civilizations and technology

For: Individuals interested in ancient texts and theories of advanced extraterrestrial life.

Key quote: “And the emerald tablets of thoth. He actually says that he has achieved the ability to incarnate at will on and in the plane he desires.”

The host mentions 'The Emerald Tablets' to illustrate the concept of advanced beings possessing extraordinary abilities, such as incarnating at will. This ties into a broader discussion about the potential existence of civilizations far more advanced than humanity, drawing parallels to our own technological progress.

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Enuma Elish

Best for Individuals interested in ancient history and religious studiesOften cited around ancient texts and translations

“He cataloged it, and it inspired him to write a complete translation of the Enuma Elish and the seven tablets of creation.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: ancient texts and translations

For: Individuals interested in ancient history and religious studies

Key quote: “He cataloged it, and it inspired him to write a complete translation of the Enuma Elish and the seven tablets of creation.”

The host discusses the significance of the Enuma Elish and its translation history, highlighting George Smith's contributions in the 1800s. They emphasize how this ancient text influenced later religious writings, including the Old Testament.

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Bhagavad Gita

Best for Individuals interested in ancient texts and their implications on modern warfareOften cited around ancient wars and weapons

“The Bhagavad Gita is mentioned alongside the Mahabharata as a source of historical accounts of wars and weapons.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: ancient wars and weapons

For: Individuals interested in ancient texts and their implications on modern warfare

Key quote: “They describe them as weapons that, once released, can't be revolted or can't be turned back, and that they will obliterate any area, any city.”

The host mentions the Bhagavad Gita to illustrate the historical context of ancient warfare and advanced weaponry described in the text. This reference serves to connect modern interpretations of warfare with ancient narratives found in texts like the Mahabharata.

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the burning of the library of Alexandria

Best for History enthusiasts and conspiracy theoristsOften cited around burning of the library

“The burning of the library of Alexandria is mentioned as a significant loss of knowledge, with speculation that it was a distraction for a heist to steal knowledge.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: burning of the library

For: History enthusiasts and conspiracy theorists

Key quote: “I think the burning of the library of Alexandria was a heist.”

The host discusses the burning of the library of Alexandria as a significant event that led to the loss of knowledge. They propose a theory that the burning may have been a distraction for a heist to steal the knowledge, suggesting a deeper conspiracy behind the event.

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Diana Pasolka

Best for Readers interested in UFOs and technologyOften cited around alien technology and society

“Diana Pasolka's books are referenced in relation to theories about disks found in a recovery program, suggesting they may have been left for humanity to discover.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: alien technology and society

For: Readers interested in UFOs and technology

Key quote: “But, you know, it comes to the point, are we going to be able to advance as a civilization to get beyond war?”

The host mentions Diana Pasolka's books in the context of discussing the potential origins of certain technologies that may have extraterrestrial connections. This reference serves to highlight the ongoing speculation about how alien technology could influence human advancement.

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Woke Doesn't Mean Broke Financial Literacy

Best for Individuals seeking to improve their financial knowledge.Often cited around financial literacy

“The speaker mentions their financial book titled 'Woke Doesn't Mean Broke Financial Literacy Book'.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: financial literacy

For: Individuals seeking to improve their financial knowledge.

Key quote: “The speaker mentions their financial book titled 'Woke Doesn't Mean Broke Financial Literacy Book'.”

The host briefly introduces their financial book to the audience. It serves as a resource for understanding financial concepts in a relatable way.

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Dead Sea Scrolls

Best for Those interested in ancient texts and historical interpretations.Often cited around Dead Sea Scrolls

“So the Dead Sea Scrolls, was it found in when. What year was that? It was in Qumran.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Dead Sea Scrolls

For: Those interested in ancient texts and historical interpretations.

Key quote: “There's a lot of weirdness in the Dead Sea Scrolls.”

The host briefly mentions the Dead Sea Scrolls in relation to ancient texts and their significance in understanding historical narratives. They highlight the scrolls' connection to other ancient writings and the ongoing fascination with the beings described within them.

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War is a Racket

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Smedley Butler wrote about it in 1933. War is a racket.

Myth of Adapa

The Joe Rogan Experience · 1:09:03

The evidence of that is tablets called the myth of Adapa, which means first man.

Mahabharata

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They have weapons called the Brahma Astra and the Brahma Honda weapon.

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Prometheus

Confidence: 90%

“The discussion references the movie Prometheus, particularly a scene where an alien's DNA goes into the water, relating it to the idea of seeding life in the universe.”

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Magical Egypt

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“The speaker mentions the documentary series Magical Egypt, highlighting its incredible content and the majesty of ancient Egyptian construction.”

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Jeremy Corbell documentary

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