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Energy consultant Art Berman argues that the global economy is fundamentally fueled by work derived primarily from oil. He contends that because energy production growth is flattening, the era of endless economic expansion is coming to an end. Berman highlights how modern geopolitical conflicts, specifically involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, are actually desperate struggles over dwindling natural resources. He dismisses renewable energy and EVs as insufficient solutions, labeling them as economic losers that fail to reduce actual hydrocarbon consumption. Ultimately, the discussion suggests that as energy becomes more expensive and difficult to extract, the world faces increasing...

David Haggith discusses the fragility of Middle Eastern peace agreements, specifically critiquing Trump’s claims of a ceasefire while highlighting the geopolitical isolation of Israel. This conflict is linked to a global oil shortage, with Haggith warning of an imminent inflationary surge as U.S. reserves reach critical lows. Beyond economics, the he explores eschatological themes, suggesting that the drive toward artificial intelligence and transhumanism represents a modern “Tower of Babel” that threatens to imprison humanity. The conversation concludes by examining the ethical dilemmas of participating in a technocratic surveillance state.

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Investor and writer Jayant Bhandari offers a pessimistic assessment of current global geopolitics and the decline of Western civilization. Bhandari argues that the world is entering a period of extreme chaos characterized by persistent conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, as well as rising global inflation. He provides a particularly harsh critique of India, describing it as a dysfunctional and corrupt state that is currently de-industrializing despite international propaganda to the contrary. A central theme of the discussion is the impact of mass migration, which Bhandari claims is importing a “third-world mentality” that threatens the demographic and cultural stability of the...

Trend forecaster Gerald Celente discusses the decline of the United States, arguing that corporate and government interests have consolidated control over the media and banking sectors, effectively dismantling the American middle class. The conversation highlights the dangers of a burgeoning AI surveillance state and the economic consequences of persistent military conflicts involving figures like Trump and Netanyahu. Celente posits that China is surpassing the West by prioritizing business over war, while younger generations face a future of economic feudalism. Ultimately, Gerald warns of the loss of individual privacy and the potential for nuclear escalation in the Middle East. To...

Alexander Sachon explores the intersection of esoteric philosophy and global power structures. The discussion traces the rise of an American oligarchy from the Gilded Age, arguing that a private financial cartel has effectively bypassed the constitutional republic to manage a global empire. A central theme is the existence of a technocratic superstate, a secretive tier of power that allegedly possesses advanced etheric energy technologies hidden from the general public. He suggests that global government is an inevitable evolutionary step, though currently manifested through a dystopian control grid and engineered conflicts like the Cold War. Ultimately, Sachon posits that the U...

Join the Cognitive Dissidents once again as they survey the ever-shifting landscape of current events, peeling back the layers of narrative to uncover the forces at work and the agendas driving them. This week, the Dissidents discuss data centers and human implants, RFK Jr.’s apparent embrace of a vaccine agenda, the seemingly staged feud between Trump and Bibi, the SpaceX IPO hype machine, the era of dumb money and even dumber data, and the uncanny parallels between Presidents Trump and Camacho.

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Ltc. (ret.) Karen Kwiatkowski discusses the controversial legislative section within the NDAA that would deeply integrate the Israeli military into the American defense acquisition and tech sectors. Kwiatkowski criticizes this as a method to fund foreign military interests without public debate while also warning about the erosion of free speech and the rise of the surveillance state. She examines the shifting dynamics of global power (e.g. Iran, Ukraine), arguing that the U.S. is in a period of imperial decline characterized by a hollowed-out economy and failing proxy wars. Additional topics include the dystopian future of robotic warfare...

Claudio Grass discusses the erosion of individual liberty across the planet. He argues that world governments are utilizing a state of permanent emergency—citing pandemics, energy crises, and war—to implement restrictive agendas such as digital IDs and CBDCs. Grass expresses deep concern over the decline of Western civilization, specifically pointing toward the destruction of private property rights and the centralization of power. To counter this “satanic” system, he advocates for radical decentralization and personal self-reliance through the acquisition of physical gold, among other actions. Ultimately, the dialogue serves as a warning about an impending societal collapse while encouraging listener...

Theologian and historian Dr. Martin Erdmann explores the concept of Orwellian perpetual war in the modern era. Drawing on the works of George Orwell and historian Harry Elmer Barnes, Erdmann argues that contemporary conflicts like the war in Ukraine are often “phony wars” designed for domestic control rather than military victory. The discussion suggests that global elites use these manufactured tensions to consolidate power, build up technocratic defense industries, and forestall economic collapses through national debt. Erdmann interprets the rise of multipolarity and regional blocs—such as the European Union and Eurasian Union—as strategic steps toward a unified world fe...

Conrad Franz of World War Now talks geopolitics, religion, and globalism analyzing current conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine through the lens of Orthodox Christian prophecy. Turkey appears to be next on the chopping block. Both Western powers and revisionist states like Russia and China are implementing similar technocratic controls. North America will morph into the Technate. Franz shares firsthand observations from his time in Russia and the Donbas, detailing the human cost of the war.

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Artist Anthony Freda describes his professional evolution from marketing cigarettes to children and war to the public for NYT and WSJ to eventually finding a home in alternative media as a dissident political artist in order to maintain his moral integrity. The conversation explores the heavy cost of dissent, including professional blacklisting and legal persecution for challenging official narratives. He expresses deep concern over the budding digital prison and particularly the rise of AI, which he views as a threat to human sovereignty. Anthony frames current global events as a spiritual battle between light and dark, urging listeners to...

Join the Cognitive Dissidents as they examine recent events with an eye toward understanding what’s really going on behind the official narratives, planning ahead, and keeping the lines of communication open to help like-minded people stay sane! This week the Dissidents discuss the crazy deal Trump made to insulate himself and everyone he knows and loves from ever being harassed by the government for anything they’ve done or might be accused of doing in the future. We also discuss China, LNG, the North American Union, Cuba, the American election cycle and much more.

Financial expert Adam Taggart analyzes the current state of the global economy, emphasizing a K-shaped recovery where a small group of asset owners thrives while the working class struggles with inflation and diminished purchasing power. He expresses significant concern regarding the rise of AI and robotics, noting that these technologies may permanently erode labor’s bargaining power and increase social instability. Despite these internal risks, Taggart remains bullish on the United States, arguing that its geographical advantages and the enduring global dominance of the U.S. dollar make it the strongest player in modern geopolitics. To hedge against currency de...

Snow Himbo of Prolepilled discusses the transnational class who are bypassing traditional political divides to implement a surveillance state powered by massive data centers, the foundations of a “digital prison.” This system aims to enforce control through CBDCs, digital IDs, and AI-driven social credit systems, leading to a state of techno-feudalism. The dialogue further explores the potential for geopolitical shifts, such as the baton of global power being handed to China and the orchestrated integration of North American nations into a single technate. Snow expresses skepticism toward alternative media figures, suggesting many are controlled opposition designed to keep the publ...

Entrepreneur Michael Driver discusses the coordinated effort by a “criminal class” of elites to achieve total global control through technological and psychological subjugation. Driver argues that the modern digital landscape, specifically AI and screen-based culture, is designed to sever individuals from their human intuition and natural senses. He interprets current global crises, including wars and health scares, as deliberate smoke screens for massive wealth transfers and the destruction of the middle class. Despite the rapid progress of this technocratic agenda, he maintains that such a top-down, complicated system is inherently unstable and destined to fail. To resist this enclosure, he ad...

Independent technologist and writer Gabe of Libre Solutions Network discusses the dangers of AI and the erosion of human autonomy in a rapidly consolidating digital landscape. Gabe argues that modern AI is less about technological progress and more about a system of total domination that replaces human ingenuity with automated surveillance and corporate dependency. He examines how this shift affects labor, ethics, and cultural heritage, noting that the convenience of the cloud often comes at the cost of individual privacy and local control. Furthermore, the dialogue addresses transhumanist ideologies and the push for digital immortality, which he suggests may...

Cognitive Dissidents discuss the next phase of the Great Reset via Iran which appears to be leading toward neo-techno-feudalism via energy lockdown.

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Slavlander discusses the current political and social climate in Russia, including Putin’s leadership, suggesting that his administration displays significant weakness and may be facilitating a controlled demolition of the Russian state. Much of the geopolitical tension, including the conflict in Ukraine and the rise of multipolarity, could be a coordinated effort by globalist technocracy to consolidate power. He comments on the Iran War and how Israel is consolidating hegemony over the Middle East and beyond. Slavlander portrays the “opposition” between East and West as a deceptive narrative managed by competing elite factions who share a common goal of totali...

Christian Westbrook discusses the omnicrisis being used to engineer social control. Globalist entities are utilizing food scarcity, energy rationing, and AI-driven surveillance—a “beast system”—to dismantle national sovereignty and individual autonomy. Both Western and Eastern powers are equally complicit in implementing these oppressive technologies. To counter this neo-feudalism, Westbrook advocates for spiritual resilience and practical self-sufficiency. 

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Filmmaker James Patrick discusses his documentary work on technocratic control and the erosion of personal freedoms. The conversation explores a global shift toward totalitarianism driven by the implementation of CBDCs, digital IDs, and the “great taking” of private assets. Patrick argues that recent crises, including the pandemic and agricultural regulations, are tools used by an elite class to destabilize the West and force humanity into a state of neo-feudal dependency. He further examines the “war on fertility” and food supplies, suggesting that these are coordinated efforts to reduce the global population and consolidate power. He also talks about his upcoming...

Analyst Keith Preston discusses global power structures positing that the world is transitioning from a US-led unipolar system toward multipolar neo-globalism where regional blocs are integrated through transnational financial and technological systems. Preston argues that true authority resides in institutional wealth—exemplified by entities like BlackRock—rather than elected heads of state. He highlights the rise of a technocratic elite who utilize AI surveillance and digital integration to manage a globalized population. The dialogue explores how modern rivalries often mask a deeper centralization of power that transcends traditional national boundaries and political ideologies.

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Efrat Fenigson discusses her work as an independent voice focused on sovereignty and “freedom tech.” She describes her personal experiences with censorship, de-banking, and travel restrictions, framing these obstacles as symptoms of a global shift toward a highly technocratic and surveilled digital world. Fenigson argues that the current era mirrors historic monetary resets, where legacy financial systems are being replaced by programmable CBDCs, biometric identification, and a new world financial architecture. To counter this growing “digital gulag” she champions the adoption of decentralized tools which allow individuals to bypass state-controlled intermediaries. Ultimately, she serves as both a warning of an inevi...

We’re back with another episode of Cognitive Dissidents for our roundtable discussion where we track the descent into the abyss—one psyop at a time.

On the broader battlefield of narrative warfare—perception is power, information is weaponized, and truth is getting more difficult to pin down.

What does “Cyber PolyTehran” signal about the next phase of digital and geopolitical convergence?

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Filmmaker Robert Cibis of OVALmedia discusses his evolution from an established documentarian to a dissident media figure during the global health crisis. He details how his investigative work into the WHO and private healthcare systems led him to challenge the official narrative on COVID-19, eventually resulting in significant censorship and a shift toward activist filmmaking. Cibis argues that recent global events represent a coup d’etat by financial elites aimed at centralizing power through debt and digital control. He explores the concept of technocracy, suggesting that while technology can be used for surveillance, it also remains a vital tool for...

Former Slovenian politician turned activist Blaž Kavčić provides a critical analysis of globalism and institutional power. He argues that the modern world is controlled by a shadowy network of elites who use projects like COVID-19 and Agenda 2030 to dismantle national sovereignty and install technocratic dictatorship. Kavčić identifies four primary ideological dogmas—democracy, money, carbon dioxide, and viruses—which he believes are manipulated to deceive and exploit the public. He highlights how both Eastern and Western powers often follow the same globalized digital and financial blueprints despite their outward geopolitical conflicts. He advocates for the creation of patriotic intellect...

Veteran foreign correspondent and journalist John Helmer discusses propaganda today, how the U.S. Empire is not going away anytime soon, and examines the factionalism between Zionist advisors and pragmatic strategists like J.D. Vance regarding the conflict with Iran. Helmer notes that while the West maintains tactical military advantages, Iran has gained strategic ground by establishing a credible deterrent through its missile capabilities. Turning to Russia, he describes a nation navigating economic recession and internal political pressure ahead of elections, suggesting that President Putin is often forced into compromises to maintain domestic stability. BRICS as an anti-imperial force...

Bob Moriarty argues that the U.S. and Israel are facing a historic geopolitical decline. Moriarty claims that recent undisclosed military losses and a failing debt-based economic system are shifting global power toward resource-rich Eastern nations like Iran and China. He suggests that current Middle Eastern tensions are being used as a diversion from domestic scandals and strategic blunders, leading to potential regime changes and social collapse. The discussion highlights a transition away from the petrodollar, predicting that physical assets like gold and silver will become essential as Western empires fragment. Ultimately, Bob portrays the current era as a...

Pastor Billy Crone discusses his transition from occultism to a ministry focused on biblical prophecy and geopolitical analysis. He argues that the world is moving toward a global government divided into ten regions, a structure he claims is already being implemented by organizations like the WEF and Club of Rome. The conversation highlights the role of technological control, warning that cashless societies, biometric IDs, and brain-chip interfaces will be used to monitor and suppress individual dissent. Crone identifies prominent leaders as graduates of a globalist agenda designed to centralize power under a Luciferian ideology. Ultimately, he presents these modern de...

Jeffrey Peel discusses the rise of the technocratic state using recent events as examples, such as the meningitis simulation and subsequent “outbreak” on Airstrip One, a coordinated effort to condition the public for a permanent state of emergency. “Stay-at-home” culture and the transition to EVs and cashless payments are strategic moves to increase surveillance and social control. The dialogue also questions the authenticity of the multipolar world order, proposing that conflict in the Middle East may be a “financial stitch-up” designed to integrate global economies into a unified digital infrastructure. Peel warns that prominent political and tech figures act as agents of...

Gilbert Doctorow provides a critical assessment of current global conflicts critiquing the cautious military strategies of Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, arguing that their failure to enforce “red lines” has undermined their international deterrence. Doctorow also examines the presidency of Donald Trump, suggesting his Realpolitik approach and “war of aggression” in Iran may paradoxically lead to the collapse of NATO and the EU. The discussion explores how the energy crisis and Middle Eastern instability are accelerating European deindustrialization and structural decay. Ultimately, he highlights the tension between liberal interventionism and a rising global framework defined by competing spheres of influenc...

Riley Waggaman discusses his recent expulsion from Russia after his partner was interrogated by the FSB and handed a 25-year entry ban for unspecified national security reasons. The discussion critiques both West and East, arguing that the same Davos globalist technocracy is present in the BRICS nations through initiatives like CBDCs and carbon markets. Waggaman contends that the SMO has only served to further integrate Ukraine into the Western sphere while domestic freedoms in Russia are increasingly restricted. The dialogue highlights the perceived disingenuousness of alternative media figures who provide uncritical support for the Kremlin’s policies.

Author of the newly published dystopian science fiction novel Project Nimrod Aaron J. Smith discusses his work envisioning a future two-tiered “Viveka” world and society defined by technological integration, transhumanism, and surveillance based on the trajectory of our current reality. Smith touches on various subjects including how modern conveniences like wearables and AI chatbots act as incremental steps toward a totalitarian technocracy threatening human agency. He further examines the spiritual implications of surrendering critical thinking to digital systems, likening AI reliance to a “digital Ouija board.” Ultimately, he emphasizes the necessity of individual resistance and maintaining a grounded, human perspecti...

On their latest biweekly roundtable, the Cognitive Dissidents find that losing is winning in Iran for the technocracy’s long-term plan, the energy shock of the Iran War isn’t just about oil and gas but also about fertilizer and food with fears creating shortages before actual scarcity hits, and new lows in insider trading as hundreds of millions of dollars are wagered and won mere minutes before Trump’s TACO tweet…these topics and many more!

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Iurie Roșca discusses the deceptive nature of modern geopolitics, arguing that both East and West are controlled by the same globalist interests, suggesting that the apparent conflict between them is a distraction. He specifically critiques the multipolarity movement, claiming that entities like the Eurasian Union are merely carbon copies of the European Union’s technocratic model. The conversation highlights how alternative media figures and intellectuals are often co-opted or funded by these power centers to promote specific narratives. Roșca describes his personal experience with state censorship, legal persecution, and “civic death” resulting from his refusal to align with either...

Author and former government specialist Gary Kah discusses the spiritual and political origins of global governance. Kah shares his family’s history of surviving totalitarian regimes in Europe to provide context for his lifelong research into what he describes as a coordinated globalist movement. He argues that high-level international organizations are pushing a universalist New Age religion intended to replace biblical Christianity and undermine national sovereignty. The conversation details how economic crises, environmental concerns, and technological control grids like digital IDs are used as tools to facilitate a one-world system. Ultimately, Kah suggests these developments align with biblical prophecy re...

“MellowKat” describes her personal transition toward activism, recounting how motherhood sparked her skepticism toward the medical and pharmaceutical industries, eventually leading her to investigate the environmental impacts of geoengineering and weather modification. She details her efforts to track aircraft and test rainwater for heavy metals, which she uses to challenge local government officials and regulatory agencies. The discussion explores the potential for weather control to be used as a tool for corporate profit, military warfare, and population surveillance. She also touches on “Convid” and more.

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Dutch political economist Kees van der Pijl analyzes the volatile shifting of global power, focusing on the Middle East conflict involving Israel, Iran, and the U.S. He argues Israel has superseded the EU in the Atlantic relationship with the U.S., leading to a strategy where the U.S. increasingly fights wars to benefit Israeli interests. Van der Peel explores the possibility of false flag operations and the use of technological control systems to manage domestic populations through a state of permanent emergency. He also suggests hypersonic missile technology and drone warfare have fundamentally altered military superiority, potentially s...

Father Emmanuel Lemelson, an Orthodox priest and former financial analyst, discusses the intersection of theology, geopolitics, and systemic corruption. Lemelson details his personal history with Donald Trump, including providing a blessing during the 2015 campaign, and describes his subsequent decade-long legal battle against federal authorities and Big Pharma. He critiques Christian Zionism and “holy war” rhetoric as heretical distortions of faith used to justify military aggression and the pursuit of global power. The conversation explores the rise of a technocratic “digital dystopia” fueled by biometric surveillance, AI, and the erosion of cultural identity. 

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Professor Armin Krishnan, an expert in security studies and emerging technologies, discusses the transition toward fifth-generation warfare, where conflict shifts from physical battlefields to psychological manipulation and societal destabilization. Krishnan describes how non-kinetic methods, such as information warfare and digital surveillance, allow actors to achieve political goals without traditional military force. The conversation also explores the chilling possibilities of neurowarfare and directed energy weapons, citing Havana Syndrome as a potential example of remote cognitive interference. Additionally, he examines the rise of a technocratic “shadow government” that utilizes biometrics, AI targeting, and autonomous robotics to enforce control. Ultimately, Krishnan warns that...

Brendan O’Connell recounts his history as a political activist who faced imprisonment and censorship for investigating Israeli intelligence and high-technology contracts. He describes a global power struggle competing for control over humanity through advanced AI and data collection. O’Connell argues Israel functions as a primary hub for the technological infrastructure used for global surveillance, including quantum computing and AI. He rejects the likelihood of a third world war, viewing current geopolitical tensions as manufactured narratives designed to maintain public anxiety. He concludes by urging listeners to move beyond online discourse and engage in direct political lobbying of milit...