Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"It's like what they're saying is that something like that it's like severely affects the way we perceive the world. Because it's like your brain's constantly in the middle of buffering." — Henry Zebrowski
"The idea is that aliens, you know, they may be, you know, they're us when they've learned how to really control high of minds." — Ben Kissel
"So he began to experience, like, very strange phenomenon of like history, he basically seeing images from, from history, coinciding with his existence. He started seeing a double of himself in ancient Roman times that we were supposed to exist at the same exact time." — Marcus Parks
The hosts initiate a discussion on "glitches in the matrix," beginning with anecdotal evidence of misplaced items and unusual occurrences. This leads to an exploration of how the human brain processes information, referencing a new study suggesting that the brain operates in a stutter-start, buffering manner rather than a continuous flow. This buffering is presented as a potential explanation for perceived anomalies, as it can create brief pauses or discrepancies in sensory input. The conversation then expands to include phenomena like ball lightning, which is speculated to be influenced by electromagnetic activity affecting brain function, further blurring the lines between perception and objective reality.
The discussion pivots to the concept of UFOs and interdimensional beings, referencing author Jeremy Vaney's theories that aliens might not be strictly physical but rather exist on a different plane of existence, occasionally "poking through" due to oscillations in our brain or gaps in our understanding. This idea is linked to the Mothman prophecies and the concept of "Men in Black," suggesting that unexplained phenomena might occupy the liminal spaces of our current knowledge. The hosts explore the possibility that these phenomena, or even aliens, could be future or alternate versions of ourselves who have mastered consciousness control.
The episode further delves into the works of Philip K. Dick, citing his profound explorations of the tenuous nature of reality. Dick's personal experience in 1974, where he perceived a divine or ultimate rational mind that revealed time as an illusion and his books as translations from alternate realities, is discussed in detail. This leads to an examination of Dick's extensive journal, "The Exegesis," which documented his lifelong struggle with these perceived realities. The hosts also share personal experiences with altered states of consciousness, such as psychedelic trips, which they believe offer profound insights into the nature of reality and can serve as a catalyst for personal growth and a broader perspective.