About this video

• Video Title: Probably Cancelled with Matt Ehret (1 of 2) Mystery cults, Tesla, Newton, and UFOs
• Channel: Canadian Patriot Press
• Speakers: Bridget, Matthew Ehret
• Duration: 02:02:30 (7350 seconds)

Overview

This video features an interview with journalist and author Matthew Ehret, who discusses his trilogy of books focusing on the influence of secret societies and mystery cults on Western politics and society. The conversation touches upon historical figures like Isaac Newton, Nikola Tesla, and the nature of occultism, its connection to science, and its alleged impact on global events and societal structures.

Key takeaways

• Secret Societies and Mystery Cults: The discussion defines secret societies and mystery schools as groups with initiatory practices and esoteric knowledge, often with both outward (exoteric) and inner (esoteric) belief structures.
• Subversion of Science and Intellect: Ehret argues that certain traditions within science have been subverted by occult influences, citing figures like Isaac Newton and the concept of "synthetic golems" who are credited with ideas from actual scientists.
• Historical Influence of Occultism: The conversation explores the historical presence and influence of occult practices and beliefs, referencing figures like Aleister Crowley, John Dee, and the role of such groups in shaping historical events and political agendas.
• Dualistic Nature of Orders: A recurring theme is the tendency for these groups to operate in dualistic forms, often embodying masculine and feminine principles, and how these manifest in historical orders like the Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller.
• Myth-Making in History: The discussion highlights how historical narratives, particularly concerning scientific discoveries and influential figures like Tesla and Newton, are often mythologized to obscure the true nature of knowledge and human potential.
• Occultism and Nazism: There's an exploration of the alleged connection between occultism and Nazi ideology, with a critique of how media like the History Channel may propagate sensationalized and potentially misleading narratives about this connection.

Here is a list of the key points discussed in the video:

• Definition of Secret Societies/Mystery Schools: Groups with initiatory practices and esoteric knowledge, having both outward and inner belief structures.
• Historical Influence: Secret societies and mystery cults have deeply influenced Western politics and society for centuries.
• Subversion of Science: Certain scientific traditions have been influenced or subverted by occult practices, with figures like Isaac Newton and Tesla being discussed in this context.
• Occultism and Politics: There's an ongoing interplay between occultism and political decision-making throughout history.
• Dualistic Principles in Orders: Organizations like the Knights Templar and Hospitaller are presented as embodying masculine and feminine principles.
• Myth-Making and Propaganda: Historical narratives, especially concerning scientific discoveries and figures, are often mythologized and manipulated.
• Nazi Occultism: The connection between Nazi ideology and occultism is explored, with a critique of media portrayals of this topic.
• Key Figures Discussed: Isaac Newton, Nikola Tesla, John D, Aleister Crowley, Giordano Bruno, William Rontgen, Nikola Tesla, and others are mentioned in relation to their potential involvement with or influence of occult ideas.
• Specific Concepts: The discussion touches upon "synthetic golems" in science, the "coming race," Hollow Earth theories, and the role of theosophy in shaping narratives.
• Impact of Discoveries: True scientific discoveries have the potential to break free from oligarchic control by rendering old resources and techniques obsolete.
• Role of Education: A classical educational curriculum, emphasizing original source documents and critical thinking, is presented as a means to counter societal ignorance.
• Nihilism vs. Creation: A contrast is drawn between ideologies that foster nihilism and those that promote active participation in creation.
• Reinterpretation of Religious Figures: The narrative of figures like Mary Magdalene and Jesus is examined through an esoteric lens, suggesting reinterpretation and myth-making around their stories.
• Critique of Media Narratives: There's a critique of how media outlets and certain historical accounts can shape public perception and obscure underlying truths.

Here is a more comprehensive list of all the points discussed in the video:

• Matthew Ehret is a journalist, author, and lecturer, founder of the Canadian Patriot Review, director at the Rising Tide Foundation, and Senior Fellow at the American University in Moscow.
• Ehret has published a trilogy of books exploring the influence of secret societies and mystery cults on Western politics and society.
• He has also written a four-volume series, "The Untold History of Canada," and "The Clash of the Two Americas."
• His fifth volume, "Science Unshackled," examines competing scientific traditions dating back to Plato.
• Plato's Republic outlines a cyclical collapse of societies from democracy into anarchy, tyranny, oligarchy, and aristocracy.
• Confucius and Mencius also tapped into principles of organizing society that encouraged a love of wisdom.
• Ehret's work "Science Unshackled" discusses battles in biology, biophysics, physics, and earthquake forecasting, highlighting two competing scientific traditions: one that generates discoveries and another that is an "oligarchical construct."
• He critiques figures like Isaac Newton and John Locke, suggesting they were influenced by secret doctrines and occult traditions rather than purely empirical science.
• The concept of the "occult" is pervasive, seen in symbols on the dollar bill, obelisks, and events like the Olympics and CERN.
• The "counterculture movement" and the "baby boomer social engineering experiment" are linked to these occult underpinnings.
• Ehret's trilogy consists of:
  • Volume 1: "Mystery Babylon and the Age of Aquarius" (geopolitical aspect of mystery cults from Babylon to the present).
  • Volume 2: "Rosicrucian Golem" (subversion of science with a focus on the occult, featuring figures like Tesla, Newton, and Darwin).
  • Volume 3: "Edgar Poe's Final Mystery" (cultural battles, including Beethoven, Mozart, and Jack the Ripper as an occult ritual example).
• A secret society is defined as any group that keeps secrets, particularly those with initiatory practices into esoteric or Gnostic experiences.
• Gnosticism involves knowledge gained through altered states of consciousness, devoid of reason.
• Mystery schools often have outer and inner degrees of initiation, with higher degrees revealing deeper or coded meanings of texts.
• Ciphers, such as those used in the "Bible Code" or Kabbalah, are often employed.
• Secret societies are not intrinsically good or bad; their morality depends on their objectives and principles.
• Historically, secret societies were often reserved for the ruling elite or the highly learned due to literacy and time constraints.
• The Catholic Church and its clergy also possess esoteric knowledge not accessible to the general populace.
• Ancient mystery cults discussed include the Eleusinian Mysteries, Cults of Isis, Sarapis, Cybele, and Mithra.
• These cults often involved transformative experiences and had varying degrees of exclusivity.
• The worship of deities like Mithra was tied to Helios/Apollo and previously Marduk of Babylon.
• The Eleusinian Mysteries are being revived today by figures like Graham Hancock, Joe Rogan, and others.
• The early Christian church was in conflict with dominant pagan cults in Rome.
• The ruling class often consults mystics and mystical traditions for decision-making.
• Alex Jones's video documenting a Bohemian Grove ceremony involving a Moloch effigy is mentioned.
• Moloch worship, involving child sacrifice, is discussed as a widespread practice in the ancient world, including by figures like Solomon according to the Old Testament.
• Aleister Crowley is described as a high magician with connections to the British oligarchy and political intelligence circles.
• Charles Warren is noted for his writings on ancient mass sacrifice practices, particularly concerning the Dome of the Rock.
• The "Testament of Solomon" is mentioned as a grimoire portraying Solomon as a necromancer.
• The Knights of Malta and Knights Templar are presented as orders with esoteric and exoteric forms, possibly embodying masculine and feminine principles respectively.
• The Templars were taken down in the 14th century but did not disappear, only taking on new forms.
• The Knights Hospitaller became the Knights of Malta, and both were involved in the Crusades.
• The Assassins (Hashashins) worked with the Templars, often assassinating enemies of either group.
• The Knights of Malta are described as a sovereign order with their own passports and representation at the UN.
• Opus Dei is mentioned in connection with the Knights of Malta and the "Da Vinci Code."
• The myth of Mary Magdalene being a prostitute was popularized in the 16th century and is not supported by biblical text.
• The concept of the "Black Mass" is described as Satanic worship, sometimes involving psychedelic drugs, orgies, and potentially human sacrifice.
• Mont Vertia in Switzerland and the Apennine Mountains in Italy are cited as historical centers of the Black Mass.
• The Book of Revelation of John (Secret Apocalypse of John) and the Thunder Perfect Mind are mentioned as Gnostic texts.
• Gnostic texts are seen as part of a struggle over defining the "Jesus movement," with emphasis on secret oral traditions passed down by Jesus.
• The oligarchy is accused of obscuring the human mind's capacity for discovery and promoting relativism.
• The Nazi regime drew doctrines from occultists like Guido von List and Lanz von Liebenfels, who were influenced by Theosophy and believed in root races and the superiority of the Aryan bloodline.
• The swastika symbol's adoption by the Nazis is linked to these esoteric beliefs.
• The History Channel's shift to sensationalized content like "Nazi UFOs" and "Ancient Aliens" is criticized as a form of social engineering.
• Julius Evola, a proponent of Pagan Fascism, is seen as influencing contemporary narratives, particularly in connection with figures like Alexander Dugin.
• The Nazis' supposed search for mythical origins in Tibet and Antarctica, related to concepts like Shambhala and Hyperborea, is discussed.
• Theosophist Helena Blavatsky's theories on root races and the supposed origins of humanity are mentioned.
• The origin of the term "Lemuria" is linked to a theory of a land bridge connecting Madagascar and India based on the distribution of lemurs.
• The myth of Atlantis and its connection to giants and the Nephilim is discussed.
• The Vikings (Northmen) are described as often practicing human sacrifice and believing themselves to be descendants of Jesus.
• King Henry VIII's establishment of the Church of England is partly attributed to a belief in divine authority through his bloodline.
• The relationship between science and the occult has been intertwined throughout history, with ancient priests often serving as scientists and chemists.
• Many scientists throughout history, including Newton, Bruno, Flood, and Tesla, were also involved in occult practices or alchemy.
• Ehret suggests that discoveries attributed to Newton and Tesla were actually stolen from earlier figures and repackaged, with myth-making obscuring the truth.
• The story of Tesla's alleged quarrel with Edison over a million dollars is presented as potentially apocryphal.
• George Sylvester Viereck, a journalist and occultist, is described as a close friend of Tesla, a Nazi sympathizer, and a promoter of occult ideas, including those involving vampirism and sex magic.
• Viereck and Aleister Crowley allegedly used Tesla's technology to transmit messages to the German High Command during WWI, contributing to the sinking of the Lusitania.
• Viereck's son, Peter Viereck, became a co-founder of the neoconservative movement.
• The portrayal of Tesla as an underdog persecuted by Edison is questioned, given Tesla's prolonged comfortable lifestyle in New York hotels.
• The book "Secret Agent 666" by Richard Spence is recommended for understanding the connections between Crowley, British intelligence, and the occult.
• Edison is defended by Ehret as a patriot who fought against the oligarchy, contrary to the popular narrative that casts Tesla as the hero and Edison as the villain.
• The idea of a "good" hermetic or Kabbalistic tradition is considered, though Ehret notes a lack of prominent proponents of this "good" current.
• Giordano Bruno is viewed as a "cool figure" who promoted the heliocentric model and was burned at the stake, though his involvement with the occult is acknowledged.
• Francis Yates, an occultist herself, is criticized for co-opting historical figures into the Rosicrucian narrative.
• The "Rosicrucian Enlightenment" by Frances Yates is highlighted as an influential work that attempts to assimilate various figures into the Rosicrucian agenda.
• The narrative of the discovery of the Nag Hammadi texts is questioned for its seemingly miraculous and unbelievable aspects, suggesting it may have been staged.
• The Numenian texts are mentioned in the context of a potential Christianized Kabbalism and secret oral traditions passed down by Jesus.
• Theoligarchy's fear of individuals doing good for its own sake and their efforts to confuse people about discerning good from evil are central to Ehret's argument.
• The concept of "do what thou wilt" from Aleister Crowley's doctrine of Thelema is linked to the Luciferian doctrine and the Sethian gospels.
• The dichotomy of the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene, and the later mythologizing of Mary Magdalene as a prostitute, is discussed as a deliberate manipulation by religious institutions.
• The Catholic Church's history is characterized by periods where "Satanists acting like Christians" occupied positions of power, leading to the convenient deaths of many popes and cardinals who attempted to reform the institution.
• The "invisible college" and the Royal Society are seen as manifestations of Rosicrucian influence.
• The debate between Livenetz and Newton on cosmology is framed as a battle against occult fallacies.
• Livenetz's work is presented as a crucial development in developing a language to describe nonlinear changes in physical geometries, contrasting with the limitations of Euclidean geometry.
• The writings of Livenetz, Kepler, and da Vinci are examined for their contributions to understanding physical reality beyond mathematical abstractions.
• The oligarchy's attempt to control resources and knowledge, thereby creating diminishing returns and wars from scarcity, is a key point.
• The struggle is presented as one of breaking free from these limitations through new discoveries that render old systems obsolete.
• The "secret teachings of all ages" by Manly P. Hall is recommended as a starting point for understanding occult history and knowledge.
• The potential for a future episode on Elon Musk, the technocracy movement, and Tesla's connection to the Nazis and the Thule Society is mentioned.