Timcast IRL · March 5, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #237 - The "Fourth Turning" Predicts Societal Collapse Then "New World Order" w/ Ben Stewart
Featuring: Ben Stewart
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 237 featured Tim Pool and co-host Ian Crossland discussing the Fourth Turning theory with guest Ben Stewart. The conversation explored generational cycles that predict societal collapse followed by a New World Order. Tim and Ben analyzed how these historical patterns manifest in current events, examining everything from China's rise as described by Napoleon to Turkey's potential revival of the Ottoman Caliphate under Erdogan. The discussion delved into ancient history, particularly the Silk Road's role in drug trade involving opium, poppy, cannabis, and ephedra dating back thousands of years. They explored religious history and the potential presence of cannabis in biblical contexts, referencing authors like Chris Bennett and Graham Hancock. The panel also discussed advanced military technology including directed energy weapons and particle beam weaponry being developed for satellites, noting the Pentagon's request for $120 million to place such weapons in space. They covered the evolution of firearms from the 1300s through the industrial revolution and discussed the significance of ironclad warships in naval history. The episode included commentary on protests planned for March 6th across Pacific Northwest cities, with warnings of anticipated violence.
TL;DR
- →Tim Pool and Ben Stewart discuss the Fourth Turning theory predicting cyclical societal collapse and New World Order emergence throughout history
- →The panel explores ancient Silk Road history, including 4,000-year-old opium, poppy, cannabis, and ephedra drug trade routes
- →They examine religious history and cannabis use in ancient times, referencing Chris Bennett and Graham Hancock's work on psychedelics in spiritual contexts
- →Analysis of Turkey under Erdogan positioning for a revived Ottoman Caliphate in 2023 and China's historical significance described by Napoleon
- →Discussion of advanced military technology including directed energy lasers, particle beam weapons on satellites, and laser drone defense systems
- →Coverage of planned March 6th protests in Portland, Seattle, Olympia, Oregon Coast, and Eugene with anticipated violence
Key Moments
- 0:00OpeningIntroduction and episode setup with Tim and Ian discussing the show merchandise
- 30:00Fourth Turning TheoryDeep dive into generational cycles and societal collapse predictions with Ben Stewart
- 60:00Historical AnalysisAncient history discussion covering Silk Road drugs, religious history, and cannabis in biblical times
- 90:00Military TechnologyAnalysis of directed energy weapons, particle beam satellites, and advanced laser defense systems
- 120:00ClosingFinal thoughts, protest coverage, and episode wrap-up
Notable Quotes
“The Fourth Turning predicts that we go through these generational cycles where society collapses and then something new emerges, a New World Order if you will.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion of episode theme
“They were using hundreds of years of like stuffing powder into a metal tube and then it was the flintlock steel manufacturing that allowed them to like maintain the heat industrial revolution.”
— Tim Pool · firearms history discussion
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— Ben Stewart · guest perspective on generational cycles and societal collapse
“The world will quake when she awakes. Napoleon really did predict China's rise centuries ago.”
— Ian Crossland · historical analysis commentary
“If they're publicly announcing they have this laser technology, they must have had it for a very long time already.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of military technology reveals
Mentioned
About the Guests
Ben Stewart is a liberty activist and commentator who appeared alongside Tim Pool to discuss the Fourth Turning theory and its implications for societal collapse and the emergence of a New World Order, bringing a libertarian perspective to generational cycle analysis.