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The Joe Rogan Experience

#1897 - Graham Hancock & Randall Carlson

Nov 10, 2022
Join Graham Hancock, a renowned author and journalist, and Randall Carlson, a master builder and architectural designer, as they delve into ancient civilizations and lost technologies. They discuss Hancock's groundbreaking Netflix series that challenges historical narratives and the significance of sites like Serpent Mound. Topics include ancient apocalyptic events, the potential of psychedelics in understanding consciousness, and the mysteries surrounding advanced technologies dating back thousands of years— all while advocating for a reevaluation of history and human potential.
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Quick takeaways

  • 12,800 years ago marked a significant cataclysmic shift with mass extinctions of megafauna due to rapid ice melting.
  • Explorations of ancient structures like the Bimini Road raise questions about potential lost civilizations and advanced mapping during the Ice Age.

Deep dives

The Impact of a Major Cataclysm 12,800 Years Ago

12,800 years ago marked a significant shift when the Earth faced cataclysmic events, impacting life on the planet drastically. This catastrophic event led to mass extinctions of megafauna such as saber-toothed tigers and woolly rhinos. Evidence points to immense flooding in North America, notably in the channel Scablands, triggered by the rapid melting of ice. Scientists like Randall Carlson have dedicated years to unraveling the mysteries surrounding this event, suggesting a comet impact theory known as the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis.

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