Episodes

  • Terra Australis Incognita: The Lost Continent That Haunted Our Maps

    Terra Australis Incognita: The Lost Continent That Haunted Our Maps
    Sep 4 2025

    For over two thousand years, mapmakers, philosophers, and empires believed in a vast, southern landmass—Terra Australis Incognita, the “Unknown Southern Land.” It appeared on countless maps, inspired legendary voyages, and was thought to be Earth's perfect balance to the known continents of the North. But when explorers like James Cook searched for it, they found nothing but ice. Was Terra Australis simply a mistake… or a memory of a lost land? Could it have been an ancient civilization buried beneath Antarctica’s ice? And if so, who erased it? Join host Silas Gray on Cold Logic as we investigate the rise and erasure of the most persistent phantom continent in human history—and ask whether Terra Australis ever truly vanished, or if it's still hidden beneath centuries of secrecy.

    #TerraAustralis

    #LostContinent

    #AncientMaps

    #PhantomContinents

    #AntarcticaMystery

    #ColdLogicPodcast

    #HistoricalMysteries

    #ErasedGeography

    #ExplorationAge

    #SuppressedHistory


    • Oronce Fine Map (1531)


    • Mercator Atlas (1595)


    • Ortelius — Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (1570)


    • Journals of Captain James Cook


    • British Naval Records (18th Century)


    • Geological Survey Reports of Antarctica


    • Piri Reis Map analysis (U.S. Air Force, 1965)


    • National Geographic: History of Antarctic Exploration


    • Smithsonian Cartography Archives


    • Royal Geographical Society Proceedings
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    30 mins
  • The Phantom of Frisland: Cartography's Great Disappearing Act

    The Phantom of Frisland: Cartography's Great Disappearing Act
    Aug 28 2025

    For centuries, maps included a large island near Greenland called Frisland—then it vanished. Was it a mistake, a myth, or a deliberate erasure? Join host Silas Gray as he journeys to the frigid North Atlantic to explore the Zeno Map, the cartographic consensus of the 16th century, and the geopolitical motives behind the disappearance of a continent-sized landmass. In this cinematic Cold Logic investigation, we challenge the official narrative and ask what secrets were so powerful they had to be erased from the map.

    Frisland #PhantomIslands #GreenlandMystery #AncientMaps #ColdLogicPodcast #HistoricalMysteries #CartographySecrets #VanishedLands #ErasedHistory #ExplorationAge #ZenoMap #Mercator #LostCivilizations #SuppressedHistory #GeopoliticalSecrets #ConspiracyTheories #Unexplained #MapLegends #NorthAtlanticMysteries #MaritimeHistory


    Sources and ReferencesZeno Map (1558) Mercator World Map (1569) Ortelius Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (1570) Blaeu Atlas (17th Century) British Admiralty Archives Royal Geographical Society Proceedings Smithsonian: Phantom Islands Database National Maritime Museum
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    31 mins
  • Hy-Brasil: The Disappearing Island of Enlightened Beings

    Hy-Brasil: The Disappearing Island of Enlightened Beings
    Aug 14 2025
    Was there really a hidden island west of Ireland that appeared on maps for centuries, then vanished? Discover the mystery of Hy-Brasil—a fog-shrouded paradise said to hold a race of enlightened beings, advanced technology, and timeless secrets. From Celtic myths to 17th-century landings and modern sightings, explore one of the most persistent mysteries in forbidden geography.

    Sources and Key References:
    • Catalan Atlas (1375)
    • Pizzigani Brothers Map (1367)
    • Mercator Atlas (1595)
    • John Nisbet Account (1674)
    • Irish Mythological Texts and Oral Traditions
    • British Royal Navy Navigation Logs (18th century)
    • Geological Survey of the Porcupine Bank
    • Modern radar and flight incident reports (1980+)
    • Smithsonian Archives: Phantom Islands of the Atlantic
    • #HyBrasil
      #LostIsland
      #IrishMythology
      #CelticLegends
      #VanishingLands
      #ForbiddenGeography
      #ColdLogicPodcast
      #HistoricalMysteries
      #AtlanteanEchoes
      #HiddenHistory



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    30 mins
  • Vanished Lands: Forbidden Maps, Lost Continents, and the Erased History of Our World

    Vanished Lands: Forbidden Maps, Lost Continents, and the Erased History of Our World
    Aug 7 2025
    What if the world used to be bigger? In this cinematic exposé from Cold Logic, host Silas Gray uncovers the ancient and Renaissance maps that reveal entire continents and islands erased from modern history. From the ice-free coastline on the Piri Reis Map, to the mysterious disappearance of Frisland, Hy-Brasil, and Terra Australis, this episode explores how forbidden geography was systematically removed from the narrative. We investigate:
    • Cartographic anomalies dismissed as "errors"
    • Maps from China, the Islamic Golden Age, and the Vatican's secret vaults
    • Modern suppression of phantom islands and erased coastlines
    • The role of colonization and geopolitics in redrawing the world

    Are these lands lost to time—or hidden by design?
    #VanishedLands
    #AncientMaps
    #ForbiddenGeography
    #LostContinents
    #PiriReisMap
    #PhantomIslands
    #ColdLogicPodcast
    #HiddenHistory
    #TerraAustralis
    #VaticanSecrets
    Sources and References:
    • Charles Hapgood — Maps of the Ancient Sea Kings
    • Graham Hancock — Fingerprints of the Gods
    • US Air Force Technical Analysis of the Piri Reis Map (1965)
    • Nicolò Zeno Manuscripts
    • Vatican Cartography Archives
    • Mercator Atlas (1595)
    • Ortelius — Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (1570)
    • National Geographic — Phantom Islands Series
    • Proceedings of the Royal Geographical Society
    • Smithsonian Institution — Declassified Cartographic Records (1993)



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    38 mins
  • CRISPR & the Forbidden Genome: Editing Ethics and the Superhuman Arms Race

    CRISPR & the Forbidden Genome: Editing Ethics and the Superhuman Arms Race
    Aug 4 2025
    In this cinematic episode of Cold Logic, Silas Gray pulls back the veil on the explosive frontier of human alteration: CRISPR and the Forbidden Genome. Once the stuff of speculative fiction, genome editing is now real, precise, and inheritable—and the global conversation over who gets to rewrite humanity is fracturing. From the medical breakthrough of CRISPR-based therapies like Casgevy that are curing sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia, to the scandal of the “CRISPR babies” and the uneasy comeback of He Jiankui, this episode traces the scientific, ethical, geopolitical, and human stakes in the emerging superhuman arms race. We dig into the international push for a moratorium on heritable human genome editing, the fractured governance landscape (including WHO’s frameworks), the rise of clandestine enhancement programs and black-market editing, and the risk of biological inequality as enhancement becomes a new axis of power. Through storytelling, expert context, and sobering reflection, Cold Logic asks: once you can edit the code of life, who decides what’s allowed, what’s enhanced, and what gets erased? Listeners will come away with a clear map of the tools (CRISPR, base and prime editing), the controversies, the proposed global social contract, and actionable steps to engage—because the future of humanity’s genome shouldn’t be written behind closed doors.

    #CRISPR #ForbiddenGenome #ColdLogicPodcast #SilasGray #GenomeEditing #SuperhumanArmsRace #HeJiankui #Casgevy #EthicsInBiotech #HeritableEditing #MoratoriumOnHHGE #GeneticGovernance #Bioethics #WHOGenomeFramework #EnhancementVsTherapy #BiologicalInequality #GeneEditingRegulation #GenomeSocialContract #Biosecurity #HumanUpgrade Sources & Key References:
    • FDA approval of CRISPR-based therapies (Casgevy and Lyfgenia) for sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia, marking the first clinical deployment of human genome editing for inherited disorders. U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationASGCTPubMedAxiosTIMEInvestopedia
    • Background and fallout of the 2018 “CRISPR babies” experiment by He Jiankui, including analysis of ethical breaches and his return to research, raising questions about norm fragility. PMCThe GuardianTaylor & Francis Online
    • International calls (2025) for a 10-year moratorium on heritable human genome editing to allow global ethical consensus and prevent premature enhancement escalation.
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    37 mins
  • Silicon Valley's DNA Harvest: Unpacking the New Health Tech Conspiracy

    Silicon Valley's DNA Harvest: Unpacking the New Health Tech Conspiracy
    Aug 4 2025
    In this chilling episode of Cold Logic, Silas Gray investigates the emerging conspiracy theory that Silicon Valley’s health tech companies aren't just in the business of personal wellness—they're secretly in the business of harvesting your DNA. We explore the fine line between innovation and exploitation, from direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies to futuristic biotech startups promising eternal life. We'll examine real-world data privacy concerns, the history of venture capital's entanglement with government secrecy, and the psychological roots that make us believe in a powerful, clandestine cabal. Is your genetic data being used to build a new elite, or is the truth a more mundane—and more insidious—form of corporate greed?
    #ColdLogic #Podcast #SilasGray #SiliconValley #DNAHarvesting #ConspiracyTheory #Biotech #GeneticData #DataPrivacy #HealthTech #BigPharma #Biohacking #Theranos #CorporateGreed #NewWorldOrder #Conspiracy #InvestigativePodcast #HealthPrivacy
    • News Articles & Financial Reports: Coverage of health tech startups, venturecapital funding, and data privacy scandals.
    • Academic Research: Studies on consumer privacy in direct-to-consumer genetic testing and the psychological factors behind conspiracy cognition.
    • Biotech Industry Publications: Analysis of trends in DNA data storage, precision medicine, and the commercialization of genetic information.
    • Historical Context: Research on the origins of Silicon Valley and the role of government funding and defense contracts in its early growth.

    Key References:
    • Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Genetic Testing: Companies like 23andMe and Ancestry, and the privacy policies that grant them broad, perpetual licenses to user data, creating a massive genetic database.
    • The Theranos Scandal: The real-world story of a Silicon Valley health tech company, founded by Elizabeth Holmes, that defrauded investors by lying about its blood-testing technology, serving as a powerful example of the chasm between tech promises and reality.
    • Adrenochrome: A debunked QAnon conspiracy theory alleging a chemical is harvested from children's blood for elite longevity, providing a historical parallel for modern "DNA harvesting" fears.
    • DNA Data Storage: The emerging field of using synthetic DNA to store digital data, blurring the line between biological material and information technology.
    • Venture Capital and Government Contracts: The historical reality of how early Silicon Valley's success was tied to funding from the CIA and Department of Defense, a fact that feeds into modern conspiracy narratives about tech and government secrecy.



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    32 mins
  • Dead Internet Theory: Are Bots Running the Web?

    Dead Internet Theory: Are Bots Running the Web?
    Aug 4 2025
    In this episode of Cold Logic, Silas Gray dives into the eerie, increasingly plausible question behind Dead Internet Theory—is the web really alive, or is it being populated, steered, and amplified by non-human actors? From the origin story of the theory to the latest data showing that over half of web traffic is automated, we unpack how sophisticated bots, AI-generated “slop,” and algorithmic feedback loops create the illusion of consensus, outrage, and engagement. You’ll hear how the sensation of a hollow, rehearsed internet is rooted in measurable trends: bad bots making up large slices of traffic, low-quality generative content crowding out human signal, and recommendation systems turning seeded synthetic signal into perceived popularity. We also explore the psychological drivers—like apophenia—that make manufactured patterns feel intentional, the national security and misinformation risks from deepfakes and adversarial AI, and what defenders are doing to push back with detection, digital literacy, and emerging policy. Cold Logic blends hard data, cultural context, and cinematic storytelling to answer: Who’s really posting, who’s amplifying it, and what happens when the “crowd” you trust might be mostly code?
    #DeadInternetTheory #ColdLogicPodcast #SilasGray #Bots #AIslop #SyntheticContent #AlgorithmicAmplification #Deepfakes #DigitalLiteracy #InformationIntegrity #Apophenia #Misinformation #BadBots #GenerativeAI #InternetTrust #AIManipulation #MediaSkepticism #CyberInfluence #FakeEngagement #DetectAI
    Sources & Key References:
    1. Imperva Bad Bot Reports (2024 & 2025) — empirical breakdown showing that automated traffic now exceeds human traffic, with “bad bots” responsible for a large and growing share, and how AI is making bots more evasive and impactful. ImpervaImpervaImperva
    2. Reuters Institute analysis of “AI-generated slop” — how low-quality, machine-produced content is proliferating across the web, degrading signal quality and contributing to the sensation of a “dead” or artificial internet. Reuters Institute
    3. The Guardian’s TechScape and commentary on AI slop — examination of the blurring line between human and bot behavior online, and how algorithmic curation and synthetic content are reshaping perceptions of authenticity. The GuardianThe Guardian
    4. University of New South Wales critique of Dead Internet Theory — contextualizes the conspiracy’s extreme claims while validating underlying concerns about bot prevalence and emergent synthetic ecosystems. UNSW Sites
    5. Wikipedia entry on Dead Internet Theory — summary of the theory’s structure, its popular claims, and...
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    29 mins
  • Denver Airport's Dark Secrets: Unraveling the Cold Logic of Conspiracy

    Denver Airport's Dark Secrets: Unraveling the Cold Logic of Conspiracy
    Aug 4 2025
    Silas Gray of the Cold Logic podcast dives deep into the tangled web of conspiracies surrounding Denver International Airport (DIA). From the New World Order and elite survival bunkers to the enigmatic murals and rumored secret tunnels, this episode explores how public anxiety, opaque contracts, and symbolic architecture created a breeding ground for myth. We go beyond the folklore to examine the real-world psychology, political maneuvering, and historical facts that give rise to these enduring stories, asking what the conspiracies hide—and why we're so eager to believe them.
    #DenverAirport #DIA #ConspiracyTheory #ColdLogic #Podcast #SilasGray #NewWorldOrder #SecretTunnels #Conspiracy #Denver #Blucifer #ApocalypticMurals #FactVsFiction #PodcastSEO #InvestigativePodcast
    Sources & Key ReferencesSources:
    • Archival News Reports: Coverage of Stapleton Airport's closure and the construction of Denver International Airport from the early 1990s, including articles on budget overruns and construction delays.
    • Public Records & Contracts: City of Denver public works contracts and construction bid documents for the DIA project (fictionalized for the script).
    • Academic Studies: Research on mass belief, conspiracy psychology, and the cultural role of public art.
    • Online Forums & Blogs: Analysis of popular conspiracy forums, YouTube channels, and blogs dedicated to DIA myths from the late 1990s to the present.

    Key References:
    • Stapleton International Airport: The predecessor to DIA, its physical limitations, and its role in creating the political impetus for a new airport.
    • DIA's Unique Architecture: The tent-like peaked roof design, its symbolism, and how it contributes to the airport's mysterious aura.
    • "Blucifer" (Mustang): The infamous blue mustang statue with glowing red eyes, created by artist Luis Jiménez, which has become a central icon in DIA conspiracies.
    • Alex Tanguma's Murals: The four controversial murals titled "Peace and Harmony with Nature," "Children of the World Dream of Peace," "The Environment in Peril," and "In the Name of Peace," and their apocalyptic imagery.
    • The Baggage Handling System: The high-tech, automated system that failed spectacularly upon the airport's opening, causing immense delays and cost overruns, becoming a powerful symbol of hidden problems.
    • Continuity of Government (COG) Plans: The real-world existence of government facilities (like the Greenbrier bunker) that serve as a factual basis for elite survival myths.
    • Eminent Domain Lawsuits: The legal battles and public resentment caused by the city's acquisition of land for the airport, feeding early distrust.



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    23 mins