In the August 24th, 2001 episode of “Coast to Coast AM,” Art Bell discusses a mysterious crop circle event with guests like Richard Hoagland and Gregg Braden. The episode opens with Art explaining that a crop glyph appeared in a field near a deep-space telescope in England, seemingly as a response to a 1974 signal sent by the Arecibo Observatory. This signal, sent to space to communicate with extraterrestrial life, had a pictogram representing human DNA, our solar system, and other details about Earth.
Richard Hoagland, a former NASA advisor, argues that the crop glyph is possibly real, citing the involvement of seasoned researchers like Michael Glickman. Hoagland describes the crop glyph in detail, emphasizing its complexity and the similarities to the Face on Mars, an infamous image captured by the Viking spacecraft. The crop glyph resembles a halftone image, which Richard likens to sophisticated newspaper printing technology, indicating that the technology used to create it is highly advanced.
Art and Richard also discuss the potential implications of this crop glyph, including the possibility that it could represent communication from either our past or future, or even a message engineered by extraterrestrials. They dive into theories around the glyph’s symbolism, including the addition of silicon to the elements depicted in the original Arecibo message and changes to the DNA representation, which Richard interprets as a possible indication that these beings have engineered their own genes—or ours.
The show progresses with Art raising concerns about the implications of this communication and the response from the U.S. government, which appears to be militarizing space in response to potential extraterrestrial contact. This leads to a broader discussion about the wisdom of such actions and the potential consequences if these beings are as advanced as the crop glyph suggests.
After this, Art introduces Gregg Braden, author of The Isaiah Effect, who joins the conversation to offer his perspective on the unfolding mystery. Throughout the show, technical issues with the website due to high traffic reflect the intense interest in the topic.
Braden, known for his work on ancient wisdom and modern science, discusses how the crop glyph could be a part of a larger, cosmic communication. He draws parallels between the glyph and the prophecies in the Book of Isaiah, suggesting that we are on the brink of a significant shift in human consciousness and understanding.
Gregg Braden joins Art on “Coast to Coast AM” to discuss his book, “The Isaiah Effect,” and its relevance to the extraordinary crop glyph discovery. Braden posits that the glyph’s timing and complexity may be more than a coincidence, linking it to ancient prophecies and modern-day spiritual practices. He explains that the “Isaiah Effect” refers to a phenomenon where ancient texts, such as those found in the Dead Sea Scrolls, describe a hidden technology of prayer and prophecy that can potentially alter physical reality. Braden suggests that these teachings could be connected to the mysterious crop glyphs, which he believes might be a manifestation of human consciousness interacting with the physical world in ways we are only beginning to understand.
The conversation between Art and Braden dives deeper into the idea that the crop glyph might represent a form of communication from an advanced civilization, not necessarily extraterrestrial, but possibly a future version of humanity or a higher consciousness. Braden emphasizes that this is a time of great change, and such phenomena could be signaling a shift in human awareness or an invitation to rediscover ancient wisdom that has been lost or suppressed. The discussion touches on the potential for humanity to influence events on a global scale through collective intent and the power of focused thought, concepts central to Braden’s work.
As the hour progresses, Art and Braden explore the implications of these ideas, speculating on what the crop glyph might mean for the future of humanity. They consider whether it could be a wake-up call for humanity to rethink its relationship with the Earth and the cosmos.