Welcome back to Sketching Up! In this episode, Matt and Kyle discuss various conspiracy theories and alternative historical perspectives. They explore the possibility of hidden worlds and ancient civilizations in Antarctica, as well as the idea that America may be the actual ancient Egypt. They also discuss the reimagining of the world map and the connections between the Mississippi River and Egyptian culture. The conversation delves into the presence of Egyptian artifacts and pyramids in the Grand Canyon, and the potential control of information by powerful families like the Rothschilds. The conversation explores the flaws of the education system and the focus on test scores rather than personal growth and application of knowledge. It highlights the importance of being versatile and adaptable in the real world. The discussion also touches on the lack of preparation for life after school and the need for education to encompass a broader range of skills. The potential dangers and consequences of the virtual world, as well as the loss of privacy in a subscription-based model, are also discussed. The conversation concludes with speculation about the possibility of living in a matrix-like world. 🔊 Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! 🌟 You can find us on Instagram and TikTok - @schnabel.studios along with Twitter @schnabelstudios You can find us on Instagram - @SketchingUpPodcast Music by Kyle Scott Episode produced by Chris Schnabel This episode was directed and edited by Chris Schnabel Sketching Up is a Schnabel Studios Production. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Updates 03:41 - Exploring Antarctica and Hidden Worlds 12:15 - The Possibility of Ancient Civilizations in America 16:36 - Reimagining the World Map 22:39 - The Mississippi River and Egyptian Connections 26:24 - Egyptian Artifacts and Pyramids in the Grand Canyon 30:56 - Questioning History and the Catalyst for Missing Continents 37:35 - Controlling Information and the Power of Knowledge 38:21 - The Rothschilds and Hidden Wealth 38:58 - The Flaws of the Education System 42:40 - The Importance of Personal Growth and Versatility 45:32 - The Gap Between School and the Real World 48:03 - The Lack of Preparation for Life After School 51:54 - The Influence of Virtual Reality and Online Presence 55:38 - The Dangers and Consequences of the Virtual World 59:01 - The Potential Manipulation and Control in the Virtual World 01:04:26 - The Subscription-Based Model and Loss of Privacy 01:08:11 - The Possibility of Living in a Matrix-Like World