The Reveal: The next stage of human awareness

by David Icke

The Reveal is the latest master work from unique, globally-renowned, author and researcher, David Icke, who has never seen a cutting edge that he didn’t want to go beyond.

His backbone of steel is legendary as he fearlessly pursues the truth without regard for consequences or how he is viewed. He has been on this road for 35 years and no level of ridicule or abuse has slowed his relentless determination to answer the BIG questions about human life.

Who are we? Where are we? Who or what is really in control?

The Reveal sees Icke dig deeper than ever before and the book can truly be described as ‘the next stage of human awareness’ across a great swathe of interlocking subjects from who controls the world to the nature of the ‘afterlife’ and everything in between.

His record of being proved right decade after decade is unparalleled and what he uncovers here has the potential to transform human perception of self and reality. The Reveal is the third book in his ‘Reality Trilogy’ along with The Trap and The Dream which have already moved the cutting edge many times. Now, in its dot-connected totality, David Icke’s The Reveal takes us where no one has gone before.

‘David Icke sees the patterns behind things and calls them out. It’s not a way to make friends, but it IS the righteous path.’ – Simon Welsh, writer and poet

Genres: Conspiracy Theories

654 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2024

About the author

David Icke is a writer and public speaker.
He has toured all over world giving presentations and has written over 10 books sharing his research and views regarding the current state of society and global events.
Former BBC television sports presenter and British Green Party spokesman.

David's Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/David-I...

Reviews

[Reading · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Reveal is the third book in David Icke's 'Reality Trilogy'

I've read most of his books, and this trilogy I consider his masterpiece, I think he's really nailed it here, and he's spread a vital message to a lot of people, especially about the 'trap' and getting out of here.

Not just this book, but the trilogy in general will help people understand the nature of reality and the nature of the afterlife.

It's a very interesting and enlightening read.

[Esra Bestel · Rating 5 out of 5]

"People ask the question: what is the meaning of life? But why does there have to be meaning? Why can't the meaning if you need one be life itself? I say there is no meaning in its totality. Life just is."
I guess this sums it up. We need to understand "just being" is more than enough. Free yourself from the drama and become witness. That is all.
Thank you David.
Great read and great reading recommendations. I am infinitely more curious.

[Varghese Winny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to David Icke for sharing his work with the world. Always taking his research beyond the cutting edge. The reveal goes beyond trap and dream. Waiting for his next work.

[Scott Andrews · Rating 1 out of 5]

David Icke's work presents a fascinating yet troubling dichotomy. On one hand, he masterfully exposes global deceptions and critiques power structures, resonating with those concerned about corruption and control in our world. His insights into manipulative practices of governments and institutions are often compelling and thought-provoking.

However, the ultimate solution Icke proposes is deeply problematic. He advocates for an escape into an "undifferentiated void," a concept that borders on nihilism. This vision, where all differentiation and materiality dissolve, raises serious philosophical questions about the nature of freedom and existence.

Icke's worldview, while drawing some parallels with Gnostic themes, diverges significantly from traditional religious or philosophical afterlife concepts. Unlike structured visions of the afterlife that offer meaning and continuity, Icke's void promises a freedom that paradoxically lacks context for any meaningful experience.

Perhaps most concerning is Icke's assertion that all possible worlds are inherently evil, since they are created solely for the purpose of creating pain, which interdimensional beings 'harvest', thus negating any possibility for goodness or beauty in existence. This perspective, combined with his attribution of evil to interdimensional beings, potentially strips humans of moral agency and responsibility.

While Icke's critique of global issues is often insightful, his proposed solutions are bleak and impractical. His philosophy, blending esoteric thinking with nihilistic elements, risks leading followers away from engaging with real-world problems constructively.

In conclusion, while Icke's work offers valuable critiques of power structures, his ultimate vision presents a dangerous form of escapism that may do more harm than good.

All that being said, I do think Bill Gates is one of the most evil human beings to ever live. So, he was right on that point.

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My entire review would not fit in Goodreads, so here is a deeper summary re: why I have very conflicting thoughts on the work of David Icke-

David Icke's work presents a profound tension between his insightful critique of global power structures and the bleak, nihilistic escape he ultimately offers. This review explores the key aspects of this conflict and their implications.

1. Exposure of Deceptions:
Icke masterfully uncovers and critiques powerful myths and structures of control wielded by governments, financial institutions, and military organizations. His exposure of these entities as manipulative resonates with concerns about power concentration and corruption in the modern world.

2. Critique of the Material World:
Icke views the material world as inherently corrupt and designed to create suffering. This aligns with some radical spiritual perspectives, suggesting that the material world feeds into a cycle of pain and control.

3. Ultimate Escape and Its Implications:
The escape Icke proposes—a leap into an undifferentiated state of possibilities or void—appears to be a form of nihilism. This vision, where nothing is real or meaningful and all differentiation is lost, can be likened to extreme and bleak ideologies. It replaces one form of suffering (living under manipulation) with another (an endless, meaningless void).

4. Dual Nature of Icke's Influence:
On one hand, Icke's work can be viewed as a courageous effort to reveal uncomfortable truths. On the other, his ultimate vision of escape through nihilism could be seen as offering a false promise of liberation, akin to destructive ideologies.

Comparison with Other Perspectives:

1. Thomas Ligotti and World of Darkness: Orpheus RPG:
Both Ligotti's philosophy and the Orpheus RPG share Icke's vision of a bleak, meaningless void as the ultimate end. They all present a universe where the promise of freedom is overshadowed by dissolution and meaninglessness. (no room to explore this here, but something I have thought about quite a lot)

2. Gnostic Themes:
While Icke's work references Gnostic themes, particularly the view of the material world as flawed, his vision of ultimate freedom diverges from traditional Gnostic thought. Gnosticism aims for a return to a higher, meaningful spiritual realm, whereas Icke's immaterial void suggests a state of boundless freedom that might ultimately be as empty as the material world it seeks to transcend.

3. Traditional Religious Afterlife Concepts:
Many religious traditions offer more concrete and meaningful visions of the afterlife compared to Icke's undifferentiated void. These often include structured realms of existence, material continuity, and a sense of purpose and meaning.

Critical Analysis of Icke's Worldview:

1. All-Encompassing Evil:
Icke suggests that all possible worlds and times exist simultaneously, yet are all inherently corrupted. This creates a paradox, negating any hope for goodness or beauty in existence.

2. Interdimensional Beings as Prime Movers:
By attributing evil actions to interdimensional beings, Icke's view negates human volition and moral responsibility. This perspective complicates efforts to address real-world issues and can lead to a sense of helplessness.

3. Expanding Consciousness as a Solution:
Icke proposes expanding consciousness, often through practices like drug use and intellectual exploration, as a means to transcend malevolent forces. This approach offers an abstract solution to tangible, real-world issues.

4. Danger of Nihilism and Escapism:
Icke's focus on escaping to a void beyond material existence can be interpreted as a form of nihilism, rejecting the value of the material world and the potential for meaningful change within it.

Conclusion:

David Icke's approach combines elements of esoteric thinking, cultic behavior, and a nihilistic rejection of material existence. While his critique of global power structures is compelling, his proposed solutions are seen as dangerously bleak and impractical. The creation of new, exclusive terminology and lack of engagement with classical philosophical traditions contribute to a narrow and potentially harmful worldview.

The overall effect is a message that, while offering insight into some aspects of global manipulation, may lead to a destructive and disengaging perspective on life and reality. A more constructive approach would involve affirming human agency, focusing on practical solutions, and addressing societal problems through active engagement and ethical action.

In summary, while Icke's work provides valuable critiques of power structures, his ultimate vision presents a dangerous form of escapism that may do more harm than good. It's crucial to critically examine such philosophies and seek more constructive ways to address the real issues in our world.

All in all? I prefer Spiritualism to this brand of New Age Nihilism.

[qnostico · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an honest critique of - The Reveal - The last book in his 'Reality Trilogy' which includes The Trap and The Dream. All three books are definitely modern 'metaphysical' master pieces that deserve to be read by all.

As always, David Icke does an impressive job dissecting world events, politics, government corruption, legitimate conspiracies, and the so-called “truth-tellers” of the alternative media. He’s incredibly skilled at connecting dots and challenging mainstream narratives. However, after following his work for years and reading his entire catalog in search of answers, The Reveal confronted me with a kind of dialectical ultimatum—forcing me to question his overarching worldview more deeply than ever before.


Every new Icke book is advertised as “going deeper than ever,” and I always approach his releases with genuine excitement. But in truth, much of the material feels repetitive, and the “new” revelations often amount to extended explanations of his growing distaste for the world itself. His metaphysical explorations, while fascinating, rarely present anything truly groundbreaking. Instead, they often lean on fringe science to confirm his core belief: that we live in a simulated reality crafted by a malevolent interdimensional intelligence.


One aspect that becomes increasingly difficult to overlook is his constant dismissal of nearly every alternative perspective. At times, he seems to position himself as uniquely chosen to receive higher-frequency truth, which can come across as self-justifying. His worldview leans heavily toward the idea that evil is the fundamental force shaping reality, and The Reveal pushes that premise harder than ever.


Despite all this, I genuinely enjoy his explorations of consciousness and the nature of reality. Yet after reading twenty of his books back-to-back, I’ve realized that his worldview ultimately isn’t life-affirming. By portraying the material world as a corrupted creation of a deranged cosmic entity—intentionally designed to harvest suffering—he inadvertently demonizes nature, matter, and existence itself. That’s a disturbing conclusion to reach.


Reducing the universe to a simulation can feel demoralizing, especially when paired with the claim that astral realms are also traps set by demonic forces. His idea that plasma—the substance making up 99% of the universe—is literally the mind of Yaldabaoth raises enormous philosophical and scientific questions. How can the fundamental medium of existence be inherently “evil”?


Plasma physics is still emerging, and The New Science of Heaven by Robert Temple—quoted throughout The Reveal—offers fascinating insights. But Icke transforms Temple’s ideas into an extreme metaphysical framework where plasma becomes synonymous with demonic consciousness. This conflation between “programmed plasma” (with artificial sentience) and the plasma that makes up the cosmos is a leap that deserves far more nuance.


Icke’s updated “Plasma Matrix” theory builds on his old Saturn-Moon Matrix hypothesis but shifts toward an even more totalizing view: that all of reality, physical and astral, is a trap constructed by a psychopathic entity. This raises countless questions—about programmed plasma, about potential frequency manipulations, about the true nature of consciousness, about whether plasma itself could be the neutral, divine field the Gnostics might have called the Pleroma. Yet Icke brushes aside all nuance in favor of a single conclusion: plasma equals the Demiurge.


His take on climate change is also contradictory within his own worldview. He praises carbon dioxide as the “gas of life,” while simultaneously condemning plasma—99% of existence—as the embodiment of cosmic evil. How can the building blocks of life be sacred while the building blocks of the universe are demonic?


Icke draws heavily from The Matrix films, suggesting they mysteriously mirror his worldview. But one could argue the opposite—that the films promote a form of neo-Gnosticism designed to make humanity fear and reject the material world. “You are a slave, Neo” may be thrilling in fiction, but as a spiritual framework, it encourages detachment rather than empowerment.


Despite calling out anti-human agendas everywhere, his solution tends to be emotional detachment from the world because it is fundamentally corrupt. Yet he also claims Prime Earth exists on another frequency, and Infinite Reality is Pure Oneness. Is Prime Earth physical or void? He never clarifies.


His discussions on the afterlife rely heavily on two women featured on his Ickonic series—interesting perspectives, but ultimately speculative and somewhat filler. Their testimonies are used to support his reincarnation-trap thesis, yet the influence of Icke’s own long-standing narratives on their views seems overlooked.


To his credit, Icke’s mantra—“true wisdom is knowing you know nothing”—is valuable. And his teachings on reuniting with our true nature as Awareness, and accessing unconditional love through the heart, are powerful and resonate deeply. He effectively blends nondual teachings with Gnostic dualism, though this mixture ultimately creates a confusing dialectic.


On one side: Infinite Awareness, Infinite Love—the true identity of all beings.

On the other: a corrupted simulation completely divorced from Source.

But how can 99% of the universe—plasma—be severed from the Absolute? How can an “evil entity” have independent power outside All That Is?


Perhaps the synthesis lies not in fear of matter but in embracing it as the Divine Feminine—Sophia—manifest in nature and the Earth. Instead of rejecting the world as an evil projection, we can honor it as the embodiment of Spirit. Matter is Spirit; Spirit is Matter. Unity Consciousness is indivisible.


The Plasma Universe model beautifully suggests that consciousness pervades everything. Reducing the cosmos to a suffering-harvesting simulation simply doesn’t hold up.


While suffering exists, it is not the entirety of human experience, nor is the universe engineered solely for torment. Evil is a distortion within Infinite Potential, not the architect of creation.


After reading The Trap, The Dream, and The Reveal, the constant rehashing and fear-heavy outlook finally wore me down. I still respect David Icke. I believe he has integrity, conviction, and a genuine desire to reveal truth as he sees it. But the repeated insistence on perceiving the world as false and unreal risks fostering depersonalization, derealization, and existential despair—especially for readers already struggling with anxiety or spiritual confusion.


Consider the implications of a worldview that claims:


•Life is created and controlled by evil

•The afterlife is a trap

•Your mind is an AI overlay

•Your soul is imprisoned

•There’s no hope for humanity here

•Unless you agree, you might be an NPC


What effect does this have on people earnestly seeking truth, healing, and meaning?


Many people seem more enthralled by “how deep the rabbit hole goes” than by cultivating wisdom, compassion, and grounded spiritual growth. It’s alarming how fast this neo-Gnostic, life-rejecting philosophy is spreading at a time when humanity desperately needs hope, empowerment, and reconnection with the Earth.


David’s yearly book cycle certainly supports his business and Ickonic, but is it empowering readers? Maybe sometimes. But ultimately, we need to remember:


Question everything

[John Lash]

John Lamb Lash checking in. My book Not in His image is an underground classic that delves into the record of the teachings of the ancient Gnostics. David Icke knows who I am and has read the book. He has also cited my work without however using my name. I have argued against simulation theory in many writings and on my YT channel and other interviews, including one with David Willets, an affiliate of Ickonic, Icke's platform.

His current theory that "plasma is the medium of simulation" and thus a tool of demonic evil powers working against humanity is a frontal counter-argument to my long-established version of Gnostic teachings. No problem there, I would welcome an open debate about the meaning of plasma and the question of whether or not Gnostics hated the material world and considered it to be the matrix of demonic powers. The problem is, neither Icke or any others among the many who propose the strawman argument against Gnostics will converse with me in an open platform. In short, they don't dare to converse with me.

I am pretty sure that Icke might cite source material for his claim that plasma is the medium of demonic entrapment, in particular the term "plasmata" in the Nag Hammadi Codices. I have extensively explained the use of this term showing that it does not in any way support Icke's condemning argument against and slander of the true meaning of Gnostic teachings.

I look forward to how the case of new age nihilism Icke makes in his new book will play against the counter-argument I can present -- if it ever gets to be considered by people capable of critical thinking who can decide on their own judgement who has the best case.

[Maikel · Rating 1 out of 5]

Sorry David,

I’ve just finished your book the Phantom Self before this book. Maybe this book is good for new readers to your work to end the trilogy. (The trap, the dream, the reveal.)

You have better books for recommendations.

[Chris Healey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another decent offering from Ike, this one being particularly current. I appreciated his critique of what’s become “mainstream alternative media” & especially Elon Musk. I also enjoyed his critique of the new age too. Always one on his own out there with lots of very valid points & details often overlooked by others. He is guilty at times of repeating himself over his prolific output but that wasn’t much of an issue here & there are plenty of points of interest to follow up on. The last chapter was a great & positive note to end on. I might relisten to that again.

[Carol Apple · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally! A viable answer to a question I’ve had all my life: Why does all life on this planet depend on killing and consuming other life? Something has to suffer and die for something else to eat. Creatures who are prey live their lives around trying to avoid predators. Humans breed sentient animals to eat them.

I’ve heard all the justifications but none of them ever sat well with me. The fall of man, free will (although there’s no free will involved in being born a deer, rabbit, or calf…), it just evolved that way, etc etc. I know this world didn’t happen by chance, that there is intelligence behind it; therefore life in this particular world was deliberately designed to be based on predators and prey. Yet I hear that that love is the ultimate meaning. But all the killing and suffering just would not mesh in my mind with love being the ultimate thing….

Well along comes David Icke’s theory: This world is a sophisticated very advanced simulation that exists to produce negative energy as food for low vibration beings in the astral plane. When we die they appear as guides and elders and explain we still have”karma” to work off and send us back. (After we believe them and agree….even though our minds get wiped and most of us have no memory of the “lessons” we learned in the previous life). Nobody is perfect and most of us humans are very self judging so the karma thing makes sense, especially when you have a being of light explaining it to you. But after 10,000 or so years of reincarnating and not getting any closer to working off all that karma and in fact accumulating more karma, the scheme starts to resemble being ever in debt to the company store. It kinda does fits the situation here on earth. I would rather David Icke’s theory not be true, but he makes an excellent case and the theory does make a lot of puzzle pieces fit the observable situation.

He also covers the creeping totalitarianism, surveillance, the exploitive financial system, the proliferation of AI and Elon Musk’s role, 15 minute concentration camps - er - cities, Covid and vaccines, wars, religion of all kinds, and much more. All in all, “The Reveal” is a hell of a read.

[Orgadena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Telepathic Portals

More Spirit.
More food, Mr Trump, Telepathy.
Light, Symbolic.
Greek Gods, Wooden Doors.
Human Souls, Astral Illusions, Field, the System.
Council, of Mary (325 CE).
New, Feminine Sun.
Attention, Light, "Experience, Experience."
Samsara, Cycle, Reincarnation, the Realm.
Five (5), Ancient Powers.
Play, Our Reality.
Old Hell, Lights.
The "Loosh!"
Been ...
Time-Tunnels, Holy, Longing, Your Homes.

Look down, a Hindu temple
-- "Go, to ... the Beasts" ‐-
The "Next Flow."

Simulation, a white Light.
Door, Deprevation.
Air.
War, Health.
Extraordinary Acceptance.
Nature, Real Story.
The Spark, the Program.
Us, You.
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Fake Vaccines.
Conspiracy.
Read, Learn.
An idea, a condition.
Gardens.
Source.
The Form.
Useless perceptions.
Neighbourhood Control.
Target, Picture.
In general, pay back, plus interest, come back.
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Books.
Christian ...
Listening ...
Joke, "Dodgy."
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Agriculture.
The Form.
Matrix.
The Background.
From ...
Knowledge.
The Analogies.
Big Illusion.

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Target.
Tunnels.
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Robes.
Wheels, Levels.
Hungry Realms.
Karma Realms.
Entrances.
Gods, Ghosts.
Trinity.
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Simulation.
Virgin.
Information, Projection.
Talks.
Unraveling ...
Equilibrium.

Places -- Prisons -- Cults.

Frequencies.
SHIT !!!
A guy.

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Astral ...
Portals.
~

[Constantia Munda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened to this 3 novel series 2022-2024 - "The Trap, The Dream, and The Reveal" and I always like Icke's human and existential theories, but as usual they could be EDITED down to 50% of the words he uses!!!

1 - . The well spoken audiobooks that Icke narrated were around 20 hours each!!!

2 - Massive anti-Covid and vaccine theory.

3 - Vaccines have nanotechnology and gravatene in them that make you PROGRAMMABLE.

4 - Reincarnation is a TRAP - turn away from the "LIGHT" and stop the negative reincarnation loop.

4 - Our reality is a simulation.

5 - You were born to be enslaved and abused. The test is to escape. See Plato, Jewish Essenes, Christian Gnostics, Etc..

[Kevin Worcester · Rating 1 out of 5]

ugh, not for me. the reveal is basically just david icke ranting about the same conspiracy stuff he’s been saying forever. lots of vague ideas thrown together with zero proof. he goes on and on about “who controls the world” but never really answers anything?? plus, it’s hard to follow and kinda exhausting to read, like he’s trying to cram in as much as possible without really explaining any of it. felt like i was just getting lost in a mess of paranoia and “they’re out to get us” talk. honestly, wish i hadn’t bothered.

[Blake E · Rating 4 out of 5]

it's david icke. the man was banned from half of europe, he literally cannot travel in the shenzen zone or whatever for a reason. you could take it word for word or as total entertainment but i REFUSE to believe anything other the reality we are surrounded by energy vampires from the moon!!!!!!. deducting one star because he's british.

[Mr S Jarvis · Rating 4 out of 5]

He goes too far into what happens when you die for my liking.its one subject that no one can say honestly about. I don’t mean NDE’s I talking about being dead for a few days or even longer who comes back.

[Steven Atkinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I gave it 5 stars because it joins the dots.