Is beauty just for galleries and mountaintops—or is it hiding in your morning coffee and a well-worn hoodie? In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief and Sage take a long, hazy look at the philosophy of everyday aesthetics. From folding laundry to scrolling Instagram, they explore how moments of unnoticed beauty shape our lives, whether we realize it or not. Featuring philosophical detours through Kant, Dewey, and a plastic bag floating through the wind that almost made Kief cry.

Would living forever be a gift… or a curse? In this episode, Kief and Sage wade into the murky waters of immortality, exploring questions of justice, equity, and what it means to be human when death is off the table. From CRISPR and transhumanism to soul fatigue and societal imbalance, they unravel the philosophical and ethical implications of eternal life. So listen—because forever might be longer than you think.

In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief Ericson and Sage Haze light up and lean into the strange, sluggish world of boredom. Is boredom a bug in the human system—or a feature? They explore how boredom shapes creativity, self-awareness, and even societal change. From scrolling aimlessly to staring at ceilings, the duo posits that maybe boredom isn’t something to escape… but something to listen to.

In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, your hazy hosts Sage Haze and Kief Ericson twist up the truth and spark a conversation about lying. Why do we do it? Is it always wrong? Can a lie ever be more honest than the truth? From little white fibs to big existential deceptions, we untangle the philosophical knots of dishonesty and explore whether reality itself might be one big con. Light up, lean in, and let's get real about being fake.

In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief Ericson and Sage Haze dive deep into the surreal, mysterious, and often perplexing world of dreams. Are they just random neural firings, or do they hold deeper meaning? We explore the different theories behind dreaming—Freud’s subconscious desires, Jung’s collective unconscious, and the modern neuroscience take that dreams are just the brain’s way of sorting information.

But, of course, we take things further. Can dreams be portals to alternate realities? Do they offer glimpses into the future? And why does our dream logic make perfect sense until we wake up? We also swap some of our own weirdest, wildest, and most inexplicable dream experiences—because let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good "you won’t believe what I dreamed last night" story?

And since we’re high while recording, expect a few deep tangents—like, what if reality is just one big collective dream? What if you are just a dream someone else is having? Or, on a more practical note, can we train ourselves to lucid dream and take control?

Whether you’re a believer in the mystical power of dreams or just think they’re brain static, this episode will make you question what happens when you close your eyes at night. So spark up, settle in, and let’s dream together.

In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief Ericson and Sage Haze dive into the wild world of parasocial relationships—those one-sided bonds we form with celebrities, influencers, fictional characters, and even podcasters (wink). How deep does the obsession go? When does admiration turn into unhealthy attachment? And is there a way to keep our love for public figures fun without crossing into delusion? Join us as we get high and philosophize on the fine line between fandom and fixation, the psychology behind these relationships, and how social media blurs the boundaries more than ever. Light up, lean back, and let’s get weird with it.

If you could make a perfect copy of yourself, would you? In this episode, Kief Ericson and Sage Haze dive into the wild world of cloning—exploring the ethics, identity crises, and sci-fi scenarios that come with making another you. Would your clone share your mind or go rogue? Could clones replace us, or would they just be expensive roommates? Grab your favorite strain and join us as we ponder the possibilities of double trouble.

In this episode, we uncover the fascinating—and at times frightening—phenomenon of mass hysteria, examining historical outbreaks and the psychological factors that drive them. From witch hunts and medical mysteries to modern-day social panics, we explore how rumors and collective fears can spread like wildfire. Tune in as we dissect the interplay of human psychology, cultural influences, and media sensationalism—and learn what these episodes of mass hysteria can reveal about our shared vulnerabilities, as well as our remarkable resilience.