In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief and Sage dive deep into the mind-bending debate over free will. Do we actually make choices—or just think we do? From Laplace’s Demon and hard determinism to compatibilism and the illusion of choice, they explore whether our decisions are our own or the universe’s well-scripted improv. Sage fights for freedom, Kief leans toward fate, and somewhere in the middle lies the blurry truth. Spark up and ask yourself: did you choose to press play, or was it always going to happen this way?

In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief and Sage dive into the murky waters of emotional manipulation. From gaslighting to guilt-tripping, they unpack how influence can twist into control. They explore the psychology behind manipulation, its presence in personal relationships and media, and how to spot it before it sinks its hooks. Expect deep dives, a few laughs, and maybe a moment of self-reflection. Just remember: if someone’s pulling your strings, it's okay to cut the cords.

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.