Topic: Social Commentary

Social Commentary comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to April 2018.

February 2012 April 2018

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Tobias Churton | Crowley In America: Art, Espionage & Sex Magic
• 1:05:55 - 1:09:05

Tobias Churton | Crowley In America: Art, Espionage & Sex Magic

Closing Skit and Music, Final Sign-off

The episode concludes with a satirical skit and a musical track featuring lyrics about social oppression and the "hard truth" of the current geopolitical state. The host provides a final sign-off, challenging "puritans of public relations" and "terrorists of the path of true will" before the audio fades out with the remaining song segments.

Jen Briney | Legislation 2017: Corporatization, Backdoor Deals, Data, & DNA
• 1:14:02 - 1:17:32

Jen Briney | Legislation 2017: Corporatization, Backdoor Deals, Data, & DNA

Closing Song: We're So Screwed

The episode concludes with a satirical song titled "We're So Screwed," which reflects on the dark state of world affairs and the feeling of being trapped in a corrupt system. The lyrics touch on themes of being "sheep to the slaughter" and the "scary dark world" described throughout the legislative and political discussions of the episode.

Dr. Richard Jacoby | The Toxic Effects of Sugar & The Corporate Food Conspiracy
• 56:41 - 58:39

Dr. Richard Jacoby | The Toxic Effects of Sugar & The Corporate Food Conspiracy

Fat Shaming, Corporate Safe Spaces

The host speculates that the concept of "fat shaming" and the culture of "safe spaces" may have been engineered by major food corporations like Pepsi and McDonald's to protect their business interests. He suggests that by labeling social commentary on obesity as prejudice, these companies prevent difficult but necessary conversations about health. The segment ends with a call for listeners to join the Plus membership.

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Robert Salas | UFOs, Missile Shutdowns, & Abduction Experiences
• 50:15 - 57:36

Robert Salas | UFOs, Missile Shutdowns, & Abduction Experiences

Twenty One Pilots, March to the Sea, and Social Reflection

The episode concludes with a social commentary on global poverty, police accountability, and the ethics of consumer technology. Carlwood plays "March to the Sea" by Twenty One Pilots, using the lyrics to reflect on the "collective gut frustration" of modern society. He suggests that UFOs might be attempting to show humanity an alternative to its current path of destruction and industrial exploitation.

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THC 117: Ken Gerhard | Flying Humanoids, Mothman, & Winged Beast Sightings
• 47:16 - 50:52

THC 117: Ken Gerhard | Flying Humanoids, Mothman, & Winged Beast Sightings

Perception Filters, Technology and Environment

As people age, they often develop mental filters that limit their perception of the unexplained, whereas children and certain cultures remain more open. Modern dependence on mobile devices is criticized for further disconnecting individuals from their natural environment. Observations from travels in 26 countries suggest that people in less technologically advanced nations are more observant of their surroundings and potential mysteries.

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THC 66: Jon Rappoport | Snowden Suspicions & Control Methods of the Elite
• 1:38:03 - 1:40:39

THC 66: Jon Rappoport | Snowden Suspicions & Control Methods of the Elite

Midnight Society Closing and Outro Song

The episode concludes with the formal closing of the "Midnight Society" and an outro song featuring social commentary on American consumerism. The lyrics touch on themes of obesity, SUV culture, and the disconnect between Western lifestyles and the rest of the world. The song serves as a final critique of the "give no fuck" attitude of the modern masses before the broadcast ends.

THC 14: The Shroomfest Special w/ Paul Herrmann, Mike Vinn, & Ari Shaffir
• 15:05 - 16:28

THC 14: The Shroomfest Special w/ Paul Herrmann, Mike Vinn, & Ari Shaffir

Comic Perspective, Social Norms, Atheism vs. Spirituality

The distinction between "normal people" and comedians is explored, with the claim that performers view the world through a different lens. One participant clarifies that while mushrooms help him see personal problems clearly, he views the experience through an atheist framework rather than a metaphysical or spiritual one.