Bobo's Void
Bobo's Void
Bobo Matjila
a space to spiral and explore philosophy and the absurd world that we live in, in a way that's accessible, fun and easy to digest.
are u trash for canceling plans? [full episode]
Enjoyed this episode? Dive deeper into our conversations and access hundreds of exclusive content on our Patreon! Click here to join the community and support the show: www.patreon.com/bobosvoid Picture this: You’ve spent hours cleaning your place, cooking food, and setting up a dinner table with the cute little candles and the tablecloth u got from the vintage store in paris, only to get that dreaded text—'Hey, so sorry, I’m not going to make it tonight.' Or worse, no text at all. Welcome to the era of canceled plans, where ‘yes’ doesn’t mean yes, ‘maybe’ rarely leads to ‘I’m in,’ and commitment is apparently a burden that no one owes to anyone? But why? Why are we so quick to bail on each other? Is it because we’re all secretly drowning in social anxiety? Is it because everyone feels so unimportant that canceling is nbd? Is it because ur therapist convinced u to cancel plans to "protect ur peace"? Or is it something deeper—a symptom of a culture that’s lost its sense of obligation, where relationships feel more disposable than ever? In this episode, we’re diving into the psychology, the philosophy, and the sheer chaos of why our generation loves canceling plans. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about laziness. From the rise of 'boundaries' culture to the perceived anonymity that we all have in this digital era, we’re unpacking the modern malaise of commitment. Let’s get into it.are u plan canceler or are u a good person? lmao let us know in the comments down below!
Jan 5, 2025
37 min
your stuff is making u miserable
thanks for listening! if you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to many more episodes like this by supporting our patreon here: www.patreon.com/bobosvoid this week we're talking about clutter (aka all the stuff in your house). the process of decluttering my house has led me down a spiral of unpacking my attachments to my past and the ways that material possessions have me by the throat.this week we're talking about hyper-consumerism, minimalism and the normalization of hoarding. do u reaaalllyyyy need all the stuff that you own?let us know if you're doing this week's homework assignment, and as usual, let us know your thoughts down below!
Sep 30, 2024
52 min
*TEASER* does setting boundaries make u a bad person?
thanks for listening! for the full episode, click here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/does-setting-u-112500039?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Sep 26, 2024
5 min
can money really make someone love you?
if you enjoyed this episode, we have lots more on our patreon. click here to subscribe and access our entire catalogue of episodes: www.patreon.com/bobosvoid this week we're talking about romantic love and how it intersects with our mimetic desires. if you had never heard of romantic love, would you still want it? will getting the baddie of your dreams really make you happy? we also talk about trickin' - at this late stage of capitalism, do you have to pay for love or can love be earned?let us know your thoughts down below!
Jun 17, 2024
1 hr 9 min
heated debate with new AI chatbot
this is only a short snippet from the full episode. to watch the full episode, click here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/heated-debate-ai-105157473?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link this week we're arguing with Chat GPT's new AI chatbot and the results are not pretty. let us know what you think in the comment section below! are you preparing for the big replacement or are we still good? :)
May 31, 2024
18 min
how to be an adult
hello sweet peaches, this week we're talking about what it really takes to set aside our childish ways and grow into full sized adults (on the inside an outside). we unpack all the insidious obstacles to adulthood and some of the things we can all do to find the courage to leave Plato's childish cave.
Mar 29, 2024
8 min
should we have kids? l parenting and the pursuit of perfection
help us decide if we are 'good enough' to bring bring sentient life into this world - and let us know, are YOU good enough to be a parent? why or why not? to listen to the full episode, click here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/should-we-have-100273051?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Mar 13, 2024
20 min
do we need religion to survive?
hello sweet pumpkins, this week we're talking about the ways that secularism has failed us. we talk about the utility of religion and the implications of its absence. we imagine what a new religion might look like, and where the future of spirituality is headed.
Feb 29, 2024
12 min
when should you cut off your family?
hello sweet peaches, this week we're talking about family! we talk about the new age rejection of family (as shown by anti-baby protests in south korea), and the rise of the DINKS (or DINKWADs, for those with dogs). We question whether the constructs of marriage and the nuclear family are outdated,  And; we answer the age old question: how do you deal with difficult family members?let us know what you think in the comment section below!
Feb 9, 2024
24 min
reimagining therapy
thank you for watching! for the full episode, click here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reimagining-92627398?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link This week we explore the question: what would healing look like in a world that values mental wellbeing? we discuss some of the (macro and micro) obstacles that get in the way of accessible and effective healing and we unpack a few steps we could take as a culture to get us all closer to holistic health. as usual, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!
Nov 25, 2023
38 min
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