Fast Facts for Gen Z
Fast Facts for Gen Z
Callie W
FEATURED: New Philosophy Mini-Series! I don't know anything about anything! If you, like me, are filled with curiosity and mild fear of the unknown, this is the podcast for you! I'll do the research and tell you everything you ever (and never) wanted to know, from the perspective of Generation Z. Transcripts available at https://fastfactsforgenz.wixsite.com/podcast Yes, that is a new website.
Philosophy Mini-Series Episode 3: Anarchism and Care
This season, take in the philosophy papers I've written since I started college. There are 4 episodes total. Today, listen to a critique of historical anarchist theory's methods and a defense of its values, along with a proposal for a more relationship-oriented anarchism. See citations and read the formal paper at fastfactsforgenz.wixsite.com/podcast
Jan 25, 2023
21 min
Philosophy Mini-Series Episode 2: Is Porn Art?
This season, take in the philosophy papers I've written since I started college. There are 4 episodes total. Today, hear extensive attempts to define pornography, define art, and compare the two, and join me in my attempts to conclude whether or not pornography is art. See citations and read the formal paper at fastfactsforgenz.wixsite.com/podcast.
Jan 18, 2023
18 min
Philosophy Mini-series Episode 1: Octopus Consciousness
Welcome to the new and improved Fast Facts for Gen Z! This season, take in the philosophy papers I've written since I started college. There are 4 episodes total. Today, hear discussions on theories of consciousness, animal captivity, and the neurological structure of octopi. See citations and read the formal paper at fastfactsforgenz.wixsite.com/podcast (yes, this is a new website).
Jan 8, 2023
16 min
The Lonely Goose
This episode is about a goose. Photo at www.fastfactsforgenz.wordpress.com
Sep 22, 2021
9 min
Power Imbalance and Progress
How do power dynamics inform our everyday interactions? What about our advocacy? What helps - or hinders - true progress? How can we move closer to equity? In this episode, I examine authority, inequality, and human behavior to try and figure out how we will ever make progress towards justice.
Sep 14, 2021
12 min
A New Year's COVID - We're Back, Baby!
Welcome to Season 2 of Fast Facts for Gen Z! It's time for a new school year - what does that mean for me? What does that mean for all students? Aren't we still in a pandemic? In this episode, I evaluate my observations of how Kids These Days are doing and make predictions for the upcoming school year.
Aug 31, 2021
16 min
Season 1 Finale
We've come nearly full circle around the year since the podcast has begun, and I'll be taking a hiatus to improve the show. Here's why!
Jun 24, 2021
2 min
Education and The Youth with Xavier Adams
What is it like to teach Gen Z? What was it like to teach during a pandemic? How do we create learning environments that meet students' wants and needs? In this episode, I talk to a high school teacher about working with Gen Z students and challenging the norms and expectations of the American public school system.  The thoughts and opinions discussed in this episode are our own and do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Xavier's employer (or mine).
Jun 10, 2021
44 min
Connections with Nature and Musings on the Mind
Why does spending time in nature feel so different from everything else? What kinds of connections do we feel? What benefits are there, and why do they exist. In this slower-paced episode, I recount times that I've felt connected with and disconnected from nature and wonder how those times affect my well-being.
May 27, 2021
11 min
A Reflection on Online School, Again
The 2020-21 school year is coming to a close. What has the entire experience, pandemic and all, been like? How has it changed throughout the year? What does it feel like to graduate right now? In this episode, I look back at my previous reflection on online school and think about change, growth, and how you know when you're ready for something to end.
May 13, 2021
13 min
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