Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast Podcast

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast

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A weekly podcast which will be discussing my thoughts on a wide range of topics including but not limited to books,current affairs,philosophy...
The Polarizing Effect of Social Media Algorithms
In this episode, I discuss the polarity which is a side effect of how social media algorithms work and its effect on interactions between people who hold opposing views.  I argue that this polarity makes it difficult to have any sort of meaningful discussions on most social media platforms.Reading resources from my blog:1. The filter bubble and propagation of problematic ideals2. The filter bubble and conspiracy theories 3. The filter bubble and cancel culture4. The filter bubble and human nature5. The filter bubble and mental health issues Support the show
Oct 22, 2020
10 min
Emotion Awareness And Emotional Intelligence:What Is The Difference?
In this episode, i discuss how social media as a platform has cause confusion in what is the difference between emotion awareness and emotional intelligence.Reading resource from my blog:1.The relationship between social media and mental healt50hSupport the show
Oct 11, 2020
9 min
Are Big Brands Like Clicks Using Outrage Marketing To Gain An Audience?
In this episode, I argue that big brands who have been called out for their distasteful advertising material like Clicks have recently, actually do it on purpose to grow their brands'   reach. Reading resources:1.Clicks advert in question2.List of brands who have employed outrage marketing tacticsSupport the show
Sep 18, 2020
12 min
From The Archives:Mac Miller Tribute Episode
Today marks 2 years since Mac tragically passed away. In this episode from last year,i discuss how I got to discover Mac and the impact his music has had in my lifeRIP Mac!Support the show
Sep 7, 2020
27 min
The Good Intentions Fallacy Is Making Social Media Unbearable
In this episode, I discuss how the good intentions fallacy, which is the idea that one has a superior perspective because their intentions are pure, is making social media sites unbearable.Reading resources from my blog site:1. Filter bubble2.Confirmation bias3. The polarizing effect of social media algorithmsSupport the show
Aug 20, 2020
11 min
How the Paradox of Choice Impacts the Mental Well-being of Social Media Users
The paradox of choice states that whenever are presented with many options, the less satisfied with our pick we become. In this episode, i discuss how it is exactly this paradox of choice which makes people less and less content with their real lives becomes they are constantly exposed to many more images of how their lives could be on social media.Recommended readings from my blog:1. Blog post on "burnout"2.You are where you need to beSupport the show
Aug 15, 2020
9 min
The Fallacy of Cancel Culture
In this episode, I discuss cancel culture and how it may be a result of the filter bubble, a sort of intellectual isolation caused by social media algorithms. I suggest that thee filter bubble creates a fallacy of mass-produced individuality where users act on the impulses of their group or "bubble" without their knowledge.Recommended readings from my blog:1.Filter bubble2.GroupthinkSupport the show
Aug 3, 2020
12 min
The Trap of Emotion Outsourcing:It Will End In Tears
In this episode, I discuss emotion outsourcing and why it is detrimental to the outsourcer plus I also argue that "irregardless" is an actual word and more!Some local podcasts to check out:-Sustain267 Podcast by Pato Kelesitse-The Rant with Shatho Nlegbwa-The Nameless Book Podcast by TuduetsoSupport the show
Jul 19, 2020
12 min
Political Correctness by Mainstream Media and Corporations Is Impeding the Mandate of #BlackLivesMatter
In this episode, I discuss how in their bid to seem politically correct, mainstream media and corporations are impeding the progress of the #BlackLivesMatter movement.Support the show
Jul 6, 2020
15 min
Special Fathers Day Episode:Chronicles of Fatherhood
In this special father's day episode, I chronicle my experiences with fatherhood and everything that come with it! All the confusion, all the excitement all the learnings, etc, etcPS: A huge thank you to my guest who helped me out a lot with the intro!!Support the show
Jun 21, 2020
24 min
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