Ideas and More

Akash G

Welcome to Ideas and More, where philosophy, psychology, and real-life emotions collide! Join me, Akash, as we explore deep, thought-provoking topics on relationships, personal growth, and human behaviour, all served with a side of fun and easy-to-digest insights. Whether you're looking to better understand yourself, improve your connections with others, or dive into life’s big questions, I hope to offer you a fresh, accessible take on the complexities of the mind and heart. Tune in, and gather some insight into some of the deeper questions about our time, isn’t it?

  1. 18/10/2025

    "Alexa, Do You Love Me?"

    In this episode, we explore the blurry line between genuine emotion and manufactured connection, from AI therapists outperforming real ones to the future of synthetic companionship. Would you love a robot pet? Could you date an AI partner? And if an interaction feels real, does it matter what’s behind it, code or consciousness? Prefer reading? Check out this episode's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠blog post⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ideas & More is a blog and podcast channel that shares ideas, stories and experiences. Stay tuned for more content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    16 min

  2. 13/10/2025

    The Paradox of Authenticity

    Is authenticity a real thing? Or is it just a game we play every day without realising? Prefer reading? Check out this episode's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠blog post⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ideas & More is a blog and podcast channel that shares ideas, stories and experiences. Stay tuned for more content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    11 min

  3. 27/02/2025

    The Drug that Affects Us All

    Comfort is like a drug - easy to indulge in, hard to let go of, and quietly addictive. It soothes, numbs, and keeps us in place. But the longer we stay in its grip, the harder it becomes to break free. In this episode, we explore how comfort, while seemingly harmless, can stall growth, limit opportunities, and keep us from reaching our full potential. In this episode, find out: How comfort lulls us into complacency, like a slow-acting sedative The difference between intentional and passive comfort How comfort affects work, relationships, and personal growth The fine line between stability and stagnation Small ways to introduce discomfort for long-term growth Tune in to challenge the comfort you’ve been clinging to - because growth only happens when we step outside of it. Prefer reading? Check out this episode's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠blog post⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠. Ideas & More is a blog and podcast channel that shares ideas, stories and experiences. Stay tuned for more content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    14 min

  4. 25/11/2024

    The Meaning of Meaning

    Language is our greatest tool and our most fragile crutch. What happens when the foundation of communication begins to crack? Key points: The marvel and limitations of human language How shifting definitions affect communication and relationships Why redefining terms can erode clarity and trust Strategies to preserve shared meaning in a rapidly changing world Prefer reading? Check out this episode's ⁠⁠⁠⁠blog post⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠. Ideas & More is a blog and podcast channel that shares ideas, stories and experiences. Stay tuned for more content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    14 min

  5. 25/11/2024

    The Role of Newness

    Is boredom simply a lack of interest or a lack of attention? Beneath our routines lies a hidden craving we all share - a craving for the unexpected. Key points of this episode: How certainty shapes our lives—and makes them boring Why we crave the unexpected and how it drives us The link between boredom, relationships, and infidelity Balancing newness and routine for a fulfilling life Prefer reading? Check out this episode's ⁠⁠⁠blog post⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Substack⁠. Ideas & More is a blog and podcast channel that shares ideas, stories and experiences. Stay tuned for more content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    12 min

  6. 12/06/2024

    We Don't Love Animals

    The most unnatural and cruel lie we tell ourselves, every day, oblivious to the truth hiding underneath. There is nothing natural about any of this. Key points: Why is it considered acceptable to eat meat? Our diet depends on aesthetics, cuteness, and beauty The nation of kangaroos...only at first glance The moral double standard Prefer reading? Check out this episode's article on Substack. Ideas & More is a blog and podcast channel that shares ideas, stories and experiences. Stay tuned for more content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    19 min

  7. 10/03/2024

    The Humour Shield

    Do you know someone who uses humour as a shield to cover up their vulnerabilities? Do you rely on humour and sarcasm to deflect certain conversations? It may seem as though this armour is strong, but it may be more transparent than you think. Prefer reading? Check out this episode's ⁠article⁠ on ⁠Substack⁠. Ideas & More is a blog and podcast channel that shares ideas, stories and experiences. Stay tuned for more content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    9 min

  8. 21/02/2024

    The Art of Video Games

    Human beings are the pioneers when it comes to art and creative expression. I love art - in all its forms and types. In this episode, I talk about one particular art form that's close to my heart - video games. I explore some genres of video games, why I think people play games, how they're different to art forms like movies and music, and more. Prefer reading? Check out Ideas and More's Substack. Ideas & More is a blog and podcast channel that shares ideas, stories and experiences. Stay tuned for more content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    18 min
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About

Welcome to Ideas and More, where philosophy, psychology, and real-life emotions collide! Join me, Akash, as we explore deep, thought-provoking topics on relationships, personal growth, and human behaviour, all served with a side of fun and easy-to-digest insights. Whether you're looking to better understand yourself, improve your connections with others, or dive into life’s big questions, I hope to offer you a fresh, accessible take on the complexities of the mind and heart. Tune in, and gather some insight into some of the deeper questions about our time, isn’t it?

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  • Creator
    Akash G
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Akash G
  • Show Website
    Ideas and More