The Subvert

The Subvert
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The Subvert

Welcome to the Land of No Easy Answers. We seek to unravel the mysteries of the mind, the vagaries of the universe, and all the connections between. From learning to friend again in the post-pandemic, to combining neuroscience with sock puppets, The Subvert Podcast is here to help explain the chaos, with more chaos. Join hosts Kristin Rumohr and Aaron Stewart as we attempt to unravel the mysteries of the mind and your universe, subverting the disconnect between perceived realities. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get the most out of this podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJORGfAlZaEHdPhE60_lpxA

  1. 2023-06-06

    Robo-cops are Here! "Is Removing the Humanity from Policing Considered Progress?"

    Robot police are slowly being introduced around the world. Will outsourcing policing to robots ultimately make enforcement easier and free up human resources for other tasks as they say it will? Should robots be capable of making decisions about human behaviour? When it comes to the law, should enforcement be black and white, or should we allow room for interpretation on a case by case basis? Will removing the humanity from policing ultimately result in a more harmonious world, or simpl...

    24 min

  2. 2023-05-30

    Thinking Can Kill You? "Why Thinking may be Harmful to Health"

    Research shows that higher neural activity is linked to shorter lifespans. We can't turn our brains off, so how can we find periods of lower neural activity in a world where we are constantly stimulated? Are certain types of thoughts more harmful than others for draining our brains, and if so, how can we (if possible) avoid them? Why does our society still value constant neural activity as a measure of success and view regenerative time as a waste? Welcome to the land of no easy answers...Ref...

    24 min

  3. 2023-05-23

    They Poison us and Get Away With it? - "Holding Corporations Accountable"

    The biggest polluters on this planet are big corporations. They create products that later on are shown to be toxic, then receive little to no repercussions for their behaviours, and go on to poison us more. Why do we allow them to keep getting away with this? Why do we continue to trust these companies to create new products and solutions with their dodgy track records? How has making profit become more valuable than human lives and the life of our planet? How can those people most affected ...

    27 min

  4. 2023-05-16

    Making Connections - "The Fears and Challenges of Putting Yourself out There"

    We discuss the difficulty of people breaking out of their comfort zones in order to form new connections, friendships, or getting into new situations. Why is it so difficult for some people to find new situations? Is fear of rejection holding us back, or are people more hesitant to make new connections in favour of predictable comfort? Are people hiding behind their "masks" more often, making it more difficult to find genuine connections? Why are some people so afraid of being seen? Welcome t...

    34 min

  5. 2023-05-09

    The Rise of AI - "Can the Human Mind Keep up with Progress?"

    It looks like AI is here to stay, and will soon be taking over many human tasks. What does that mean for humanity? Does work define humanity, and if so, what will taking it away from us do for our culture and our individual psyches? What would the benefits be to more free time? Is it time to re-think our capitalist, work-centred culture and focus our efforts on things only humanity can produce? Will AI ultimately strengthen communities and human connection, or will it drive us further apart? ...

    27 min

  6. 2023-04-04

    Talking to Animals: "Are we Prepared to Listen?"

    AI is currently being developed to decode animal language and allow humans to communicate with animals. How may this affect how we think about and treat animals? Are we prepared to have our current assumptions about animal communication and behaviour challenged, and to adjust our beliefs accordingly? How will this potentially impact our current food culture and agricultural practices? Welcome to the land of no easy answers...Watch the video to this podcast here!!!!YouTube: https://www.youtube...

    25 min

  7. 2023-03-28

    Fear of Commitment and Connection: "Modern Dating Part 3"

    Have you noticed casual culture seems to be the norm now? There seems to be a reluctance for people to commit to just about anything anymore, but this seems particularly true in the dating world. What has caused this sudden fear of committing to people, ideas, or things? Does this hesitancy diminish our capacity for genuine human connection, and if so, what are the repercussions of that for our own sense of self? Is accountability to another human essential for feeling connected? What happens...

    41 min

  8. 2023-03-21

    They See You! "Using WiFi Signals to Spy Through Walls: Protection or Control?"

    Scientists have found a way to use wifi signals to literally see through walls! What are the implications of this? Is this a tool that will ultimately keep us safer from threats, or is it a cover to extract more data and control? Does the right to privacy still exist in the modern era? If so, how might this be violating that right since there is no escaping wifi signals, and if not, how does this affect individuality? Should the public have a say in when potentially privacy-violating technolo...

    35 min
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About

Welcome to the Land of No Easy Answers. We seek to unravel the mysteries of the mind, the vagaries of the universe, and all the connections between. From learning to friend again in the post-pandemic, to combining neuroscience with sock puppets, The Subvert Podcast is here to help explain the chaos, with more chaos. Join hosts Kristin Rumohr and Aaron Stewart as we attempt to unravel the mysteries of the mind and your universe, subverting the disconnect between perceived realities. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get the most out of this podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJORGfAlZaEHdPhE60_lpxA

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  • Creator
    The Subvert
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Subvert
  • Show Website
    The Subvert

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