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the world doesn’t make sense. we analyse it anyway. jokes included. philosophy, ethics & culture Join us every Thursday to discuss the moral fabric that shapes our decisions and our lives

  1. The Politics of Revolution ft Fiona Lali

    11時間前

    The Politics of Revolution ft Fiona Lali

    If we have an ineffective political system, is voting ever going to set you free? Class tensions, economic instability and a distrust of politics are at an all time high. Perhaps the scene is set for a revolution. ‘It easier to imagine the end of the world, than the end of capitalism’ Slavoj Žižek A fundamental transformation of our society may seem highly unlikely, maybe even a chaotic, undesirable outcome. But today’s guest would argue that is this capitalist propaganda. Today we have Fiona Lali, the brilliant leader of the Revolutionary Communist Party join us to talk about revolution. We initially ask if electoral politics can ever deliver the kind of economic liberation that people so deeply crave. Will casting votes materially improve the lives of the working class? Our conversation analyses who really holds true power and whether true liberation is even possible at all. And if the answer is no, how should we engage with electoral politics with that knowledge? In the face of an undemocratic and ineffective political system, what should we do? In segment two we ask ourselves whether revolution is TRULY desirable. We discuss historical examples, including the Russian, French and Haitian revolutions and analyse the modern day situation through a Marxist perspective. In the moral dilemma, we tackle a common problem that voters across the UK face- strategic voting. Enjoy ❤️ Credits: Thumbnail art by Tomi Olopade (@eddieapollo on instagram) Topics: Karl Marx, Revolution, Socialism, politics, general election, local elections 2026, Reform UK, Labour Party, Revolutionary Communist Party

    45分
  2. The Philosophy of Consciousness ft Bel Cobain

    4月30日

    The Philosophy of Consciousness ft Bel Cobain

    We usually assume consciousness is something our brains produce- something happening inside us as we move through the world. But what if that is wrong? What if, the universe itself was conscious and we unknowingly 'tap in' to its frequencies and wavelengths which shape our lived experiences? Or perhaps consciousness is a fundamental property of matter, living in subatomic particles that combine in a particular way to provide our human experience? That would have profound ramifications for the way we live our lives. And could transform the way we see loneliness, a growing epidemic in the global north. Joining us to discuss this vast topic is Bel Cobain, the intelligent and enigmatic musician hailing from East London. We explore spirituality, materialism, Thomas Nagel's test for consciousness and how our physical environments impact who we are.

    36分
  3. The Philosophy of Hedonism

    4月23日

    The Philosophy of Hedonism

    Hedonism has a bad reputation, but maybe it's just misunderstood as a moral philosophy. At its core, it judges actions based on how much they maximise pleasure and minimise pain. The more they do this, the better they are. So in reality, you might be more of a Hedonist than you think. After all, your brain is hardwired to seek pleasure in it's many forms. Today we assess Hedonism in both an ancient Greek context and in the modern era. First we question if theoretical hedonism is egoistic. Tef argues that it is given it focusses on the pleasure of the individual, relegating the wellbeing of the collective. Beno argues that Hedonism isn't egoistic since humans are social creatures, so enhancing one's own pleasure always involves the pleasure of others. In the modern era, we all have access to a constant stream of news stories depicting incredible human suffering all over the world. In segment two, we ask if it is immoral to seek your own pleasure while others suffer so much. In this week's dilemma, we have 5 years to live. What kind of life would you lead for the time you have remaining? Enjoy ❤️

    38分
  4. The Morality of Landlords

    4月16日

    The Morality of Landlords

    Everyone needs shelter. Under international law, it's a human right.Unfortunately, like many other essential utilities, homes have turned into an investment asset class for people to buy, sell and own for profit. Without new affordable homes being built, the price of existing homes and the cost of rent has sky rocketed. Add stagnant wages and a rising cost of living into the mix- everyone is being squeezed financially.Today we analyse housing in a Net Positive or Not. In segment one, we look at the phenomenon of gentrification. We debate our differing definitions of the term and discuss regeneration and resident displacement in South London. Overall is gentrification a net positive?In segment two, we turn our attention to landlords- the leeches of our economy. We look at what motivates a person to engage in rent seeking and debunk some of the beliefs that underpin the landlord mentality.Enjoy!0:00 Intro1:12 Gentrification17:06 Landlords---------------------Credits: Thumbnail art by Tomi Olopade (@eddieapollo on instagram)---------------------Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/tt-subJoin our Patreon for early access to all of our episodes, our show notes and community chat: https://www.patreon.com/c/ThinkTwiceShowTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thinktwiceworldInstagram: https://instagram.com/thinktwiceshow--------------------Topics: Rent, Property, Landlords, Gentrification, Cost Of Living Crisis

    30分
  5. The Philosophy of Feminism ft Jameela Jamil

    4月9日

    The Philosophy of Feminism ft Jameela Jamil

    For women all over the world, the struggle for liberation has been a long fought battle. Today we are joined by the brilliant and outspoken actress, Jameela Jamil to discuss feminism. Together we look at the progress of feminism, subjugation of women (and men) under patriarchy and the landscape of gender issues in 2026. We start off by asking a very important question- “Can Feminism achieve its goal in a world built on hierarchy?”. This question sparks a fierce debate that covers different definitions of the feminism’s goal and different ways that could be achieved. Next, we discuss the role of men in dismantling the patriarchy. Should men work alongside women, or does that risk recreating the problem of centering men? In our moral dilemma, we ask each other how we might resolve a pay dispute in a sports leagues, closely mirroring the current issues in the WNBA. Enjoy ❤️

    53分
  6. The Politics of Love

    2月10日

    The Politics of Love

    Valentine’s Day is all about sweet sweet love. Every year we see the same picture perfect image: man and woman in love, some children, a perfect nuclear family. But where does that idea of partnership come from, and why do people (us included) keep picking it? And what about the kids? Surely they would benefit from being raised by a ‘village’, like they are in many non Western cultures? Let’s say you’re good with monogamy… why is dating so difficult these days? These are all questions that we tackle in today’s Valentine’s special- The Politics of Love. We touch on our own romantic relationships, childhoods and research on dating. Special mentions include: The Industrial Revolution, Karl Marx, Pop The Balloon and Margret Thatcher Enjoy!

    33分
  7. The Philosophy of Ambition

    2月3日

    The Philosophy of Ambition

    "Dream big", "Go get the bag", "Money haffi mek" These are all sayings that you have been familiar with since your childhood. Maybe you know to take them with a pinch of salt, but let's discuss what they mean on a deeper level.In the context of our economic system, is having personal ambition for wealth and success a noble, moral endeavour? And if it is, where is the limit to your ambition? What truly separates your ambition from the ambition of a ruthless capitalist like Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk? In this part of our discussion, we reference philosophers of antiquity like Epicurus and Marxist critiques of modern capitalism. In our second segment, we move to a look at the wider economic system in more depth and ask the question, 'is national economic growth opposed to morality'? Enjoy!

    28分
  8. The Philosophy of Fascism

    1月25日

    The Philosophy of Fascism

    In today's episode, we try to understand why fascism has always been popular in modern European political history. Across the continent, and in the US, political parties like Reform UK and MAGA have been able to gain massive popularity in recent years with Fascist rhetoric. Whenever inequality rises and poverty takes hold, fascist politicians always seem to be able to manipulate the people and exploit racial division to create a political platform of hatred, violence and ultimately murder. We start by exploring identity groups- are they an unavoidable part of the human experience, or are they an optional part of societal living? The distinction of the in-group and out-group is a key part of Fascist Philosophy, but is it actually built into human nature? And by being part of an 'identity group', do we open up the door to mistreating people who aren't in our group? Once an in group and out group has been established, a slippery slope to Fascism might be inevitable, but how do these ideas even manage to take hold in a modern society? It could be that Western society was susceptible to fascism all along. Here, we explore how Fascist ideas have been embedded into Western society, and material possibility of a full blown Fascist state in a modern internet age. If you have made it this far down, I want to ask you a question. Sure, you are anti fascist. But how does your anti-fascism manifest itself? It might feel right to demonise fellow citizens who support MAGA, or Reform UK, but ultimately, aren't we just creating another in group/ out group, which is the very thing we are accusing them of doing? Some food for thought. Enjoy xx Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:22 Is group identity an unavoidable part of human nature? 17:20 Is modern society inherently susceptible to fascism? 28:02 Moral Dillema

    35分
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