Think Twice Show

Think Twice
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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. 3d ago

    The Philosophy of Leisure

    Think Twice are back with a new season! We missed you all very dearly- but we needed our summer holidays and some down time. It's own right that we come back with an episode that gets us back up to speed on the summer's biggest news stories and (for the first time ever) a life update from us both. The new stories we cover include the tragic passing of Professor Jason Arday, the controversy around Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and Palestine and the worsening of the climate crisis. We analyse these stories with a critical lens and do some macro analysis to figure out what these situations highlight for society and politics.Leisure is at the heart of the most difficult philosophical and existential questions ever: what does it mean to live a good life? Today we explore what 'leisure' really means and why it is so important to us. Here, Beno takes the view that leisure and creativity are fundamental to our humanity, while I explore my own methods of gaslighting myself into seeing work as leisure. ITS GOOD TO BE BACK.This season we'll be making an effort to be more engaged in our comment section, so please let us know your thoughts as you're watching. Enjoy ❤️ ---------- Note from Tef: Here are some of my sources that informed my analysis of today's news stories. If you enjoy this and want more references, let me know and I'll keep going.Organizing a Rainbow Coalition of Revolutionary Solidarity (Middlebrook, 2019) Marx on how capital shapes ideology (base + superstructure): Preface to the Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy (1859) Video lecture by Julian Philosophy: Ed Sheeran/Macklemore/Free Palestine...(2026) --------------------- 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/ThinkTwiceShow TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thinktwiceworld Instagram: https://instagram.com/thinktwiceshow --------------------

    The Philosophy of Leisure

  2. Jul 16 ·  Bonus

    Season 6 Wrap up

    Thinkers!Sorry that we couldn't release our season finale today- our guest has had some issues come up that prevent us from releasing our episode at the moment.BUT thank you for supporting us this season, we've had a lot of fun. Drop a comment telling us your favourite episode from season 6!Make sure that you hit the bell so you are notified when we drop season 7 and sign up to our Patreon below. In the meantime we'll see you on socials! Love from Beno and Tef ❤️------------ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ThinkTwiceShow TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thinktwiceworld Instagram: https://instagram.com/thinktwiceshow

  3. Jul 10

    The Politics of Storytelling ft Kelechi Okafor

    Around 65,000 years ago, our ancestors painted an everyday scene on the wall of a cave in Indonesia. It tells the story of 3 human beings surrounding a pig, possibly on hunt. In 2026, the tools, customs and cultural references might have changed, but human beings are still doing the same thing in their art- telling stories. The stories we tell each other are so powerful- they help us understand the truth about the world around us and ultimately, who we are. But what happens when stories are twisted, divorced from the truth and weaponised? How can we assess and critique And in the world of books, what makes a good fictional story? is it one that tells us something about our lived reality, or one that helps us imagine beyond it? This week we are joined by artist and author Kelechi Okafor, who knows all about storytelling. Through her books and acting, she creates captivating stories that challenge and excite and through her scoial media, she challenges and critiques the dominant narrative of the British political landscape. Together we explore storytelling through fiction, news and everyday interactions. Enjoy ❤️

    The Politics of Storytelling ft Kelechi Okafor

  4. Jul 2

    The Philosophy of Parenthood

    “It starts at home.” It’s where we first feel love, where we say our first words and crucially, where our parents raise us.And our parents’ choices mould us into the adults we are today.Today we have a special guest to explore both sides of the parent/ child relationship- Guvna BIn segment one, we explore the morality of our parents’ influence on us. Yes, they moulded us the best they can, but was that right? As a child, you can’t consent to their guidance- does the lack of consent make the morality of parenthood murky?In segment two, we discuss the issues with bringing children up in Britain as diasporans.Did our parents have it easier than we did? How can we navigate culture as parents, whilst we are separated from the African continent.Let us know what you think in the comments!Enjoy ❤️---------------------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: Parenthood, childhood, psychotherapy, therapy, trauma, church, christianity, adolescence

    The Philosophy of Parenthood

  5. Jun 25

    The Philosophy of Judgement

    It feels natural to judge people based on what we see. After all, we experienced the world through our senses- our sight, smell and touch. And we analyse what we experience, including the people we meet and speak to. But is judging people morally acceptable. After all, you shouldn't never judge a book by his cover. Today we tackle the issue of judgement. Our conversation addresses judgement of others in interpersonal interactions and also in political conversations. It is old news that political polarisation is sky high and people on different sides of the political conversation consistently judge one another - somewhere along the way we have forgotten to recognise each other's humanity.

    The Philosophy of Judgement

  6. Jun 18

    The Politics of Violence

    The story of humanity has always been a violent one. For millenia, empires have risen and fallen based on conquest, and war has been an ever present feature of modern politics. In 2026, nothing seems to have changed- the US has most recently started a war with Iran and every missile dropped is causing untold human suffering. In this net positive or not episode, we analyse the phenomena of violence through both a geopolitical and individual lens. We start by discussing self defence and personal protection- how are you supposed to protect yourself in a dangerous world? Is aggression a valid deterrence- is it fair to behave aggressively towards others, but also does it actually work? Here we discuss Sapolsky, human nature and Max Weber In segment two, we discuss the geopolitical landscape of 2026- Trump is distancing the US from the EU and threatening to leave NATO, which would expose European countries militarily. What does this mean for Europe and specifically for us as Diasporans living in Europe. Here we discuss Europe’s obligations to the US and the fate of Africa on a potentially highly militarised world stage. Enjoy ❤️

    The Politics of Violence

  7. Jun 11

    The Philosophy of Sustainability

    Humanity is facing an existential crisis and we aren't taking it seriously enough. Planet Earth is facing climate change at an alarming rate and the place we all call home is set to change forever. Experts are forecasting that by 2100, up to 1 billion people could be forced out of their homes due to increases to sea levels, extreme weather events and mass crop failure. Who is to blame for this? Today we address the highly requested topic of Sustainability. We analyse how we have got to the situation we are in, who is morally responsible for it and the solutions we have available to us. We begin by asking a difficult ethical question: Should you consume less to address climate change? In segment two, we change gears to understand the geo-political situation of 2026. We touch on America's war in Iran, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz and how this might have changed the international oil markets forever. Enjoy ❤️ Credits: Thumbnail art by Tomi Olopade (@eddieapollo on instagram)

    The Philosophy of Sustainability

  8. Jun 4

    The Politics of Childhood

    What are the next generation concerned about? What excites them? And how different are their childhoods from ours? Today we head into a school to try to answer these important questions with London's finest teenagers. Back when we were children, the world was a very different place- but perhaps some things never change. We asked our secondary school stars two simple questions:- What are you most concerned about in the future? - What are you most excited about in the future? We offer an insight in our own childhoods, analyse what has changed in the last 20 years and what that means for society as a whole. Our conversation touches on gender roles, ambition, and our relationship with our parents. Enjoy ❤️---------------------Credits: Thumbnail art by Tomi Olopade (@eddieapollo on instagram)---------------------Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/tt-subTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thinktwiceworldInstagram: https://instagram.com/thinktwiceshow

    The Politics of Childhood
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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

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    Think Twice
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
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