
Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
A weekly podcast which will be discussing my thoughts on a wide range of topics including but not limited to books,current affairs,philosophy...
Episodes
31 episodes
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 me...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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10:52

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:
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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9:21

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.
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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12:55

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!
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Episode 48
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27:15

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. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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11:56

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...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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9:38

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 wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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12:03

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:-
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Episode 45
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12:37

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.
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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15:33

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...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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24:19

1 Year of Podcasting!
Today marks a year since I dropped the first-ever episode of this podcast. Its been an insane ride since. On this special one year anniversary episode I discuss my journey in podcasting from how it all started to what I learned to my favorite e...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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34:39

Why Codependency Is Detrimental To A Relationship
In this episode, I discuss codependency, why it's not good in a relationship and the importance of always maintaining individuality in a relationship.Check out this video ...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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11:43

Adapting To Life's Uncertainties
2020 has been an insane year so far. No one could have predicted or been prepared for the trajectory this year has taken. From COVID-19 to an almost World War to what's happening in America right now, this year has shown us just how unpredictab...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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12:33

From The Archives:My Experiences With Sobriety
In this archive episode which I did last year after doing 1 year of sobriety, I detail my experiences with sobriety. Today marks 2 years of my sobriety journey so I found it fitting to reshare my experiences.
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Episode 40
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13:47

Why Chasing After "Success" Is Self Sabotage
In this episode, I explore what I consider to be the negative effects of what mainstream culture has acclimatized us to consider as "success". I argue that as much as having goals keeps us on the right path, being overly consumed by them is det...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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12:18

You Are Where You Need To Be
In this episode, I discuss the importance of trying to not have regrets in life and being content with wherever we find our selves in life. I argue that the best and only thing we can do is our best and that everything else is out of our contro...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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14:02

Its Ok To Be Wrong
In this episode, I discuss the benefits of admitting that we are wrong instead of being defensive about it and seeking to be right all the time.
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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9:47

How Will COVID-19 Affect People's Mental Health?
In this episode i discuss how the COVID-19 crisis which the world is currently embroiled in will affect mental health
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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10:19

Learning To Be Content With Whatever Life Throws At You
In this episode, I discuss how learning to be content with whatever life throws at you can have a significant impact in improving the quality of your lifeBook resource:The Power of Spiritual Intelligence by Tony Buza...
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Episode 35
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17:08

Why Apologies Suck
In this episode i give my views on why are think the way most people apologies sucks
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Episode 34
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9:38

Decluttering Your Mind
In this episode, I discuss mind clutter, how it limits our thinking capacity and how to get rid of it.
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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11:43

Living In The Moment
In this episode, I discuss the Zen concept of living in the moment.
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Episode 33
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9:48

Special Valentine's Day Episode:Why Falling In Love Is A Terrible Idea
In this special Valentine's Day, I talk about how falling and being in love is a really terrible thing despite society painting it otherwise.
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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14:14
