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Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
Some Black Guy
31 episodes
9 months ago
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 meaningful discussions on most social media platforms.Reading resources from my blog:1. The filter bubble and propagation of problematic ideals2. The filter bubble and conspiracy theories 3. The filter bubble and cancel culture4. The filter bubble and hum...
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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 meaningful discussions on most social media platforms.Reading resources from my blog:1. The filter bubble and propagation of problematic ideals2. The filter bubble and conspiracy theories 3. The filter bubble and cancel culture4. The filter bubble and hum...
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Politics
Religion & Spirituality,
Society & Culture,
Buddhism,
Philosophy,
News
Episodes (20/31)
Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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 meaningful discussions on most social media platforms.Reading resources from my blog:1. The filter bubble and propagation of problematic ideals2. The filter bubble and conspiracy theories 3. The filter bubble and cancel culture4. The filter bubble and hum...
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5 years ago
10 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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:1.The relationship between social media and mental healt50hSupport the show
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5 years ago
9 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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.Clicks advert in question2.List of brands who have employed outrage marketing tacticsSupport the show
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5 years ago
12 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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!Support the show
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5 years ago
27 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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. Filter bubble2.Confirmation bias3. The polarizing effect of social media algorithmsSupport the show
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5 years ago
11 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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 lives becomes they are constantly exposed to many more images of how their lives could be on social media.Recommended readings from my blog:1. Blog post on "burnout"2.You are where you need to beSupport the show
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5 years ago
9 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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 where users act on the impulses of their group or "bubble" without their knowledge.Recommended readings from my blog:1.Filter bubble2.GroupthinkSupport the show
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5 years ago
12 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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:-Sustain267 Podcast by Pato Kelesitse-The Rant with Shatho Nlegbwa-The Nameless Book Podcast by TuduetsoSupport the show
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5 years ago
12 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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.Support the show
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5 years ago
15 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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 with the intro!!Support the show
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5 years ago
24 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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 episodes and more!!Support the show
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5 years ago
34 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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 of Reverend TD Jakes discussing codependency.Support the show
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5 years ago
11 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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 unpredictable everything is. Regardless, we still have to carry on living and on this episode, I discuss how we can use our intrinsic human values to get through everything that might seem like an inconvenience like the events of 2020.Support the show
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5 years ago
12 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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.Support the show
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5 years ago
13 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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 detrimental to our mental wellbeing.Support the show
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5 years ago
12 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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 control so it is pointless to beat ourselves up about it.Here is the link to the picture of the truck I talk about in the episode.Support the show
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5 years ago
14 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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.Support the show
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5 years ago
9 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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 healthSupport the show
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5 years ago
10 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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 BuzanSupport the show
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5 years ago
17 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
Why Apologies Suck
In this episode i give my views on why are think the way most people apologies sucksSupport the show
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5 years ago
9 minutes

Some Black Guy's Thoughts:The Podcast
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 meaningful discussions on most social media platforms.Reading resources from my blog:1. The filter bubble and propagation of problematic ideals2. The filter bubble and conspiracy theories 3. The filter bubble and cancel culture4. The filter bubble and hum...