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Thought Experiments

16 Episodes

37 minutes | Dec 6, 2020
2020: on dreams and revolution deferred
On this last episode of season one, we discuss the wild year that 2020 has been under the following themes: •a tradition of oppression •#EndSARS •Revolt is not futile •Safeguarding the gains Thanks for riding with us this season. 🤗❤️ Join our discord: https://discord.gg/gXVBEGu Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thought_exp?s=21
51 minutes | Sep 5, 2020
The climate of freedom: blasphemy and the morality of avenging God
On this episode we discuss the freedom of speech or lack thereof in Nigeria and other conservative countries under the following themes: •The origin of Blasphemy laws •Why free speech -especially if divisive- needs to be protected •How to balance the morals and sensitivity of believers with the rights of individuals to expression We also take contributions on the best approaches to balance these issues.
52 minutes | Aug 9, 2020
Giants of innovation or killers of competition: What to do about Tech monopolies
On this episode we discuss the Global Technology behemoths under the following themes: •How monopolies operate •How to disrupt monopolies •Can breaking them up work? We also take contributions on the best approaches to deal with the emerging tech monopolies.
46 minutes | Aug 2, 2020
The African Start up scene: good deals and fads
On this episode we discuss the African Startup scene under the following themes: •Growth trajectory •Currently dominant categories •Untapped opportunities We also take contributions on the best investment opportunities in the African market for individuals and Venture capitalists in the Nigerian market.
2 minutes | Aug 2, 2020
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44 minutes | Jul 24, 2020
Cancel culture, Jungle justice by another name
On this episode we discuss the rise of cancel culture and proffer practical steps to fix its most toxic aspects. Finally, we take contributions from listeners on our Discord platform.
46 minutes | Jul 11, 2020
20% of the population, 100% powerless: revolutionary ideas for Africa’s youth to rise
On this episode we discuss ideas for an ascendant African youth and practical steps to fix the wealth and power asymetry of this demographic. Finally, we take contributions from listeners on our Discord platform.
55 minutes | Jun 30, 2020
Does Religion stifle progress?
On this episode we discuss religion and it’s role in holding society’s structures accountable. We look at superstition, culture and the compromising consequence proximity with power often has on religions. Finally, we take contributions from listeners on our Discord platform.
54 minutes | Jun 21, 2020
Is failing to use your platform for progressive activism the advocacy of oppression?
On this episode we discuss the privileged and their responsibility to make society better. We look at the affirmative and negative sides of the question; Is failing to use your platform for progressive activism the advocacy of oppression? We also take questions from listeners on our Discord platform.
43 minutes | Jun 14, 2020
Fraud, weed and the moral limits of vices
On this episode we discuss fraud and illegal drugs under the following themes: •class and racial dynamics of vice labelling •liberal media complicity in the otherising propaganda •Capitalism hinders progressive reforms We also take questions from listeners on drug legalisation and validity of entrapment in drug arrests.
65 minutes | Jun 7, 2020
Why nations divorce: Biafra as a cautionary tale for Africa
On this episode we discuss the Biafran secession struggle under the following themes: •Colonialism’s setup of ethnic bigotry •Mistakes of actors and avoidable bloodshed •The present and future of secessionist agitations in Nigeria We also take questions from listeners on the lessons of the conflict and how to mend the existing divides.
57 minutes | May 31, 2020
“I can’t breathe”: a call for an end to systemic racism heard around the world
On this episode we discuss Systemic Racism under the following themes: •Systemic racism and white supremacy’s misdirection •Avoiding the trap of false black power •Dictums/principles for a unraveling the systems We also take questions from listeners on Black tax, Black superiority and increasing black gun ownership.
98 minutes | May 25, 2020
Hashtags and silence: How “Liberal Feminists” are killing equality.
On this episode we discuss Feminism under the following themes: •History and Waves of Feminism •Problems with Liberal Feminism •After 100 years, it’s time to improve Feminism We also take questions from listeners on gender and it’s role in feminism, how the name feminism is polarizing and more.
83 minutes | May 20, 2020
There are no Africans: how to make some and fix Pan-Africanism.
On this episode we discuss African Governance under the following themes: •Pan-Africanism •Constructing a new African Identity •Path and obstacles to African Unity We also take questions from listeners on Structure of governance, ethnic, linguistic and economic differences between different parts of the continent and other obstacles to achieving Unity.
62 minutes | May 16, 2020
The miseducation system
On this episode we discuss Education under the following themes: •Education as functionalism •Class/resource constraints on education •Redefining our education system We also take questions from listeners on legislative reforms to the education system, the feasibility of such reforms and more...
75 minutes | May 8, 2020
Third World Economics: we’ll need more ~wine~ theories.
On this first episode we discuss third world economics under the following themes: •The resource paradox •The fallacy of comparative advantage •The atrocity of debt forgiveness We also take questions from listeners on debt forgiveness, Chinese culpability in Covid-19 and more...
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