Alpha-Bytes

Alpha-Bytes

By Zachary McKay, Raysan BenitoSociety & Culture
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Alpha-Bytes episodes

  • Alpha-Bytes Ep. 26 | Z is for Zelda

    It's dangerous to go alone. Philipp Bonin and Molly Schubert join Zachary and Raysan for an in-depth analysis of video games and the massive effect they have had on our world. We discuss which games shaped us and how video gaming became the largest market worldwide.

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    59 min
  • Alpha-Bytes Ep. 25 | Y is for Yoga

    Exercise, religion, and "crunchy granola people". Zachary and Raysan both share about their experience with this ancient yet relevant discipline. Indranil Roy joins the conversation to dispel some common misconceptions.


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    40 min
  • Alpha-Bytes Ep. 24 | X is for Xenophobia

    Is there such a thing as "natural prejudice?" Does globalization automatically lead to homogenization of cultures? Zachary and Raysan pick apart the psychological phenomenon. Omar Shabazz returns to the podcast for a hearty discussion about the biases and stereotypes that affect us all and what we can do about them.

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    57 min
  • Alpha-Bytes Ep. 23 | W is for War

    Why is it that arguably the worst part of the human experience is glorified to such heights? Are modern warfare technologies harming or helping soldiers? Is war all bad or are there silver linings? We are back with another intense and possibly controversial episode.


    43 min
  • Alpha-Bytes Ep. 22 | V is for Vegan
    In this episode both Zachary and Raysan share about their plant-based diets and the assumptions that follow. Is veganism an ethical imperative or just a healthy lifestyle? Either way it and other forms of socially conscious dining have changed how our communities eat. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity
    41 min
  • Alpha-Bytes Ep. 21 | U is for Urban
    Zachary and Raysan examine the political, social, cultural, and theological ramifications of living in an urban context. Are cities becoming too large? What is the impact of investing in local communities? To help answer these questions, “non-expert” guest Jason Lim joins the conversation. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity
    44 min
  • Alpha-Bytes Ep. 20 | T is for Time
    However you look at it, the concept of time is difficult to define. Zachary expounds on the philosophical nature of time as merely a social construct plus some of the weird science, and Raysan shares his experiences with “island time” and “hurry sickness.” Yes, it is another one of those episodes. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity Resources Missing … Continue reading Alpha-Bytes Ep. 20 | T is for Time →
    41 min
  • Alpha-Bytes Ep. 19 | S is for Suicide
    Raysan and Zachary are joined by special guest and professional counselor Jennifer Barlow for a very deep discussion into a sensitive topic. It’s another eye-opener for them both as reality doesn’t match pre-conceived notions. *This episode contains a detailed discussion about an extremely morbid topic. Listen at your own discretion. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity Helpful resources
    48 min

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Alpha-Bytes is an independent podcast delving into a wide array of topics in an effort to spark conversation about complex and not-so-complex issues.