Today we discuss slang, and how language disperses and changes as culture does. We also discuss the confusing nature of understanding and picking up slang in a second language.

Daniel 

http://instagram.com/danielzbaraka

Christine

http://youtube.com/@Christine.Baraka

http://instagram.com/christine.baraka

Intro music by Sweet Mylo 

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We already can't trust the news, now we can't trust our own eyes? Have we given up our freedom of choice to computers? Will unchecked algorithms shape what we see, and therefore how we think? This and more in today's episode.

Daniel 

http://instagram.com/danielzbaraka

Christine

http://youtube.com/@Christine.Baraka

http://instagram.com/christine.baraka

Intro music by Sweet Mylo 

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Daniel interviews Christine about her history working on creative projects, and asks how she finds inspiration, and defines success.

We're baaaaaack!!! Took a tiny little break for basically a full year so we could move and change jobs, yay adulting is so fun and not stressful at all! In this episode we discuss our move from Dallas to Nashville, driving for Uber until we can build up our freelancing network, and how visual thinking impacts our everyday lives and creative processes.

How much money is enough? In this episode we discuss the psychology of money, our personal approach to money, and cultural differences around generosity and individualism. We also discuss the pit of hell called the wedding industry, and how weddings in Daniel’s home country are funded by the whole community instead of the individual family or couple.

Daniel 

http://instagram.com/danielzbaraka

Christine

http://youtube.com/@christine.baraka

http://instagram.com/christine.baraka

Intro music by Sweet Mylo 

⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY⁠⁠

What would you do in the apocalypse? This week we discuss what our plan would be if the apocalypse happened, how we would react, and what roles we would assume in society in the absence of the internet and technology. And is it even healthy to spend so much time watching dystopian shows and thinking through apocalypse scenarios? Listen and let us know what you think.

Daniel 

http://instagram.com/danielzbaraka

Christine

http://youtube.com/@christine.baraka

http://instagram.com/christine.baraka

Intro music by Sweet Mylo 

⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY⁠

Does homeschooling shape creative independent thinkers? Or just create socially stunted adults? In this episode, we discuss how our different school backgrounds shaped us as people, and whether the result was more because of nature or nurture. We also discuss the differences between the Belgian school system and the US school system, since Daniel grew up in the Congo, and then completed his last two years of high school in the US.

Daniel 

http://instagram.com/danielzbaraka

Christine

http://youtube.com/@christine.baraka

http://instagram.com/christine.baraka

Intro music by Sweet Mylo 

⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY⁠

In this episode, we discuss the sociological concept of "the third place", and how organized religion often takes that role in America much more than public spaces like libraries or parks. We also discuss how social media has taken on that role as well, though in the age of algorithmic feeds, it often feels like the purpose is no longer to connect with friends, but simply to advertise an endless array of products. What will be the affect on society without a quality "third place" to relax, meet people, and feel connected to community?

Daniel 

http://instagram.com/danielzbaraka

Christine

http://youtube.com/@christine.baraka

http://instagram.com/christine.baraka

Intro music by Sweet Mylo 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY

Introducing the Amateur Philosopher podcast with married couple and travel/lifestyle influencers Daniel & Christine Baraka. What is it like dating someone who is from a completely different side of the globe? What is it like navigating the dating scene in a culture completely foreign to you? In this episode, we discuss how we met, what our first impressions were, and what it's like figuring out US dating norms when you're not from here.

Daniel

http://instagram.com/danielzbaraka

Christine

http://youtube.com/@christine.baraka

http://instagram.com/christine.baraka

Intro music by Sweet Mylo

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY