Chaii Lab

Chaii Lab

By Fatima, Muna, Laabiah & NamanSociety & Culture
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Chaii Lab episodes

  • 24 | Quarter-Life Crisis

    2020 has felt like one long midlife crisis for the world and we have been feeling it here at Chaii Lab. Whether it’s career changes, moving back home, or existential meaning of life dilemmas, this year has definitely caused us to think.  Join us in episode 24, where we talk each other through our different quarter-life  crisis and try to make sense of the dumpster fire.

    46 min
  • 23 | Children of Immigrants- The Consequences
    In our last episode, we discussed the choices our parents made to immigrate to new countries and the sacrifices they made for these new lives. The conversation left us thinking: How do these choices affect our childhood and upbringing? What pressures are put on us growing up and how do they manifest into our adulthood? Grab your cuppa and join us in part two where we discuss the consequences of our parent’s choices and the trade-offs they had to make raising us in the west.
    53 min
  • 22 | Children of Immigrants

    We have all heard the “when I was your age” comparisons from our parents.  Whether it was the fact that they uprooted their entire lives or survived war and conflict, our parents have experienced a universe that we often can’t even begin to understand. Join us in episode 22 where we speak about our parent’s experiences, the immigrant experience, the impact of leaving one’s homeland, and what home even looks like for us and future generations.

    49 min
  • 21 | Decolonize Disney
    From Aladdin to Pocahontas, Disney movies can actually be extremely problematic. Whether it’s the racism/orientalism or the misogyny and sexism, so many things have gone by unnoticed from our childhood classics (maybe we were too busy singing along). Grab your cuppa and join us in episode 21 where we deconstruct Disney movies and discuss what broader representation in the media means.
    48 min
  • 19 | Peace of Mind
    We always tend to focus on our physical appearance or outward manifestations of beauty and success. What if we invested that energy into our minds and souls? How do we create meaningful connections with others where we listen to understand, not to respond? Join us in Episode 19 where we are joined with an inspiring guest, Lina (@linathedreamer) and discuss the importance of perspective and investing in the mind.
    Make sure to follow Lina’s page and check out her amazing  "Perspective Series”, which features important and meaningful conversations.
    52 min
  • 18 | Wah Gwan from the Other Side?

    From Adele’s bantu knots to Shien’s prayer mat fiasco, cultural appropriation is constantly a heated topic of discussion. Where do we draw the line between appropriation versus appreciation? Who exactly gate keeps culture and are we at risk of being cultural appropriators ourselves? Join us in episode 18 where we chat about this difference and how we can better appreciate cultures in an increasingly connected world.

    58 min
  • 18 | Wah Gwan from the Other Side

    From Adele’s bantu knots to Shien’s prayer mat fiasco, cultural appropriation is constantly a heated topic of discussion. Where do we draw the line between appropriation versus appreciation? Who exactly gate keeps culture and are we at risk of being cultural appropriators ourselves? Join us in episode 18 where we chat about this difference and how we can better appreciate cultures in an increasingly connected world.

    59 min
  • 17 | You're Cancelled!
    From twitter feuds to international movements, we’ve all seen call-out and cancel culture take center stage in the social media world. With a click of a button, we have seen mass mobilization behind holding problematic people and systems accountable. But does it always work? Is cancel-culture toxic? In what type of situations is cancelling a necessary tool? Join the conversation in episode 17 where we talk about cancel culture, the benefits and harms, and whether alternative methods exist.
    51 min
  • 16 | AI, Algorithms & Altered Reality

    We’ve all gone down a rabbit hole on youtube that has lasted for hours. What we don’t think much about is how hours of scrolling on social media platforms affect our thoughts, our opinions, and even our lives. What influence do algorithms have on shaping our opinions? Is censorship dangerous or necessary? Will Tik-Tok take over the world? Join us in episode 16 where we discuss the New York Times podcast: Rabbit Hole and the reality of what the internet is doing to us.

    50 min

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Chaii Lab aims to create a virtual space of the feeling of being sat with friends for hours drinking tea and delving into deep convos about life. An experience that transcends background, nationality & language.