In this episode, we discuss talking about a list of philosophical Aphorisms by one of DT's favorite scholars & public intellectuals - Nasime Taleb.

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"Stoicism teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions; the philosophy holds that becoming a clear and unbiased thinker allows one to understand the universal reason." - Wikipedia.

This episode, Kadi joins the crew to discuss Stoicism. This episode's Last Stop Question: "Why don't men cry?"

In this episode, Kadi joins Tobi and Iyanu to discuss a variety of topics from BLM to watching the Miracle of Life video in Biology class in high school. Introductions (00:50). Recap of our conversation with Sonia last episode (02:37). Connecting with Hip Hop, Kanye and Chapelle on a different level as black kids (19:32). Is it our role to be race translators (21:44). Iyanu brings up the role of intent in social interactions (26:00) and Kadi brings up the counter-point of impact (27.43). The Miracle of Life video we all had to watch in high school (38:23). As a man, will you be in the room with your wife as she gives birth? (41:50). Tobi's dad goes on a roller coaster for the first time (01:02:50). Tobi's bear story (01:07:55). Kadi's fear response (01:15:27). Nature stays undefeated (01:24:00).

Sonia Orlu is a PhD student in Political Science at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver and author of the MLI commentary: Why I do not support the Black Lives Matter movement. Follow her on instagram @sonia_orlu.

As an extension of philosophical existentialism or on a more surface level a kind of psychology; we relate to guilt as an extension of a moral obligation of character. However, we don't simply feel guilt solely in arbitrary instances of subjective moral decision making. Rather at its very core; we experience guilt because it's strongly connected to the fundamental condition in which we find ourselves as human beings. In other words, I feel guilty because I am human. And to be human is to have to constantly reflect on the fact that that "one day I am going to die". And because of this fact, we carry the burden of existence. In so which we almost owe it to ourselves to be more productive, love more, say more, live better, all so we can die easier. Guilt is about taking a moment to examine how we stand up next to our own potential for a life where we truly gave it everything we had, and to be ultimately humbled by the excruciating reality that we may die never being able to live up that person. As Ernest Becker says "Guilt results from unused life, from the 'unlived' in us". And it is from this definition that we will build our conversation today.

We all struggle with being ourselves in some capacity. Why is that? Should we always be ourselves or are there times when it's okay not to?

In our first post-podcast episode, Julianna tells the crew about a Netflix show she watched - Bling Empire. This episode is filled with spoilers so do not listen if you plan to watch the show and do not like spoilers.

In this episode we want to examine how a world in which we seem to be faced with endless choices is actually leading to lives full of anxiety and deep uncertainty. I’m sure this anxious place is where a lot of people find themselves in whatever stage they are in life, but what is it exactly about the choices we are confronted with, that is so anxiety provoking?

In this episode we discuss tradition versus things like change, transition, evolution etc. Tradition is definitely important but when do we decide when to evolve or move on?

From Nigeria to Surrey, BC and then Yale Law School. How did Temi get there?