Something About Everything

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  • Why deradicalization programs don't work

    This is a short clip from the episode where I speak to UNESCO's Prevention of Radicalization and Violent Extremism department Co-Chair, Dr. Ghayda Hassan.

    She is also a Co-Chair on the National Expert Committee Countering Radicalization to Violence in Canada. 

    We talk about radicalization and its causes. We also discuss the factors surrounding vulnerability, if and how the community can help, and the role of the Canadian government in combating violent radicalization.

    6 min
  • Myth Busting: Violent Radicalization

    This is a short clip from the episode where I speak to UNESCO's Prevention of Radicalization and Violent Extremism department Co-Chair, Dr. Ghayda Hassan.

    She is also a Co-Chair on the National Expert Committee Countering Radicalization to Violence in Canada. 

    We talk about radicalization and its causes. We also discuss the factors surrounding vulnerability, if and how the community can help, and the role of the Canadian government in combating violent radicalization.

     

    5 min
  • Pineapple Pizza and the Confirmation Bias

    In this episode I talk about some of the past weeks' events and how our confirmation bias combined with social media is resulting in a society of ideological silos. 

     

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    Sources: 

    http://www.journalism.org/2015/06/01/facebook-top-source-for-political-news-among-millennials/

    http://www.pewinternet.org/2016/10/25/the-political-environment-on-social-media/ 

    7 min
  • Lego + Furniture = Aalo

    I interviewed Se-jun Park to get a unique perspective from the mindset of an entrepreneur. How his passion started and how he overcame the obstacles that faced him. Se-jun has a fascinating journey starting with a coupon software startup, then moving on to car manufacturing, and finally founding Aalo. 

    Aalo is a furniture startup that combines the concepts of DIY and a minimalist design, to bring elegant furniture to its customers.  

    Share your thoughts with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Something-About-Everything-252540085473157/?modal=admin_todo_tour

    Learn more about Aalo: https://shop.aalo.co/

     

    20 min
  • The Middle East Democracy Paradox
    In this episode we tackle questions that have perplexed many for decades. Is the middle east ready for democracy? Does the Arab world understand democracy ?
    My guest Mr.Ehab Lotayef, is a political activist, political commentator, writer, and the former chairperson of the Egyptian Canadian Coalition for Democracy.
    During our conversation we discussed the roles of religious institutions and the upper class in hindering the democratic process in the region. We arrive at well thought out conclusions, and brainstorm some future steps to help the region solve its problem
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    44 min
  • Is social media promoting freedom & democracy?

    In this episode I talk to Dr.Peter Carr about social media and its impact on our personal freedom and democracy. The episode answers many questions including: If social media is being used for repression? Whether social media has led to a general state of apathy? What is social media's role in promoting radicalism?  

    Dr. Carr is a Lecturer in the Department of Managements Sciences, and the Program Director for 3 certificate programs at the University of Waterloo. His research interests focus on the use of technology in business and society and include technology entrepreneurship,  the use of social media to improve business operations, technology in third world development, and  the social impact of information technology. 

     

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    47 min
  • Data and Google's 57 million dollar fine

    Technology has become an intrinsic part of our everyday lives. Application developers provide us with services that help us move from one place to another, get food, communicate, and other things. In exchange for these services, they take a small fee and get access to our data. 

    In this episode, I talk about what happens to our data, and what are common concerns around the outcome of this transaction between consumer and service provider.           I also answer the following questions:                                                             

    What happens when we no longer have control of our personal data? Are Tech Giants being held accountable? Is there a way to protect the consumers? 

     

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    10 min
  • NERv - Medical entrepreneurship disruption!

    This episode features a discussion with the Co-founder and COO of NERv technologies, Amr Abduljawad. 

    NERv is a Canadian medical startup that utilizes Nanotechnology to save lives of patients who undergo operations, it does so by monitoring and reporting post-operative complications in real-time. 

    In the episode, we talk about Amr's entrepreneurship journey, NERv's product, the obstacles that entrepreneurs have to face, and advice for upcoming startup founders.

    https://www.ne-rv.com/

     

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    17 min
  • Life advice from a stoic

    This episode discusses the book, "Letters from a stoic". The episode is full of life advice on how to be mindful, be present, and accept dissatisfaction. Although Stoicism is an ancient philosophy, it is ironically very relevant in our fast-paced twenty-first century. This episode will help the listener endeavour on a journey to lead a more meaningful life.  

     

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    8 min
  • Intro - Something About Everything

    This is the intro for the podcast Something About Everything. The goal of this podcast is to take you on a journey with me in search of knowledge. During this journey I will be sharing my insights, commenting on other people’s ideas, and interviewing experts in different fields. This podcast can only grow, and benefit you as a listener and me as a host, if we start questioning preexisting ideas and really expanding our horizons of curiosity. The topics of this podcast include science, entrepreneurship, technology, politics, and other podcasts.

    The aim of this podcast is to be as relevant and as focused on the listeners’ interests as possible, so please, feel free to share your ideas and questions with me !  

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    2 min

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Something About Everything discusses important topics and helps the listener gain knowledge about essential aspects of life such as entrepreneurship, politics, science, and technology