Sound On

On our 17th episode of Sound On, we are touching on the topics of philosophy, ethics, moral issues. We’re delighted to have Dominic with us to share his take on this discussion. We discussed the difference between what we can do and what we should do, scientism, depths of the human mind, and good versus bad. We also briefly discuss abortion, religion, and stigma.

This week, we have Sam with us to discuss topics of leaving school and university, how much the circumstances around us have changed us as a person, outgrowing friends and taking control of our lives. We also touched on our career choices and goals. At this stage, do we already know what we want to do for the rest of our lives? Where do we see ourselves in five years? How much did our involvement in student societies affect our career decisions and goals? Tune in to find out more!

This week’s episode is a tough discussion on fast fashion. What are the hidden problems of this industry? Who is paying the actual price for our cheap clothing and endless purchases? Why do we fall into the trap of consumerism and capitalism? We discuss human exploitation, as well as other social and environmental impacts of the garment industry. This entire cycle of insane supply and demand has to be put to an end. The question is, how? Tune in to join our discussion on this issue.

On the 14th episode of Sound On, we’re dipping our feet into the world of biology and gene engineering. We have our friend Pei Cing to discuss this highly debated topic with us. Where do we draw the line between ethical and unethical? What will be the impacts of a genetically engineered society? Will designer babies be the norm soon? Is this really a far-fetched idea or is it actually closer than we imagine? Tune in to join our discussion!

After a short break, Sound On is back with our 13th episode! This week, we touch on vulnerabilities and leaving our comfort zones. We share about our most vulnerable moments such as leaving home for the first time, entering university, being in new environments and of course, starting this podcast channel. We also unpack the idea of why vulnerability is an essential part of life that should not be avoided.

This week, we’re back with a more pressing topic of university tuition fees. This issue has always been a controversial one as some may think that education should be free. From the point of view of international students studying in the UK, is it fair that we pay more than double the amount of tuition fees compared to home students for the exact same education and facilities? In light of the present circumstances (COVID-19 and UCU strikes), this issue has intensified because students are clearly disadvantaged as we are not able to make full use of university facilities. Some may even question the quality of virtual education. It is our pleasure to have Serena with us to discuss whether international students are entitled to tuition fee refunds.

This week, we had a conversation with our friend, Aliessa about social media and how it affects our daily lives. While there are many benefits to the use of social media, it is undeniable that there are also many negatives that come with its usage.  Is Facebook listening to our conversations? How much of our personal data does Facebook have access to? How does social media affect our mental health? Why is there a stigma against being a social media influencer? Tune in to find out our thoughts on these questions!

Addressing an Instagram post about scholarships that recently went viral, Chris and Melissa discuss whether scholarships really serve its purpose of helping those in need. Do these financial aids further increase the disparity between social classes? Touching on the myth of meritocracy, why does this overemphasis on academic achievements and co-curricular activities put the B40 community at a significant disadvantage? How can the Malaysian education system be transformed to make education more holistic? Tune in to find out our take on this topic!

For our 9th episode, we are happy to have Zhi Yin with us to discuss what it really means to be an introvert or an extrovert. Do introverts find it more difficult to climb the social ladder in society? Do extroverts really have it easy in life? What can we do to stand out despite being introverts? Tune in to our discussion to find out more about how we can maneuver in a society that has a clear bias towards extroverts.

This week on Sound On, we will be talking about our favourite movies, tv-series and kdramas such as Game of Thrones, Parasite, Avengers, Crash Landing On You, Descendants of the Sun and several others. We dissect each film and discuss their takeaway messages, relating them back to real-life issues and how it shapes our perception of society. A big thank you to everyone who has been supporting us since Day 1, keeping us motivated to continue doing what we enjoy. Sending love to all and see you next episode xx 

Warning: Contains minor spoilers for Parasite, Harry Potter, Touch Your Heart and Avengers.