The Things You Can't Touch

Welcome back to another episode of The Things You Can’t Touch. Remember, this is a philosophy podcast.

Today, we are joined by a guest who many of you may recognise from her online presence. She is known for embodying a particular character on social media... one that sparks conversation, controversy, and strong reactions. But this episode is not about prying into her personal life or turning her into a spectacle.

This is a philosophical conversation about identity. Through questions about memory, structural injustice, religion, morality, personality, and social media, we explore how identity is formed, and reformed. We touch on thinkers like Bhikhu Parekh, standpoint epistemology, and broader questions about whether intelligence, disability, family, or trauma can ever define a single story about a person.

As always on TTYCT, this is not about cancelling, diagnosing, or reducing someone to a label. It is about understanding complexity. It is about allowing people to articulate their own philosophical framework for who they are and how they move through the world.

Thank you for being here - make sure to engage with us:

00:00 - Intro

01:28 - What Does It Mean To Become Yourself ?

03:12 - Are You A Different Person ... ?

04:15 - The Person You Are As Memories Overtime

05:30 - Misunderstood

07:19 - Structural Injustice (Sally HASLANGER Mot Haslington)

10:30 - Let Go Of The Past

13:30 - Parekh And Identity, Struggle And Adapt

16:38 - Disabilities And One Identity

18:15 - Has Social Media Done Harm Or Good ?

20:02 - Personality Disorders

23:50 - Religion

27:00 - What Is Real And What Is Fake

28:00 - Intelligence (And Standpoint Epistemology)

34:05 - Do Your Fans See You How You Want Them To ?

37:08 - Is Everything ... Real ?

39:35 - Family

41:40 - Morality

46:35 - Putting Down The Alcohol

48:12 - Message For TikTok

49:25 - Outro

Thank you sticking to the end ! The most important part is to make sure to follow our guest on all her socials !!

TikTok: @raejah_xx

TikTok: @raejah4lives

Instagram: @raejah4live

Welcome back to ANOTHER episode of The Things You Can't Touch !

00:00 - Introduction

03:17 - Is Helping Only An Exercise Of Power ?

05:05 - Is That Necessarily A Bad Thing ?

06:43 - Kimberley Crenshaw & Intersectionality

07:30 - Kwame Nkrumah & Neo-Colonialism

10:26 - Black British

14:15 - Platform The People At Home

16:35 - Passing

19:30 - How Nigerian Are We ?

21:09 - Franz Fanon

24:40 - It’s About Give And Take

26:16 - Responsibility

30:00 - Paolo Freire

33:00 - What Is It Going To Take ?

36:25 - A Means To An End

39:52 - Peter Singer, Effective Altruism, & Survivor’s Guilt

46:06 - Outro

Make sure to follow our guest on all her socials !! @

ourarchvs

This is what this podcast is all about !!

Today we are talking about creativity. Is it even a real thing ? If so, how do we define it ? Explore the concept with us in the chapters below:

00:00 - Intro

01:33 - Has The Art Of Creativity Died ?

03:28 - Music

05:20 - The Act Of Creating Constitutes Creativity

07:30 - Because You Care, Or Do You ?

13:15 - It Depends

14:38 - Slow Down, You Haven’t Found Yourself

16:05 - Kantian Ethics

19:08 - Those Are The Worst Kinds Of People

20:08 - Defining Creativity

23:00 - Rubbish

29:10 Nicki Minaj

31:55 - Authenticity And Creativity

33:17 - The Authenticity Paradox

40:07 - Creativity Is Very Kantian

41:38 - Heidegger

45:02 - Black People Come From A Planet And Conspiracy

47:11 - There’s Nothing New Under The Sun

49:25 - Existentialist Art

51:38 - Social Constructions

53:20 - Outro

Our guest was absolutely incredible !

Make sure to follow him on:

TikTok: @immortalbomo

IG: @immortalbomo

Welcome back once again to another episode of The Things You Can't Touch.

Today's episode is with the wonderful Marcel Otim in which we discuss all things sociology and personal identity within the context of current structures. From queer identities to bullying and defining who we are, we explore a range of topics that tell a story of personality and character.

Keep up with our conversation here:

00:00 - Intro

01:38 - Does Identity Shape Experience, Or Does Experience Shape Identity ?

03:34 - It’s A Bit Of Both

05:35 - Is That Good Or Bad ?

07:00 - Physicality And What Counts As An Experience

09:30 - Socialisation … Is It Doing A Good Job ?

13:15 - Your Ideal State Of Socialisation

15:35 - Control

17:56 - John Paul Sartre And Identity As A Spectrum

22:44 - Who Are You ?

28:13 - Simone De Beauvoir And Insecure People

31:30 - Can You Change Who You Are ?

34:55 - Epistemology And Social Identity

39:05 - Is Oppression Necessary For Character Building ?

42:10 - Is Bullying A Good Thing ?

46:20 - Thought Experiment

51:00 - Outro

Before you go, make sure to follow our special guest !!

TikTok: @marcel0tim

Instagram: @marcel0tim

We are back with another episode of The Things You Can’t Touch ! In this conversation, we dive deep into artificial intelligence and its evolving relationship with humanity. From philosophical questions to real-world implications, we explore where the line between human and machine is drawn, and whether that line even matters. Follow our conversation below:

00:00 - Intro

01:18 - Where Do We Draw The Line Between Humans And AI

02:25 - Can AI Do Stupid Stuff ?

03:27 - How Do You Define AI, Humans … And Animals ?

07:19 - I Have Always Been Pro AI

08:15 - The Turing Test

09:32 - Humans Go Against Nature

12:16 - Descartes’ Pre-emptive Response

14:53 - John Searle And The Chinese Room

17:31 - Humans Are Becoming AI

19:18 - Are We Just Being Xenophobic ?

22:10 - How Do You Treat AI

25:10 - Hegel, Marx, Property, Identity, And AI

29:00 - What Is Happening With The Use Of AI ???

31:20 - AI And Jobs

35:30 - Should We Be Afraid Of AI ?

38:30 - Why Are We Okay With Treating AI That Way ?

44:30 - Reasons To Be Afraid Of AI And Reasons Not To

50:05 - Uncanny Valley

53:45 - Chat GPT’s Responses

58:20 - Outro

Thank you for tuning into this episode ! Don’t forget to connect with our brilliant guest across all platforms and keep the conversation going:

YouTube: @therevolutionarypod

TikTok: @therevolutionarypod

Instagram: @therevolpod

Welcome back to another episode of The Things You Can't Touch podcast !

In this episode, I am joined by the brilliant @kimcommentary from TikTok to unpack a big question: is social media activism actually effective ? From hashtags to viral campaigns, we dig into whether online movements translate into real-world change, and where the limits of digital activism might be.

Kim is also one of the incredible guests joining me live on stage at the TTYCT Live Show on 29th August in East London. If you have ever wanted to be in the room where these conversations happen, this is your chance. Come for the philosophy, stay for the community.

Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/wheredowedrawtheline-thethingsyoucanttouchpodcastliveshow/tickets

Feel free to join the conversation here:

00:00 - Intro

01:15 - Does Social Media Activism Create Real Change ?

03:55 - Who Is An Activist ?

05:43 - Populism And Extreme Leftism

10:33 - Definition Of Activism

12:45 - Not Everyone's Opinion Matters

15:55 - Your Intentions

19:50 - Activism Is Too Accessible

26:20 - There Are Things You Need To Learn

29:26 - Can You Think From The Other Point Of View ?

31:35 - Violence

38:10 - The Metaphysical Concept Of Justice And John Rawls

41:24 - Equity

41:50 - Hannah Arendt

46:50 - Bell Hooks

48:26 - Jodie Dean

49:51 - White Is Right

52:09 - The Oppression Monolith

57:43 - Outro

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge what philosophy looks like today.

Most importantly, make sure to follow our guest on all her socials:

YouTube: @kimberleyonline

TikTok: @kimberleyonline

Instagram: @kimberleyonline

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Welcome back to another episode of The Things You Can't Touch ! In this episode of The Things You Can’t Touch, we are joined by Noah from The Rare Podcast to unpack whether anything is ever truly “made up”, or if every piece of fiction is stitched together from our reality. We talk about the way writers borrow from lived experiences, the power of personal truths hiding inside fantastical worlds, and how cultural perspectives shape the stories we tell. From ancient myths to modern novels, is fiction just reality in disguise ?

Follow the conversation here:

00:00 - Introduction

01:33 - How Fictional Is Fiction ?

03:35 - Death Of The Author

05:00 - At What Point Does Art Become Fictional ?

07:57 - Social Media

15:25 - Black, White, And Grey

16:43 - Celebrities And Influencers

21:07 - Plato Hates Art

25:42 - Aristotle Loves It

30:30 - Stories

32:25 - A Way Of Life

35:19 - Fiction's Impact On Real Life

39:38 - Fiction Becoming Real

43:53 - Philosophy Of Language And Aesthetics

49:20 - The Law Of Conservation Of Energy

53:03 - Hume

56:20 - Outro

This was such a thoughtful and playful conversation that blends philosophy, creativity, and culture. This is perfect for anyone who loves books, films, or simply thinking deeper about the art we consume.

Make sure to follow our guest, Noah on all platforms:

YouTube: @therarepodcast

TikTok: @therarepodcast

Instagram: @therare.podcast

See you in the next episode !!

Trigger Warning: sexual assault, rape, trauma, and cult-related discourse.

Please take care of yourself while watching. This is a heavy and emotionally charged conversation.

Welcome back to another episode of The Things You Can't Touch !

In this video, I sit down with Leah Lauder, a megachurch cult survivor and mental health advocate you might know from TikTok. Leah brings invaluable insight from her lived experience and knowledge of cult dynamics as we discuss some very difficult, yet necessary, topics.

We talk about the recent allegations against Stepz, the disturbing way some are defending him through the lens of Christianity, and how this ties into wider patterns of abuse and control within high-control religious groups. Leah also helps unpack how cult leaders place themselves equal to, or even above, God, creating environments where manipulation and harm can thrive unchecked.

This is not an easy conversation, but it is an important one. If you have experienced any form of abuse, please consider whether now is the right time to watch. Your wellbeing comes first.

We should keep shining a light on these issues and hold space for survivors. Follow our conversation here:

00:00 - Introduction

03:24 - Is There A Difference Between A Community And A Cult ?

05:12 - Characteristics Of A Cult

06:29 - Guilt Makes You Vulnerable

08:35 - Reminder That This Is A Heavy Topic

12:38 - Stepz

16:00 - Paul Tillich And Deification

17:10 - The Cross Road ... Be Careful In These Streets

21:13 - Self Sealing System

23:55 - The People Who Are Oppressed Are Oppressing Themselves

29:50 - Theological Awareness

32:19 - Cloning, Offline, Psychological Terminology

32:49 - SPAC Nation And Cult Intimidation

34:57 - How I Got Into Podcasting

36:07 - Sadism, The Transcendent Belief System, And More Psychological Terminology

39:25 - The Pastors Themselves

42:19 - Is Leah Christian ?

47:30 - Sexual Assault In Cults

51:10 - Erving Goffman ... People Are Performing And Triangulation ???

55:35 - Stepz (Again) And Shout Out To UKThanos

59:00 - Prove Yourself

1:02:27 - What Did You Do ?

1:03:50 - Recruitment

1:08:50 - Christians Are So Dumb

1:11:20 - What Makes You Susceptible To Cults (And Many A Detour)

1:18:40 - The Structure Of A Cult

1:22:35 - What If Cults Are A Community ?

1:23:57 - Cults To Stay Away From

1:27:11 - Outro

Thank you for following our chat up until this point ! Make sure to share this video with anyone you think needs to hear this.

Finally, and most importantly, make sure to keep up with Leah Lauder on her socials:

TikTok:

LeahLauder7

Instagram:

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You Tube:

@leahlauder777 ​

Welcome back to another episode of The Things You Can’t Touch ! Emma Mku is a bold and thoughtful creator using her platform to explore identity, culture, and the complexities of navigating life as a young Black woman in today’s world. With her unique perspective and unapologetic voice, she challenges norms, sparks conversation, and inspires her audience to think deeper. She also posts light-hearted and playful content, which makes her content appeal to a wide range of people. We had such a rich and insightful conversation in this episode. You do not want to miss this:

00:00 - Introduction

01:25 - Awareness, Not Unlearning

03:20 - Key Words

05:08 - What Makes Us

06:35 - Blame

09:45 - Can We Generate Our Own Beliefs ?

11:50 - Conversation Around Deconstruction And Cognitive Dissonance

19:40 - Karl Marx

22:03 - Michel Foucault

25:30 - Cycles And Historical Materialism

29:00 - Plato’s Cave Analogy

34:35 - Intergenerational Conversational

41:00 - The Genetic Fallacy

44:45 - Beliefs

51:08 - Is The Act Of Trying To The Point ?

52:40 - Outro

Make sure to connect with Emma and keep up with her incredible work:

TikTok: emma.mku

Instagram: emma.mkuu

Welcome back to another episode of The Things You Can't Touch Podcast ! Today is the International Day Of Education, and in celebration of the beauty of learning, we are having a conversation with a 10-year-old ! The Things You Can't Touch aspires to prove that philosophy is not meant to be practised by any specific kind of person. What better way to show this than by having a philosophical conversation with a child ??

Follow along with the chapters below and drop your takes in the comments. Do you agree with our guest ?

00:00 - Intro

01:21 - What Is Truth ?

02:08 - Objective And Subjective

04:04 - Truth And Politics

06:02 - Truth, Science And Healthcare

07:18 - Truth And Morality

10:04 - Do You Owe Others The Truth ?

15:20 - Is Telling The Truth The Opposite Of Lying ?

18:20 - World Of Total Truth And Lies

21:52 - Is Truth Universal ?

25:53 - Is It The Truth If No One Believes It ?

28:39 - Liar Paradox

34:11 - Thought Experiment

37:37 - How Do You Know What Is True ?

39:43 - Do You Have To Know The Truth About Everything ?

41:02 - Outro !

Unfortunately, this episode's guest does not currently have any socials ! However, she does have a Substack coming out soon so look out for that !! Make sure to subscribe to our channel and keep up with us across socials !