Think Piece

By Ian.M Simango

The think piece is centered around the questioning of reality as we know it. Each episode takes you through disciplines such as philosophy, science, art and architecture while presenting perspectives ... more

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The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.

Think Piece episodes:

January 22, 2024 "The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance."
This episode dissects the intricate web of societal issues defining our times. We uncover lingering impacts of historical injustices like slavery and segregation, and how skin tone still shapes interactions despite progress. Widening economic disparities, rooted in past dominance disguised as racial distinction, are also investigated.
Shifting from the economic focus of the previous episode, we ask fundamental questions: What is society? How does it function? This becomes a gateway to understanding society's construction, soon venturing into religion, culture, and tradition—underexplored elements crucial to society's formation and the challenges they present.
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30min
December 26, 2023 "We learn from history that we learn nothing from history."
We delve into the cyclical nature of economic crashes, obscured by biased data. Dissecting poverty's complex reality, we explore the inevitable crises, their human toll, and historical echoes. Examining power dynamics in the global monetary landscape, we look beyond economics to the profound societal impacts. Amidst open dialogue, we urge personal reflection on the post-COVID economy, linking the systemic to the human experience.
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25min
November 15, 2023 Environmental Condition: How the Built Environment Impacts Human Behavior, Mental & Physical Health
Join us on this insightful episode as we explore the profound impact of the built environment on human behavior, mental and physical health. We investigate how architecture, city planning, and community design, can either promote or discourage certain behaviors. Discover how people living in green spaces tend to be more physically active, have a sense of community, and less likely to suffer from depression & anxiety. In contrast, individuals in environments with high levels of pollution and noise are prone to experiencing stress and health problems. Learn how designing public spaces plays a pivotal role in enhancing social interactions in communities and how implementing proper environmental design leads to healthier, more sustainable, and more equitable communities.
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28min
August 30, 2023 Political Condition: Understanding Politics, its Presence, Benefit, and Effect on Society
Understanding the Political Landscape and Questioning its Presence, Benefit, and Effect on Our Society. In this episode , we explore the ever-changing system of laws, institutions, and actors that shape our government and society. We discuss the benefits and challenges of understanding the political landscape and continue to question how the little man is affected.
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31min
August 22, 2023 Introduction to Societal Conditions
Tune in to the Think Piece podcast and join Ian M. Simango as he tackles the crucial topic of societal conditions and systems. As the host of this insightful show, Ian dives into the complex dynamics that drive disparities within society and provides an in-depth analysis of how these systems shape our reality. From politics to economics to social conditioning and environmental factors, Think Piece explores the multifaceted nature of human relationships and the various forces that govern them. Join the conversation on societal evolution and subscribe to the Think Piece podcast today
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14min
May 09, 2023 Gratitude a day keeps the anxiety away
In this episode , we explore the power of gratitude. How certain things we take for granted are not part of the considerations of gratitude, the mundane normality's and how we go through the motions of life thinking that the achievements of our goals, however small they may be, is a natural progression in our lives and discard them from our gratitude practices.
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28min
April 18, 2023 What does it mean to be human?
What does it mean to be human? Such a multi disciplinary question with a number of definitions that can range from a wide variety of topics. The question is aimed at the realization of individual and collective perspectives, which also points the question to you as the listener. So, truly, what does it mean to be human?
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23min
April 11, 2023 Trust and truth: trusting the truth and its messengers
The truth is somehow something that we use as flexible as a lie. It sometimes can also be weaponized as much as a lie can but what exactly is the truth, how does it work and how does it affect us from individuals to the collective?
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23min
March 28, 2023 Virtues and Vices: How far does the concept of good and bad go?
The things we may consider good and bad have a way of being defined in society and for individuals. This of course depends on the subjects and the object, the giver and the recipients of actions and words we may consider good or bad. After exploring this topic in Morality, how far does it actually go? What are its building blocks? And how exactly does it work?
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18min
March 06, 2023 Ethics: The disenfranchisement of ethical behavior.
Certain aspects of our decisions as a society in different positions has been considered too much of a normalcy or expected way of behaving. Even so, no matter how hard the consideration may be, when one acts in individualistic thoughts, it affects the rest of the people negatively and shies away from the conversation of ethical behavior for the benefit of the society.
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23min

FAQs about Think Piece:

How many episodes does Think Piece have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.