Think Twice Show

It feels natural to judge people based on what we see.

After all, we experienced the world through our senses- our sight, smell and touch. And we analyse what we experience, including the people we meet and speak to.

But is judging people morally acceptable. After all, you shouldn't never judge a book by his cover.

Today we tackle the issue of judgement. Our conversation addresses judgement of others in interpersonal interactions and also in political conversations. It is old news that political polarisation is sky high and people on different sides of the political conversation consistently judge one another - somewhere along the way we have forgotten to recognise each other's humanity.

The story of humanity has always been a violent one. For millenia, empires have risen and fallen based on conquest, and war has been an ever present feature of modern politics.

In 2026, nothing seems to have changed- the US has most recently started a war with Iran and every missile dropped is causing untold human suffering. In this net positive or not episode, we analyse the phenomena of violence through both a geopolitical and individual lens.

We start by discussing self defence and personal protection- how are you supposed to protect yourself in a dangerous world? Is aggression a valid deterrence- is it fair to behave aggressively towards others, but also does it actually work? Here we discuss Sapolsky, human nature and Max Weber

In segment two, we discuss the geopolitical landscape of 2026- Trump is distancing the US from the EU and threatening to leave NATO, which would expose European countries militarily. What does this mean for Europe and specifically for us as Diasporans living in Europe. Here we discuss Europe’s obligations to the US and the fate of Africa on a potentially highly militarised world stage.

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Humanity is facing an existential crisis and we aren't taking it seriously enough.

Planet Earth is facing climate change at an alarming rate and the place we all call home is set to change forever. Experts are forecasting that by 2100, up to 1 billion people could be forced out of their homes due to increases to sea levels, extreme weather events and mass crop failure.

Who is to blame for this?

Today we address the highly requested topic of Sustainability. We analyse how we have got to the situation we are in, who is morally responsible for it and the solutions we have available to us.

We begin by asking a difficult ethical question: Should you consume less to address climate change? In segment two, we change gears to understand the geo-political situation of 2026. We touch on America's war in Iran, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz and how this might have changed the international oil markets forever.

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What are the next generation concerned about? What excites them? And how different are their childhoods from ours? Today we head into a school to try to answer these important questions with London's finest teenagers.

Back when we were children, the world was a very different place- but perhaps some things never change.

We asked our secondary school stars two simple questions:- What are you most concerned about in the future? - What are you most excited about in the future?

We offer an insight in our own childhoods, analyse what has changed in the last 20 years and what that means for society as a whole. Our conversation touches on gender roles, ambition, and our relationship with our parents.

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What is the meaning of life?

One of the most famous Europeans to tackle this question was Albert Camus, a French writer and thinker who is often accredited with being the founder of Absurdism. In his book The Myth of Sisyphus he outlines how he sees the human condition. As inquisitive and curious creatures, we want meaning. The universe is indifferent to us and will never give us meaning. This tension = the absurd.In today's episode, we contemplate if we agree with diagnosis of Camus (and the wider field of Existentialism). We question if our lives truly are meaningless. And if they are, where do we go from there?In segment one, we ask if happiness is possible if we accept that life has no meaning, before tackling the Absurd more explicitly in segment two. In the moral dilemma, we question how we would feel about a machine that could calculate our most compatible path in life. Would we accept the diagnosis, or reject it, knowing that you might experience lower levels of satisfaction and happiness.Enjoy ❤️---------------------Credits: Thumbnail art by Tomi Olopade (@eddieapollo on instagram)

Media has always been a fundamental part of modern society. Before social media and smartphones, news shows dominated televisions around the world. Before TV, radio and newspapers were widely distributed and consumed. Ultimately, distributing information is always a good thing for the people. But the distribution of media has never been neutral, often used as a tool to control and manipulate the cultural conversation.In today's episode, we consider two forms of media, their owners, characteristics and history. Legacy Media (large newspapers and established media companies) and Social Media (eg. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter). We weigh up their respective harms and benefits and assess if they have been a net positive for society.

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You might not be as recognisable as our guest this week, but you do have people in your life who look up to you- a younger sibling, a friend or a loved one. When you voice your opinion, they are listening carefully and your words have a real impact. And with that power, comes responsibility.

This week we consider the impact of your opinions, what being perceived by others does to you psychologically and the moral responsibility of having a lot of eyes on your every move. And there is no person better to join us for this conversation than the man himself Gary Lineker.

In this conversation, Gary reflects on his career with the BBC and being outspoken about Gaza, while also exploring philosophical dilemmas and ethical judgements.

In segment one, we consider why an opinion is valuable. While Tef takes a deontological approach, Beno and Gary lean towards a utilitarian view- assessing the value of an opinion with its real life impact in the world. In segment two, we discuss the added moral obligations of a large platform. Tef admits that he judges public people when they don’t speak out on political issues, whereas Gary and Beno are more understanding of the difficulties of taking a stance. Here, Tef and Beno pose a famous philosophical dilemma to Gary- The Trolley Problem.

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If we have an ineffective political system, is voting ever going to set you free? Class tensions, economic instability and a distrust of politics are at an all time high. Perhaps the scene is set for a revolution.

‘It easier to imagine the end of the world, than the end of capitalism’ Slavoj Žižek

A fundamental transformation of our society may seem highly unlikely, maybe even a chaotic, undesirable outcome. But today’s guest would argue that is this capitalist propaganda.

Today we have Fiona Lali, the brilliant leader of the Revolutionary Communist Party join us to talk about revolution.

We initially ask if electoral politics can ever deliver the kind of economic liberation that people so deeply crave. Will casting votes materially improve the lives of the working class? Our conversation analyses who really holds true power and whether true liberation is even possible at all. And if the answer is no, how should we engage with electoral politics with that knowledge?

In the face of an undemocratic and ineffective political system, what should we do? In segment two we ask ourselves whether revolution is TRULY desirable. We discuss historical examples, including the Russian, French and Haitian revolutions and analyse the modern day situation through a Marxist perspective.

In the moral dilemma, we tackle a common problem that voters across the UK face- strategic voting.

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Topics: Karl Marx, Revolution, Socialism, politics, general election, local elections 2026, Reform UK, Labour Party, Revolutionary Communist Party

We usually assume consciousness is something our brains produce- something happening inside us as we move through the world.

But what if that is wrong?

What if, the universe itself was conscious and we unknowingly 'tap in' to its frequencies and wavelengths which shape our lived experiences? Or perhaps consciousness is a fundamental property of matter, living in subatomic particles that combine in a particular way to provide our human experience?

That would have profound ramifications for the way we live our lives. And could transform the way we see loneliness, a growing epidemic in the global north. Joining us to discuss this vast topic is Bel Cobain, the intelligent and enigmatic musician hailing from East London.

We explore spirituality, materialism, Thomas Nagel's test for consciousness and how our physical environments impact who we are.

Hedonism has a bad reputation, but maybe it's just misunderstood as a moral philosophy. At its core, it judges actions based on how much they maximise pleasure and minimise pain. The more they do this, the better they are. So in reality, you might be more of a Hedonist than you think. After all, your brain is hardwired to seek pleasure in it's many forms.

Today we assess Hedonism in both an ancient Greek context and in the modern era.

First we question if theoretical hedonism is egoistic. Tef argues that it is given it focusses on the pleasure of the individual, relegating the wellbeing of the collective. Beno argues that Hedonism isn't egoistic since humans are social creatures, so enhancing one's own pleasure always involves the pleasure of others.

In the modern era, we all have access to a constant stream of news stories depicting incredible human suffering all over the world. In segment two, we ask if it is immoral to seek your own pleasure while others suffer so much.

In this week's dilemma, we have 5 years to live. What kind of life would you lead for the time you have remaining?

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