Third Culture Convos

Third Culture Convos

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Third Culture Convos episodes

  • 2.32 A World Cup upset in an upset World.
    In the midst of a shock victory by Saudi Arabia over Argentina in the Qatar World Cup, many controversial topics abound of what FIFA don't want you to hear. Grass roots efforts of social justice are habitually hijacked by corporations, like FIFA only to be promoted when deemed fit by the elites. Hypocritical tactics or forced acceptance? One Love or partial love? Waseem, MJ, and Rashed delve into ongoing controversies affecting the tournament. Hit us up at [email protected] with any questions, comments, and concerns!
    1 hr 5 min
  • 2.31 FIFA. More like Thief-ya?

    Qatar world cup - Not since the 1936 Berlin Olympics has a sporting event garnered so much controversy beforehand. From a 3rd culture perspective, it makes sense. West is meeting East on a global scale and cultural confusions abound. Waseem and Mj take a nuanced, contextual, macro gander at the various discussions surrounding their favorite football tournament.Hit us up at [email protected] with any questions, comments, and concerns!

    44 min
  • 2.30 Is Meta making a Betta world?
    Meta has announced 11,000 layoffs. Social media, particularly Facebook, played a big part of the millennial third culture experience. This week's third culture conversation includes Meta's role in society, where the Metaverse is headed and similarities and differences between mark Zuckerberg and Elon musk. Business, ethics and social media and technology are the major areas covered by Waseem and Majid. Hit us up at [email protected] with any questions, comments, and concerns!y
    35 min
  • 2.29 Can Freedom of Speech be truly free?
    Freedom of Speech versus Hate Speech. Who decides and how? Do limits stifle open and necessary debate or protect those who are targeted with hatred from physical and emotional harm? Waseem, MJ, and Rashed discuss the various contradictions and dichotomies associated with Freedom of Speech, and what could be perceived as Hate Speech. Hit us up at [email protected] with any questions, comments, and concerns!y
    1 hr 11 min
  • 2.28 Does Kanye degrade the African-American experience?
    Civil Activism, Mental health, Christian-Conservative politics; Is Kanye West a proponent for these issues and values or is his influence a blight on millions of people? Have his outlandish remarks and actions been committed out of sincere mind to create conversation or is he trolling the masses? Waseem, MJ, and Rashed try to make sense of the enigma that is "Ye".
    57 min
  • 2.27 Obnoxious Activism
    Virtue as a weapon; from Saudi religious authorities to throwing tomato soup on an oil painting. Do these seemingly idiotic tactics garner sympathy to one's cause or more negative criticism and disdain? Join Waseem, MJ, and Rashed as they discuss radical modes of expression within activist circles.
    1 hr 6 min
  • 2.26 Tradition versus Modernity

    Waseem, MJ, and Rashed discuss Tradition vs. Modernity in topics ranging from sports to societal issues such as technological advancement and economics. How are these wide ranging topics connected to each other if it all?

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    1 hr 15 min
  • 2.25 Con-flicted: Pros and Cons to being a Third Culture Individual
    Waseem, MJ, and Rashed discuss the Pros and Cons of being a Third Culture Individual. Is having chameleon and adaptable qualities beneficial or a hindrance to making lasting friends and relationships? How do political leanings factor into an individual's adaptability? Does being a "Jack of all trades" I.e. fitting in everywhere and nowhere prepare one better for adult life?
    1 hr 16 min
  • 2.24 When you don't quite fit
    Waseem, MJ, and Rashed discuss how a simple question like "Where are you from?" can imply judgement or curiosity. Is it racist in nature or from a place of intrigue? Could aliens make us less tribalistic and more inclusive of our differences focusing on our commonality as a species? Join us as we explore how we "other".
    1 hr 5 min
  • 2.23 A world out of balance

    After a hiatus Waseem, MJ, and Rashed return to the digital airwaves. We discuss various challenges the world has been facing recently - floods in Pakistan, skepticism of the political elite, and an economic crisis plaguing the world to name a few. Join us as we attempt to make sense of the post-COVID world.

    1 hr 13 min

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Is your answer to a simple "Where are you From?" anything but? Are you from both the East and the West? Do you feel that home is everywhere and nowhere? Can you relate to "them" but not vice versa? Does your mix of cultures, traditions, identities ever make you feel lost, in-between and voiceless?