We're All Idiots

We're All Idiots

By Faraaz Kaskar & Tanwir DadarkarSociety & CulturePhilosophy
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We're All Idiots episodes

  • Managing time in the digital age
    COVID-19 has further exacerbated the tech epidemic. Where as before the pandemic we would get up and walk around the office and chat to people face-to-face, now we are chained to a screen of one kind or another - we wake up with our phones, get working on our laptops in our PJs, stay on laptops past work day, scroll on our phones during breaks, and watch TV to finish the day. Its creating a kind of addiction that is rewiring our brains and reward mechanisms. Whats more, its making our management of time worse than it ever was. Is there a way to break the cycle? In this episode we discuss that the importance of realising and acknowledging this modern problem is the first step towards addressing it.
    35 min
  • Empathy

    Why is it that we find it so difficult to understand others? Why cant we get out of our own heads? Humans are inherently selfish and as animals we are built to be self-absorbed by nature. However its 2020. We live in a civilised society and working hard to understand others is a duty of being human. In this episode, we discuss the complex concept of empathy. 

    56 min
  • Surrounded by Idiots: In conversation with Thomas Erikson - Part II

    Part 2 of the conversation with the author of the international best seller, Surrounded by Idiots. We encounter thousands of humans in our lifetime. Most of us are closely associated with some in our lives. Hundreds of books have been written about it over centuries. Yet somehow, fully understanding human behaviour still eludes us. First we must learn about ourselves, then we must learn about others. How can we otherwise expect to collaborate effectively and work together in the most efficient manner? In this episode, we discuss all things from the premise of the book to what makes a great leader.

    44 min
  • Surrounded by Idiots: In conversation with Thomas Erikson - Part I
    A two part conversation with the author of the international best seller, Surrounded by Idiots.
    We encounter thousands of humans in our lifetime. Most of us are closely associated with some in our lives. Hundreds of books have been written about it over centuries. Yet somehow, fully understanding human behaviour still eludes us. First we must learn about ourselves, then we must learn about others. How can we otherwise expect to collaborate effectively and work together in the most efficient manner?
    In this episode, we discuss all things from the premise of the book to what makes a great leader.
    46 min
  • What is love?
    A complex set of emotions, behaviors and feelings for another person. Being in love is a journey, but something most of the world are in search of. You know when it’s hit you, but sometimes the person on the other side may be very different to what you had initially set out for. Love isn’t something that you choose, but something that chooses you and takes you along. In this episode we talk about love - both platonic and romatic. Link in bio.
    45 min
  • Relationships, expectations, communication, and understanding
    Modern relationships are often complicated by expectations, lack of understanding and lack of communications. Whether its a romantic partner, friends, relatives or colleagues; the aforementioned factors play a huge part in influencing a relationship and the subsequent success of it. For centuries, philosophers have emphasised the importance of reducing expectations and understanding more. If we add to this effective communication,  relationships will start being a lot more successful in life.
    50 min
  • The Devious Nature and Evils of Narcissism

    Narcissistic and emotional abuse in relationships, families, and life generally seems to be getting worse in society. Everyone almost certainly knows someone who has been subject to some form of emotional abuse - either in a relationship, by parents, family, work, or friends. Trauma is passed down generations, leading people to either seek validation or abuse others in path. In this episode we are joined by heartbreak and narcissist abuse recovery coach, Amaira, to talk about why healing from narcissistic abuse involves more than just "giving it time". Amaira provides an insight into the harm it causes and we discuss proven holistic approaches for recovery that work best. 

    1 hr 8 min
  • The psychological complications of addiction
    As humans we are constantly chasing the feeling of joy and the ever-elusive happiness. Somewhere along the journey, we tend to fall into habits that are less than ideal or self-damaging. Sometimes it is to fight our demons, sometimes it might be a coping mechanism, others it's merely to feel a little bit of euphoria. Whatever the reason, such behaviours have the potential to become addictions which are extremely complex to overcome. Whether it's drugs, cigarettes, alcohol, sugar, food, or social media - it's all part of being human and each one of us has the duty to provide a safe place for anyone wanting to be heard or support them in any way we can. In this episode we talk about the complicated psychology of addiction.
    49 min
  • The heavy price of materialism
    We're living in times where the western world is so abundant yet mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety are through the roof. Mental health is deteriorating at an alarming rate and along with it we're getting fatter by the day. Yet we continue to spend billions of dollars on stuff that becomes redundant within weeks of purchase. Countless psychological studies have shown that materialism affects our well being adversely, but we continue to upgrade. Are we intelligent enough to wake up to this realisation or will we continue on our destructive path? Tune in to hear our thoughts.
    41 min
  • Capitalism and the inconvenience of modern conveniences
    The 21st century in the western world has brought us all the conveniences we could ever ask for yet we are the unhealthiest we've ever been - be it physical health or mental health. Big corporations create 10s of thousands of jobs, but at the end of the day its all about the shareholders and profit. Industries such as sugar, tobacco, alcohol, and pharma have nothing but the bottom line in mind; regardless of what they might say. Is it time to make a change and stand up to the system? Tune in as we discuss the evils of capitalism in the the latest episode of We're all idiots.
    45 min

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A podcast about the philosophy, daily struggles, mysteries, and the profoundness of life.