The Things You Can't Touch

Written by: Eden Ehioghae
  • Summary

  • The Things You Can't Touch is a podcast which demonstrates that philosophical discourse is not just reserved for ancient white men. It explores modern day issues, ethical dilemmas and trivial problems through the lens of philosophy, inviting guests from diverse backgrounds to challenge the norms and find the joy in interrogative discussion.

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Episodes
  • E22 - Is Knowledge Power ?
    Nov 29 2024

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

    We are so grateful, excited, and pleased to bring to you our very first collaboration !!

    In this special episode celebrating World Philosophy Day, The Things You Can't Touch collaborates with The Black Curriculum to unpack how education shapes our understanding of knowledge, identity, and justice. We challenge traditional ideas of philosophy, explore the transformative power of a Black-centered curriculum, and reimagine who gets to define wisdom.

    Join us for an eye-opening discussion that celebrates diverse perspectives and calls for a more inclusive future for education and philosophy. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep the conversation going !

    00:00 - Intro

    02:43 - Is Knowledge Power ?

    03:55 - Is Information Knowledge ?

    05:25 - Cognitivism

    07:48 - Definitions

    09:22 - Which Comes First ? Knowledge Or Power ?

    11:00 - Why Is The West The Gold Standard ?

    15:56 - Who Decides What Knowledge Is ?

    17:50 - Why Do We Need To Know Black History ?

    20:28 - The Race Riots

    22:40 - Decolonising Knowledge

    24:55 - Power Is Knowledge

    25:30 - USA vs. UK

    28:04 - Power Structures

    30:35 - Africans Are Savages

    33:04 - Knowledge Is A Structural Weapon

    37:50 - Internalisation

    39:45 - New Labour Government

    41:00 - Recap

    44:15 - Buzzwords

    45:22 - Outro

    Remember to keep up with our guest !

    The Black Curriculum:

    Website: https://theblackcurriculum.com/

    Instagram: @theblackcurriculum

    TikTok: @blackcurriculum

    Twitter: @CurriculumBlack

    LinkedIn: The Black Curriculum

    YouTube: @theblackcurriculum

    Facebook: The Black Curriculum

    Amarion:

    Substack: Letters With Roots

    TikTok: @a.reidyyy

    Instagram: @a.reidyyy

    #WorldPhilosophyDay #Philosophy #TheBlackCurriculum #DecolonizeEducation #TheThingsYouCantTouch

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    48 mins
  • E21 - If We Alter Our Mental Health, Does That Alter Our Identity ?
    Nov 16 2024

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

    November is Men's Mental Health Month, a time to shed light on the often-silent struggles men face. As a podcast dedicated to diversifying the world of philosophy, we believe that exploring mental health is crucial - not just through the clinical lens, but as part of broader philosophical dialogues about identity, resilience, and vulnerability.

    This month, we dive into topics that challenge stereotypes, reflect on how cultural expectations impact men’s mental well-being, and encourage open conversations.

    Please follow the conversation below:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:29 - If We Alter Our Mental Health, Does That Alter Our Identity ?

    03:40 - Define The Question

    05:27 - Identity As An Amalgamation

    06:13 - Personality

    07:05 - Mental Health And Mind

    09:44 - Identity Is A Process

    11:54 - Your Mental Health Is Your Personality ?

    14:30 - A False Version Of You

    18:52 - Thought Experiment: The Teleportation Paradox

    38:20 - Change

    41:05 - Some Philosophical Theories

    41:18 - John Locke

    45:49 - Existential And Phenomenological Perspective

    49:20 - Paul Ricouer

    54:38 - Does Your Mental Health Add To Your Story ?

    55:55 - Outro

    Make sure to follow our guest, Ife Alabi, on all his socials !

    TikTok: @corporateia

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    58 mins
  • E20 - What Do We Owe Each Other, If Anything At All ?
    Oct 28 2024

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

    How do you like our new set up ?

    Today, we are honoured to have the incredible @3thadon as our guest !

    Get ready for an episode packed with insight, laughter, and all the things you didn’t know you needed to hear.

    Follow the conversation with the chapters below:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:30 - What Do We Owe Each Other If Anything At All

    03:18 - Define The Question

    04:22 - Categories Of People

    07:05 - Relational Ethics

    11:25 - Three Ways Of Owing

    13:05 - That Golden Rule

    15:09 - Human Beings Are Innately Selfish

    18:26 - Certain Theologies / Beliefs / Practices

    20:17 - A Means In Themselves

    23:30 - Common Sense ?

    27:50 - Do You Owe People The Truth ?

    34:56 - "Ought"

    38:15 - Do You Owe People An Explanation ?

    40:40 - Do You Owe People Justice ?

    43:18 - THOUGHT EXPERIMENT

    58:08 - Rounding Up

    59:32 - Outro

    Make sure to check out our guest, Funmi, on her socials !

    TikTok: @3thadonn

    Instagram: @3thadon

    Instagram: @mp3g.tmt

    Empire:

    TikTok: @empir3.tmt

    Instagram: @empir3.tmt

    YouTube: @EMPIR3TMT

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    1 hr and 2 mins

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