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The Not So Mortifying Ordeal of Being Known

Aug 5th, 2020 15m 15s

Why do we love to take personality quizzes? What is the draw of having someone else tell us about ourselves? On this episode, I explore why we all love to categorize ourselves and what value it brings to our lives.

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Is Greek Life Obsolete?

Jul 9th, 2020 12m 15s

A lot of conversations have been happening recently regarding the role of Greek Life on a college campus. Greek Life has undoubtedly enhanced some students' experiences in undergrad, but what about the harm it has caused. In this bonus episod

The Myth of Cancel Culture

Jul 8th, 2020 19m 50s

The phrase cancel culture is thrown around a lot these days. What does it mean to be cancelled and how is it different from facing the consequences of your actions? On this episode I dive into my thoughts on cancel culture and whether or not i

The United States has Daddy Issues

Jul 1st, 2020 27m 48s

In turbulent times, people often ask "What would the founding fathers think?". I personally think this question is irrelevant. It doesn't matter what the founding fathers thought, only what they wrote in what would subsequently become the Uni

The Problem with Stan Culture

Jun 24th, 2020 20m 14s

Hi Friends. Today I wanted to dig into my problems with Stan Culture. As someone who has avidly followed various artists, athletes, and celebrities I thought it was past time I explored why we develop parasocial relationships with people we a