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• The Philosophy of Influence

  It's obvious that our environments and relationships shape us, but to what extent can we resist or negotiate these influences? In segment one, today’s discussion tries to uncover the influences that change and mould our personalities. We touch on Social Identity Theory and the work of Stuart Hall (Jamaican sociologist) to navigate our thoughts.In segment two, we shift the focus towards how we influence others. The way our actions, speech and behaviour influence those around us is sometimes difficult to fully understand, especially in the context of power imbalances. But when does influence become manipulation? And where exactly do the ethical problems arise?In our moral dilemma, we look at the classic scenario of criminal juries. Behind closed doors, jurors influence each other in sometimes drastic ways as shown in dramatised TV shows like The Jury: Murder Trial. In the Channel 4 drama, audiences follow two juries who are shown and deliberate their verdict. Strong personalities end up dominating the room and, in dramatic fashion, sway the decision of the entire group and the course of justice. Scary

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• The Philosophy of Political Change

  Benz and Tef dig into what real political change looks like and whether it comes through steady reform or moments of rupture. They discuss the flaws of democracy, the value of each voice, and when conflict becomes unavoidable. The conversation builds to a stark choice in the moral dilemma - do you step away and make your opposition clear, or stay on the inside and try to bend the system from within?Enjoy!---------------------Credits: Thumbnail art by Tomi Olopade (@eddieapollo on instagram)---------------------Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/tt-subTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thinktwiceworldInstagram: https://instagram.com/thinktwiceshow--------------------Topics: Protest, Politics, Political Change, Revolution, Haitian Revolution, Russian Revolution, martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X

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• The Philosophy of Pan-Africanism

  Benz and Tef explore the modern pulse of Pan-Africanism, tracing its roots through the visions of Nkrumah, Garvey, and Du Bois. They unpack the tension between global influence and local control, and the responsibility of those abroad in shaping Africa’s path forward. The episode ends with a difficult choice: quick progress through outside help, or slow, steady growth led from within. Enjoy!Credits: Thumbnail art by Tomi Olopade (@eddieapollo on instagram)---------------------Subscribe to our:⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠--------------------Topics: Pan Africanism, Marcus Garvey, WEB Du Bois, Patrice Lumumba, Nkrumah, Black Radical Literature

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• The Ethics of the Workplace ft Fola Evans-Akingbola

  In today's episode, we are joined by the talented actress Fola Evans-Akingbola to explore morality in the workplace. We all have to work to make a living, but we still have moral agency as employees. We kick off the episode discussing our place (as individuals) within systems and where our moral responsibility starts and ends.We extend the conversation on individual moral responsibility to touch on Peter Singer's famous 1972 paper- Famine, Affluence and Morality. Singer thought (and still thinks) that we have a concrete moral obligation to those less fortunate than us, even if they live in a faraway country. We discuss the implications of the essay for our responses to crises across the world today.Enjoy!---------------------Chapters:1:05 Does surviving in a harmful system make you complicit?12:06 Peter Singer Famine, Affluence and Morality16:13 Does true professionalism require challenging or obeying authority?27:19 Should you use personal ambition to cope with mistreatment at work?40:11 Moral dilemma---------------------Credits: Thumbnail art by Tomi Olopade (@eddieapollo on instagram)--------------------Topics: Morality, Workplace, Professionalism, Peter Singer, Utilitarianism, Famine, Protest, Capitalism, Work, Corporate Life, Ethics

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• The Philosophy of Anarchism

  Benz and Tef dive into anarchism, questioning whether a world without rulers can truly work, especially at scale. They unpack the tension between human nature and the ideals of total freedom, pushing listeners to consider what happens when power creeps back in. The episode ends with a gripping dilemma: do you resist tyranny by building force, or stay true to your principles and risk chaos?Enjoy!Subscribe to our:⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠--------------------Benz and Tef dive into anarchism, questioning whether a world without rulers can truly work, especially at scale. They unpack the tension between human nature and the ideals of total freedom, pushing listeners to consider what happens when power creeps back in. The episode ends with a gripping dilemma: do you resist tyranny by building force, or stay true to your principles and risk chaos?Enjoy!---------------------Credits: Thumbnail art by Tomi Olopade (@eddieapollo on instagram)---------------------Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/tt-subTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thinktwiceworldInstagram: https://instagram.com/thinktwiceshow--------------------Topics: Anarchism, Political Philosophy, Politics, Government, Kropotkin, Hobbes, Jean Jacque Rousseau, Ethics

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