Young and Foolish: Recent Episodes
George Wang, Lorenzo Sierra, Raymond Xiao
George Wang, Lorenzo Sierra, and Raymond Xiao started the young and foolish podcast in 2021 with the aim to inspire people to engage in candid long-form dialogues that deepen their understanding of themselves, others, and the modern world. We believe that critical thinking, open discussions, and interpersonal connections are essential in the process of solving both personal and societal problems.
Born in 2000, we are a few young and foolish guys who are trying to make sense of this complicated world. Each week, we discuss relevant and interesting topics on life, society, and philosophy.
Accidentally took a summer break lol. We're back! Check out what we've been up to and what's coming up.
The young and foolish podcast is back. We catch up on what's been happening in our lives. Can't believe we've been doing this for 2 years. lol
The young and foolish podcast talk about the concept of garbage time this week. The guys go over ways to find value during garbage time and also tips to minimize it in the first place. They end the episode with some exciting highlights of the week.
The young and foolish podcast talk about the concept of "deserve" this week. George brings up how he doesn't believe in this concept because it doesn't make sense and it's not beneficial.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys are reunited for the first time in a while. They talk about the declining birth rates and discuss the philosophy of antinatalism.
The young and foolish podcast talk about the importance of just doing it. They go over various aspects of this concept. George brings up the benefits of just getting started on something. They talk about the value and practicality of finishing tasks without getting caught up with expectations and ideas about perfection. George goes into how to use soft and hard internal deadlines to stay on top of things. Similarly, he talks about incorporating a bare minimum to-do list and a most ideal to-do list. The guys revisit the idea of raising the floor/establishing a strong base level.
On this episode of the young and foolish podcast, George and Raymond talk about language. They discuss the many ways language influences how we think. The guys have a lot of fun pointing out how English doesn't make sense.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, George and Lorenzo talk about simplicity. They discuss how so many complex things are built on really simple principals. They also go over the benefits of taking a simple approach to accomplish difficult tasks or learn complex skills.
Lorenzo Sierra and George Wang talk about meditating and being "bored" on this episode of the young and foolish podcast. George shares the everyday activities he does that have meditative properties. Lorenzo points out the distinction between different kinds of meditations. They discuss how people can benefit from being disengaged, unplugged, and unstimulated from the external world (or as George calls it "being bored").
Raymond Xiao is back on this episode of the young and foolish podcast. The guys talk about the concept of slow living. George Wang shares his own personal experiences with appreciating the little things in life. They go on to highlight the benefits of slowing down and taking time for yourself.
The young and foolish podcast talk about social interactions this week. George Wang introduces how he approaches interpersonal interactions and reciprocity. He talks about the benefits of doing things "for others" without expecting in return and never feeling like you owe anyone anything when someone does something "for you." They refer back to previous episodes and mention how everything you do is for yourself to some degree and how many people are "direct products of their environments." They end the episode with the highlights of their week.
The young and foolish podcast takes a look back at memorable moments in their lives from 2022. George talks about his resolutions from last year and how they went. The guys think about their resolutions for this year.
The young and foolish podcast talk about the importance of both staying positive and thinking through the worst case scenarios.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about the relationship between consumerism and the holiday season. They also question traditions in general. George thinks there is a sizeable portion of people who follow traditions for the sake of traditions, as opposed to actually getting something out of it.
The young and foolish podcast talk about imposter syndrome on this week's episode. The guys share their thoughts on why it occurs and how to deal with it. They also discuss their past experiences relating to it. George points out how much everything is tied to one's self-identity. They end with their highlights of the week.
The young and foolish podcast talk about the things that they get the most out of - the things that they consistently get a lot out of. They also share what exactly they get out of those things. This is a follow up on the decision making episodes they've done.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about nostalgia. They share what makes them nostalgic. They go over the different type of triggers: smell, location, pictures, etc. The guys also try to describe the feeling of nostalgia. They ponder on whether they appreciated certain past experiences enough before they're gone. They end the episode on their highlights of the week.
The young and foolish podcast talks about the idea of "lovable." George and Raymond dive into whether they are lovable, what makes them lovable, and how different people find different aspects of them lovable. They go into how people want different things out of different relationships: friends, family, boyfriend/girlfriend, roommates, colleagues, sports/music/workout buddies, and group project partners. They point out the importance of reflecting on positive negative experiences so you know what you want. They then go on a related tangent about the sense of community and manner of social interactions in North America.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about the relationship of desires, decisions, and consequences. They go over various examples to illustrate the point. George talks about how people won't do things as opposed can't do them, because he knows he can technically spend hundreds of dollars for flights, miss classes, and play basketball with his friends back in Vancouver if he really wanted to. By acknowledging that as an option, it's easier for you to recognize your desires, values, and other "more extreme" options. When you know what you want and think about all the consequences each of your options has, you can make a series of decisions that maximizes the chances that you get what you want/avoid what you really don't want.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, George and Lorenzo talk about the benefits of celebrating and or at least acknowledging the little victories in our day-to-day lives. George expands on this idea and goes into how to decide on what little things to include in your life on a daily/weekly basis, focusing on the importance of looking at what you want to get out of those things. The guys end up on a little tangent about working out and not counting reps (focusing on being really close to failure instead) as they go into their highlights of the week.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about the concept of masculinity. They discuss the social norms and expectations that exist for men. They go over how many men struggle in various ways because of those social pressures. The guys bring up social problems that derive from this such as school shootings. George once again shares his thoughts on people being a direct product of their environment. Raymond emphasizes the importance of having discussions like this one and question those social norms.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, George and Lorenzo talk about the concept of clutch. They go over many aspects that contribute to the ability of having clutch performances: fundamentals, training, confidence, focus, etc. The guys also discuss how emotional attachment to the outcome can affect clutchness and performance. They end the episode with their highlights of the week, but they also go on tangents about how certain food items are seen as "normal"
The young and foolish podcast present an interesting perspective this week - seeing lifestyle as an art form. George explains what he means by this, focusing on the creativity and self-expression that could exist in the way we live our day-to-day lives. They talk about art and finding your own unique voice/style. They also ponder on the concept of perfection. George brings up the ideas of sprezzatura and wabi sabi. They discuss how they have created art with their lifestyles.
The young and foolish podcast talk about a very interesting but also serious idea this week - what George terms as "peace with mortality/fear of death." The guys discuss how they feel about death and mortality. They share how they would prefer to "go out." George touches on the feeling of invincibility and how that ties in with being at peace with mortality. Then the guys explores how they would feel about different scenarios of being immortal. They also add some other interesting points to their previous conversation on parasocial relationships.
The young and foolish podcast talk about parasocial relationships this week. They discuss how and why they could develop. They share their thoughts on when these one-sided relationships could become problematic - and what those problems are. Finally, they go over the behavioral phenomenon of "simping."
This episode of the young and foolish podcast covers how important our environments can be in terms of affecting our feelings and moods. The guys talk about environments that make them feel productive. They go over environments they really don't like and try to avoid. They also discuss what environments they like to spend time in the most.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about access to information. They go over the importance and benefits of having access to various kinds of information. They criticize the paywall and subscription model of academic articles and news outlets, as well as the high cost of textbooks. As they share their highlights of the week and end the episode, they go on a bunch of funny tangents.
The young and foolish podcast once again challenges social norms. To start, the guys talk about taxes and tips. They speak out against how taxes are not included in the price. They discuss the many ways the tip system/culture is problematic. Then, the boys move on to address a few very obvious problems regarding the Canadian healthcare system. Finally, they question how beauty standards are viewed and influenced.
The young and foolish podcast talk about campus life this week. They go over all the great things that a campus could offer. George shares his personal experience with living on campus and spending a lot of time on campus. The guys then compare different schools' campuses and pinpoint what factors exactly make up a great campus.
The young and foolish podcast share their thoughts on live music on this week's episode. George and Lorenzo start off with their experience at The Weeknd's concert. They continue talking about what makes stadium concerts special and how different types of live music performances could be great in such large settings. George goes over what he likes about smaller live music events, such as jazz clubs, opera concerts, etc. The guys compare what live music has to offer with studio recordings.
On this episode of the young and foolish podcast, the guys ponder upon the concept of originality. What is "original"? What are some ways we can view influences, homages, and references? Things do not exist in a vacuum; they are interrelated. However, in what context do works feel like they added onto the preexisting? And when do they feel cheap, weak, or copied? The guys go over various examples and share some of their perspectives.
The young and foolish podcast talk about the idea that there is always an element of self in the decisions we make and actions we take - they are never completely "for" someone else. George Wang had written a blog post about this - https://www.youngandfoolishpodcast.com/post/everything-you-do-is-for-yourself.
The young and foolish podcast talk about taking breaks from the normal routine. The guys share their experiences with this and discuss the different benefits people can gain from it. They also go over different ways people can switch up their routine and get away from their normal routine.
Recorded on July 26. There were a lot of internet and laptop problems that ultimately made Lorenzo's files unusable. This is the backup files - apologies for the lower quality as well as the long wait.
The guys talk about productivity on this episode. They discuss different ways of thinking about productivity. They share useful tips for increasing productivity.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, George and Lorenzo talk about the different ways they look at feelings and states. George explains why he likes to look at them through an experiential and emotional angle. Lorenzo shares his more biological/neurochemical perspective. George goes into how these different perspectives could be and are applied in people's everyday lives and how he feels about them. The guys then discuss how environments affect people, focusing on why being a direct product of one's environment often is detrimental. Lastly, they briefly get into journey vs destination (which will be the topic of a future episode).
This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about snacks and snacking. They share their snacking habits, or rather the reasons for the lack thereof in the case of George and Raymond. They go over which snacks they like and the qualities they think makes a snack great. They end the episode with many interesting highlights. Note: there were some technical difficulties and the backup file of Raymond's recording had to be used. Moreover, his cam was unfortunately shut off about half-way as well.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about the concept of home. They discuss the different definitions of home. They share their thoughts on what home is for and what exactly makes one feel like they're home. The guys also have a conversation about the sense of belonging, relating that to people, places, cities, countries, and even the planet. They end the episode with some interesting highlights.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about risk to reward ratio and why it is useful in decision making. They give some personal examples of them using it in everyday life. The guys also share how it would be applied to big decisions relating to university, moving, and dating. They end the episode with their highlights of the week.
The young and foolish podcast talk about being happy for others on this week's episode. The guys discuss some of the different reasons why people might not be happy for others. They explain how that is detrimental to both the person exhibiting that behaviour/attitude as well as those people around them. Essentially, the guys go over the different benefits of being happy for others and why it is an important concept to incorporate into one's life. Finally, they end the episode with their highlights of their past week.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about representation in media. They discuss whether it matters, how it is done, and who exactly is typically represented.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about their favourite beverages and how they like certain drinks. They go through many different categories, starting with coffee, as Raymond Xiao is addicted to caffeine.
The young and foolish podcast talk about movies this week. They share their thoughts on some of the new movies that they saw and specific aspects of the medium that they like. They also discuss their favourite movies of all time as well as funny movies that they enjoyed. Unfortunately, Lorenzo had some connection issues, interfering with the flow of the conversation.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, George asks Raymond's opinion on a phenomenon that he has thought quite a bit about: why do people want the option/choice to do something when they don’t even want to do it?
The young and foolish podcast is back this week to talk about work life balance. However, they mostly go on different tangents, chatting about Raymond's work, George's hair, their shower philosophies, and funny stories.
This week on the pod, George Wang and Lorenzo Sierra talk about what they think they would do if they won the lottery or if they suddenly acquired a lot of money in general. They look at how they would approach the scenario at different amounts of money: 100K, 1 million, 5 to 50 million, and 50 millions plus. They end the episode with their highlights of the week, focusing on the start of summer and George coming back to Vancouver.
The young and foolish podcast reflects on their experience podcasting on a weekly basis for a whole year. They think about what they learned, what they got out of this experience, and what they enjoyed the most out of it, including sharing their favourite moments and memorable episodes. The guys also share what they look forward to doing, in terms of topics, guests, and style, going forward. They end the episode with their highlights of the week, pinpointing an interesting phenomenon that has occurred multiple times in their lives.
This week, the young and foolish podcast take on an ageless philosophical question: what makes a person who they are. They talk about the different factors and labels people often use to describe themselves and others. The guys point out how those labels are often very shallow and reveal little about the individual's identity. They also think about the relationship between action and identity - are you what you do? Are you what you repeatedly do? Then they dive into deeper and more revealing aspects of a person's identity, such as intensions, attitudes, and feelings. Finally, they share what they think really makes someone who they are, starting with George Wang, who believes in looking at a person's profound desires, motivations, fears, decision-making process, and typical day. From there, the guys present various perspectives on how much a person can really know themselves and how much/how often a person's identity could change. To finish the episode, they go over their highlights of the week.
This week, George and Lorenzo talk about music. They discuss what roles music take on in their lives. They also ponder on how music can be seen differently by musicians. The guys also share the different kinds of music that they like. George Wang spends a lot of time listing and describing the genres and artists that he enjoys listening to regularly, baffling Lorenzo Sierra (there really is a lot - could be interesting to check out and perhaps discover new music that you enjoy). They end the episode with their highlights of the week, focusing on how finals are going.
The young and foolish podcast hare their thoughts on tattoos. They talk about what style of tattoos they like, what people should think about before getting one, and whether tattoos should be meaningful (as opposed to only aesthetic). The guys discuss some patterns that occurs culturally when it comes to tattoos such as its mass appeal to professional athletes worldwide and its popular use for commemorations.
This week, the young and foolish podcast is talking about the topic of denormalization of social norms and the perspective of an outsider. As an example of this, cultural shock is really just recognizing the social norms of a different place because you have a outside perspective. With this in mind, the guys look at their own culture and society, thinking about the social norms that exist, the alternatives to it, as well as whether they should be denormalized and how they could be denormalized. The social norms they focus on this time are car dependency, smoking/vaping and the way people eat (especially how people rush their meals). They end the episode with their highlights of the week like always - check out what happened in George Wang's life.
The young and foolish podcast talk about self honesty and self acceptance this week, pointing out why they are important and how they are closely tied. The guys discuss why a lot of people may struggle with being honest with themselves and accepting who they are (and also the situation they are in). They go over the problems that a lack of self honesty and self acceptance often lead to.
The young and foolish podcast talk about humour this week. The guys go over the different aspects humour can offer: entertainment, therapy, dialogue, and interpersonal connections. They share what they find funny, whether that is the style of comedy, the medium (shows, standup, podcast, etc), or the comedians themselves. They also discuss why there are all these controversies nowadays and why people don't want certain topics to be joked about, relating to cancel culture. They end the episode with their highlights of the week, praising the new batman movie featuring Robert Pattinson.
The young and foolish podcast has a special guest this week: Raquel Sierra - Lorenzo's sister. She is here to provide some insights on urban forestry. They start by talking about what it is. Raquel shares a pragmatic way of improving the green spaces in urban environments: regreening and repurposing the existing areas. They bring up how the global pandemic has raised awareness for urban forestry and urban planning in general. Lorenzo wonders whether native or non-native trees should be planned going forward to adapt to climate change. They talk about how Vancouver is in terms of urban forestry. Finally, they end the episode with the highlights of the week segment, where George Wang shares some exciting news.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about which 3 people (dead or alive) they would choose as dinner guests and why. George Wang chooses Dennis Rodman, Jeff Goldblum, and Albert Camus. Raymond Xiao chooses Mike Tyson, Genghis Khan, and Jordan Peterson. Lorenzo Sierra chooses Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Friedrich Nietzsche.
The young and foolish podcast talk about weather this week. They address the many ways that weather can affect people. They share their preferences for climates and certain specific weather settings that they like (Lorenzo Sierra likes forest fires?!?!?!?). The guys also ponder on how climate change is going to affect weather patterns going forward and what problems that could lead to, given that there had been some abnormal and even record-breaking weather phenomenon in recent years all over the world.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys discuss the topic of addictions. They talk about whether they think they're addicted to anything and what those things are. Then they explain how they would define addictions (Lorenzo brings up a academic/clinical assessment criteria).
The young and foolish podcast talk about their tastes in art this week, focusing on the painting, sculpture, and photography mediums. They share some of their favourite periods, artists, artworks, as well as their reasoning behind their tastes. George and Lorenzo reflect on how the context behind certain artworks have made them appreciate the art more. The guys discuss the use of symbolism in art throughout history and how powerful that could be. They also ponder on the uniqueness of certain artists' styles, such as Jean-Michel Basquiat. Finally, they end the episode with the highlights of their past week - check out what George started doing recently!
The young and foolish podcast dive into the world of personal style and fashion this week. They talk about some of the trends and "starter kits" nowadays. They discuss the different influences on people's style choices. The guys share their own personal styles - very interesting!
The young and foolish podcast discuss the concept of timeline in life. Specifically, they focus on how people often think that there are certain things that you are supposed to do and even specific times you're supposed to do them at. They point out the most key aspects of this concept: school, career, marriage, and parenthood. The guys talk about the traditional viewpoints and social norms on these areas. They mention how the commonly expected and most socially accepted timelines are different in different cultures. They also address the newer alternative lifestyles and timelines that are becoming popular from the promotion of social media and influencers. George emphasizes on the importance of realizing that everyone can have their own timeline in life and do not need to subscribe to any existing ones (traditional nor alternative), of understanding that people do have different timelines and that is okay, of accepting that things don't always work out the way you'd hope and your ideal timeline might not play out perfectly if you have an ideal timeline in life. They end the episode with the highlights of their week, all of which related to school.
This week, Jasper Chao comes on the young and foolish podcast as a guest and discusses the appeal of combat sports (MMA, kickboxing, BJJ, martial arts in general). They talk about how the big personalities, drama, storylines, and build up of the fights (press conferences, interviews, weigh-ins) bring in a lot of attention to sport. They also bring up the artistry of the technical aspects, focusing on how interesting it is to see the different styles and techniques match up. Then they go over the history and progression of MMA and how the meta changed over time (BJJ and calf kicks). George Wang points out the success of other promotions, which helps to grow the sport worldwide and provide more opportunities for those trying to pursue combat sports as a career. The guys marvel over the incredible innate knockout power and iron chins of some of the legends of the sport. Finally, George gives credit to The Ultimate Fighter reality TV show, sharing how much of an impact it has had on growing the sport. The guys also share their experience with martial arts and why George and Jasper pursued their black belts.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about essential items. They go over the items that many people find essential nowadays. Then, they share the items that are not as commonly seen as essential but are essential for their lifestyles. The guys also discuss how people's perspectives on what is essential have changed over the course of the pandemic and how certain items were made to be essential. Lastly, the guys talk about their highlights (George has some exciting stuff happening).
For the first episode of the young and foolish podcast in 2022, the guys talk about New Year's resolutions. They talk about the benefits of setting new goals and people's common struggles with following through. George Wang talk about his New Year's resolutions, starting with how he wants to reach his best cardiovascular fitness yet. Lorenzo joins half way through the show - Yay! They end the episode with their highlights of the week, bringing up the greatness of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
The Young and Foolish podcast talks about the commonalities between all cultures and how we are the same. George starts off by bringing up a few interesting but minor things that he had noticed over the years such as how all cultures say that we have a separate or extra stomach for desserts and fruits. They then discuss how sharing food and music bring people together, even interculturally.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, George and Raymond talk about the fitness industry, focusing on the influencers. They talk about the lack of transparency and the dishonesty of many influencers. The guys point out the various ways many of the aesthetics and lifestyles that are being advertised by the influencers and companies in the niche are detrimental to the audience consuming them. George speak on how the scene/the space has grown, diversified, and refined over the years. They mention the various positive effects that the industry and the growth of the industry have had.
The young and foolish podcast share their thoughts on the car centric urban planning of North American cities and especially North American suburbs. George talks about how North America developed into this way over time, as well as the alternative ways of city design. George and Lorenzo discuss the problems with the car dependency and the zoning laws of North America. Finally, they go over various important factors that urban planning should address in order to make a place livable - the important aspects that make people's lives better.
This week, the young and foolish podcast talks about their favourite foods. The guys share what they have been enjoying eating recently, what their all time favourites are, and what they are craving.
The young and foolish podcast talk about education systems this week. George and Lorenzo discuss what they think are the most important subjects: cooking, financial literacy and personal finance, world history, and foreign languages. They also share their thoughts on the structure and design of various aspects of education systems: format of exams, methods of evaluation, and ways to engage students. Like always, the guys end the episode with the "highlights of the week" segment, where George raves about the show "Ted Lasso".
On this week's episode of the young and foolish podcast, the guys brought in their friend, Georgi Sugimoto, to discuss creativity. George brings up his urge to create, as opposed to only consume. They talk about the different mediums and outlets for their creativity. The guys share their thoughts on originality and developing one's own unique style. They speak on their own creative processes and point out the major differences. Georgi asks the guys how one can be proud of their work when they are self-critical. Lastly, George criticizes the singular focus on realism in contemporary blockbuster films, highlighting other effective and interesting ways of storytelling and acting.
Having Lorenzo Sierra unexpectedly out of commission and deciding on a topic last-minute, George Wang and Raymond Xiao fittingly discuss the topic of spontaneity on this week's episode of Young and Foolish podcast. They talk about how spontaneity can bring about memorable experiences and make things (including relationships) more meaningful. They also list ways of preparing oneself for spontaneity in order to limit the drawbacks of it. The guys then share their own spontaneous experiences. Lastly, they go over the highlights of their week.
The guys talk about knowledge this week on Young and Foolish podcast. They discuss three main ideas: the more you know, the more you know just how little you truly know; things are built on fundamentals in every field; and knowledge is power in many senses. From this concepts, they bring up interesting stories on the origin and development of various areas of study and provide commentary on several aspects of the modern world including the meat industry. They end the episode with the "highlights of the week" segment, focusing on George Wang's reading week in Vancouver.
The guys of the young and foolish podcast share their scariest experiences and their biggest fears on this week's episode, as it is close to Halloween. Lorenzo starts off by telling his stories related to traffic and crossing the street. George lets us know about his stupid and unreasonable decision as a child, in which he put his heel in a moving motorbike's wheel. Raymond then talks about some of his scary memories from back in China. The guys then talk about different fears they have or have had. George gives examples of how much he fears heights. Lorenzo brings up an insightful point about how he is afraid of small lapses in judgements in regular life that could have drastic consequences. They also talk about how they were afraid of the dark as children and how that has changed. Raymond apparently lives in an haunted house! Lastly, they discuss how scary neurodegenerative diseases are, focusing on Alzheimer's and the story of patient HM. They end the episode with the "highlights of the week" segment, relating mostly to the midterm season. However, George shares a couple very interesting highlights!
This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about the things that they find beautiful in life and why it is important to find and appreciate the beauty of life. They start off by acknowledging the beauty of nature, pointing out the magic of sunrise, starry nights, and hikes. Lorenzo relates this topic to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs. George Wang talks about the beauty of efficiency, progression/evolution, and various activities. Raymond lets us know about the many aspects of working out that makes him find it beautiful. Lastly, they talk about the beauty of different mediums of artistic expression. George and Lorenzo focus on why the context of an artwork is an important factor in whether they find it beautiful. They discuss the history, the artistic movements, and the homages that are associated with some of their favourite painters, paintings, and artworks in general. George Wang also highlights why so much of what he finds beautiful is in how the thing makes him feel. They end the episode by going over the highlights of this past week, mostly relating to the midterm season in university.
This week, the young and foolish podcast has a special guest, Sahil Sachdev. The guys talk about the different types of workouts that they do. They address how to get over the insecurity and anxiety one might experience when they first go to the gym. George Wang talks about ways people can work out at home. He also emphasizes the importance of putting time aside for recovery, stability, flexibility, mobility, and durability. The guys discuss ways of injury prevention in general. Throughout the episode, they drop some funny stories relating to their fitness experiences (rock-climbing, powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, etc).
This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys continue their discussion on diets, focusing on specific diets. They talk about how intermittent fasting, carnivore, vegetarian, keto, and whole foods diets work and the potential health benefits of them. They also discuss significance of the available research results and the limitations of studies in nutrition. They end the episode talking about the "highlights" of their previous week.
The young and foolish podcast talk about language learning and the differences in cognition and perception between speakers of different languages. The guys go over their experience learning languages (both during their childhood and later on). George Wang talks about the benefits of living the language. They discuss another helpful tip: visualization of sounds (not only hearing but also seeing the speaker). George Wang talks about the differences in how numbers could be perceived. Particularly, he notes the complexity and the innate mathematical aspect of French numbers, as well as the different units used in Chinese numbers (ten thousand and hundred million). Lorenzo Sierra and George Wang discuss the different perception and differentiation of colours between languages. They then ponder on whether holism and individualism are ingrained in language and culture. Lastly, they consider how pronouns and genders could be perceived differently depending on language, using the term "Latinx" as an example. To end the episode, they go over the highlights of their last week (camping, gym, awesome book, blog posts, booked flights).
The young and foolish podcast discuss diets this week. The guys talk about how their diets are looking like these days. Lorenzo Sierra explains why he is now a vegetarian. George Wang lists the benefits of whole foods and the slow food movement. They talk about the massive impact diet could have on development and epigenetics.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about their university experiences. They start by detailing how their school schedule is shaping up for this year. They talk about the various interesting literature they've read through the years. Lorenzo candidly express his annoyance and borderline hatred towards iClicker. The guys end the episode discussing some of their university highlights.
The young and foolish podcast talk about sleep this week. The guys start off by laying out how their sleep schedule look like. They list various tricks that could help with feeling energized and maintaining a sleep schedule. They also discuss the different kinds of sleep schedules people have (biphasic, polyphasic, uberman). George Wang speaks on why he thinks it would be awesome to have everything open 24/7. They end the episode by going over the highlights of their week, providing a hint on the topic of next episode.
On this week's episode of the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about the concept of something being so "bad" that it is actually "good". George Wang starts off the episode by giving examples of it happening in sports. Then the guys talk about examples in the movies, focusing on the iconic film, "The Room". They also relate it to art and fashion. Finally, Raymond Xiao and George Wang end the episode by going over the highlights of their week and chatting a bit about jeans and white pants.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, George Wang leads the discussion on seeing people, as well as yourself, as individuals. The guys talk about the limitations and negative consequences of labels. They go over the importance of not letting your preconceived notions of someone affect your interaction with them, as people are nuanced and complex. This episode is also full of funny moments and relevant examples.
This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about the potential benefits and drawbacks of universal basic income. They also talk about the many factors to consider when trying to implement UBI. They discuss the logistics of it and whether they think any country will implement it in the near future. They end the episode with the highlights of their week, which include some exciting things!
This week on the young and foolish podcast, Canadian weightlifter, Shahriar Yektakhah (@datboishar), joins us to talk about his experience competing, the benefits of competition, and the logistics of training and competing. The guys talk about the lessons people can learn from individual and team competitions, such as managing emotions, setting goals, understanding your role, and having the necessary work ethic. They talk about how these lessons and skills transfer into other aspects of life.
It is only fitting if the young and foolish podcast talked about hobbies this week. The guys focus on the hobbies they have, the various hobbies other people have (sports, gaming, etc.) and what people get out of them (rewarding, progression, relaxation, competition, etc.). They also discuss the many opportunities and possibilities for turning hobbies into career and how "going pro" in one's hobbies might change one's experience and enjoyment of them. They end the episode talking about the highlights of their week (camping, research, Messi? Steroids?).
For the first time ever, the young and foolish podcast has a guest. This week, the guys talk with their friend, Daniel Kim, about the role of work/career in people's lives. They talk about the different perceptions and cultures of work in Asia, Europe, and North America, focusing on its association with one's identity and work-life balance. The guys discuss the benefits of working in the trades and why it does not get a lot of exposure. Most importantly, they talk about how work/career could be a smaller part of a person's life and identity, acting as tool that enables people to have the lifestyle they actually desire.
This week, the young and foolish guys discuss the body positivity movement. They talk about the issues that the movement addresses, the various sects that exist at this stage of the movement, and the influence it has via social media.
The young and foolish podcast focus on religion this week. They discuss the various important roles of religion in the past as well as the present, noting the changes over time and the impact of natural sciences and contemporary philosophies. They also talk about interesting ideas relating to monotheism vs polytheism, interconnectedness of religion and culture, powerful individuals and groups enacting change on culture and religions, and why there could be many ways of interpreting religious texts and beliefs. Finally, they go over the highlights of their week (driving lessons, vaccines, euros).
The young and foolish guys discuss whether they think university/college is worth the time, money, and effort. They talk about the financial side of it, thinking about the business of post-secondary institutions and the opportunity cost for the students. The guys also go on a tangent about how different countries dealt with the beginning stages of the pandemic. Lastly, they bring up the different aspects of the overall university experience that might make it worth it. Most importantly, they agree on it is critical that one makes their decision based on what they are looking for, as opposed to falling into the social pressure of blindly enrolling in college or simply listening to those who say university isn't worth it.
On this week's episode of the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about consumerism and how it is present in virtually every aspect of our lives. They discuss the positive and negative effects it has on people and the society at large. They talk about the cultures that have grown from it like hypebeasts and sneakerheads. Lastly, the guys bring up the importance of financial literacy, wealth management, and even just basic budgeting and how they are not the common knowledge that their relevance suggest they should be. They touch on why this is a serious problem and why this compounds the negative effects of consumerism.
The young and foolish guys talk about one of the scariest issues we face both today and going forward - climate change (global warming). They talk about the various terrible things (fossil fuels, unsustainable agriculture, overfishing, etc) we are doing to our planet and the incentives driving us to do them. Also, they discuss the potential solutions (solar, nuclear) and the limitations of each. Lastly, the guys think about how we can influence decision making using the power of social media and hopefully ameliorate the climate situation.
Who doesn't enjoy eating? The young and foolish guys sure do! However, most people don't really think about what the impact food has on our lives and our cultures. The guys discuss this on this week's episode, explaining how food impact cultures and vice versa. They also talk about how food can build a sense of community and home.
Hello everyone! This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about the benefits of travelling and their experiences travelling. They discuss how travelling can shape you and broaden your perspective. Lorenzo talks about his experience in Spain and George relates it to his travels in France. They point out the differences they noticed between the cultures and the environments, focusing on the smoking culture and the protesting culture. The guys end the show talking about the highlights from their trips.
The young and foolish podcast discuss the pros and cons of social media, as well as the effects it has had on people's lives. The guys talk about the dangers facing both the consumers and the creators on social network platforms. They think about the potential long-term consequences of social media and how it is already changing younger generations, as it is a relatively new tool. Lastly, they end the show talking about AMC stocks and plugging their new website and social media accounts.
This week, George Wang, Lorenzo Sierra, and Raymond Xiao talk about moral dilemmas on the young and foolish podcast. Listen to find out what they would do, and what they think is okay in scenarios such as the trolley problem, midnight death, and office theft. They also discuss the unknown information and important factors that could alter the decision making in each scenario, especially in regards to whether to save the daughter or the niece caught in a strong current. Looking at real life scenarios, they examine stories dealing with children that have severe medical conditions. Then, on a tangent, the guys talk about the ethics of cloning for the purpose of organ transplants like the in film, "The Island." Once again, they end the show with a "highlights of the week" segment.
Another week, another episode! George, Lorenzo, and Raymond discuss what it means to want and to need. They expand onto different thought processes behind decision making. George Wang shares his personal and unusual interpretation of what it means to want, highlighting the differences between surface-level and profound desires. He then relates it to decision making, being intentional, and understanding oneself. They finish this week's topic by discussing the social pressures and influences that often affect how people make decisions and how they think about what they want. Finally, they go over the highlights of their lives in the last couple weeks. (You'll want to hear what Raymond has been up to!)
On this week's episode of the Young and Foolish Podcast, George, Lorenzo, and Raymond discuss what they think are the biggest problems in Canada. They cover themes like complacency and national identity, specifically diving deep into issues such as student loans, healthcare, education system, and population. The guys end the episode with interesting stories from interacting with strangers on public transit in Vancouver.
In the first ever episode of the young and foolish podcast, George, Lorenzo, and Raymond discuss their attitudes on taking on challenges and dealing with failure. They talk about their personal experiences and reflect on the lessons they learned along the way regarding challenges.