WOW Philosophy by Yeyeye: Recent Episodes
Xolani Gumede
Easy to follow micro-podcasts on philosophy and thought experiments. These 5-10 minute episodes will test you values, ethics and morality and highlight the importance of context - when judging decision-making.
This episode is a conversation between two generations (father and son) about on how they view the dismissive attitudes towards the lessons of the past, the superiority complex of the present and the responsibility we all have in shaping an informed future.
This episode is a portrayal of how the novel coronavirus continues, the age-old tradition of offering what appears to be this generations' insurmountable generational-challenge. There have been other challenges before and there will be other challenges in the future.
In the darkness of the cave one is only able to see shadows and reflections; it is once you step outside into the light that things reveal themselves for what they truly are.
This episode discusses a metaphor that questions reality, knowledge and the meaning of life. Plato's Cave suggests the importance of situational awareness and the questioning of so-called certainties.
For some the comfort of ignorance can be too difficult to part with.
You can share your thoughts and comments on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram: @wowyeyeye
This episode looks at how we view hope, what we expect from hope and our responsibility towards it.
This is a thought provoking micro-podcast on the self driving car dilemma. Does it stay on the road and take the direct hit in a fatal collision or does it swerve and hit an innocent child in an effort to protect its passenger at all costs? This episode will engage your values, ethics and morals. It highlights the importance of context when making difficult decisions.
You can share your thoughts and comments on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @wowyeyeye