Opposites React

Join us for an intense debate on "Opposites React" as our hosts tackle the contentious topics of the death penalty, the value of therapy, and age gap relationships. The conversation shifts from lighthearted discussions on how annoying negative people are, to a candid conversation on capital punishment, and the prison system. What are your thoughts on the death penalty?  #therapy #capitalpunishment #deathpenalty #agegapromance #debate #podcast

When a grassroots movement gains enough traction, it can become a dominant idea. In doing so, the idea almost always changes, leading to the question; is it still the same movement? We ask the question, can a grassroots movement achieve mainstream appeal while holding on to its core ideology? Our discussion leads us to a debate on modern Christianity, and whether or not the religion has fundamentally changed when it became one of the world's mainstream religions.    #grassroots #christianity #religion #ideology

Just 100 accounts are responsible for most of the misinformation on social media in Canada. AI bots are using human proxies to spread political propaganda. ChatGPT is decreasing our cognitive abilities. Is there anything authentic left online? Or are we lost in a sea of bots, AI tools and misinformation? In this episode we talk about the search for something real on social media, whether or not AI is making us more stupid, and what the future might look like for human beings on the internet. . . #socialmedia #ai #authenticity #internet #internetculture #bots #humanity #podcast #pod

The latest Winter Olympics have wrapped up. As always the Olympics went over budget, were surrounded by protests, and clouded in political controversy. It all begs the question, are the Olympics still worth the environmental, social and literal cost of putting them on?    Should we continue having the Olympics, or change how they are run?

An article from Diggit Magazine argues that Gen Z social trends, like 'not owing anyone anything,' or 'protecting your peace,' are not actually smart advice that leads to self actualization, but ideas pushed by algorithms that push hyper individualism.  We discuss the social media landscape and how it shapes our relationships with ourselves and others.    #socialmedia #individualism #algorithm #selfishness #GenZ

Every older generation things the generation after them is lazy and entitled. We don't think that about Gen Z. But when you encounter Gen Z in the work place one thing becomes clear, they really don't seem to care very much.  Two Millenials and a Gen Z talk about the differences between our generations' approach to work, why Gen Z doesn't seem to care, and what that says about the economic and social systems we live in.

Vogue published an article that asked the question, "is having a boyfriend embarrassing?" In it they reference female influencers who have received criticism or lost followers in droves after hard launching a relationship with a man.  We tackle the question, is having a boyfriend truly embarrassing in today's world? And if so, what does that mean about how we interpret the costs and benefits of relationships, what we think about men, and whether there's any humanity left in modern dating? #dating #men #women #embarrassing #vogue #relationships #marriage

China has introduced a new program where financial advisors and those giving medical advice on social media must have a proper accreditation or they can be fined the equivalent of $20,000. This is a form of censorship, which is bad. Yet, social media is dominated by horrible advice, harmful opinions, hate speech, and a host of other issues. How far is too far when it comes to free speech? Or does that limit even exist? We talk about China's new program, hate speech, free speech, and who controls information on this episode. #freespeech #socialmedia #online 

A man no shows to his twin brother's wedding. A teen refuses to shave his head to support his young niece's cancer. A boyfriend eats an entire tray of lasagna. Who is right, and who is wrong? #aitah #gender #men #women #podcast #podcastclips

Male only spaces have a mixed reputation. Locker rooms are often seen as places where women are objectified, and where men are hazed. But these spaces are one of the few places where men can figure out what it means to be a man, and they can be very healthy. So how do we fix what's wrong with these spaces? In the final part of this 3 part episode on why women are choosing to be alone, rather than with men, we talk about modern relationships, toxic femininity, and a way forward for men to find more fulfilling relationships and become better people.   #relationships #commodification #value #love #men #women #toxic #toxicmasculinity #toxicfemininity #podcast #pod

Is toxic masculinity real, and if so, where does it come from?  We discuss what it means for parts of masculinity to be considered 'toxic,' the pros and cons of male only spaces, whether great men are needed to raise great men, and much more. 

As a young woman, Monique would talk to older women who had chosen to be alone, and she would pity them. "They're bitter," she would think to herself. But now that she's older and has had more experience, she understands them completely. Some women across the world have made the conscious decision that they would rather be alone than date a man. In this episode we dive into the reasons why some women have sworn off men completely. . . . . #4b #women #men #dating #single #alone #podcast #pod

Sabrina Carpenter is becoming one of the biggest pop stars in the world. She recently released the image for her new album, Man's Best Friend, and it has the internet talking. Some parts of the internet are saying that the image is empowering, part of Carpenter reclaiming her own sexuality. Others are saying it is degrading and perpetuates misogynist stereotypes that are harmful to women. We debate the new album cover, and the media's treatment of women on episode 4.

We talk about where it's best to raise a family, balancing opportunity, exposure to the world and peace and quiet. As well as when the last time you had your mind changed, whether there are more or less opportunities today, and the effect of monetizing your hobbies to make ends meet. 

Modern dating is weird to begin with, but being an entrepreneur can make it even more complicated. Successful entrepreneur Amber Walker joins the podcast to talk about modern dating culture, whether it matters what your partner does or how much they make, and the realities of dating as an entrepreneur.   More of Amber: https://www.amberwalkerevents.com/

Ex NFL tight end and ESPN media personality Shannon Sharpe is facing a $50 million lawsuit from a woman who is accusing him of rape.  Jade and Trivelle discuss the complexities of dating younger women, how a media personality should behave while accused but not proven guilty, and what happens next in the lawsuit and Shannon Sharpe's career.