Thought Experiments

Episodes

1. 2020

   2020: on dreams and revolution deferred

   On this last episode of season one, we discuss the wild year that 2020 has been under the following themes: •a tradition of oppression •#EndSARS •Revolt is not futile •Safeguarding the gains Thanks for riding with us this season. 🤗❤️ Join our discord: https://discord.gg/gXVBEGu Follow us on...

   Dec 6, 2020

   37m
2. 15

   The climate of freedom: blasphemy and the morality of avenging God

   On this episode we discuss the freedom of speech or lack thereof in Nigeria and other conservative countries under the following themes: •The origin of Blasphemy laws •Why free speech -especially if divisive- needs to be protected •How to balance the morals and sensitivity of believers with the...

   Sep 5, 2020

   50m
3. 14

   Giants of innovation or killers of competition: What to do about Tech monopolies

   On this episode we discuss the Global Technology behemoths under the following themes: •How monopolies operate •How to disrupt monopolies •Can breaking them up work? We also take contributions on the best approaches to deal with the emerging tech monopolies.

   Aug 9, 2020

   51m
4. 13

   The African Start up scene: good deals and fads

   On this episode we discuss the African Startup scene under the following themes: •Growth trajectory •Currently dominant categories •Untapped opportunities We also take contributions on the best investment opportunities in the African market for individuals and Venture capitalists in the Nigerian...

   Aug 2, 2020

   46m
5. 12

   Season One Trailer

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   Aug 2, 2020

   2m
6. 11

   Cancel culture, Jungle justice by another name

   On this episode we discuss the rise of cancel culture and proffer practical steps to fix its most toxic aspects. Finally, we take contributions from listeners on our Discord platform.

   Jul 24, 2020

   43m
7. 10

   20% of the population, 100% powerless: revolutionary ideas for Africa’s youth to rise

   On this episode we discuss ideas for an ascendant African youth and practical steps to fix the wealth and power asymetry of this demographic. Finally, we take contributions from listeners on our Discord platform.

   Jul 11, 2020

   46m
8. 9

   Does Religion stifle progress?

   On this episode we discuss religion and it’s role in holding society’s structures accountable. We look at superstition, culture and the compromising consequence proximity with power often has on religions. Finally, we take contributions from listeners on our Discord platform.

   Jun 30, 2020

   55m
9. 8

   Is failing to use your platform for progressive activism the advocacy of oppression?

   On this episode we discuss the privileged and their responsibility to make society better. We look at the affirmative and negative sides of the question; Is failing to use your platform for progressive activism the advocacy of oppression? We also take questions from listeners on our Discord...

   Jun 21, 2020

   54m
10. 7

    Fraud, weed and the moral limits of vices

    On this episode we discuss fraud and illegal drugs under the following themes: •class and racial dynamics of vice labelling •liberal media complicity in the otherising propaganda •Capitalism hinders progressive reforms We also take questions from listeners on drug legalisation and validity of...

    Jun 14, 2020

    43m
11. 6

    Why nations divorce: Biafra as a cautionary tale for Africa

    On this episode we discuss the Biafran secession struggle under the following themes: •Colonialism’s setup of ethnic bigotry •Mistakes of actors and avoidable bloodshed •The present and future of secessionist agitations in Nigeria We also take questions from listeners on the lessons of the…

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    Jun 7, 2020

    1h 05m
12. 5

    “I can’t breathe”: a call for an end to systemic racism heard around the world

    On this episode we discuss Systemic Racism under the following themes: •Systemic racism and white supremacy’s misdirection •Avoiding the trap of false black power •Dictums/principles for a unraveling the systems We also take questions from listeners on Black tax, Black superiority and increasing...

    May 31, 2020

    56m
13. 4

    Hashtags and silence: How “Liberal Feminists” are killing equality.

    On this episode we discuss Feminism under the following themes: •History and Waves of Feminism •Problems with Liberal Feminism •After 100 years, it’s time to improve Feminism We also take questions from listeners on gender and it’s role in feminism, how the name feminism is polarizing and more.

    May 25, 2020

    1h 38m
14. 3

    There are no Africans: how to make some and fix Pan-Africanism.

    On this episode we discuss African Governance under the following themes: •Pan-Africanism •Constructing a new African Identity •Path and obstacles to African Unity We also take questions from listeners on Structure of governance, ethnic, linguistic and economic differences between different parts...

    May 20, 2020

    1h 22m
15. 2

    The miseducation system

    On this episode we discuss Education under the following themes: •Education as functionalism •Class/resource constraints on education •Redefining our education system We also take questions from listeners on legislative reforms to the education system, the feasibility of such reforms and more...

    May 16, 2020

    1h 01m
16. 1

    Third World Economics: we’ll need more ~wine~ theories.

    On this first episode we discuss third world economics under the following themes: •The resource paradox •The fallacy of comparative advantage •The atrocity of debt forgiveness We also take questions from listeners on debt forgiveness, Chinese culpability in Covid-19 and more...

    May 8, 2020

    1h 14m