PODCAST · society
Young and Foolish
by 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.
Episodes
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97 - Summer's gone and we're back
Accidentally took a summer break lol. We're back! Check out what we've been up to and what's coming up.
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96 - Catching up (2 year anniversary)
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
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95 - Garbage time
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.
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94 - Nobody deserves anything
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.
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93 - Antinatalism and the declining birth rate
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.
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92 - Just do it. Impossible is nothing.
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...
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91 - How language influences our thoughts
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.
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90 - Simplicity
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.
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89 - Meditation and the benefits of being bored
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…
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88 - Slow living
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.
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87 - Nobody owes anyone anything (An approach to social interactions)
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...
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86 - 2022 in review and this year's resolutions
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.
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85 - Staying positive and assuming the worst
The young and foolish podcast talk about the importance of both staying positive and thinking through the worst case scenarios.
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84 - Consumerism and traditions during holidays
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…
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83 - Imposter syndrome
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...
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82 - Things that you consistently get a lot out of
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.
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81 - Nostalgia
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…
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80 - Lovable
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,...
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79 - Desires, Decisions, and Consequences
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…
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78 - Celebrating little victories (taking Ws)
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...
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77 - Masculinity
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...
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76 - The concept of clutch (high performance, flow state)
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…
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75 - Lifestyle as an art form
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...
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74 - Peace with mortality (Fear of death)
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...
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73 - 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...
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72 - Environments affect our moods
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...
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71 - Access to information
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...
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70 - Challenging social norms 2 (Outside perspective)
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...
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69 - Campus life
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…
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68 - Live music
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...
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67 - Originality
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...
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66 - Anything anyone does is for themselves (to some degree)
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 -...
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65 - Breaks from the normal routine
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.
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64 - Productivity
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...
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63 - Different ways to think about feelings and states of being
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…
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62 - Snacks and snacking
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...
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61 - The concept of home
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,...
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60 - Risk to reward ratio (risk, effort, and cost versus rewards and benefits)
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…
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59 - Being happy for others
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…
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58 - Representation
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.
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57 - Our favourite beverages
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.
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56 - Movies (Our thoughts and our favourites)
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…
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55 - Why do people want the option/choice to do something when they don’t even want to do it?
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?
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54 - Work Life balance but mostly just fun tangents lol
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.
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53 - What we would do if we won the lottery
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...
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52 - Our experience podcasting every week for a year (1 year anniversary)
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...
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51 - Identity (What makes a person who they are)
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...
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50 - The role of music in our lives and what kinds of music we like
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...
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49 - Tattoos and taboos
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...
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48 - A typical day in our lives
The young and foolish podcast share how a typical day in their lives look like.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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George Wang, Lorenzo Sierra, Raymond Xiao
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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...
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