Rostrum

Science is a critical part of contemporary society. It is the main method that we use to determine what is true and how the world functions. Recently, science and its practitioners have been growing more ostracized from the general North American public, both due to politics and elitism. In this episode, Arjun and Spencer set out to dissect this issue in an attempt to understand the role of scienc...

Stimulants are a category of drugs that facilitate the transfer of chemical impulses though your cognitive system, according to the Alcohol and Drug Foundation. Although there is a societal stigma against certain types of stimulants (such as cocaine), other stimulants such as caffeine are actively advertised in society. Spencer and Arjun explore the prevalence of stimulants and why they have becom...

One of the most effective ways to control a society is by controlling the spread of its information. With the amount of misinformation and disinformation seemingly growing, Spencer and Arjun try to unpack what led us here. They discuss the media, political partisanship, cognitive biases, and the mindset we may need to cultivate to overcome this hurdle. It looks like critical thinking and rationali...

In the pilot episode, Spencer and Arjun discuss issues with social roles and the slow decline of third space in our communities. They toss around possible causes, like the toxicity of social media, advertising, modal confusion, and creativity. Ultimately, the conservation points toward a need for spaces where people engage in connective and meaningful conversations - in other words, a rostrum.