Young and Foolish

The young and foolish podcast talk about language learning and the differences in cognition and perception between speakers of different languages. The guys go over their experience learning languages (both during their childhood and later on). George Wang talks about the benefits of living the language. They discuss another helpful tip: visualization of sounds (not only hearing but also seeing th...

The young and foolish podcast discuss diets this week. The guys talk about how their diets are looking like these days. Lorenzo Sierra explains why he is now a vegetarian. George Wang lists the benefits of whole foods and the slow food movement. They talk about the massive impact diet could have on development and epigenetics. 

This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about their university experiences. They start by detailing how their school schedule is shaping up for this year. They talk about the various interesting literature they've read through the years. Lorenzo candidly express his annoyance and borderline hatred towards iClicker. The guys end the episode discussing some of their university high...

The young and foolish podcast talk about sleep this week. The guys start off by laying out how their sleep schedule look like. They list various tricks that could help with feeling energized and maintaining a sleep schedule. They also discuss the different kinds of sleep schedules people have (biphasic, polyphasic, uberman). George Wang speaks on why he thinks it would be awesome to have ever...

On this week's episode of the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about the concept of something being so "bad" that it is actually "good". George Wang starts off the episode by giving examples of it happening in sports. Then the guys talk about examples in the movies, focusing on the iconic film, "The Room". They also relate it to art and fashion. Finally, Raymond Xiao and George Wang e...

This week on the young and foolish podcast, George Wang leads the discussion on seeing people, as well as yourself, as individuals. The guys talk about the limitations and negative consequences of labels. They go over the importance of not letting your preconceived notions of someone affect your interaction with them, as people are nuanced and complex. This episode is also full of funny moments an...

This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about the potential benefits and drawbacks of universal basic income. They also talk about the many factors to consider when trying to implement UBI. They discuss the logistics of it and whether they think any country will implement it in the near future. They end the episode with the highlights of their week, which include some e...

This week on the young and foolish podcast, Canadian weightlifter, Shahriar Yektakhah (@datboishar), joins us to talk about his experience competing, the benefits of competition, and the logistics of training and competing. The guys talk about the lessons people can learn from individual and team competitions, such as managing emotions, setting goals, understanding your role, and having the necess...

It is only fitting if the young and foolish podcast talked about hobbies this week. The guys focus on the hobbies they have, the various hobbies other people have (sports, gaming, etc.) and what people get out of them (rewarding, progression, relaxation, competition, etc.). They also discuss the many opportunities and possibilities for turning hobbies into career and how "going pro" in one's...

For the first time ever, the young and foolish podcast has a guest. This week, the guys talk with their friend, Daniel Kim, about the role of work/career in people's lives. They talk about the different perceptions and cultures of work in Asia, Europe, and North America, focusing on its association with one's identity and work-life balance. The guys discuss the benefits of working in the trades an...

This week, the young and foolish guys discuss the body positivity movement. They talk about the issues that the movement addresses, the various sects that exist at this stage of the movement, and the influence it has via social media.

The young and foolish podcast focus on religion this week. They discuss the various important roles of religion in the past as well as the present, noting the changes over time and the impact of natural sciences and contemporary philosophies. They also talk about interesting ideas relating to monotheism vs polytheism, interconnectedness of religion and culture, powerful individuals and groups enac...

The young and foolish guys discuss whether they think university/college is worth the time, money, and effort. They talk about the financial side of it, thinking about the business of post-secondary institutions and the opportunity cost for the students. The guys also go on a tangent about how different countries dealt with the beginning stages of the pandemic. Lastly, they bring up the different...

On this week's episode of the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about consumerism and how it is present in virtually every aspect of our lives. They discuss the positive and negative effects it has on people and the society at large. They talk about the cultures that have grown from it like hypebeasts and sneakerheads. Lastly, the guys bring up the importance of financial literacy, wealth m...

The young and foolish guys talk about one of the scariest issues we face both today and going forward - climate change (global warming). They talk about the various terrible things (fossil fuels, unsustainable agriculture, overfishing, etc) we are doing to our planet and the incentives driving us to do them. Also, they discuss the potential solutions (solar, nuclear) and the limitations of each. L...

Who doesn't enjoy eating? The young and foolish guys sure do! However, most people don't really think about what the impact food has on our lives and our cultures. The guys discuss this on this week's episode, explaining how food impact cultures and vice versa. They also talk about how food can build a sense of community and home. 

Hello everyone! This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about the benefits of travelling and their experiences travelling. They discuss how travelling can shape you and broaden your perspective. Lorenzo talks about his experience in Spain and George relates it to his travels in France. They point out the differences they noticed between the cultures and the environments, focusing...

The young and foolish podcast discuss the pros and cons of social media, as well as the effects it has had on people's lives. The guys talk about the dangers facing both the consumers and the creators on social network platforms. They think about the potential long-term consequences of social media and how it is already changing younger generations, as it is a relatively new tool. Lastly, they end...

This week, George Wang, Lorenzo Sierra, and Raymond Xiao talk about moral dilemmas on the young and foolish podcast. Listen to find out what they would do, and what they think is okay in scenarios such as the trolley problem, midnight death, and office theft. They also discuss the unknown information and important factors that could alter the decision making in each scenario, especially in regards...

Another week, another episode! George, Lorenzo, and Raymond discuss what it means to want and to need. They expand onto different thought processes behind decision making. George Wang shares his personal and unusual interpretation of what it means to want, highlighting the differences between surface-level and profound desires. He then relates it to decision making, being intentional, and understa...

On this week's episode of the Young and Foolish Podcast, George, Lorenzo, and Raymond discuss what they think are the biggest problems in Canada. They cover themes like complacency and national identity, specifically diving deep into issues such as student loans, healthcare, education system, and population. The guys end the episode with interesting stories from interacting with strangers on publi...

In the first ever episode of the young and foolish podcast, George, Lorenzo, and Raymond discuss their attitudes on taking on challenges and dealing with failure. They talk about their personal experiences and reflect on the lessons they learned along the way regarding challenges.