The Things You Can't Touch

Welcome back to another episode of The Things You Can’t Touch. Remember, this is a philosophy podcast. Today, we are joined by a guest who many of you may recognise from her online presence. She is known for embodying a particular character on social media... one that sparks conversation, controversy, and strong reactions. But this episode is not about prying into her personal life or turning her...

Welcome back to ANOTHER episode of The Things You Can't Touch ! 00:00 - Introduction 03:17 - Is Helping Only An Exercise Of Power ? 05:05 - Is That Necessarily A Bad Thing ? 06:43 - Kimberley Crenshaw & Intersectionality 07:30 - Kwame Nkrumah & Neo-Colonialism 10:26 - Black British 14:15 - Platform The People At Home 16:35 - Passing 19:30 - How Nigerian Are We ? 21:09 - Franz Fanon 24:40 -...

This is what this podcast is all about !! Today we are talking about creativity. Is it even a real thing ? If so, how do we define it ? Explore the concept with us in the chapters below: 00:00 - Intro 01:33 - Has The Art Of Creativity Died ? 03:28 - Music 05:20 - The Act Of Creating Constitutes Creativity 07:30 - Because You Care, Or Do You ? 13:15 - It Depends 14:38 - Slow Down, You Haven’t Found...

Welcome back once again to another episode of The Things You Can't Touch. Today's episode is with the wonderful Marcel Otim in which we discuss all things sociology and personal identity within the context of current structures. From queer identities to bullying and defining who we are, we explore a range of topics that tell a story of personality and character. Keep up with our conversation here:...

We are back with another episode of The Things You Can’t Touch ! In this conversation, we dive deep into artificial intelligence and its evolving relationship with humanity. From philosophical questions to real-world implications, we explore where the line between human and machine is drawn, and whether that line even matters. Follow our conversation below: 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - Where Do We Draw T...

Welcome back to another episode of The Things You Can't Touch podcast ! In this episode, I am joined by the brilliant @kimcommentary from TikTok to unpack a big question: is social media activism actually effective ? From hashtags to viral campaigns, we dig into whether online movements translate into real-world change, and where the limits of digital activism might be. Kim is also one of the incr...

Welcome back to another episode of The Things You Can't Touch ! In this episode of The Things You Can’t Touch, we are joined by Noah from The Rare Podcast to unpack whether anything is ever truly “made up”, or if every piece of fiction is stitched together from our reality. We talk about the way writers borrow from lived experiences, the power of personal truths hiding inside fantastical worlds, a...

Trigger Warning: sexual assault, rape, trauma, and cult-related discourse. Please take care of yourself while watching. This is a heavy and emotionally charged conversation. Welcome back to another episode of The Things You Can't Touch ! In this video, I sit down with Leah Lauder, a megachurch cult survivor and mental health advocate you might know from TikTok. Leah brings invaluable insight from...

Welcome back to another episode of The Things You Can’t Touch ! Emma Mku is a bold and thoughtful creator using her platform to explore identity, culture, and the complexities of navigating life as a young Black woman in today’s world. With her unique perspective and unapologetic voice, she challenges norms, sparks conversation, and inspires her audience to think deeper. She also posts light-heart...

Welcome back to another episode of The Things You Can't Touch Podcast ! Today is the International Day Of Education, and in celebration of the beauty of learning, we are having a conversation with a 10-year-old ! The Things You Can't Touch aspires to prove that philosophy is not meant to be practised by any specific kind of person. What better way to show this than by having a philosophical conver...

Welcome BACK to another episode of The Things You Can't Touch ! This episode has been a long time coming. We are so happy to have you here. Don't be shy to drop a comment and get involved in the conversation. Are we too woke ?? 00:00 - Intro 02:02 - Are We Too Woke ? 04:05 - Yes And No 05:38 - The Origin 09:03 - Is Wokeism A Western Privilege ? 12:02 - Life Or Death 14:20 - Issues Of Privilege 16:...

Welcome back to another episode of The Things You Can't Touch ... Join us as we explore the concept of ignorance in the context of the modern world. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep the conversation going ! Keep up with the conversation below: 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - Is Ignorance Bliss ? 03:33 - The Privileged Position 05:24 - It Is Easier To Be Ignorant 07:52 - Selfishness Justi...

Welcome back to another episode of The Things You Can't Touch ... We are so grateful, excited, and pleased to bring to you our very first collaboration !! In this special episode celebrating World Philosophy Day, The Things You Can't Touch collaborates with The Black Curriculum to unpack how education shapes our understanding of knowledge, identity, and justice. We challenge traditional ideas of p...

Welcome back to another episode of The Things You Can't Touch. November is Men's Mental Health Month, a time to shed light on the often-silent struggles men face. As a podcast dedicated to diversifying the world of philosophy, we believe that exploring mental health is crucial - not just through the clinical lens, but as part of broader philosophical dialogues about identity, resilience, and vulne...

Welcome back to another episode of The Things You Can't Touch ! How do you like our new set up ? Today, we are honoured to have the incredible @3thadon as our guest ! Get ready for an episode packed with insight, laughter, and all the things you didn’t know you needed to hear. Follow the conversation with the chapters below: 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - What Do We Owe Each Other If Anything At All 03:18...

Hi everyone !! Thank you for tuning in to another episode of The Things You Can't Touch :) Let's talk about death: 00:00 - Intro 02:15 - Should We Fear Death ? 03:40 - Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story 05:20 - Destiny 07:40 - And Love 09:14 - God's Love 12:40 - How Significant Do You Have To Be ? 14:30 - Art Is The Best Way To Get Over Your Fear Of Death 16:35 - Young People Are Amateurs I...

After a very short hiatus, The Things You Can't Touch is back with another episode ! Join our conversation about Schopenhauerism - a small element of the wider umbrella term of pessimistic philosophy ... Follow the chapters below: 00:00 - Intro 02:16 - Should We Lose The Will To Live ? 03:30 - Pessimism 07:45 -"Delusion" 09:13 - Shopenhauerism 10:10 - The Force Within Us 11:27 - The Will To Live 1...

Welcome back to another episode of The Things You Can’t Touch :) Do we desire things because we think that those things will make us happy, or do those things make us happy because we desire them ??? DISCLAIMER: This is a philosophy podcast ! Here is the chapter list for you to peruse at your leisure: 00:00 - Intro 02:38 - Do We Desire Things Because Those Things Make Us Happy, Or Do Those Things...

We're back again !! This is Episode 16 and we are excited to have you here :) Please join in on our conversation with the chapters below: 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Is Inequality Intrinsic To Society ? 03:40 - Definitions 05:30 - The World As A Blank Slate and Hobbes 07:05 - Inequality As A Product Of Human Behaviour 08:53 - Is Inequality Intrinsically Bad ? 11:11 - Capitalism Is Good And Inequality Is...

Welcome back to another episode of 'The Things You Can't Touch' ! Today's episode is special in many ways... Firstly, we would like to announce that we are celebrating 1 year of TTYCT ! This time, last year, we uploaded our first EVER episode on this channel. We had no idea what would become of us down the line. But over 12 months, we have grown so much in terms of guests, set up and content. We c...

Welcome to another episode of The Things You Can't Touch ! Your presence here is truly appreciated :) In celebration of Women's History Month; today's conversation is centred around the idea of Womanhood. Follow our conversation below: 00:00 - Intro 02:15 - Hopefully We Don't Get Cancelled 03:02 - What Is Womanhood ? 04:43 - Definitions 06:15 - Inherent Qualities Of A Woman 07:08 - "Femininity" 09...

Welcome back everyone !! This week’s episode is themed around Valentines ;) Feel free to follow the trajectory of our conversation with the timestamps below: 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Can Everyone Fall In Love ? 03:25 - I Just Don’t Agree 05:03 - Loving The Idea Of Love 05:30 - Certain Things All Humans Share 07:02 - Companionship 08:44 - A State Of Being 09:25 - The Media 10:50 - That TikTok Hotel Ro...

Welcome back :) Thank you for clicking upon this video ! Please make your watching experience easier by following the chapters below: 0:00 - Intro … Or Something 2:10 - Will You Ever Understand Me ? 3:44 - The Concept Of You And Me 5:53 - Experience 7:35 - How Language Works 8:30 - Storytime (He Gets Punched Up) 10:08 - Like Explaining Racism To White People 11:27 - Context And Experience 13:30 -...

Hi everyone !! It's great to see you in the description :) One would primarily like to apologise for the disaster with the audio in today's episode. We aspire for it to not happen again. Regardless, we hope you were still able to enjoy the conversation ! In the meantime, feel free to follow our train of thought below: 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Do We Exist For Other People ? 01:34 - It's Like There's S...

Welcome to Season 2 of 'The Things You Can't Touch' !! Glance upon the chapters below to follow the conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Should We Care About What Other People Think ? 03:10 - What Is 'To Care' ? 05:30 - Would You Be Happier If You Stopped Caring ? 07:30 - It Is Important To Take Correction ... 08:52 - That's The Issue With Social Media 09:55 - Pretty Privilage Works Two Ways...