Pros & Concepts
The podcast that introduces and explains concepts that are relevant to our world
We found 10 episodes of Pros & Concepts with the tag “political science”.
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Episode 56: Freedom - The Misled Right-Wing Rallying Cry w/That Dang Dad
December 6th, 2023 | 1 hr 8 mins
belonging, community, philosophy, policing, political science, politics, psychology, sociology
In this episode, Phil and Steve welcome "That Dang Dad" (aka Phil) to join us in discussing Freedom. Phil is a former police officer who has since become a police abolitionist. We discuss the concepts of positive and negative freedom, among many other perspectives informed by his time as an office of the law.
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Episode 54: Boots Theory – Being Poor Costs More
June 1st, 2023 | 40 mins 29 secs
belonging, careers, community, philosophy, political science, politics, psychology, sociology, urban planning
You're shivering, huddled under your thin, discount-store jacket as the winter wind slices through it. Meanwhile, a woman walks by, snug and warm in her expensive, high-quality coat that will last her for years. It dawns on you: she pays more upfront, yet less in the long run. Your bargain coat, replaced each year, costs you more over time. A vivid reminder of economic disparity, articulated through contrasting experiences of the same cold wind. This is the Boots Theory of Economics.
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Episode 53: Third Places – Where Everybody Knows Your Name
May 8th, 2023 | 52 mins 43 secs
belonging, careers, community, philosophy, political science, politics, psychology, sociology, urban planning
You step out of the daily grind, leaving behind the familiar walls of home and office. Eager for connection and a breath of fresh air, you wander into a local "third place" – those magical spaces where community thrives. From cozy cafes to bustling parks, these vibrant havens offer a sanctuary for your soul, a chance to ignite your curiosity, and an opportunity to forge unforgettable connections.
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Episode 52: Quiet Quitting – Corpo Propaganda in the Remote Age
April 16th, 2023 | 36 mins 52 secs
careers, philosophy, political science, politics, psychology
In this episode, we discuss Quiet Quitting, which can be defined as: "a specific, often spontaneous or grassroots application of work-to-rule tactics. Despite the name, the philosophy of quiet quitting is not connected to quitting a job outright, but rather, employees avoid going above and beyond at work by doing the bare minimum required and engage in work-related activities solely within defined work hours."
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Episode 51: Sanctuary Trauma – When Support Isn't Supportive
November 15th, 2022 | 44 mins 20 secs
personal development, philosophy, political science, politics, psychology
In this episode, Steve leads the charge to discuss the concept of Sanctuary Trauma which “occurs when an individual who suffered a severe stressor next encounters what was expected to be a supportive and protective environment’ and discovers only more trauma.”
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Episode 50: Pain w/Zoe Bee — How Do Politics Paint our Perspective on Pain?
November 1st, 2022 | 1 hr 1 min
personal development, philosophy, political science, politics, psychology
In this episode, we have the amazing Zoe Bee on to discuss the idea of Pain, focusing on how political stances view and address it. We concisely define pain as: Physical and mental suffering.
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Episode 42: Decadence - Societal Depression and its Symptoms
July 5th, 2022 | 53 mins 35 secs
community, philosophy, polisci, political science, politics, psychology, sociology
In this episode, Phil goes through an existential crisis spurred by the research for this episode, discussing what decadence is, what the symptoms are, and what can be done about it.
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Episode 40: Propaganda Techniques: Manufacturing Consent
June 6th, 2022 | 48 mins 16 secs
logical fallacies, philosophy, political science, psychology, rhetoric, sociology
In this episode, Phil and Steve go down the list of Propaganda Techniques and discuss the ones they find most relevant. We define them as marketing for political ideas, seeking to change minds through as many paths as possible - aside from rational engagement with reason.
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Episode 30: PsychoProctology w/Jeremy Sherman PhD – What is an Asshole?
January 10th, 2022 | 57 mins 33 secs
philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology
Jeremy Sherman PhD comes on to discuss the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of assholery. A bit theory heavy, so don't be afraid to check the show notes for explanations.
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Episode 29: Just-World Hypothesis - Nice Guys Finish First
December 21st, 2021 | 53 mins 4 secs
logic, logical fallacy, philosophy, political science, psychology, rationality
Phil introduces some research into the Just-world Hypothesis, where we view the world as being fair and evenhanded; hard work is always rewarded and bad deeds don’t go unpunished.