Pros & Concepts
The podcast that introduces and explains concepts that are relevant to our world
Displaying Episode 1 - 10 of 29 in total of Pros & Concepts with the tag “sociology”.
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Episode 61: Awesomeness – A How-To Guide
August 22nd, 2024 | 1 hr 15 secs
belonging, community, friendship, making friends, networking, psychology, sociology, tips, tricks
Phil introduces concepts from the book "On Being Awesome" by Nick Riggle, which goes in-depth on how to avoid being a sucky person and embrace one's own inner awesomeness.
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Episode 60: Adult Friendship (Pt.2) – Punching the Loneliness Epidemic in the Face
May 12th, 2024 | 1 hr 12 mins
belonging, community, friendship, making friends, networking, psychology, sociology, tips, tricks
In this episode, Phil leads the charge in discussing tips and tricks for making friends as adults.
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Episode 59: Adult Friendship (Pt.1) – Curing the Loneliness Epidemic through Tips & Tricks
April 22nd, 2024 | 48 mins 50 secs
belonging, community, friendship, making friends, networking, psychology, sociology, tips, tricks
In this episode, Phil leads the charge in discussing tips and tricks for making friends as adults.
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Episode 58: Limbic Capitalism - Make Everything Addictive!
March 7th, 2024 | 54 mins 10 secs
addiction, dependence, dependency, gambling, philosophy, politics, psychology, sociology
In this episode, Steve and Phil discuss how corporations make us addicted so they can extract as much as profit possible.
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Episode 57: Behavioral Addiction - When Behaviors Are Like Drugs
February 20th, 2024 | 1 hr 21 mins
addiction, dependence, dependency, gambling, philosophy, politics, psychology, sociology
In this episode, Steve explains the difference between Addiction and Dependency, and that it means to be addicted to something that isn't a psychoactive substance. We talk about the meteoric rise of online gambling, specifically sports gambling, in recent years.
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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 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 41: Laziness - An Unmotivated Concept
June 21st, 2022 | 48 mins 35 secs
philosophy, politics, psychology, sociology
In this episode, Steve leads the conversation to do with the idea of Laziness, whether it exists, what should be labeled as "lazy", and how to better approach these problems.