Deep Dives Pod
5 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEducational, informal and enriching conversations about controversial topics, recent events and everyday occurrences.
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Episodes
Are hierarchies a force for good in the world?
December 23, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBAre all hierarchies patriarchal? Should immigration policies be skills-based? Should everyone have a right to vote? Do dominants respect their submissive? We discuss different hierarchies within society, why they occur and whether they provide any benefit or are rather just a detriment to the public.
Sex Education
December 16, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBIs it domestic abuse if you don't make your partner orgasm? Should teachers share their recommended porn websites with their students? Is it okay for girls to masturbate? We look at the national curriculum in the UK for sex education, comparing our own experiences and what we feel is missing.
How much freedom do we really have?
December 09, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBDo we have freedom of speech? How do people express their sense of freedom? Why do we have rules and are they made to be broken? We explore what degrees of freedom we have personally, and as a society. What does it mean to be truly free and should you choose to maximise your own freedom at the expense of somebody else’s?
It's a BIG One
December 02, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBThe UK is battling an obesity epidemic. But what has brought this on and how can we prevent it from getting any worse? We discuss whether people have the right to be obese, what implications that has for society, and how we believe we can all start living healthier lives while acknowledging the many barriers that exist.
The R Word
November 02, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBHow much responsibility should you take in your life? Are you personally responsible for the climate catastrophe? Are parents responsible for creating school shooters and terrorists? We delve into these issues and what it means to be responsible in today’s society. Are there rules to follow? Do you have a duty as a human being? Or do we only have an obligation to ourselves?