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 into a spectacle. This is a philosophical conversation about identity. Through questions about memory, structural injustice, religion, morality, personality, and social media, we explore how identity is formed, and reformed. We touch on thinkers like Bhikhu Parekh, standpoint epistemology, and broader questions about whether intelligence, disability, family, or trauma can ever define a single story about a person. As always on TTYCT, this is not about cancelling, diagnosing, or reducing someone to a label. It is about understanding complexity. It is about allowing people to articulate their own philosophical framework for who they are and how they move through the world. Thank you for being here - make sure to engage with us: 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - What Does It Mean To Become Yourself ? 03:12 - Are You A Different Person ... ? 04:15 - The Person You Are As Memories Overtime 05:30 - Misunderstood 07:19 - Structural Injustice (Sally HASLANGER Mot Haslington) 10:30 - Let Go Of The Past 13:30 - Parekh And Identity, Struggle And Adapt 16:38 - Disabilities And One Identity 18:15 - Has Social Media Done Harm Or Good ? 20:02 - Personality Disorders 23:50 - Religion 27:00 - What Is Real And What Is Fake 28:00 - Intelligence (And Standpoint Epistemology) 34:05 - Do Your Fans See You How You Want Them To ? 37:08 - Is Everything ... Real ? 39:35 - Family 41:40 - Morality 46:35 - Putting Down The Alcohol 48:12 - Message For TikTok 49:25 - Outro Thank you sticking to the end ! The most important part is to make sure to follow our guest on all her socials !! TikTok: @raejah_xx TikTok: @raejah4lives Instagram: @raejah4live

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 - It’s About Give And Take 26:16 - Responsibility 30:00 - Paolo Freire 33:00 - What Is It Going To Take ? 36:25 - A Means To An End 39:52 - Peter Singer, Effective Altruism, & Survivor’s Guilt 46:06 - Outro Make sure to follow our guest on all her socials !! @ourarchvs

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 Yourself 16:05 - Kantian Ethics 19:08 - Those Are The Worst Kinds Of People 20:08 - Defining Creativity 23:00 - Rubbish29:10 Nicki Minaj 31:55 - Authenticity And Creativity 33:17 - The Authenticity Paradox 40:07 - Creativity Is Very Kantian 41:38 - Heidegger 45:02 - Black People Come From A Planet And Conspiracy 47:11 - There’s Nothing New Under The Sun 49:25 - Existentialist Art 51:38 - Social Constructions 53:20 - Outro Our guest was absolutely incredible ! Make sure to follow him on: TikTok: @immortalbomo IG: @immortalbomo

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: 00:00 - Intro 01:38 - Does Identity Shape Experience, Or Does Experience Shape Identity ? 03:34 - It’s A Bit Of Both 05:35 - Is That Good Or Bad ? 07:00 - Physicality And What Counts As An Experience 09:30 - Socialisation … Is It Doing A Good Job ? 13:15 - Your Ideal State Of Socialisation 15:35 - Control 17:56 - John Paul Sartre And Identity As A Spectrum 22:44 - Who Are You ? 28:13 - Simone De Beauvoir And Insecure People 31:30 - Can You Change Who You Are ? 34:55 - Epistemology And Social Identity 39:05 - Is Oppression Necessary For Character Building ? 42:10 - Is Bullying A Good Thing ? 46:20 - Thought Experiment 51:00 - Outro Before you go, make sure to follow our special guest !! TikTok: @marcel0tim Instagram: @marcel0tim

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 The Line Between Humans And AI 02:25 - Can AI Do Stupid Stuff ? 03:27 - How Do You Define AI, Humans … And Animals ? 07:19 - I Have Always Been Pro AI 08:15 - The Turing Test 09:32 - Humans Go Against Nature 12:16 - Descartes’ Pre-emptive Response 14:53 - John Searle And The Chinese Room 17:31 - Humans Are Becoming AI 19:18 - Are We Just Being Xenophobic ? 22:10 - How Do You Treat AI 25:10 - Hegel, Marx, Property, Identity, And AI 29:00 - What Is Happening With The Use Of AI ??? 31:20 - AI And Jobs 35:30 - Should We Be Afraid Of AI ? 38:30 - Why Are We Okay With Treating AI That Way ? 44:30 - Reasons To Be Afraid Of AI And Reasons Not To 50:05 - Uncanny Valley 53:45 - Chat GPT’s Responses 58:20 - Outro Thank you for tuning into this episode ! Don’t forget to connect with our brilliant guest across all platforms and keep the conversation going: YouTube: @therevolutionarypod TikTok: @therevolutionarypod Instagram: @therevolpod

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 incredible guests joining me live on stage at the TTYCT Live Show on 29th August in East London. If you have ever wanted to be in the room where these conversations happen, this is your chance. Come for the philosophy, stay for the community. Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/wheredowedrawtheline-thethingsyoucanttouchpodcastliveshow/tickets Feel free to join the conversation here: 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Does Social Media Activism Create Real Change ? 03:55 - Who Is An Activist ? 05:43 - Populism And Extreme Leftism 10:33 - Definition Of Activism 12:45 - Not Everyone's Opinion Matters 15:55 - Your Intentions 19:50 - Activism Is Too Accessible 26:20 - There Are Things You Need To Learn 29:26 - Can You Think From The Other Point Of View ? 31:35 - Violence 38:10 - The Metaphysical Concept Of Justice And John Rawls 41:24 - Equity 41:50 - Hannah Arendt 46:50 - Bell Hooks 48:26 - Jodie Dean 49:51 - White Is Right 52:09 - The Oppression Monolith 57:43 - Outro Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge what philosophy looks like today. Most importantly, make sure to follow our guest on all her socials: YouTube: @kimberleyonline TikTok: @kimberleyonline Instagram: @kimberleyonline Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kimberleyonline?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafrnx6WLDZUvTX7Yrm955gwLqbj4cjaYk9QIqPFgLdRp7B6Roo2ynOqxsap3Q_aem_GfLR6mXrpevzjUWeyanveg

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, and how cultural perspectives shape the stories we tell. From ancient myths to modern novels, is fiction just reality in disguise ? Follow the conversation here: 00:00 - Introduction 01:33 - How Fictional Is Fiction ? 03:35 - Death Of The Author 05:00 - At What Point Does Art Become Fictional ? 07:57 - Social Media 15:25 - Black, White, And Grey 16:43 - Celebrities And Influencers 21:07 - Plato Hates Art 25:42 - Aristotle Loves It 30:30 - Stories 32:25 - A Way Of Life 35:19 - Fiction's Impact On Real Life 39:38 - Fiction Becoming Real 43:53 - Philosophy Of Language And Aesthetics 49:20 - The Law Of Conservation Of Energy 53:03 - Hume 56:20 - Outro This was such a thoughtful and playful conversation that blends philosophy, creativity, and culture. This is perfect for anyone who loves books, films, or simply thinking deeper about the art we consume. Make sure to follow our guest, Noah on all platforms: YouTube: @therarepodcast TikTok: @therarepodcast Instagram: @therare.podcast See you in the next episode !!

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 her lived experience and knowledge of cult dynamics as we discuss some very difficult, yet necessary, topics. We talk about the recent allegations against Stepz, the disturbing way some are defending him through the lens of Christianity, and how this ties into wider patterns of abuse and control within high-control religious groups. Leah also helps unpack how cult leaders place themselves equal to, or even above, God, creating environments where manipulation and harm can thrive unchecked. This is not an easy conversation, but it is an important one. If you have experienced any form of abuse, please consider whether now is the right time to watch. Your wellbeing comes first. We should keep shining a light on these issues and hold space for survivors. Follow our conversation here: 00:00 - Introduction 03:24 - Is There A Difference Between A Community And A Cult ? 05:12 - Characteristics Of A Cult 06:29 - Guilt Makes You Vulnerable 08:35 - Reminder That This Is A Heavy Topic 12:38 - Stepz 16:00 - Paul Tillich And Deification 17:10 - The Cross Road ... Be Careful In These Streets 21:13 - Self Sealing System 23:55 - The People Who Are Oppressed Are Oppressing Themselves 29:50 - Theological Awareness 32:19 - Cloning, Offline, Psychological Terminology 32:49 - SPAC Nation And Cult Intimidation 34:57 - How I Got Into Podcasting 36:07 - Sadism, The Transcendent Belief System, And More Psychological Terminology 39:25 - The Pastors Themselves 42:19 - Is Leah Christian ? 47:30 - Sexual Assault In Cults 51:10 - Erving Goffman ... People Are Performing And Triangulation ??? 55:35 - Stepz (Again) And Shout Out To UKThanos 59:00 - Prove Yourself 1:02:27 - What Did You Do ? 1:03:50 - Recruitment 1:08:50 - Christians Are So Dumb 1:11:20 - What Makes You Susceptible To Cults (And Many A Detour) 1:18:40 - The Structure Of A Cult 1:22:35 - What If Cults Are A Community ? 1:23:57 - Cults To Stay Away From 1:27:11 - Outro Thank you for following our chat up until this point ! Make sure to share this video with anyone you think needs to hear this. Finally, and most importantly, make sure to keep up with Leah Lauder on her socials: TikTok: LeahLauder7 Instagram: LeahLauder_777 You Tube: @leahlauder777 ​

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-hearted and playful content, which makes her content appeal to a wide range of people. We had such a rich and insightful conversation in this episode. You do not want to miss this: 00:00 - Introduction 01:25 - Awareness, Not Unlearning 03:20 - Key Words 05:08 - What Makes Us 06:35 - Blame 09:45 - Can We Generate Our Own Beliefs ? 11:50 - Conversation Around Deconstruction And Cognitive Dissonance 19:40 - Karl Marx 22:03 - Michel Foucault 25:30 - Cycles And Historical Materialism 29:00 - Plato’s Cave Analogy 34:35 - Intergenerational Conversational 41:00 - The Genetic Fallacy 44:45 - Beliefs 51:08 - Is The Act Of Trying To The Point ? 52:40 - Outro Make sure to connect with Emma and keep up with her incredible work: TikTok: emma.mku Instagram: emma.mkuu

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 conversation with a child ?? Follow along with the chapters below and drop your takes in the comments. Do you agree with our guest ? 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - What Is Truth ? 02:08 - Objective And Subjective 04:04 - Truth And Politics 06:02 - Truth, Science And Healthcare 07:18 - Truth And Morality 10:04 - Do You Owe Others The Truth ? 15:20 - Is Telling The Truth The Opposite Of Lying ? 18:20 - World Of Total Truth And Lies 21:52 - Is Truth Universal ? 25:53 - Is It The Truth If No One Believes It ? 28:39 - Liar Paradox 34:11 - Thought Experiment 37:37 - How Do You Know What Is True ? 39:43 - Do You Have To Know The Truth About Everything ? 41:02 - Outro ! Unfortunately, this episode's guest does not currently have any socials ! However, she does have a Substack coming out soon so look out for that !! Make sure to subscribe to our channel and keep up with us across socials !