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The Things You Can"t Touch

The Things You Can"t Touch is a podcast which demonstrates that philosophical discourse is not just reserved for ancient white men. It explores modern day issues, ethical dilemmas and trivial problems through the lens of philosophy, inviting guests from diverse backgrounds to challenge the norms and find the joy in interrogative discussion.

society & culture philosophy

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50:16

What Does It Mean To Become Yourself ?

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2026/02/12

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,

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51:29

Is Helping Only An Exercise Of Power ?

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2026/02/11

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

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55:40

E32 - Has The Art Of Creativity Died ?

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2025/12/25

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

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54:52

E31 - Does Identity Shape Experience, Or Does...

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2025/12/25

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

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E30 - Where Do We Draw The Line Between Humans And AI ?

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2025/10/19

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 …

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58:45

E29 - Does Social Media Activism Create Real Change ?

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2025/08/22

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

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57:16

E28 - How Fictional Is Fiction ?

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2025/08/17

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

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E27 - Is There A Difference Between A Community And A...

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2025/08/09

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,

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55:15

E26 - Can We Ever Truly Unlearn What Made Us ?

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2025/08/01

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

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E25 - What Is Truth ?

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2025/07/30

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

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66:23

E24 - Are We Too Woke ?

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2025/07/30

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 16:45 - Is Wokeness Anti-Conservative ? 20:30 - Wokeness Coming Out Of Fashion 22:15 - The Right Know What

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65:14

E23 - Is Ignorance Bliss ?

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2025/07/30

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 Justifies Ignorance 09:23 - Context 12:44 - The Active Choice 14:07 - A Slippery Slope 16:00 - A Western

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E22 - Is Knowledge Power ?

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2024/11/29

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 philosophy, explore the transformative power of a Black-centered curriculum, and reimagine who gets to

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E21 - If We Alter Our Mental Health, Does That Alter...

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2024/11/16

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 vulnerability. This month, we dive into topics that challenge stereotypes, reflect on how cultural

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E20 - What Do We Owe Each Other, If Anything At All ?

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2024/10/28

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 - Define The Question 04:22 - Categories Of People 07:05 - Relational Ethics 11:25 - Three Ways Of Owing

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75:35

E19 - Should We Fear Death ?

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2024/08/19

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 In Everything 20:30 - Meaning and Existence 22:15 - Slave Morality, Politics, and Religion 26:15 -

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E17 - Should We Lose The Will To Live ?

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2024/08/19

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 15:01 - Should We Want To Be Happy ? 17:30 - Happiness As A Social Construct 20:27 - "Man Can Do What He

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E18 - Do We Desire Things Because We Think They Will...

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2024/08/19

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 Make Us Happy Because We Desire Them ? 04:01 - Confusion 06:04 - Your Likes Come From Socialisation ? Do

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58:45

E16 - Is Inequality Intrinsic To Society ?

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2024/08/19

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 Necessary 13:07 - Is Inequality Economic ? 14:45 - Colonialism 17:05 - All Inequalities Come From Money

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E15 - What Is Womanhood ? WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH...

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2024/08/19

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 could not have done this without you all. Thank you for taking the time to engage in our videos :) Next -

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