Episodes

  • ep12: AI Ethics

    ep12: AI Ethics
    Sep 19 2022
    In the 12th episode of Sociable, David and Edgar discuss the emergence of Artifical Intelligence, and the ensuing moral problems this brings up. Specifically, the use of driverless cars, AI in court, bias in job offerings, etc. Follow our Instagram, @sociable_official for future updates, polls, and questionnaires!
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    34 mins
  • ep11: The Reality Of Student Initiatives

    ep11: The Reality Of Student Initiatives
    Jul 31 2022
    Sociable is back from its hiatus with a more frank 11th episode on student initiatives/organisations, the good and bad, their impacts and causes, as well as if their widespread performative nature is really something that can be avoided. Follow our Instagram, @sociable_official for future updates, polls, and questionnaires!
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    23 mins
  • ep10: The Changing Role of Art in Society (ft. Patricia Dela Cruz)

    ep10: The Changing Role of Art in Society (ft. Patricia Dela Cruz)
    May 1 2022
    Ten episodes in, David and Edgar are joined by Patricia on the topic of art, its stigmas, its definitions, anti-art, art in politics, as well as art made by AIs. Follow our Instagram, @sociable_official for future updates, polls, and questionnaires!
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    37 mins
  • ep9: Problem with Climate Education (ft. Ryan Yip)

    ep9: Problem with Climate Education (ft. Ryan Yip)
    Apr 14 2022
    We're back after a few weeks of dormancy with a guest speaker episode, starring Ryan Yip, CUHK student and climate change advocate. Here, David, Edgar, and Ryan talk about the many problems with climate change education, the Hong Kong education system as a whole, and if we really can fix climate change as individuals. Follow our Instagram, @sociable_official for future updates, polls, and questionnaires, and go follow Ryan as well: superb_ryanyip1216 !
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    39 mins
  • ep8: Random Philosophy (ft. Zachary Too)

    ep8: Random Philosophy (ft. Zachary Too)
    Mar 24 2022
    The trolley problem, are people naturally good or evil, the necessity of suffering for pleasure, the nature of beauty. David, Edgar, and guest Zachary discus all of these in depth while relating them to various other topics. Follow our Instagram, @sociable_official for future updates, polls, and questionnaires!
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    38 mins
  • ep7: Herd Mentality, Reddit, and Cancel Culture

    ep7: Herd Mentality, Reddit, and Cancel Culture
    Mar 16 2022
    It was supposed to be about herd mentality but we ended up talking about Reddit and cancel culture. David and Edgar discuss examples of herd mentality and its problems, as well as Reddit and cancel culture in general. Follow our Instagram, @sociable_official for future updates, polls, and questionnaires!
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    37 mins
  • ep6: Evolution of Anxiety

    ep6: Evolution of Anxiety
    Mar 8 2022
    In the sixth episode of Sociable, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), the problems of self-diagnosis, and stigmatization are discussed in depth, as well as the difference between stress and medically-diagnosed disorders. Follow our Instagram, @sociable_official for future updates, polls, and questionnaires!
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    28 mins
  • ep5: Fast Fashion

    ep5: Fast Fashion
    Mar 2 2022
    "Why you shouldn't wear clothes" - Edgar Cheng, 28th Feb 2022 On the fifth episode of Sociable, we discuss the problems brought about by fast fashion, the feasibility of sustainable consumption and the circular economy, as well as what needs to be done to address the issues present. Follow our Instagram, @sociable_official for future updates, polls, and questionnaires!
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    30 mins