S2E10 - Playing A Potentially Rigged Game - with Comedian Athena Kugblenu

Why do we bow down to the almighty algorithm? In this episode, Eric and his guest, comedian and writer Athena Kugblenu, break down our pursuit of likes, laughs, and validation, as they unravel the double-edged sword of modern conformity, the masks we wear, and whether it’s possible to outwit the rigged system of the attention economy. 

From evolutionary instincts to Orwellian doublespeak, let’s explore why belonging mattered to our ancestors and why in this day and age, things have gotten... weird.

Is it all smoke and mirrors, or can authenticity thrive in a click-obsessed world? Tune in to find out. Just don’t forget to subscribe. Or like. Or validate me. VALIDATE ME! (Fart SFX)

Starters: No Woman No Cry by Chris Ofili

Main: Contact by Carl Sagan

Dessert: Coming In From The Cold by Bob Marley.

Music: 

Nocturnally - Amulets

Where'd the Sun Go? - Ryan McCaffrey_Go By Ocean

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