Should we donate to charity because it "feels good"?

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Should we share our personal life on the podcast?

In this first episode of the new season of the podcast, we discuss the extent to which we should / want to be open about our personal lives on the podcast. Taimur takes an unusual stance towards privacy, which Ali attempts to break down. Enjoy xxLeave us a ReviewIf you enjoy list ...  Show more

 . 55min 52sec
Mind Viruses

In this episode, Taimur presents his new theory of Mind Viruses. We discuss the aetiology, pathophysiology and implications thereof. Enjoy xxLeave us a ReviewIf you enjoy listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave us a review on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. Here's a link th ...  Show more

 . 54min 29sec

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