Interview with an Alien
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Formerly known as "Drunk & Philosophical Podcast"
Interview with an Alien was created around the idea that people no longer engage in deep conversations on a daily basis. As I get older, I've started to notice majority of my conversations are very shallow. Whether it's with a co-worker, an old friend I haven't seen in a few months or even with family at the dinner table.
"It's looking like it might rain."
"How was work?"
"Did you hear Lisa's second removed cousin's brother is engaged?"
Okay that last one was a bit of a stretch, but you get my point. If you take a minute right now & really think about all of the conversations you've had in the last few days, are they all shallow & insignificant? Maybe 90% ... or 80%. With the rapid advancement in technology it's no surprise our conversations have progressively gotten more boring. People are addicted to screens in the most unhealthy way (me included). Why would I have a conversation about the weather when I can watch a video of a person running into an active tornado? The fact that a large number of people can't even drive from point A to B without checking their phone, is enough evidence. Our addiction to screens is negatively impacting our day to day conversations...
Which is why, I created something that gets you more hooked to your screens ... a podcast lol. Interview with an Alien is all about engaging in deep conversations to add some excitement to our day to day. You can pick anyone of the hundreds of questions we've discussed on Interview with an Alien & spark up a conversation with them. Watch as a thrilling conversation unfolds in front of you, providing a deeper connection with the person you're talking to. Get to know the people around you on a deeper level ... OR ... don't. Instead, listen to my friends & I unravel thought provoking theories & concepts.
Who knows, you might just learn a thing or two ... but probably not. What I can 100% guarantee is this, by listening to Interview with an Alien, you will have fun & be entertained! If you made it this far, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart & tell you: "YOU'RE A F***ING LEGEND!"
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This Week's Questions:
If someone is addicted to something that society deems beneficial, like work or fitness, is it still classified as an addiction or does it become an obsession?
Can addiction be seen as a misguided search for meaning or fulfilment?
Do you think everyone has an addiction to something, whether it’s extreme like cocaine or subtle like social media?
Are some people born more prone to addiction than others?
Can addiction be considered a logical choice if it provides temporary escape from an unbearable reality?
Is addiction a failure of individual willpower, or a consequence of societal pressures and environment?
Do you think that you have a personal addiction & if so what is it?
Welcome to the podcast based around the idea that our everyday conversations get boring as we adult so we ask thought provoking questions that you can bring to the dinner table, discuss with your partner or ask your dog to spice up your everyday conversation!
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This week's questions:
How do fictional stories help us explore ethical dilemmas about the future?
Do fictional characters have their own “lives” once created, or do they only exist in the mind of the reader or writer?
Can absence of information create a more powerful narrative?
As humans, we gravitate towards stories with conflict. It almost seems that every story we tell, has conflict. Could a story without conflict still be compelling?
How do stories help us process emotions and experiences that we struggle to express directly in real life?
What makes a story universal, meaning able to resonate across different cultures, languages, and time periods?
This week we explore the complexity of Human Emotions by asking ourselves the following thought provoking questions:
How would you explain human emotions to an alien?
If you could get rid of one emotion for the rest of your life, which would you choose?
Is love the most powerful emotion, or is fear the true force driving human behaviour?
Do you think artificial intelligence will ever truly be capable of experiencing emotions?
Do you think animals experience emotions in the same way humans do?
If you could press a button to never feel emotional pain again, would you do it?
Are emotions like jealousy or anxiety helpful in any way, or are they just emotional "waste”?
This Week on Interview with an Alien we Ask Ourselves the following Questions:Do you believe heaven & hell are real?If you had the choice to design your own heaven, what would it look like and why?Imagine hell isn't a place of punishment but rather a place for learning and growth. How would that change our perception of it?Can fictional realities such as TV shows, movies, video games & books that explore afterlife themes offer new perspectives on our understanding of heaven and hell?&...
This week on Interview with an Alien we ponder the following questions:Are the answers to the biggest philosophical questions better left unknown?If you could have the answer to any one philosophical question, which would you choose?Is there a benefit to exploring philosophical concepts that we will simply never be capable of knowing the answers to?Does philosophy influence our understanding of love, happiness, and fulfilment in life?How do our daily routines reflect our personal philosophies...
This week, I face off against Connor in a fun trivia drinking game! Rules:Get the question right, your opponent must take 1 drink.If all contestants get the question wrong, everyone drinks.Every 5th round is the LIGHTNING ROUND. Drinks are worth triple.Sponsored by: https://suni-ai.square.site/Support the showFormally known as "Drunk & Philosophical Podcast" A.I. Flowerpot that waters your plant for you: https://suni-ai.square.site/Preorder Sign up List for my NEW Zombie Novel 🧟♂️ g...
This week on Interview with an Alien we ask ourselves the following questions:If you could upload your consciousness into a computer, would you still be "you"? In other words, how much of your biological self makes up for your identity?If you lost all your memories but retained your personality, would you still be the same person?If there was a technology that allowed you to experience someone else’s life for a week, would you do it?As an actor or actress, how would embodying a different pers...
Morality Episode Questions:Is morality objective or subjective?What would you do if you found a wallet full of cash in the street with no identification inside?Do you think artificial intelligence can be programmed to understand and make moral decisions?Are there instances where it’s justified to break the law in the name of morality?Is it immoral to prioritise economic growth over environmental sustainability?Can certain acts in war ever be justified, or is all warfare inherently immoral?How...
I took a few weeks off for personal reasons but rest assured, Interview with an Alien will be in full effect for the rest of the year! Big things to come. Stay tuned!This week we ask ourselves the following questions:Can an immortal life still have meaning if there is no end?What role does the fear of death play in driving human progress, and how would this change if everyone was immortal?How would immortality impact global resources and environmental sustainability?What would your bucket lis...
This week, we ponder the following questions:What drugs should be legalised if any?What’s your most memorable drug experience?A common observation I’ve heard is that psilocybin (shrooms) opens up a new way of thinking within the brain. Based on your experience, do you think that’s true? If a drug could make you happy and productive without any negative side effects, should it be made available to everyone? If there was a drug that allowed you to experience the emotions and thoughts ...
This week's questions on Interview with an Alien:What’s your death row meal?Do you think we should have the death penalty?Is there anything you would change about the prison system if you had the power to?If you were put in prison for 1 year but got to pick one activity that you can do whenever you want, what activity would you pick?What’s the best prison movie or show? Let’s say you get sentenced to 10 years in prison. Would you shank another prisoner if it meant guaranteed protection f...
Formerly known as "Drunk & Philosophical"This week on Interview with an Alien, we discuss the following:Are you religious?Does religion spread more good or evil in the world?Why is religion such an attractive concept to the majority of humanity?Is religion an effective way of ingraining ideologies into your mind?How much power does religious faith carry?What religious belief do you agree the most with? & which belief do you not agree with at all?Do you think AI will one day be thought...
This week's questions on Drunk & Philosophical:What do you think would be the hardest sport in the world to compete in?Should kids sports be competitive or should every team receive the same prize regardless of the score?If you could magically be the best in the world at any one sport, which would you choose?What sport would take the longest to master?What sport would Danny Devito beat you at?What is the greatest sports moment you have witnessed in real time? (highlights don’t count)Do yo...
This week on Drunk & Philosophical:Is fear an effective way of governing?Do you think AI would do a better job than humans at governing?Should things that are bad for people be banned by the government, or is it the individual’s responsibility to avoid harmful substances?What’s the biggest problem with the current government of Canada?If you were elected leader of Canada for one day, what would you do?If you were given the option to know all of the secrets the President of America knows, ...
This week we ask ourselves the following questions:What’s the scariest natural disaster?If you had the power to manipulate one of the elements (like airbender) which would you choose? Which natural disaster do you think is most likely to wipe out humanity?What natural disaster does your personality embody the most?Do you think you’ll ever own a doomsday bunker?Would you rather live for 60 more years but your entire life is spent in a bunker or live for 30 more years but you can go wherev...
Trivia RulesWe will be split into teams of 2, Drunks vs Stoners.Get the question wrong, the drunks drink, the stoners smoke.Round One = 2 drinks or 2 vape hits as a team.Round Two = 3 drinks or 3 vape hits as a team.Round Three = 1 shot or 1 bong toke as a team.Support the showFormally known as "Drunk & Philosophical Podcast" A.I. Flowerpot that waters your plant for you: https://suni-ai.square.site/Preorder Sign up List for my NEW Zombie Novel 🧟♂️ gavinkai.weebly.com/NEW Episode Every S...
🤩 Guest Starring: Marshall V.🍻 This Week on Drunk & Philosophical we Ask Ourselves the following Questions:Does time only move forward or can it move any direction & forward is the only way we as humans can experience it?If you could pause time for one hour every day, what would you do with that extra time?How would you react if one morning you woke up and realised you're stuck in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over again?If you could travel to any point in time for just ...
🤩 Guest Starring: Raven S. & Nate B.🍻 This Week on Drunk & Philosophical we Ask Ourselves the following Questions:Do you believe in the multiverse? Have you ever heard of the Mandela effect? Have you ever experienced the Mandela effect?Do you think it’s possible that people can jump through the multiverse & enter a new reality without realising? Say the multiverse is real & you get to jump to one reality for the rest of your life, what would your perfect reality...
🤩 Guest Starring: Connor B. & Jake G.🍻 This Week on Drunk & Philosophical we Ask Ourselves the following Questions:Who’s the greatest ______ of all time?→ If we all disagree, we all have to take a shot.Basketball PlayerActor & ActressRapperSingerAthlete (all sports)Fast Food ChainYoutuberHero & VillainComedianShow & MovieSupport the showFormally known as "Drunk & Philosophical Podcast" A.I. Flowerpot that waters your plant for you: https://suni-ai.square.site/Preorder ...
🤩 Guest Starring: Raven S.🍻 This Week on Drunk & Philosophical we Ask Ourselves the following Questions:What is the meaning of life?If your life had a theme song, what would it be?What animal do you think has the most fulfilling life?Imagine you wake up one day and discover you're the only person left on Earth. What would you do to find meaning in your solitude?If life were a recipe, what ingredients would you need to make it truly fulfilling?If you could ask the universe one question abo...
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