Amateur Philosopher

About Amateur Philosopher

Join Daniel and Christine Baraka, married couple and lifestyle/travel influencers, as they explore everything from life's most complex to most mundane questions in hour long candid conversations each week. Find us on Instagram @danielzbaraka and @christine.baraka

Publisher

Daniel & Christine Baraka

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

26 Mar 2023

Latest episode

3 Jul 2024

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Jul 2024

   Pirated movies in third world countries, music listening habits, and "spoiler alert" culture

   In this episode, we discuss what it was like for Daniel to grow up on dubbed movies in a third world country, purchased from the local "movie dealer" since that was the only way to get movies. We also discuss our music listening habits and what music means to us, and our thoughts on whether spoilers ruin the movie experience or not. Daniel http://instagram.com/danielzbaraka Christine http://youtube.com/@Christine.Baraka http://instagram.com/christine.baraka Intro music: "When I'm Blue" by Sweet Mylo ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY⁠⁠⁠

2. 

   28 Jun 2024

   We Rate Gen Alpha & Gen Z Slang

   Today we discuss slang, and how language disperses and changes as culture does. We also discuss the confusing nature of understanding and picking up slang in a second language. Daniel http://instagram.com/danielzbaraka Christine http://youtube.com/@Christine.Baraka http://instagram.com/christine.baraka Intro music by Sweet Mylo ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY⁠⁠⁠

3. 

   20 Jun 2024

   AI, Algorithms, and Echo Chambers

   We already can't trust the news, now we can't trust our own eyes? Have we given up our freedom of choice to computers? Will unchecked algorithms shape what we see, and therefore how we think? This and more in today's episode. Daniel http://instagram.com/danielzbaraka Christine http://youtube.com/@Christine.Baraka http://instagram.com/christine.baraka Intro music by Sweet Mylo ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY⁠⁠⁠

4. 

   6 Jun 2024

   Christine's creative endeavors & making time for creativity as an adult

   In this episode, Daniel interviews Christine about her history working on creative projects, and asks how she finds inspiration, and defines success. Daniel http://instagram.com/danielzbaraka Christine http://youtube.com/@Christine.Baraka http://instagram.com/christine.baraka Intro music by Sweet Mylo ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY⁠⁠⁠

5. 

   31 May 2024

   Moving from Dallas to Nashville, driving for Uber, & aphantasia

   We're baaaaaack!!! Took a tiny little break for basically a full year so we could move and change jobs, yay adulting is so fun and not stressful at all! In this episode we discuss our move from Dallas to Nashville, driving for Uber until we can build up our freelancing network, and how visual thinking impacts our everyday lives and creative processes. Daniel http://instagram.com/danielzbaraka Christine http://youtube.com/@christine.baraka http://instagram.com/christine.baraka Intro music by Sweet Mylo ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY⁠⁠⁠

6. 

   2 May 2023

   Money, generosity, and the wedding industry

   How much money is enough? In this episode we discuss the psychology of money, our personal approach to money, and cultural differences around generosity and individualism. We also discuss the pit of hell called the wedding industry, and how weddings in Daniel’s home country are funded by the whole community instead of the individual family or couple. Daniel http://instagram.com/danielzbaraka Christine http://youtube.com/@christine.baraka http://instagram.com/christine.baraka Intro music by Sweet Mylo ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY)

7. 

   18 Apr 2023

   The Apocalypse

   What would you do in the apocalypse? This week we discuss what our plan would be if the apocalypse happened, how we would react, and what roles we would assume in society in the absence of the internet and technology. And is it even healthy to spend so much time watching dystopian shows and thinking through apocalypse scenarios? Listen and let us know what you think. Daniel http://instagram.com/danielzbaraka Christine http://youtube.com/@christine.baraka http://instagram.com/christine.baraka Intro music by Sweet Mylo ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY)

8. 

   10 Apr 2023

   Home school vs public school, the Belgian school system, and nature vs nurture

   Does homeschooling shape creative independent thinkers? Or just create socially stunted adults? In this episode, we discuss how our different school backgrounds shaped us as people, and whether the result was more because of nature or nurture. We also discuss the differences between the Belgian school system and the US school system, since Daniel grew up in the Congo, and then completed his last two years of high school in the US. Daniel http://instagram.com/danielzbaraka Christine http://youtube.com/@christine.baraka http://instagram.com/christine.baraka Intro music by Sweet Mylo ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY)

9. 

   3 Apr 2023

   The "third place", churches in America, & how social media isn’t social anymore

   In this episode, we discuss the sociological concept of "the third place", and how organized religion often takes that role in America much more than public spaces like libraries or parks. We also discuss how social media has taken on that role as well, though in the age of algorithmic feeds, it often feels like the purpose is no longer to connect with friends, but simply to advertise an endless array of products. What will be the affect on society without a quality "third place" to relax, meet people, and feel connected to community? Daniel http://instagram.com/danielzbaraka Christine http://youtube.com/@christine.baraka http://instagram.com/christine.baraka Intro music by Sweet Mylo https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY)

10. 

    26 Mar 2023

    How we met & dating norms in US culture

    Introducing the Amateur Philosopher podcast with married couple and travel/lifestyle influencers Daniel & Christine Baraka. What is it like dating someone who is from a completely different side of the globe? What is it like navigating the dating scene in a culture completely foreign to you? In this episode, we discuss how we met, what our first impressions were, and what it's like figuring out US dating norms when you're not from here. Daniel http://instagram.com/danielzbaraka Christine http://youtube.com/@christine.baraka http://instagram.com/christine.baraka Intro music by Sweet Mylo https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jJmRfjwzz6vO5nFvTX1bY)

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