Fighting back the dark side on a quest ‘In Pursuit of Optimism’
The past few years we’ve all been stumbling from one crisis to another, with mainstream media generously streaming the almost constant bad news to us 24/7. Life feels a seemingly perpetual maze of negativity, with booby traps of cynicism and puddles of despair lurking at every turn.
We’re going to seek out the bright side, the positive, the interesting, the fun, we’re going to explore cool jobs, find out how people make a difference, and hopefully discover a little of the downright ridiculous, because sometimes, the best way to combat the darkness is with a bit of a laugh. Join us to seek out the hidden pockets of optimism together and beat back the old misery guts.
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17 Apr 2024
Social Media and Human Connection
In today's digital age, social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram have redefined the way we connect with other people, introducing a concept of friendship that can often be quite deceptive.
There's an underlying shaped narrative which is a bit of an ugly sickness in the modern world. You find it everywhere, not just on personal social media accounts, also political parties, corporate organisations, everything is shaped to a particular message, which is not necessarily untrue, but it's also usually not the whole truth.
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19 Feb 2024
Common Sense
Common Sense is in danger of extinction - I believe we need to step up and save it!
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15 Feb 2024
Cancel Culture
In my latest ep I unveil my own perspective on the darkness of Cancel Culture and the silencing of speech! It may give you pause next time you see someone being silenced. I do hope those working on the Irish Speech Bill take note too!
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11 Dec 2023
Why?
A quick episode on the reason I felt the need to start In Pursuit of Optimism. What is the point? Why would I want to do this?
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9 Nov 2023
Who Decides?
This week I wanted to talk about Freedom of Speech, or rather the current drive for more censorship!
My question : Who decides?!
Would love to hear from you, what do you think?
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6 Nov 2023
War Island
This is really a pre-season starting episode, something I felt the need to say out loud, that I think a lot of people are feeling...
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