Empowering the Opposition
By Dr. Nafees Alam
Empowering the OppositionOct 21, 2021
Eggs and Baskets
Diversifying eggs v. finding the right basket.
High Protein Low Carb Nutrition
The risks and rewards of a fitness-oriented diet.
New-Age Masculinity
Evolving our definition of masculinity.
Censorship and Cancel Culture
Are we allowed to grow and evolve anymore?
Psychedelic Dilemmas
Guest host, Nick Montgomery, discusses the logical, emotional, and ethical dilemmas related to the application of psychedelics in the treatment of mental health disorders.
Mental Health Benefits of Golf
Guest, Nick Montgomery, discusses the pros and cons of golf in the context of mental health.
Life v. Money
Guest, Nick Montgomery, discusses how some bad financial decisions can be good life decisions.
Merit-based v. Social-Justice-based Promotion
Guest, Nick Montgomery, discusses the pros and cons of prioritizing social justice over merit.
Psychedelics and their application in the treatment of mental health disorders
Guest, Nick Montgomery, discusses how the use of psychedelics can address a gap in mental health intervention.
Penalties for false accusations
The societal risks of over-penalizing isolated false accusations.
Women romantically approaching men
A reactive microevolution of modern-day dating.
What do we bring to the table?
Engaging in unfiltered self-assessment in a hyper-polarized society.
Gym Romance
The social dangers of pursuing non-fitness interests within a fitness community.
Dating and Sexist Ageism
Gender differences in dating experiences as we age, with guest Sharmaine McWhite.
Typecasting in Entertainment
The pros and cons of being typecast in the entertainment industry, with guest Sharmaine McWhite.
Strategic Compartmentalization
Labeling compartments for efficiently clicking on and clicking off, with guest Sharmaine McWhite.
Unethical Non-Monogamy
Blurring the line of morality.
Social Contract Dating
An intellectual solution to an emotional dilemma.
The Rise of Passport Bros.
The global romantic arena’s impact on the local romantic arena.
Unearned compliments for behavioral conditioning
A psychological maneuver to shape behavior.
Mandatory Paternity Testing
Accountability and transparency as the default.
Hookup Culture and Regret
Retrospective assessment of past decisions.
Losing Intentionally to Stay Hungry
A process to stay motivated.
Nightlife Human Behavior
A conversation with guest, Nick Montgomery, about the psychology of nightlife enthusiasts.
Conversation with a Young Investor
27-year-old guest, Nick Montgomery, speaks about personal finance and planning for the future.
Experiences of a College Student
Guest, Nick Montgomery, speaks about his experience in higher education.
Experiences of a Lead Bouncer at a Downtown Nightclub
A conversation with guest, Nick Montgomery, about some of the tough decisions that are made in nightlife security.
Opting out of Fatherhood
A response to the societal disincentivizing of fatherhood.
Renewable Marriage Contracts
A potential solution to the declining marriage rate.
Seasonal Monogamy
The concept of short-term dating exclusivity with set expiration dates.
The Risks of Being Misunderstood
Considering the pros and cons of interacting with others after finding success, featuring Jorge Joseph Harrington.
Staying Purposefully Single
Choosing to stay relationship-free, featuring Jorge Joseph Harrington.
The Modern Dating Landscape
Romance in the new-age, featuring Jorge Joseph Harrington.
No-Fault Divorce
An experiential account featuring Jorge Joseph Harrington.
Toxic Trickle Truthing
The strategic deployment of facts to optimize advantageous circumstances.
Misandry as a solution to misogyny
Retaliation as a form of justice.
The Art of Mixed Signals
Applying a hot and cold matrix to create and sustain attraction.
The Right Side of History
Predicting the future to retrospectively assess the present.
Money & Marriage
Feigning ignorance on alimony and child support in divorce.
How and Why to Ghost
Methodologies in strategic inconsistency in communication.
Responsibly Navigating ’The Streets’
Alternative approaches to a non-traditional romantic lifestyle.
Romantic Attraction Toward Trauma Familiarity
Understanding why we are often drawn to people who don’t treat us the way we deserve to be treated.
Prioritizing financial growth over relationship satisfaction
A cost-benefit analysis of the perceived opportunity risk related to romantic partner pursuit.
Ending Relationships
Navigating the awkwardness of moving on from romantic partnerships.
Advising Others Against Self-Interests
The paradox of guiding others toward their best interests instead of your own.
Strategic Love-bombing
Establishing and maintaining romantic toxicity.
Lying to make others feel good
Ugly truths v. pretty lies.
Mayors of SIMP City
The gradual stigmatization of chivalry.
Why I don’t drink
Life of the party under no influence whatsoever.
Belonging to the Streets
Partner diversification as a defense against relationship codependency.