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The Uncommon Senses PodcastSustainabiliTEA (part 4): You Cannot Eat Money Oh No | Podcast Ep. #24Welcome to the uncommon senses podcast! In this special series: sustainabiliTEA, where we spill the tea on sustainability. We discuss issues that centres around the environment and human development, specifically companies, technologies, policies, and individuals. In this series, we have a special co-host, Ms Lianna! She is currently pursuing a major in sociology and global sustainable development in the university of Warwick.
In the following two episodes, we explore some of the social and economic structures that shape our everyday lives, that are also some of the most fundamental drivers of environmental damage, challenging what we take...
2023-03-2141 minThe Uncommon Senses PodcastSustainabiliTEA (part 3): The ‘Capitalocene’ | Podcast Ep. #23Welcome to the uncommon senses podcast! In this special series: sustainabiliTEA, where we spill the tea on sustainability. We discuss issues that centres around the environment and human development, specifically companies, technologies, policies, and individuals. In this series, we have a special co-host, Ms Lianna! She is currently pursuing a major in sociology and global sustainable development in the university of Warwick.
In the following two episodes, we explore some of the social and economic structures that shape our everyday lives, that are also some of the most fundamental drivers of environmental damage, challenging what we take...
2023-03-1231 minThe Uncommon Senses PodcastSustainabiliTEA (part 2): renewable/alternative energy and the bird-killing blades and cats | Podcast Ep. #22Welcome to the uncommon senses podcast! In this special series: sustainabiliTEA, where we spill the tea on sustainability. We discuss issues that centres around the environment and human development, specifically companies, technologies, policies, and individuals. In this series, we have a special co-host, Ms Lianna! She is currently pursuing a major in sociology and global sustainable development in the university of Warwick.
As the concept of green and sustainability becomes increasingly popular in businesses in more developed countries and regions, green energy development has also been on a rise. What is the current situation for technologies in...
2023-03-0534 minThe Uncommon Senses PodcastSustainabiliTEA (part 1): non-renewable energy and human development | Podcast Ep. #21Welcome to the uncommon senses podcast! In this special series: sustainabiliTEA, where we spill the tea on sustainability. We discuss issues that centres around the environment and human development, specifically companies, technologies, policies, and individuals. In this series, we have a special co-host, Ms Lianna! She is currently pursuing a major in sociology and global sustainable development in the university of Warwick.
As the concept of green and sustainability becomes increasingly popular in businesses in more developed countries and regions, green energy development has also been on a rise. What is the current situation for technologies in...
2023-02-2629 minThe Uncommon Senses PodcastModern Education & Hong Kong (part 5): life in HK | The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #20In this series, we discuss about our thoughts on modern education through a casual chatting format. In this episode, we talk about what it is like living in Hong Kong, the culture, people, and discussion on social issues.
Hi! We’re two IB graduates from Hong Kong. “The Uncommon Senses” Podcast revolves around the Theory of Knowledge(TOK), where we reflect on how we know what we claim to know. We believe that the critical thinking skills we gained from our TOK course have become increasingly vital in the 21st century, which allows people to see the world b...
2023-02-201h 06The Uncommon Senses PodcastModern Education & Hong Kong (part 4): art & music & fashion talk w/ Willie | The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #19n this series, we discuss about our thoughts on modern education through a casual chatting format. In this episode, special guest, Willie and I talked about our views on postmodernism art, beauty standards and sustainable fashion.
Hi! We’re two IB graduates from Hong Kong. “The Uncommon Senses” Podcast revolves around the Theory of Knowledge(TOK), where we reflect on how we know what we claim to know. We believe that the critical thinking skills we gained from our TOK course have become increasingly vital in the 21st century, which allows people to see the world beyond our so...
2023-02-0845 minThe Uncommon Senses PodcastModern Education & Hong Kong (part 3): university life w/ Willie! | The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #18In this series, we discuss about our thoughts on modern education through a casual chatting format. In this episode, we have a special guest, Willie Wong, an international student from HKUST! We talked about university academics, extracurriculars, social life and mental health.
Hi! We’re two IB graduates from Hong Kong. “The Uncommon Senses” Podcast revolves around the Theory of Knowledge(TOK), where we reflect on how we know what we claim to know. We believe that the critical thinking skills we gained from our TOK course have become increasingly vital in the 21st century, which allows people...
2023-02-011h 30The Uncommon Senses PodcastModern Education & Hong Kong (part 2): University Applications | The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #17In this series, we discuss about our thoughts on modern education through a casual chatting format. In this episode, we talk about university applications during high school, our views and tips on university education around the world.
Hi! We’re two IB graduates from Hong Kong. “The Uncommon Senses” Podcast revolves around the Theory of Knowledge(TOK), where we reflect on how we know what we claim to know. We believe that the critical thinking skills we gained from our TOK course have become increasingly vital in the 21st century, which allows people to see the world beyond...
2023-01-251h 07The Uncommon Senses PodcastModern Education & Hong Kong (part 1): The good old IB life | The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #16In this series, we discuss about our thoughts on modern education through a casual chatting format. In this episode, we talk about our high school IBDP journey, our views on the education system in Asian culture, dealing with stress, and advices for current students.
Hi! We’re two IB graduates from Hong Kong. “The Uncommon Senses” Podcast revolves around the Theory of Knowledge(TOK), where we reflect on how we know what we claim to know. We believe that the critical thinking skills we gained from our TOK course have become increasingly vital in the 21st century, which al...
2023-01-181h 02The Uncommon Senses PodcastAOK interview (part 6): Natural Science Discussion With Aerospace Engineering Student from Nanyang Technological University 2 | The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #15The Natural Sciences. A field that started from western philosophy, fueled by human’s innate desire to know about the world that we’re living in. From the smallest thing that we ever know of – quarts and atoms, to the stars and planets in a far away galaxy. With natural science, we are not only able to discover more about the rules of this universe, but also, create our own worlds with lines of codes.
In this series, we discuss different Areas of Knowledge with our guests. In this episode, we have Clement Lin, a university student from t...
2022-09-2834 minThe Uncommon Senses PodcastAOK interview (part 5): Natural Science Discussion With Aerospace Engineering Student from Nanyang Technological University 1 | The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #14The Natural Sciences. A field that started from western philosophy, fueled by human’s innate desire to know about the world that we’re living in. From the smallest thing that we ever know of – quarts and atoms, to the stars and planets in a far away galaxy. With natural science, we are not only able to discover more about the rules of this universe, but also, create our own worlds with lines of codes.
In this series, we discuss different Areas of Knowledge with our guests. In this episode, we have Clement Lin, a university student from t...
2022-09-2140 minThe Uncommon Senses PodcastAOK interview (part 4): Mathematics Discussion With Applied Maths Student from the University of Warwick 2 | The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #13Mathematics. What’s the first thing that popped up in your head? A subject that is super confusing and difficult, or a universal tool that transcends all languages, and could be used to discover the secrets of the universe?
In this series, we discuss different Areas of Knowledge with our guests. In this episode, we have John Lee, an university student from the University of Warwick, pursuing in applied mathematics.
00:00 TWE is maths related to the arts? WHY JOHN LOVES MATHS?
4:56 Views on newly discovered maths knowledge
9:09 AI rep...
2022-09-1036 minThe Uncommon Senses PodcastAOK interview (part 3): Mathematics Discussion With Applied Maths Student from the University of Warwick 1 | The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #12Mathematics. What’s the first thing that popped up in your head? A subject that is super confusing and difficult, or a universal tool that transcends all languages, and could be used to discover the secrets of the universe? In this series, we discuss different Areas of Knowledge with our guests. In this episode, we have John Lee, an university student from the University of Warwick, pursuing in applied mathematics.
00:00 Opening
2:00 Is maths a rigid subject?
3:06 Are all maths statements either true or false?
4:43 is everything in maths certa...
2022-09-0330 minThe Uncommon Senses PodcastAOK interview (part 2): Natural Science Discussion With Medicine & Veterinary Science Student from CUHK & Bristol University 2 | The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #11The Natural Sciences. A field that started from western philosophy, fuelled by human’s innate desire to know about the world that we’re living in. from the wonders of mother nature, the numerous cells that living organisms are made of; to the unknown secrets of ourselves - the wonders of this machine that we’re living in: human anatomy, natural science is inseparable from the wonders of the world.
In this series, we discuss different Areas of Knowledge with our guests. In this episode, we have Jasmine Chan and Jasmine Poon, and they are university students from t...
2022-08-2432 minThe Uncommon Senses PodcastAOK interview (part 1): Natural Science Discussion With Medicine & Veterinary Science Student from CUHK & Bristol University 1 | The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #10The Natural Sciences. A field that started from western philosophy, fuelled by human’s innate desire to know about the world that we’re living in. from the wonders of mother nature, the numerous cells that living organisms are made of; to the unknown secrets of ourselves - the wonders of this machine that we’re living in: human anatomy, natural science is inseparable from the wonders of the world.
In this series, we discuss different Areas of Knowledge with our guests. In this episode, we have Jasmine Chan and Jasmine Poon, and they are university students from t...
2022-08-1736 minThe Uncommon Senses PodcastLanguage (part 3): Which Came First, Language or Reality? | The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #9Hi! We’re two IB graduates from Hong Kong. “The Uncommon Senses” Podcast revolves around the Theory of Knowledge(TOK), where we reflect on how we know what we claim to know. We believe that the critical thinking skills we gained from our TOK course have become increasingly vital in the 21st century, and therefore we would like to continue our TOK explorations here!
Primarily, we aim to help the current IBDP students learn more about TOK based on our own experiences and research. Hopefully, we can also reach out to other people who’s interested in our phi...
2022-07-2833 minThe Uncommon Senses PodcastLanguage (part 2): You Are What You Write/Say | The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #8Hi! We’re two IB graduates from Hong Kong. “The Uncommon Senses” Podcast revolves around the Theory of Knowledge(TOK), where we reflect on how we know what we claim to know. We believe that the critical thinking skills we gained from our TOK course have become increasingly vital in the 21st century, and therefore we would like to continue our TOK explorations here!
Primarily, we aim to help the current IBDP students learn more about TOK based on our own experiences and research. Hopefully, we can also reach out to other people who’s interested in our phi...
2022-07-2833 minThe Uncommon Senses PodcastLanguage (part 1): When Babies Start to Babble| The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #7Hi! We’re two IB graduates from Hong Kong. “The Uncommon Senses” Podcast revolves around the Theory of Knowledge(TOK), where we reflect on how we know what we claim to know. We believe that the critical thinking skills we gained from our TOK course have become increasingly vital in the 21st century, and therefore we would like to continue our TOK explorations here!
Primarily, we aim to help the current IBDP students learn more about TOK based on our own experiences and research. Hopefully, we can also reach out to other people who’s interested in our phi...
2022-07-2836 minThe Uncommon Senses PodcastSense Perception (part 6): Welcome to REALiTi | The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #6Hi! We’re two IB graduates from Hong Kong. “The Uncommon Senses” Podcast revolves around the Theory of Knowledge(TOK), where we reflect on how we know what we claim to know. We believe that the critical thinking skills we gained from our TOK course have become increasingly vital in the 21st century, and therefore we would like to continue our TOK explorations here!
Primarily, we aim to help the current IBDP students learn more about TOK based on our own experiences and research. Hopefully, we can also reach out to other people who’s interested in our phi...
2022-07-2839 minThe Uncommon Senses PodcastSense Perception (part 5): The Kaleidoscope of Reality | The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #5Hi! We’re two IB graduates from Hong Kong. “The Uncommon Senses” Podcast revolves around the Theory of Knowledge(TOK), where we reflect on how we know what we claim to know. We believe that the critical thinking skills we gained from our TOK course have become increasingly vital in the 21st century, and therefore we would like to continue our TOK explorations here!
Primarily, we aim to help the current IBDP students learn more about TOK based on our own experiences and research. Hopefully, we can also reach out to other people who’s interested in our phi...
2022-07-281h 00The Uncommon Senses PodcastSense Perception (part 4): Ultimate Reality | The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #4Hi! We’re two IB graduates from Hong Kong. “The Uncommon Senses” Podcast revolves around the Theory of Knowledge(TOK), where we reflect on how we know what we claim to know. We believe that the critical thinking skills we gained from our TOK course have become increasingly vital in the 21st century, and therefore we would like to continue our TOK explorations here!
Primarily, we aim to help the current IBDP students learn more about TOK based on our own experiences and research. Hopefully, we can also reach out to other people who’s interested in our phi...
2022-07-2848 minThe Uncommon Senses PodcastSense Perception (part 3): Perceptions and Our World | The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #3Hi! We’re two IB graduates from Hong Kong. “The Uncommon Senses” Podcast revolves around the Theory of Knowledge(TOK), where we reflect on how we know what we claim to know. We believe that the critical thinking skills we gained from our TOK course have become increasingly vital in the 21st century, and therefore we would like to continue our TOK explorations here!
Primarily, we aim to help the current IBDP students learn more about TOK based on our own experiences and research. Hopefully, we can also reach out to other people who’s interested in our phi...
2022-07-1838 minThe Uncommon Senses PodcastSense Perception (part 2): The Uncommon 5 Senses Part 2 | The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #2Hi! We’re two IB graduates from Hong Kong. “The Uncommon Senses” Podcast revolves around the Theory of Knowledge(TOK), where we reflect on how we know what we claim to know. We believe that the critical thinking skills we gained from our TOK course have become increasingly vital in the 21st century, and therefore we would like to continue our TOK explorations here!
Primarily, we aim to help the current IBDP students learn more about TOK based on our own experiences and research. Hopefully, we can also reach out to other people who’s interested in our phi...
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The Uncommon Senses PodcastSense Perception (part 1): The Uncommon 5 Senses | The Uncommon Senses Podcast Episode #1Hi! We’re two IB graduates from Hong Kong. “The Uncommon Senses” Podcast revolves around the Theory of Knowledge(TOK), where we reflect on how we know what we claim to know. We believe that the critical thinking skills we gained from our TOK course have become increasingly vital in the 21st century, and therefore we would like to continue our TOK explorations here!
Primarily, we aim to help the current IBDP students learn more about TOK based on our own experiences and research. Hopefully, we can also reach out to other people who’s interested in our phi...
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