Nov 30, 2022
Ahead of their politically charged match against Iran at the Qatar World Cup, the United States Soccer Federation posted an image of the Iranian flag without the "Allah" emblem on social media. Is this an empty show of support or genuine inspiration for the ongoing protests in Iran? Does Corporate Protest have merit or...
Nov 24, 2022
In the midst of a shock victory by Saudi Arabia over Argentina in the Qatar World Cup, many controversial topics abound of what FIFA don't want you to hear. Grass roots efforts of social justice are habitually hijacked by corporations, like FIFA only to be promoted when deemed fit by the elites. Hypocritical tactics or...
Nov 19, 2022
Qatar world cup - Not since the 1936 Berlin Olympics has a sporting event garnered so much controversy beforehand. From a 3rd culture perspective, it makes sense. West is meeting East on a global scale and cultural confusions abound. Waseem and Mj take a nuanced, contextual, macro gander at the various...
Nov 10, 2022
Meta has announced 11,000 layoffs. Social media, particularly Facebook, played a big part of the millennial third culture experience. This week's third culture conversation includes Meta's role in society, where the Metaverse is headed and similarities and differences between mark Zuckerberg and Elon musk. Business,...
Nov 2, 2022
Freedom of Speech versus Hate Speech. Who decides and how? Do limits stifle open and necessary debate or protect those who are targeted with hatred from physical and emotional harm? Waseem, MJ, and Rashed discuss the various contradictions and dichotomies associated with Freedom of Speech, and what could be perceived...