In our daily lives we are presented with new inventions, technologies, and applications; the question then becomes should we accept these new technologies? Is technology always adopted for the betterment of society? What if we are prevented from using tech that actually makes our lives easier and improves our standard of living? 

In this episode I provide some examples from history and our modern times highlighting how new technology can drastically impact the trajectory of society. And how decision makers can use their power combined with new technology to exploit the majority of the population. In this episode, I pose the question and attempt to weigh out the pros and cons of each of the answers to the question. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and family; and please share your thoughts on the facebook group. 

Do you think religion can lead to or prevent happiness? Are religious people happier or less happy compared to people that don't practice? Religion is directly correlated with one of the dimensions of happiness, the eudaimonic dimension, but the answer to this question is not straightforward. 

To answer this question I spoke to a Senior Analyst at The Happiness Research Institute, Anne Henderson. We talked about the different dimensions of happiness. We also answered some of the most perplexing questions out there: What is happiness?Which countries are happier: rich or poor?  Does money buy happiness? And many more. Check out this snippet from the interview and please share with me your thoughts on the Facebook page of "Something About Everything". Also if you enjoyed this, go and listen to the FULL EPISODE!! And please share it with your friends. 

Have you ever read or heard about the World Happiness Report? Did you wonder why some countries rank higher than others and how happiness can be measured across a population?

I spoke to a Senior Analyst at the Happiness Research Institute. We did a deep dive into some of their research topics. We discussed the meaning of happiness and its 3 dimensions. We also talked about the factors that make some nations happier than others.

Some of the questions we answered include: Does money buy happiness? Are poor or rich countries more happy? Why is the world becoming less happy? How can countries make their citizens more happy? Is there a correlation between religion and happiness?

About the Happiness Research Institute: The Happiness Research Institute is an independent think tank exploring why some societies are happier than others. They aim to inform decision makers of the causes and effects of human happiness, make subjective well-being part of the public policy debate, and improve quality of life for citizens across the world.

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What is happiness? It may seem like a simple question at first, but happiness is a very complex state. Is happiness a feeling? Is it a state of well-being? Or is it merely a perspective on life? 

To answer this question I spoke to a Senior Analyst at The Happiness Research Institute, Anne Henderson. We talked about the different dimensions of happiness. We also answered some of the most perplexing questions out there: Is there a relation between happiness and religion? Does money buy happiness? And many more. Check out this snippet from the interview and please share with me your thoughts on the Facebook page of "Something About Everything". Also if you enjoyed this, please share it with your friends.

Which countries are happier: rich or poor countries ? What do you think? If you think the answer is obvious, then you are wrong. Happiness is more complex than we think. The answer to this question really depends on the dimension of happiness you give more weight to, affective vs cognitive. 

To answer this question I spoke to a Senior Analyst at The Happiness Research Institute, Anne Henderson. We talked about the different dimensions of happiness. We also answered some of the most perplexing questions out there: What is happiness? Is there a relation between happiness and religion? Does money buy happiness? And many more. Check out this snippet from the interview and please share with me your thoughts on the Facebook page of "Something About Everything". Also if you enjoyed this, please share it with your friends. 

This is a short clip from my conversation with Abdulla Daoud, the Executive Director at The Refugee Centre to try and understand more about the refugee application and integration process, what struggles they face, and how technology is helping solve social issues.

Canada accepted more than 60,000 Syrian refugees since 2015 based on the last census. However, the issue of social and economic integration is one that still looms at large. To ensure that The Refugee Centre - Le Centre de Réfugiés, a Canadian non-profit that provides a sustainable integration methodology for refugees and immigrants in Canada by providing them with software classes to attain programming and developing skills that could help them enter the job market, become the entrepreneurs of tomorrow, and add to the already growing tech industry.

This is my full conversation with Abdulla Daoud, the Executive Director at The Refugee Centre to try and understand more about the refugee application and integration process, what struggles they face, and how technology is helping solve social issues.

Canada accepted more than 60,000 Syrian refugees since 2015 based on the last census. However, the issue of social and economic integration is one that still looms at large. To ensure that The Refugee Centre - Le Centre de Réfugiés, a Canadian non-profit that provides a sustainable integration methodology for refugees and immigrants in Canada by providing them with software classes to attain programming and developing skills that could help them enter the job market, become the entrepreneurs of tomorrow, and add to the already growing tech industry.

This is a short clip from my conversation with Abdulla Daoud, the Executive Director at The Refugee Centre to try and understand more about the refugee application and integration process, what struggles they face, and how technology is helping solve social issues.

Canada accepted more than 60,000 Syrian refugees since 2015 based on the last census. However, the issue of social and economic integration is one that still looms at large. To ensure that The Refugee Centre - Le Centre de Réfugiés, a Canadian non-profit that provides a sustainable integration methodology for refugees and immigrants in Canada by providing them with software classes to attain programming and developing skills that could help them enter the job market, become the entrepreneurs of tomorrow, and add to the already growing tech industry.

This is a short clip from my conversation with Abdulla Daoud, the Executive Director at The Refugee Centre to try and understand more about the refugee application and integration process, what struggles they face, and how technology is helping solve social issues.

Canada accepted more than 60,000 Syrian refugees since 2015 based on the last census. However, the issue of social and economic integration is one that still looms at large. To ensure that The Refugee Centre - Le Centre de Réfugiés, a Canadian non-profit that provides a sustainable integration methodology for refugees and immigrants in Canada by providing them with software classes to attain programming and developing skills that could help them enter the job market, become the entrepreneurs of tomorrow, and add to the already growing tech industry.

This episode contains my full conversation with UNESCO's Prevention of Radicalization and Violent Extremism department Co-Chair, Dr. Ghayda Hassan.

She is also a Co-Chair on the National Expert Committee Countering Radicalization to Violence in Canada. 

We talk about radicalization and its causes from a psychological perspective. We also discuss the factors surrounding vulnerability, if and how the community can help, and the role of the Canadian government in combating violent radicalization.

This is a short clip from the episode where I speak to UNESCO's Prevention of Radicalization and Violent Extremism department Co-Chair, Dr. Ghayda Hassan.

She is also a Co-Chair on the National Expert Committee Countering Radicalization to Violence in Canada. 

We talk about radicalization and its causes. We also discuss the factors surrounding vulnerability, if and how the community can help, and the role of the Canadian government in combating violent radicalization.

This is a short clip from the episode where I speak to UNESCO's Prevention of Radicalization and Violent Extremism department Co-Chair, Dr. Ghayda Hassan.

She is also a Co-Chair on the National Expert Committee Countering Radicalization to Violence in Canada. 

We talk about radicalization and its causes. We also discuss the factors surrounding vulnerability, if and how the community can help, and the role of the Canadian government in combating violent radicalization.

 

In this episode I talk about some of the past weeks' events and how our confirmation bias combined with social media is resulting in a society of ideological silos. 

 

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Sources: 

http://www.journalism.org/2015/06/01/facebook-top-source-for-political-news-among-millennials/

http://www.pewinternet.org/2016/10/25/the-political-environment-on-social-media/ 

I interviewed Se-jun Park to get a unique perspective from the mindset of an entrepreneur. How his passion started and how he overcame the obstacles that faced him. Se-jun has a fascinating journey starting with a coupon software startup, then moving on to car manufacturing, and finally founding Aalo. 

Aalo is a furniture startup that combines the concepts of DIY and a minimalist design, to bring elegant furniture to its customers.  

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Learn more about Aalo: https://shop.aalo.co/

 

In this episode we tackle questions that have perplexed many for decades. Is the middle east ready for democracy? Does the Arab world understand democracy ? My guest Mr.Ehab Lotayef, is a political activist, political commentator, writer, and the former chairperson of the Egyptian Canadian Coalition for Democracy. During our conversation we discussed the roles of religious institutions and the upper class in hindering the democratic process in the region. We arrive at well thought out conclusions, and brainstorm some future steps to help the region solve its problem Share your thoughts with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Something-About-Everything-252540085473157/?modal=admin_todo_tour

In this episode I talk to Dr.Peter Carr about social media and its impact on our personal freedom and democracy. The episode answers many questions including: If social media is being used for repression? Whether social media has led to a general state of apathy? What is social media's role in promoting radicalism?  

Dr. Carr is a Lecturer in the Department of Managements Sciences, and the Program Director for 3 certificate programs at the University of Waterloo. His research interests focus on the use of technology in business and society and include technology entrepreneurship,  the use of social media to improve business operations, technology in third world development, and  the social impact of information technology. 

 

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Technology has become an intrinsic part of our everyday lives. Application developers provide us with services that help us move from one place to another, get food, communicate, and other things. In exchange for these services, they take a small fee and get access to our data. 

In this episode, I talk about what happens to our data, and what are common concerns around the outcome of this transaction between consumer and service provider.           I also answer the following questions:                                                             

What happens when we no longer have control of our personal data? Are Tech Giants being held accountable? Is there a way to protect the consumers? 

 

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This episode features a discussion with the Co-founder and COO of NERv technologies, Amr Abduljawad. 

NERv is a Canadian medical startup that utilizes Nanotechnology to save lives of patients who undergo operations, it does so by monitoring and reporting post-operative complications in real-time. 

In the episode, we talk about Amr's entrepreneurship journey, NERv's product, the obstacles that entrepreneurs have to face, and advice for upcoming startup founders.

https://www.ne-rv.com/

 

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This episode discusses the book, "Letters from a stoic". The episode is full of life advice on how to be mindful, be present, and accept dissatisfaction. Although Stoicism is an ancient philosophy, it is ironically very relevant in our fast-paced twenty-first century. This episode will help the listener endeavour on a journey to lead a more meaningful life.  

 

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This is the intro for the podcast Something About Everything. The goal of this podcast is to take you on a journey with me in search of knowledge. During this journey I will be sharing my insights, commenting on other people’s ideas, and interviewing experts in different fields. This podcast can only grow, and benefit you as a listener and me as a host, if we start questioning preexisting ideas and really expanding our horizons of curiosity. The topics of this podcast include science, entrepreneurship, technology, politics, and other podcasts.

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