Extreme Exchange

Medical Ethics: Clinical Resurrection w/ Justin and Abel | S3 E10

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 06:00:34 GMT

In this episode, Abel, Justin and I discuss what a world where clinical resurrection would look like, and the ethical implications of such a procedure.

Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/dont-worry

Medical Ethics: Euthanasia w/ Abel and Justin | S3 E9

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 03:00:22 GMT

In this episode, I sit down with Abel and Justin to discuss different types of Euthanasia and their ethicality. When is it acceptable to allow assisted suicide, and what moral principles guide our thinking?

Music: https://uppbeat.io/track/moire/another-day

Victim Blaming or Personal Responsibility? w/ Eliot and Daryl | S3 E8

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 08:30:37 GMT

In this episode, we deconstruct the heated argument surrounding rape and victim blaming. Should women be told to take precautions like wearing less revealing clothes? Or is the emphasis entirely on the perpetrators of rape?

Music: https://uppbeat.io/track/walz/artist-quarter

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:41 Preamble/Disclaimer

2:48 Who takes responsibility?

16:31 Outro

Andrew Tate says depression doesn't exist? w/ Daryl and Eliot | S3 E7

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:13:51 GMT

In this episode, I talk to Daryl and Eliot about Andrew Tate's controvertial view that depression doesn't exist.

Music: https://uppbeat.io/track/fugu-vibes/togetherness

Andrew Tate's rise to fame, and it's consequences w/ Eliot and Daryl | S3 E6

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:44:46 GMT

In this episode, I talk to Eliot and Daryl about the phenomenon that is Andrew Tate. Why did he become so popular, and what impact does it have on society?

Music: https://uppbeat.io/track/fugu-vibes/togetherness

Can Diversity and Inclusivity go too far? | S3 E5

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 03:28:54 GMT

An audio clip from a Q&A session that I had recently with Minister Indranee Rajah, Minister Chan Chun Seng and Ms Sharahny from the Whitehatters.

I posed the question "Can the pursuit of diversity and inclusivity become corrupt and eventually overpower meritocracy?" to find out if they are aware of the dangers of diveristy and inclusivity.

Music: https://uppbeat.io/track/noise-cake/mojo

Hustle Culture w/ Aaron and Phoebe | S3 E4

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 16:21:35 GMT

In this episode, we talk about Hustle Culture and anti-Hustle Culture and the war of ideas between them. One one hand, there is a need to work for comfort. On the other end, working too hard can also be harmful to oneself. Where then does the balance lie?

Tina Huang's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3x0gYW42Ts

Music: https://uppbeat.io/track/abbynoise/supermassive

The Role of Literature w/ Xavier and Timothy | S3 E3

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 03:39:50 GMT

In this episode, I am joined by Xavier and Timothy, my friends from BMT, as we discuss what value the study of literature has on students and on the broader society. We also talk about interpretations of texts, authors intention and serendipitous insights of literature.

Music: https://uppbeat.io/track/hey-pluto/the-gentleman

Death, Mortality, The Afterlife and Meaning w/ Xavier and Timothy | S3 E2

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 02:41:09 GMT

In this episode, I am joined by Xavier and Timothy, 2 of my friends from BMT. We discuss the inevitable phenomenon of death and consider what it means ot live a meaningful life in spite of our mortaity. We also discussed what different afterlives could mean for the way we live, nihilism, existentialism, deontological arguments among other things.

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/qube/pink

The Ethics of Military Regimentation w/ Joshua Wee | S3 E1

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 13:32:15 GMT

Season 3 is finally here! (Although the other episodes might be far away) In this episode, I am joined by Joshua Wee, my fellow OCS instructor in NS. We discuss the ethics of military regimentation, particularly the use of stress and discouragement to promote growth and humility in cadets. We discuss the various benefits and disadvantages of such an approach, as well as ways that these methods can go too far.

Overcoming Judgement and Speaking Truth in Love | S2 E16

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 08:56:45 GMT

In this episode, I am joined by Isaac Ong. We talk about overcoming judgement for being a Christian, the importance of the truth in love, and how to hear from God.

Secular Christian Music? | S2 E15

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 08:54:15 GMT

In this episode, I am joined by Jia Hao, who is the founder of The Fireplace Collective and Fireplace worship. We are seeing a different genre of Christian contemporary music being produced that has significantly less "Christianese", with a greater appeal to secular culture. We discuss the function of this new genre and how it should be distinguished from the existing style of worship songs.

Swear words in christian songs?? | S2 E14

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 08:52:45 GMT

In this episode, I am joined by Jia Hao, the founder of both The Fireplace Collective and Fireplace worship. I ask him about his thoughts on christian songs with swear words in them, and we discuss the various forms of worship.

Evangelism from a non-christian perspective | S2 E13

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 08:51:37 GMT

In this episode, I am joined by Daryl and Pramoth. I ask them about their experience being in a Christian school despite being of a different religion, and more specifically, I ask for their opinion on people sharing their faith with them.

Should everything immoral be illegal? | S2 E12

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 01:41:07 GMT

In this episode of the Extreme Exchange, I am joined by 2 familiar faces, Matthew and Minyi, and Donovan Sim. We discuss whether all immoral acts should be outlawed, and the phenomenon of existing laws being repealed.

The heart behind the law | S2 E11

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 01:39:23 GMT

In this episode of the Extreme Exchange, I am joined by 2 familiar faces, Matthew and Minyi, as well as Donovan Sim. We discuss what the primary role of the law is, and its fundamental axioms.

Aiken Chia: Standing firm on your stance | S2 E10

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 15:43:40 GMT

In this episode of the Extreme Exchange, I am joined by Aiken Chia! Aiken talks about how remaining firm on the christian stance towards things can actually aid in promoting conversation between believer and non-believer alike.

Aiken Chia: Guarding against fame | S2 E9

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 10:01:31 GMT

In this episode of the Extreme Exchange, I am joined by NOC host Aiken Chia as we explore the life of a christian public figure. He shares some of his experiences in dealing with fame and preventing it from taking his attention away from God.

Why does the old testament God seem so different? | S2E8

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:01:03 GMT

In this episode, I am joined by Reverend Jasper from Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church. He explains that although God's laws in the old testament seem very oppressive, they were actually extremely liberating to people in the context of that period, hence keeping consistent with God's nature.

Bringing the gospel into a secular environment | S2E7

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:59:35 GMT

In this episode, I am joined by Reverend Jasper from Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church. He outlines a possible solution to the rejection of the christian message in a secular society. It's not to scare people with words, or to make the gospel a more palatable message - it is instead to live out the gospel just as Jesus did.

How can we properly interpret scripture? | S2E6

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:56:34 GMT

In this episode, I am joined by Reverend Jasper from Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church. We discuss some useful tips to help christians who are trying to understand and interpret scripture better. He explains that historical knowledge is key to having a proper picture of the bible.

Burning out in ministry? | S2E5

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 03:19:47 GMT

In this episode, I speak with Megan and Gareth about the tendency to burn out for christians serving heavily in a ministry, and the ways to overcome it.

What if your christian ministry becomes too corporate? | S2E4

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 03:18:38 GMT

In this episode, I speak to Megan and Gareth about the ways to prevent a christian ministry from becoming too corporate and task-oriented.

The problem of manpower in a christian ministry | S2E3

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 03:14:36 GMT

Is this episode, I speak to Megan and Gareth about some struggles that the leadership in a christian ministry can face, particularly with manpower: the struggle to find volunteers of good quality.

Has social media been helpful? | S2E2

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 13:19:45 GMT

In the second episode of the second season, I explore the positive and negative impacts that social media has had on society's approach towards social justice work.

Reconciling religious and political belief | S2E1

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 13:08:34 GMT

In the first episode of the second season, I am joined by Matthew and Minyi and we discuss whether christians should have political affiliations and what healthy political belief looks like.

Essential Christian Practices | S1E9

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 02:16:36 GMT

In this bonus episode, I am joined by Tabitha, Brian and Jillian as we explore various aspects of christian living such as prayer, church-going and bible-reading, and the reasons for why they are necessary.

Why happiness isn't a good life purpose | S1E6

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 01:04:08 GMT

I consolidated the arguments and thoughts from a discussion into a concise argument for the ideal purpose in life: i.e. why happiness is not a good life goal, and what a better alternative would look like.

Does a christian have to be in a church? | S1E5

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:50:34 GMT

In the fifth episode, I am joined by Chyi Hann, Brendan and Yim Kai as we explore whether christians need to be in a church, or if other christian organisations or groups would suffice.

Free will vs God's Plan | S1E4

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:46:39 GMT

In this episode, I am joined by Aaron Tan and Noah Lim as we explore whether God's plan has implications on our free will.

Is Cancel Culture Justified? | S1E3

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:45:03 GMT

In this episode, featuring Matthew Lee and Zachary Loh, we explore the pros and cons of cancel culture.

Can you know if you're saved? | S1E2

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:41:28 GMT

This episode, I am joined by Zachary Loh and Matthew Lee as we explore whether it is possible for you to know for sure if you're saved.

What does it mean to believe? | S1E1

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:37:18 GMT

In the debut for Extreme Exchange, I am joined by Xander, Abel, Colin, Justin and Verma as we discuss what "belief" in something really means.

Extreme Exchange Launch

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:50:28 GMT

A short introduction to the Extreme Exchange.

Extreme Extras #11: Intent vs Consequence in Wrongdoing

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 07:00:44 GMT

In this episode, I evaluate the pros and cons of evaluating the severity of a wrongdoing based on intent or consequence of the act.

Extreme Extras #10: If Clinical Resurrection Becomes Possible

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:47:40 GMT

In this extra, I spend time to consider the implications of the enabling of clinical ressurection. This was sparked because of an article that I came across on The Straits Times, showing developments in this field.

Would you resurrect, if you could?

Extreme Extras #9: Getting flamed for wasting food

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 12:30:23 GMT

In this extra, I philosophise the ethics of food wastage. It's pretty stupid, but it was a fun monologue

Extreme Extras #8: Inefficient Efficiency

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:07:26 GMT

In this extra, I discuss the perils of efficiency and how one can get caught in the thick of pursuing efficiency and productivity, which inevitably leads to inefficiency and unproductivity.

Extreme Extras #7: Can you be addicted to music?

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 14:22:33 GMT

In this question, I think about whether music could be an addiction with adverse effects in the same way that phones and social media are.

Extreme Extras #6: The Struggle to Stop Stoning

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:13:54 GMT

I talk about my struggle with concentration and focus because of constant stoning, and its possible causes

Extreme Extras #5: How narrow are the gates to heaven?

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:30:45 GMT

I wrestle with the idea that even the devils 'believe' that Jesus exists, yet they're devils. So there must be something more to belief.

Extreme Extras #4: You can humanise almost anything

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 15:21:56 GMT

The worst of crimes and sins, if told from the antagonist's perspective, can change your mind about said crime. So don't be too quick to demonise.

Extreme Extras #3: Where does consciousness begin?

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:30:47 GMT

In this episode, I reflect on 2 instances where us humans aren't as conscious as we think. First, at what point between infant and adult do we become "conscious"? Second, is mindlessly scrolling through social media akin to being unconscious?

Extreme Extras #2: The impact of skepticism and rationality on my faith

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:50:25 GMT

I reflect on the current state of my Christian faith as a result of increased skepticism and critical thinking, and the manifestation of this impact through my response to Christian contemporary music

Extreme Extras #1: The Complexity of Friendships

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:54:34 GMT

In the brand new series I'm calling "Extreme Extras", I reflect on the phenomenon of losing friendships as people enter different phases of life, as well as the conundrum of authenticity with regards to making friends.