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What is the meaning behind the name R3 Files? What is the rationale that explains R3? and how does it relate to listeners at a personal level? And more importantly, What Is “The Success Of Failure?” and Why The Interest? If you are intrigued by these questions, then step inside the R3 Files Podcast, where you will certainly find the relevant answers but also many other enquiries to consider. While the R3 Files Podcast provides an overall structure for all forthcoming episodes, it is also lin ...
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Part 2: Managing the already damaged relations between Russia and the West have escalated to new heights due to Russia’s “Special Military Operation” of February 24 2022. The ongoing Ukraine conflict is invariably portrayed by Western powers and the political media establishment, as one of Russia being the sole aggressor. Deteriorating ties are als…
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Part 1: Managing the already damaged relations between Russia and the West have escalated to new heights due to Russia’s “Special Military Operation” of February 24 2022. The ongoing Ukraine conflict is invariably portrayed by Western powers and the political media establishment, as one of Russia being the sole aggressor. Deteriorating ties are als…
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PART 2: Throughout the course of history, military alliances have existed, to act either as a counter-balancing force or to repel a perceived threat. The origins of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) stem from its members’ perceived need to balance the rising power of the Soviet Union in the aftermath of World War II. It was initially cr…
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PART 1: Throughout the course of history, military alliances have existed, to act either as a counter-balancing force or to repel a perceived threat. The origins of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) stem from its members’ perceived need to balance the rising power of the Soviet Union in the aftermath of World War II. It was initially cr…
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This installment further explores the history of conflict coverage by focusing on two key aspects. The use of propaganda in war journalism and a more recent concept called embedded journalism. Embedded journalism refers to news reporters being attached to military units during armed conflicts. From the media perspective, the privileged access offer…
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War zones since the early 2000’s have challenged the core principles of modern journalism and prompted a re-examination of the role of war journalism during violent conflict. In recent years, the esteemed values within journalism such as objectivity and detachment which aimed to create a balanced coverage of victims and aggressors alike, have been …
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In this installment I focus on how covert activities by the CIA, which were open secrets in government circles were kept hidden from the public gaze. More specifically how the CIA manipulated its “productive relations” with the press, to skilfully shift the media glare away from the message (as outlined in “Dark Alliance”) and instead focus on Gary…
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In their role as watchdogs, investigate journalists play a crucial role in placing greater scrutiny on the abuses of power and influence. One of the most famous examples in recent history includes ‘The Watergate Scandal’ in 1972, which rocked the political establishment and led to the resignation and subsequent departure of President Richard Nixon …
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Why is there is a lack of critical depth in mainstream media? And Why are Alternative Viewpoints rarely considered in news coverage? (unless there is a motive to ridicule them). When addressing such questions, one soon discovers that the answers lie in the fact that media manipulation is ultimately connected to the power of the dominant elites, who…
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In a previous episode I described how the mainstream media utilizes a variety of sophisticated techniques to shape the general public’s view of current events. These procedures have been honed in the art of mass persuasion, and were given new form and professional structure in the 20th Century onwards. The aim being, to pursue corporate profits by …
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In the previous installment, I outlined how mass media agenda is set, by manipulating the complex power relations which exist, between political and corporate elites and the mainstream media enterprises. Thus, making it difficult to uncover the hidden agendas behind the message and the messenger. I explored this theme by examining five key markers …
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One of the main objectives of this podcast series is to encourage listeners to rethink mainstream discourse on current affairs. More specifically, this involves adopting an ‘Alternative Perspective’ (or a new approach) towards the method of receiving and interpreting information. The overall aim being, to broaden our understanding of events which a…
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In the final installment of this multi-part series entitled ‘The Mechanics of Depression,’ I will share several areas of guidance which have helped me at an individual level, to navigate the ongoing cycles of personal highs and lows. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list and certainly does not represent medical advice in any shape or form, ho…
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In this installment I initially consolidate the previous sections on the nature of depression, its origins, causal factors and the relevance and theory behind anti-depressants into five main summarizing points. The first point of summary relates to the Chemical Imbalance Theory or (CIT). Despite volumes of research already devoted to the study of d…
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The notion of solitude has profoundly influenced many people in their ongoing recovery, from depression at a deeply spiritual level (including myself). Paradoxically though, the modern world makes it increasingly difficult to find solitude because it has embedded loneliness within the very fabric of society, hence making it even harder to find a me…
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In this installment, my main focus will be on, examining one of the major causes of depression which is loneliness. The idea of loneliness is closely linked to the concept of solitude and the latter has had a deeply significant influence on my own experience of ongoing adjustment towards depression. The issues surrounding loneliness and solitude ar…
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Previously I explained the underlying arguments of the CIT (Chemical Imbalance Theory), in particular the CIT’s claim that neurotransmitter deficiencies within the brain’s bio-chemistry are the primary cause of depression. I also presented a critique of the CIT, which referenced the academic work of controversial scholar, David Healy. According to …
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In this installment my main focus is to critically analyze the infamous Chemical Imbalance Theory (or CIT) which argues that depression is caused by a deficiency of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, thus affecting mood in a person’s brain. This represents the main causal factor underpinning the biological explanation of depression. In particula…
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In this installment I return to the complex matter regarding the origins of the troubled mind, by examining other causal factors that play a role in the development of depression. There are four main causal explanations; This includes: Biological factors; Environmental factors; Social factors; Lifestyle factors. The most common biological explanati…
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In the 21st century we are constantly reminded that modern societies are interlinked via digital platforms and that, popular social forums are important to experience a sense of valid connection in order to improve our mental and physical wellbeing. The overall aim being to protect ourselves against a growing crisis of mental health disorders. This…
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In the final installment of this episode on social isolation, the focus of my discussion will be on analyzing some of the deep issues raised by Hikikomori and the complex matter of dying alone. My analysis begins with the concept of Kodokushi or lonely deaths. In addition to the emotional distress of discovering loved-ones that died alone, another …
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As a follow on from the last installment which focused on a unique and challenging aspect of social isolation called Hikikomori which first came to prominence in Japanese society during the early 1970s, I continue the discussion by exploring the sharp proliferation of Hikikomori cases which coincided with the economic downturn in Japan during the e…
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In the third installment of this episode, I examine social isolation from an ‘Alternative Perspective’ by focusing on a unique and challenging phenomenon called Hikikomori. The problem of Japan’s Hikikomori first began to be investigated during the 1970s but only came to prominence by the late 1990s largely due to the Japanese stock market crash an…
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In this installment of the episode, my discussion initially focuses on the description, characteristics and meanings behind the three inter-related conditions of social isolation, loneliness and solitude. Often, the two terms loneliness and social isolation have been used interchangeably but while they are similar concepts, they do not necessarily …
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Conventional wisdom teaches us that humans by their very nature are social animals but in contemporary societies across the world, we are witnessing an unprecedented rise in people living alone for extended periods of time. This phenomenon is supported by a vast body of academic research which in recent years has focused on the complex areas of soc…
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Following on from the previous installment, I continue to discuss a range of viewpoints put forward by leading authors on the significance of using failure as a launch pad for success. In particular, how successful undertakings should be implemented. This includes the arguments offered by Andrew Carnegie, the powerful steel magnate and industrialis…
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In the previous installment I referenced attribution theory which sheds lights on an individual’s motivation to find causes for everyday events or negative outcomes. It suggests that individuals learn less from their failures and place greater emphasis on their perceived success. This concept has a bearing on the parameters of my underlying premise…
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In the second instalment of this episode I begin with a more detailed examination of the significance of success and failure as highly complex concepts, rather than mere antonyms of each other. I steer the discussion away from the broad consensus of opinion which propagates success and failure as polar or lateral viewpoints. In other words, to fail…
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In this episode I examine the underlying ideas behind my paradigm “The Success of Failure” and why it holds a central position within the overall structure of the R3 Files podcast. In contemporary society it is generally accepted that the terms success and failure are binary opposites, referring to the idea that one follows from the other or vice v…
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Following on from the previous installment, having mentioned the fundamentals of the 3 “R”s approach, in Part 2 of this episode I intend to focus in greater detail on the reinterpretation of ongoing narratives. That’s because, the 3 “R”s method is based on an explanatory approach which seeks to establish the cause and effect relationships that lead…
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The purpose of the pilot episode is to serve as an ongoing guide for new and existing listeners, to help them understand the significance of the podcast and how it relates to them on an individual basis. The name R3 is directly linked to the framework of Alternative Viewpoints which forms the foundation of this podcast. In Part 1 of the episode I w…
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What effect has the film Black Panther had on Black Culture?I was speaking with a friend this week about the Marvel’s Black Panther. In private he let me know his thoughts on the movie but quickly let me know that he would not be sharing this opinion with others. Why is it that we are so quick to jump on the bandwagon? We push our inner feelings to…
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#1 Are athletes conditioned to deal with failure?I read an article the other day about Harry Kane’s journey as an athlete.Why is it that athletes tend to deal with failure better than others? How did his father's approach to his first “major failure” affect how he grew as a man and athlete?https://www.theplayerstribune.com/harry-kane-tottenham-zero…
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#1Yesterday we recorded an episode without preparing for it. Needless to say it was an absolute mess!Why is it important to prepare for things we are about to undertake?When does preparation become procrastination?How can we adopt tools to help us be more effective in this age of instant gratification?#2What does it mean to be a celebrity in 2018?D…
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#1 Oh sh!t I dropped the ball…How many times can we drop the ball before we burn out and have to move on?Is dropping the ball acceptable?What are the implications?Do we always get another chance to go at it again?#2 Has failure become cliche?It seems that everyone of all ages sees failure as this positive thing that is a great thing. But nobody lik…
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#1 Does the rain ever stop?A few weeks into the January and the challenges/problems have started coming in thick and fast.* Does the journey ever get easier?* Do we ever get to the point where the challenges/problems ever stop coming?* Is life tragic?#2 Can you ever really achieve success?Everyone's idea of success is always adapting and growing th…
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