Let's all take Blindboy seriously now...

Tell me how

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121451299#Comment_121451299

'from the ages of 3 up, kids should be taught basic psychological tools' that’s healthcare advice 😷

That's an opinion FFS.

ancapailldorcha

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So nothing but hypocrisy then.

Worztron

BB has an annoying habit of repeating lines.

magicbastarder

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According to Blindboy ….“ from the ages of 3 up, kids should be taught basic psychological tools “ that’s healthcare advice 😷

how many times do people have to point this out to you - that's not healthcare advice, not in the meaning you want to apply anyway.

it's like saying 'you sound ill, you should go see a doctor' is healthcare advice. it's not. it's suggesting you should seek actual healthcare advice; quite the opposite of the conclusion you're drawing.

eightieschewbaccy

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Dr Oz is a TV doctor who is very much so qualified in his field. Highly successful etc. On his TV show, he's pushed everything from conversion therapy to magical teas. He also pushed ineffective treatments during COVID-19 with no scientific basis. By your logic, we should respect those opinions cause he was a respected cardiologist. But in fact, similar to Peterson, he's becoming a dangerous quack.

Also if a person was an authority in their field, that equally doesn't make their opinion infallible. Eg if he tried to go through a peer review process for half the **** he spouts, it would not make the cut. Cause he basically amounts to ravings.

Also just to repeat, saying that children should learn about coping strategies from a young age in a school setting. That is not medical or psychological advice, at worst it's advocating for better mental health supports in schools. The fact you'd use that as proof of him giving some dangerous advice really shows how you can't actually find anything. 🤣

magicbastarder

i know this thread is going in circles with no sign of resolution, and that i should unsubscribe, but it's a constant source of bemusement to read that only professionals are qualified to say that seeking professional advice is A Good Thing.

ancapailldorcha

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The argument seems to be best surmised as us plebians should know our place and not question our betters like Oz and Peterson.

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I'm not sure why I'm here now I think of it. I have never listened to Blindboy's podcast though after hearing @Tell Me@Tell me how describe it, I might give it a go.

magicbastarder

i only recently started listening to it. if you can find the one about sparkling water, it's a good intro.

eightieschewbaccy

I'm giving it a listen shortly. Never really appealed to me. But appears to be some good guests etc.

Tell me how

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121451921#Comment_121451921

One of the things he says at the start of every new podcast is suggesting that people go back to one of the earlier podcasts to 'familiarize yourself with the lore of the podcast' as he puts it. I think that isn't a bad idea, but by no means do you have to listen to them in any sort of order.

The podcasts typically take the form of 1 of 4 styles of content.

1. Hot takes - A deep dive in to a particular topic. Can be as regular as 'the history of the Irish in America' or can be a bit more out there in terms of the title, but his take on it will always be given from his interpretation on a topic and I find these very entertaining. Some of them such as 'An Irish salad' I've listened to several times. These probably make up 50-60% of his episodes.
2. A 1:1 interview with someone. These are often people working in the area of mental health (because we and BB know he can't /doesn't give mental health advice as such) and can be quite good. If not mental health, they are usually to cover a topic on which the guest has significant expertise on. He did one with Sinead O'Connor last year which is poignant given her passing this year.
3. A live podcast, again usually takes the form of an interview and sometimes have questions from the audience. Can be quite good depending on the guest but it is the weakest forms of his podcasts in my view. I think he borders on being a little too excited or eager to praise the guest in these environments and I think he's pushing himself or trying a little too much when less would be more.
4. Responds to questions sent in from listeners. These are entertaining as well and he usually only gets through two or three questions as he goes off on massive tangents.

I don't listen to Blindboy's podcasts in order to become completely knowledgeable on a particular topic. I listen to them primarily because I find his style very entertaining. I like how he is true to his own personality and background and doesn't try to be something he isn't. One of the things that endeared me most to him was his casual swearing which is so common in Ireland. I started listening most frequently when I had moved away from Ireland I found his tone and casual use of the F word or C word comforting in a strange way. (No one swears quite like the irish).I do find the mental health focused ones entertaining because he speaks on the topic both conceptually and also how he can relate to it (if he can). His deep dive episodes can be very entertaining and sometimes he draws a thread of connection on a topic that is quite revealing. He does get things factually wrong on occasion, but as I said, I'm not listening to become an expert on something. He occasionally reads from one of his books or sings a song that he has created during a Twitch stream and these can be an acquired taste.

eightieschewbaccy

So gave the Naomi Klein interview a go and really enjoying it so far. Discusses a range of topics throughout the episode and honestly find it far more interesting as interviews go in contrast to if Tubridy or Brendan O'Connor was to do it.

Hangdogroad

Edit:wrong thread.

magicbastarder

Am doing a load of painting at the moment so listening to a lot of this. Really enjoyed his conversation with Patrick McCabe and with Johnny Marr.