In this podcast Luciene and Katharina try to find out if the connection between cities when traveling with the DB is really as bad as it seems and what potential reasons could be. So have your ticket with you and join them in their small research in the world of public transport.
Threads of connection – A journey of a friendship
In this special episode we talk about how a friendship blooms out of unforeseen circumstances with the question of simple coincidence or plausible connection. Brought to you by Ram, Yly, Leo and Sof, featuring the real life experience of Sof’s friend.
Photo: https://www.kcresolve.com/blog/power-of-connection
Generational Trauma: An Interview with Tanya Williams-Powell
Have you ever heard of generational trauma? In this podcast episode, we want to bring closer to you the complications of generational trauma and how different people over various generations are affected by it. For that, we will look at the case of a German businessman kidnapped by the IRA, and how that has affected the family for over 50 years.
A podcast by: Özge, Hiam & Gabriella
Parasocial relationships experienced in real life.
In this podcast a definition of parasocial relationships is given by the host “Lea”
The host then explains what kind of parasocial relationship types there are and asks her guests Vivien, Chantal and Jan if they have seen a form of parasocial relationships.
A podcast by: Vivien Piredda, Chantal Schneider, Lea Zeißler and Jan Schöner
How Music Connects People
Music is deeply rooted in human history. Since ancient times, philosophers have considered music an integral part of human society. In today’s day and age, there are countless studies on the effects of music on the brain, as well as music as a tool to connect people. Even though the tools available are entirely different today, the pattern of the connection of music was seen hundreds of years BC. But what makes music so special in that connecting sense? And what are the effects of music on the brain? Join us in our exploration of examining some of the many qualities that music possesses, and what leads to music connecting people.
- sources (not in order): https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1670&context=masters_theses
- https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/oxytocin-the-love-hormone
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3110826/
- https://www.pfizer.com/news/articles/why_and_how_music_moves_us
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/oxytocin
by Grigory Gubarev and Lucas Worm
“Mindful Conversations”
“Mindful Conversations” with Sima & Emilia: Thanks to the advent of the smartphone and social media, we’re more connected than ever …or are we? We will take a look at the consequences of living in the digital age and the effects of 24/7 on our real life relationships.
The social network
In this episode Kathrin and Joe discuss connecting via social media and question the quality of such connections focusing on the role of beauty filters.
Connecting with yourself
Living in a fast paced society makes it difficult to stay connected to your (true) self. In this podcast we talk about our own experience and give some advice on how to stay connected with yourself and how to reconnect if you get lost.
A podcast by Hannah Gebehenne and Henrike Hoffmanns
Connectivity Through Language & Art
In this podcast, Metije, Lea and Paola talk about how they found connection and belonging through art and the English language, since nowadays connection is everything. Follow us through reminiscing about the past, social media as a key point and how we would organize connections at the university.
Interconnected Fashion Industry
Is fashion superficial or a means of expressing oneself freely? In this episode, we are discussing the interconnectedness of fashion, from the globalized production chain to working conditions to means of connecting with other through fashion to recurring fashion trends up to sustainable fashion.
A podcast by: Arianna D’Incecco and Anna Loer
Buy less. Choose well. Make it last. – Vivienne Westwood