In this episode, the guys discuss the topic of code-switching (1:36). They review examples of code switching in the media including Barack Obama, Boots Riley’s “Sorry to Bother You” and Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele’s code switching sketch on “Key & Peele”. They also discuss the Harvard Business Review’s piece on code-switching in the workplace as well as the use of different accents as a form of code switching. Finally, Ali discusses his personal views on code-switching and a conversation he had on the topic with Hasan Minhaj. Next, Asif discusses the prevalence of video game playing in society and the argument that they may actually be good for you (17:33). He then reviews the evidence for the association between video games and aggression in children and teens. Finally, Asif reviews the concept of video game addiction and provides practical tips for parents on regulating video game use in kids.
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Show Notes:
Episode 159: Pete Davidson / Crohn’s Disease
Episode 158: Christina Applegate / Multiple Sclerosis
Episode 157: George St. Pierre / Ulcerative Colitis
Episode 156: Just for Laughs / Medical Tourism
Episode 155: Dan St. Germain on Comedy, Wrestling and Addiction
Episode 154: 3 Body Problem / Fatty Liver
Episode 153: Endometriosis (with Dr. Sony Singh)
Episode 152: Separating the Art from the Artist / Vitiligo
Episode 151: Dave Chapelle / Medical Complications of Cannabis
Episode 150: 96th Oscars Preview
Best of DvsC: ‘Singles’ Soundtrack / Borderline Personality Disorder
Best of DvsC: Interview with Bif Naked
Best of DvC: ‘Is There Bacon in Heaven’ / Pulmonary Fibrosis
Best of DvsC - Interview with Dr. Glaucomflecken
Best of DvsC: Accents & Apu /Medical ‘Miracles’ & Doctor Distrust
Episode 144: Ricky Gervais / Depression
Episode 143: 2023 Recap / 2024 Preview
Episode 142: Remembering Normal Lear / Death by “Natural Causes”
Episode 141: Remembering Andre Braugher / Lung Cancer
Episode 140: ‘Beckham’ / PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
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