Have superheroes become our moral leaders?

Superheroes are often seen as symbols of justice, but could their stories be shaping our sense of morality in ways we don't even realise?   In this episode of @DohaDebates podcast, host Malika Bilal questions the cultural power of superheroes, from their commercial dominance to the way they influe…

Universities: Truth or ideology?

Have universities begun to favor ideology over truth? In this episode of @DohaDebates podcast, host Malika Bilal questions whether universities still uphold free inquiry, as mounting pressure, surveillance, and self-censorship reshape academic spaces following October 7. Joined by Mohammad Fadel,…

Have global justice institutions failed?

Can the world agree on a shared system of morality and justice? In this episode of @DohaDebates podcast, host Mohamed Hassan examines whether international institutions have lived up to their founding ideals, and what their failure to stop the genocide in Gaza says about the West’s moral leadershi…

What if we could cheat death?

What if we could cheat death? Researchers are pushing the boundaries of what it means to grow older. In this episode of @DohaDebates podcast, host Nadir Nahdi asks: Is ageing a natural stage of life to be honoured or a biological flaw that humanity should overcome? Joined by guests Thalia Arawi, N…

Who decides what’s true in the digital age?

Who decides what’s true in the digital age? From COVID-19 vaccines to election meddling, that battle is increasingly being fought online. In this episode of @DohaDebates podcast, host Mohamed Hassan unpacks disinformation, free speech and the limits of open debate with guests Renee DiResta, Siva V…

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