Streetphilosophy

Streetphilosophy - Jak przeżyć życie?

Who are we? And how do we want to live? Streetphilosophy looks for answers to life's big question on the streets of Berlin.

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"The aim of education is to form beings adapted to a system," said philosopher Johannes Winter. But Rousseau convinced us that children must be free to develop as they wish. Can we educate entire societies? Ronja discusses the idea with a lifeguard from Berlin, Extinction Rebellion activists and a couple of artists.

Can we educate entire societies? Ronja discusses the idea with a lifeguard from Berlin, Extinction Rebellion activists and a couple of artists

The Importance of Being Educated

How does sex, identity and self-expression interlace? We explore this muli-faceted question through the lives of multiple Berliners, starting with four voguing performers who've created a safe space for themselves, and an asexual model who posts sexy pictures online. Next we visit a hypersexual couple and discover puppy play with Marion and Leo.

How does sex, identity and self-expression interlace? We explore this muli-faceted question through the lives of multiple Berliners

Embrace Your Sexuality!

Why is it so important for some to show that they have money? Does wealth make you happy? Or maybe true wealth is having nothing at all? We go to the streets of Berlin to talk to the people of the city about wealth, minimalism and freedom.

Does wealth make you happy? Or maybe true wealth is having nothing at all?

Become Rich!

The pandemic, the climate emergency ... Everything seems extremely fragile at the moment. But is it possible to grow with crises? If so, what is the key? How can adaptability and courage make you more resilient?

The solution to having your plans upset? Don't make plans

Be Antifragile!

Ronja tries to find out what humour really is by attempting to be a stand-up comedian. Along the way she gets advice from Polish comedian Kat Nip, satirical political party Die Partei, and talks to philosopher Marco Weimer about the subversive nature of humour.

Ronja tries to find out what humour really is by attempting to be a stand-up comedian.

Find the Funny Side!

What if our lives were governed by the supernatural? Why do so many people feel the urge to connect with gods, angels and energies? The occult doesn't have a great reputation, but how bad is it really? In this episode, Jan searches for answers to his metaphysical doubts.

What if our lives were governed by the supernatural?

The Occult: is the Supernatural a Natural Part of Life?

Should we let ourselves by guided by our emotions in life? Or should we listen to reason?  Ronja asks her fellow Berliners to find out the answers.

Should we let ourselves by guided by our emotions in life? 

Listen to Your Emotions!

Why do people develop fetishes? One person gets a thrill from leather outfits, another loves licking feet, or obsessively collecting shoes.  Are fetishes in our nature? Or are they perversions that we should free ourselves from?

Are fetishes in our nature? Or are they perversions that we should free ourselves from?

Find your Fetish!

Should we reason with ourselves when making decisions or just go with our gut? Ronja meets a psychologist, an astrologist and a soldier to talk about how to make up one’s mind.

Making Decisions

Working to live or living to work. In a capitalist society characterised by ever-increasing mechanisation, what meaning can we give to our daily grind? Ronja von Rönne finds out by meeting lawyers, circus performers and old-time taxi drivers.

Living for Work

Loss challenges us as human beings. Losing loved-ones, losing our independence or even the thought of losing our lives can be very difficult. How can we live fully and learn from the pain of loss without it taking over our lives? Ronja Von Rönne finds answers by talking to an author, a boxer, a visually impaired gallerist and a 70 year-old techno DJ.

Learning to Lose

Always imagining the worst can be an effective way to cover our backs, but it can also paralyse us. But what better way to overcome despair than through laughter or artistic creation?

In a world gone mad, is pessimism the only rational response? 

Pessimism: It Won't Work Anyway!

What is home? Is it where we grew up? Or is it in the stories and memories we share? Ronja von Rönne searches for answers by meeting a fisherwoman, an Iranian carpet-seller and storyteller as well as the musician Dillon.

Where Do You Feel at Home?

What does a good education mean in an era of artificial intelligence and ever-expanding digital data? Ronya von Rönne meets a student activist, a former juvenile delinquent, and a robot inventor to get their perspectives.

Why Learn?

What is seduction and what role does it play in our relationships? Ronja von Rönne finds out by meeting a model and Instagram influencer, an erotic club wear designer, a philosopher and an advertising executive.

Being Seductive

What are we really looking for when we travel abroad on holiday? New horizons and new experiences? Or just a great photo for Instagram? Ronja von Rönne asks whether we really need to go to the other side of the world to get the full benefits of travel.

Travel the World!

Modern society can seem very individualistic, but what about our responsibilities towards others? Ronya von Rönne looks for answers with a doting grandson, a socially responsible rapper and a young politician.

Accept Responsability

Leave behind society, go out into nature and find again your true wild self? In our controlled societies, the idea is tempting. Ronja von Rönne goes to meet a biker gang, for whom being wild is a way of life.

Be Wild!

Does technological progress help or hinder us as individuals? Jonas finds out by meeting a cycling enthusiast and a jujitsu champion.

Use Technology!

For better or worse, fear is part of our lives. Ronja von Rönne finds out what scares Berliners the most. Fear is often distressing but can it be a positive emotion?

Ronja finds out what scares Berliners the most. Fear is often distressing but can it be a positive emotion?