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Episode 29: Chimps With Hand Grenades
The modern humanity is being run on paleolithic emotions yet possess god-like technology. Is it a ticking time bomb or are our institutions more reliable than we think?
S1E28 Episode 28: Do This to Find Your Purpose (Clickbait)
How to find your purpose? What is 'purpose', even? Do you really need it? Is it truly yours or borrowed from somebody else?
Episode 27: The Beauty of Samurai Champloo
Recently watched this gem of an anime called Samurai Champloo. This episode is my humble tribute to it. Background music: Counting Stars by Nujabes Thumbnail art credits: Samurai Champloo
Episode 26: Buddha's Principle of Impermanence
In the last episode, I talked about Darwin's theory of evolution and how it was arguably the most revolutionary scientific finding. It caused a lot of religious hurt and went strikingly against many…
Episode 25: Darwin's Theory of Evolution And "Living Fossils"
Dissecting the concept of evolution. It is the most level-headed explanation for how living organisms have developed on this planet. But that wasn't always the case when Darwin first proposed it.…
Episode 24: A Taoist Parable
I narrate a short parable rooted in the philosophy of Taoism that contains a profound message about the idea of 'the pathless path'. It forces one to look within and question the idea of a goal or…
Episode 23: Time Chambers
I dissect a really cool concept of Hyperbolic Time Chamber from everyone's favorite childhood anime - Dragon Ball Z. You might or might not remember it but I'm here to remind you how it was a crucial…
Episode 22: Creative Ruts and Majestic Tigers
I talk about the constant trade-off faced by any creator between consistency and authenticity. How to balance the two using a simple framework I've come to admire more and more. What should one do at…
Episode 21: Life of the Game
An ode to all the sports and games we have come up with throughout history. What is the purpose of games, and why are they such a central part of our lives? How far playfulness takes you,…
Episode 20: A Brief Guide to say 'F*ck It'
Reject mediocrity. Seek freedom from the unproductive cliche's created by the society which provide no sense of joy or purpose. Here is a brief guide to invite you to start hacking your way through…
Episode 19: In Honor of Mahashivratri
The grandest festival of all in the yogic lore celebrates the coming together in harmony of the two opposites. #Mahashivratri #Shiva #Yoga #India #Holy #Spiritual #God #Feminine #Masculine…
Episode 18: Solitude, Eureka!
How does a mind conceive ideas or moments of 'inspiration' (or 'genius')? And better still, can we make ourselves more available to them? #Ideas #Eureka #Archimedes #Newton #Einstein #Genius…
Episode 17: Super Mario and the End of Knowledge (?)
An interesting but incomplete (I think) take on the existence of everything. The dilemma in quantum mechanics and why Mario should stick to saving the princess. #SuperMario #Mario #game #quantum…
Episode 16: A Brilliant Example of 'Specific Knowledge' and Kick-Ass Community Building (Kraig Adams)
Check out Kraig's videos & other content here: YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kraigadams Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kraigadams/ . My social link: Instagram:…
Episode 15: Limitations of a Logical Mind
A great tool for keeping us alive. Where does it fall short? . . #logic #mind #survival #science #data #art #music #dance #poetry #spirituality
Episode 14: Curiosity Sets us Apart
A short note on human curiosity.
Episode 13: "Mind-Horse Thingy"
Mental injuries, and a weird analogy.
Episode 12: Climbing the Wrong Hill
Came across one of the articles from Chris Dixon, after listening to him on the Tim Ferriss Show alongside Naval. An interesting analogy! Article link:…
Episode 11: Bears. Blockchain. Battlestar Galactica
Talking about blockchain and why the age of centralization is coming to an end. No, I'm not giving hot tips about which cryptos to invest in (ETH).
Episode 10: Pareto Distributions and Why Being a Dancer Who Can Also Throw A Punch is Badass
Talking about Jordan Peterson's angle on the Pareto principle and how it affects us when it comes to our individual performance variability. Why global wealth inequality is not a simple problem. And…
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