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#131: Neuroscience, Stress, Trauma, Depression & Psychedelics ft. Vidita Vaidya

Vidita Vaidya, neuroscientist and professor at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, talks about her love for the life sciences, biology & neuroscience, nature vs. nurture, her grandfather's stories of the Indian Independence movement, how the human brain develops, how early life stress affects brain development, how anti-depressants like Prozac work, the history of serotonin, what happens when we take a psychedelic and how psychedelics can treat stress and anxiety.Vidita: https://x.com/ViditaVaidyaSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:39 Falling in Love With Life Sciences, Biology & Neuroscience6:48 Nature vs. Nurture10:51 Stories of the Freedom Struggle15:08 How Does The Human Brain Develop?22:10 What is Early Life Stress & Trauma?27:07 How Does Early Life Stress & Trauma Affect Brain Development?34:54 What is Serotonin?40:08 How Do Anti-Depressants Work?45:40 What Happens Inside Your Brain When You Take A Psychedelic?50:40 How Psychedelics Can Treat Stress52:06 The Ban on Psychedelics in India55:39 Consciousness1:01:35 God1:04:39 Lego Interpretation1:05:15 Inspirations, Mysteries, Legacy & Meaning of Life#neuroscience

09-27
01:10:51

#112: Exoplanets, Extraterrestrial Life, Astrophysics & Venus ft. Sara Seager

Sara Seager, astrophysicist, professor at MIT and author of The Smallest Lights In The Universe, talks about exoplanets, biosignatures, the Starshade project, detecting exoplanet atmospheres, the Fermi Paradox and life on Venus.Sara: https://www.saraseager.com/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:45 Are We Alone In The Universe?3:51 Falling In Love With The Universe7:23 Exoplanets12:47 Detecting Exoplanets18:05 Starshade Project29:32 The Seager Equation32:40 Exoplanet Atmospheres & Biosignatures39:49 Life on Venus51:06 What Happens When We Find Extraterrestrial Life?54:40 Origins of Life56:46 Detecting Exoplanet Atmospheres59:04 Fermi Paradox1:04:56 Future of Space Exploration1:12:23 Lego Interpretation1:14:30 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:18:11 Mortality, Legacy & Meaning of Life#astrophysics

04-18
01:23:14

#111: Biology, Evolutionary Development, Genetics & Mutations ft. Sean B. Carroll

Sean B. Carroll, evolutionary development biologist, professor at University of Maryland College Park, producer and author of Endless Forms Most Beautiful and Serengeti Rules, talks about his journey, DNA, genes, evo-devo, genetic switches, natural selection, random mutations and the Serengeti rules.Sean: https://www.seanbcarroll.com/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:44 Falling In Love With Biology7:57 What Is DNA?9:20 What Is Natural Selection?14:04 Modern Synthesis16:28 What Is Evo-Devo?38:10 Natural Selection vs. Evo-Devo48:38 Quantum Theory & Random Mutations1:00:53 A Series Of Fortunate Events1:19:45 The Serengeti Rules1:38:29 God1:45:38 Lego Interpretation1:47:11 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:52:47 Legacy & Meaning of Life#biology

04-05
01:58:23

#110: Jazz History, Latin Jazz & Salsa ft. Chris Washburne

Chris Washburne, Grammy-winning trombonist and professor at Columbia University, talks about the magic of jazz, his journey, jazz history, latin jazz, discrimination and racism in jazz and the origins of salsa.Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chriswashburne/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:37 The Magic of Jazz8:39 Getting Into Jazz12:33 How Did Jazz Become Popular?20:31 How to Listen to Jazz?28:12 A Brief History of Jazz39:19 What is Latin Jazz?42:49 The Problems With Labels & Genres51:34 The Othering of Latin Jazz57:30 The History of Salsa1:03:04 Impact of Jazz & Salsa1:08:40 Improvisation1:14:20 Lego Interpretation1:15:44 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:18:36 Greatest Jazz Players & Jazz Clubs1:21:36 Legacy & Meaning of Life#jazz

03-29
01:25:26

#109: Quantum Theory, Indivisible Stochastic Processes & Philosophy of Physics ft. Jacob Barandes

Jacob Barandes, physicist and philosopher of science at Harvard University, talks about realism vs. anti-realism, Humeanism, primitivism, quantum physics, Hilbert spaces, quantum decoherence, measurement problem, Wigner's Friend thought experiment, philosophy of physics, the quantum-stochastic correspondence and indivisible stochastic processes.Jacob: https://www.jacobbarandes.com/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:21 Realism vs. Anti-realism27:15 Humeanism vs. Primitivism37:08 What Is Quantum Theory?41:11 What Is A Hilbert Space?44:34 What Is Quantum Theory? (Contd.)58:37 Measurement Problem & Wigner’s Friend1:04:31 The Limitations of Quantum Theory1:23:03 Quantum Decoherence1:32:29 Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics1:48:04 Problems With Other Interpretations1:57:25 Indivisible Stochastic Theory2:15:06 Probabilities & Randomness2:34:17 Philosophy of Physics2:42:35 Role of Beauty In Physics2:47:34 Criticisms of Indivisible Stochastics2:57:30 The Problem With Bell’s Inequality3:08:39 Lego Interpretation3:09:58 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)3:25:01 Meaning of Life#quantumphysics

03-21
03:29:14

#108: Palestine, Israel, History & Gaza ft. Norman Finkelstein

Norman Finkelstein, historian and author of books like The Holocaust Industry and Gaza: An Inquest Into Its Martyrdom, talks about his motivations, childhood influences, history of the Israel and Palestine conflict, why Hamas attacked on October 7th, why he won't condemn Hamas, violence in resistance movements and the culpability of Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel.Norman: https://www.normanfinkelstein.com/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:25 Motivations21:38 Childhood Influence32:37 The Burden Of Fighting For Truth & Justice37:44 Why Did Hamas Attack On October 7th?50:30 How Do You Pick A Starting Point For The Israel-Palestine Conflict?1:05:05 Do You Condemn Hamas and October 7th?1:20:56 Violence vs. Non-Violence1:31:47 The Culpability of Benjamin Netanyahu & State of Israel1:41:43 Morality & Accountability1:55:26 Meaning Of Life#israel #palestine #gaza

03-07
02:00:14

#107: Quantum Mechanics, Transactional Interpretation & Philosophy of Physics ft. Ruth Kastner

Ruth Kastner, physicist and philosopher of science, talks about quantum mechanics, philosophy of physics, foundations, the wave function, Schrodinger's Cat thought experiment, measurement problem, spacetime, realism and the Possibilist Transactional Interpretation.Ruth: https://www.ruthekastner.org/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:32 Falling In Love With Physics8:40 Philosophy of Physics13:37 What Is Quantum Mechanics?18:05 Wave Function, Measurement Problem & Schrodinger’s Cat28:50 Realism33:19 Spacetime36:00 Transactional Interpretation 43:48 Time Symmetry48:32 Transactional Interpretation (contd.)1:03:24 Probabilities1:10:54 Criticisms & Similarities1:21:25 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:24:25 Legacy & Meaning of Life#quantumphysics

03-01
01:30:23

#106: Natural History, Geology, Origin of Life & Biology ft. Andrew Knoll

Andrew Knoll, professor of natural history, geology and biology at Harvard University and author of A Brief History of Earth, talks about falling in love with Earth sciences, the nature of scientific research, Earth's history, origins of life, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, life on Mars and global warming.Andrew: https://eps.harvard.edu/people/andrew-h-knollSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:24 Falling In Love With Earth Sciences3:53 Nature of Scientific Research11:42 A Brief History of Earth21:03 Carbon Dating23:35 Entropy28:37 Origin of Life36:06 Rare Earth Hypothesis39:27 Life on Mars47:14 Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes & Earthquakes57:11 Global Warming1:11:52 Lego Interpretation1:12:23 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:15:37 Legacy & Meaning of Life#naturalhistory

02-15
01:22:00

#105: Wealth, Growth, Productivity & Time ft. Sahil Bloom

Sahil Bloom, author of The Five Types of Wealth, talks about his journey, living a life by design (against a life by default), the five types of wealth: time, social, mental, physical and financial wealth, productivity and luck!Sahil's book: https://a.co/d/fBZjUvvSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:22 Time Wealth4:47 Life By Design vs. Life By Default13:57 Wrong Scoreboard For Success16:51 Time Wealth (Contd.)19:22 Social Wealth26:37 Mental Wealth19:47 Physical Wealth32:42 Financial Wealth37:01 Productivity Hacks41:39 Luck43:35 Reinventing Yourself46:21 Lego Interpretation46:44 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models)47:28 Letter To Future Self48:05 Legacy & Meaning of Life#personaldevelopment

02-01
51:56

#104: Marxism, Capitalism, Geopolitics & Israel-Palestine ft. Vijay Prashad

Vijay Prashad, historian, journalist, author of Washington Bullets and The Darker Nations, executive director of Tricontinenal, talks about Calcutta, Marxism, socialism, communism, capitalism, imperialism, the New Mood and the Israel & Palestine conflict. Vijay: https://thetricontinental.org/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:20 Childhood Inspirations8:25 Growing Up In Calcutta, West Bengal18:30 Marxism28:12 Socialism, Communism & Marxism39:23 Hyper-imperialism & The New Mood45:26 Israel & Palestine53:57 Inspirations, Legacy & Meaning of Life#politics

01-25
57:01

#139: Indian History, Gandhi, BJP, Modi & Politics ft. Ramachandra Guha

Ramachandra Guha, historian, columnist and author of India After Gandhi, Commonwealth of Cricket, Corner of a Foreign Field, talks about becoming a scholar and historian, tips for aspiring writers, importance of being bilingual, major themes in Indian history, Gandhianism vs. Marxism vs. Leninism, Great Man Theory vs. Marxist historical materialism, whether India will survive as a democracy, permanence of nation states and the influence of cricket on Indian culture.Ram: https://ramachandraguha.in/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:31 Becoming A Writer, Scholar & Historian6:35 How To Become A Good Writer?14:20 Should A Historian Be Neutral?26:46 The Role of Language32:57 Major Themes in Indian History35:29 Gandhianism vs. Leninism & Marxism41:51 Gandhi’s Non-Violence: Effective?46:32 Was The Partition in India Inevitable?56:52 Will Nation States Survive?1:01:08 Solving The Kashmir Problem between India & Pakistan1:05:45 Why Did India Survive As A Country?1:10:30 Is Democracy The Best Form of Government?1:20:25 Did Power Corrupt Gandhi?1:22:41 Cricket’s Links to Indian History1:27:59 Role of Serendipity in Cricket1:31:12 Lego Interpretation1:31:39 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models) & Legacy1:38:41 Democracy in India & Meaning of Life#indianhistory #indianpolitics

11-15
01:45:52

#138: Category Theory 101, Math, Higher Topos Theory in Physics & Philosophy ft. Urs Schreiber

Urs Schreiber, theoretical physicist, mathematician, research scientist at NYU Abu Dhabi and founder of nLab, talks about Hegel's Science of Logic, Pure Being emerging from Pure Nothing, category 101: what is category theory, functors, morphisms, natural transformations, adjunctions, topos theory, the problems with perturbation theory in physics, higher topos theory in physics and how he founded nLab.Urs: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Urs+SchreiberSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:28 Can Something Emerge From Nothing?7:58 Is Mathematics Invented or Discovered?18:03 Getting Into Physics, Math & Philosophy26:59 What is Category Theory?48:40 Category Theory 101: Functors & Natural Transformations59:04 Category Theory 101: Adjunctions1:16:07 Topos Theory 101: What Are Grothendieck Toposes?1:26:38 Applications of Category Theory & Topos Theory1:34:26 The Big Problem in Theoretical Physics1:51:47 Hypothesis H1:59:46 The Story of nLab2:06:04 Lego Interpretation2:07:01 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)2:11:36 Legacy & Meaning of Life#maths #physics

11-08
02:23:16

#137: Acting, Theatre, Raazi, Talvar & Bollywood ft. Shishir Sharma

Shishir Sharma, actor popularly known for Bollywood movies like Raazi, Talvar, Chhichhore, Uri & Dangal, talks about the magic of acting, the benefits of acting in theatre, the genius of Satyadev Dubey, Naseeruddin Shah, Irrfan Khan and behind the scenes on Raazi & Talvar.Shishir: https://www.instagram.com/officiallyshishir/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction0:54 Becoming An Actor9:22 Nature vs. Nurture15:30 How My Parents Met27:01 Benefits of Theatre36:38 Acting on Television vs. Theatre46:53 The Genius of Satyadev Dubey56:56 Influence of Personal Relationships in Roles1:00:41 Acting 101 Masterclass: Naseeruddin Shah in Sparsh1:08:23 Acting 101 Masterclass: Talvar Climax Scene1:12:57 Acting 101 Masterclass: Irrfan Khan1:16:02 Acting 101 Masterclass: Raazi & Meghna Gulzar1:22:51 Lego Interpretation1:23:14 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:28:29 Legacy & Meaning of Life#bollywood

11-01
01:32:25

#136: Improv & Stand-Up Comedy in Dubai ft. Salman Qureshi, Rushdi Rafeek & Marie Vercruyssen

Salman Qureshi, Rushdi Rafeek and Marie Vercruyysen from the Courtyard Playhouse talk about the evolution of improv and stand-up comedy in Dubai UAE, improv techniques, Keith Johnstone, growth of theatre and arts and the economics of becoming a comedian in the region.Salman: https://www.instagram.com/salmanzq/?hl=enRushdi: https://www.instagram.com/rushdirafeek/?hl=enMarie: https://www.instagram.com/marie_veer/?hl=enCourtyard Playhouse: https://www.instagram.com/courtyardplayhouse/?hl=enSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction0:39 Getting Into Improv5:17 Evolution of Stand-Up Comedy in Dubai12:47 Evolution of Improv in Dubai18:26 What is Improv?20:34 What Are The Benefits of Improv?30:19 Improv Techniques: Keith Johnstone vs. Del Close43:53 Improv: Art vs. Entertainment vs. Sport?49:51 The Role of the Audience55:19 How Theatre Layouts Can Influence Improv1:00:02 Regret in Improv1:08:33 Economics of Becoming A Stand-Up Comedian in Dubai1:22:30 Lego Interpretation1:23:48 Legacy & Meaning of Life#improvcomedy #dubai

10-25
01:30:56

#135: MMA, Coaching, UFC & Wrestling ft. Javier Mendez

Javier Mendez, founder of American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) and coach of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev and Daniel Cormier, talks about MMA, the problems with the UFC, Dana White, jiu jitsu, Dagestani wrestling, Conor McGregor, Khabib, Jon Jones, Islam Makhachev, Khamzat Chimaev and the mindset of a MMA champion.Javier: https://www.instagram.com/akajav/?hl=enSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:02 What Does MMA Mean To You?5:06 Motivations8:10 The Problems With UFC: Entertainment/Business vs. Art16:08 MMA 101: Creating A Fighter From Scratch25:05 Can MMA Coaches Become Delusional?32:09 MMA 101: Mental Warfare38:27 Dagestani Wrestling vs. American Wrestling40:58 MMA 101: Research & Homework43:10 How Do You Fight Jon Jones, Khamzat & Khabib?51:47 Retirement Age54:11 Mindset of a Champion54:58 Lego Interpretation55:33 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models, Greatest Fighter, Coaches)58:33 Legacy & Meaning of Life#mma #ufc

10-19
01:01:03

#134: Theatre, Acting, Black, Guzaarish & Bollywood ft. Shernaz Patel

Shernaz Patel, actor known for theatre and Bollywood movies like Black, Guzaarish, Talaash, Rockstar, talks about the magic of theatre, her journey, how to read a script, building stage presence, the importance of theatre in Mumbai and how she prepped for her roles in Bollywood movies.Shernaz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shernaz-patel-888ba5214/?originalSubdomain=inSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:05 Falling In Love With Theatre5:46 Acting 101 Masterclass: Reading A Script & Research15:32 Acting 101 Masterclass: Building A Character19:47 Case Study: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Directing & Black23:46 Case Study: Learning from Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai & Rani Mukherji25:55 Acting 101 Masterclass: Theatre & Stage Presence31:25 Natural Talent vs. Learning Acting34:21 Challenges of Performing Love Letters43:13 Challenges of Theatre in Mumbai49:40 Purpose of Theatre53:01 Lego Interpretation54:05 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models, Greatest Actors, Greatest Film) 59:03 Legacy & Meaning of Life#bollywood

10-12
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#133: Quantum Physics, String Theory, Quantum Gravity, AdS/CFT & KKLT Mechanism ft. Sandip Trivedi

Sandip Trivedi, theoretical physicist and professor at the Tata Institute for Fundamental Research, talks about the basics of quantum mechanics, gauge theory, quantum gravity, anti-de Sitter space, AdS/CFT Correspondence, Jackiw-Teitelboim gravity, string theory, the KKLT mechanism and the state of scientific research in India!Sandip: https://theory.tifr.res.in/~sandip/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:58 Falling in Love with Physics7:09 Why is Theoretical Physics Important?9:44 What is Quantum Physics?16:49 Probabilities & Bell’s Inequalities22:32 What is Gauge Theory?30:41 What is Holography & Bekenstein–Hawking Entropy?35:50 What is AdS/CFT Correspondence?39:47 What is Anti-de Sitter Space?42:56 Jackiw–Teitelboim Gravity44:56 What is String Theory?51:50 D3-Branes53:44 KKLT Mechanism1:02:43 Anthropic Principle1:08:26 Supersymmetry1:13:04 The Design Argument & God1:15:31 Problems with String Theory1:23:17 Problems with Research in India1:33:21 Lego Interpretation1:36:33 Inspirations, Mysteries, Legacy & Meaning of Life#quantumphysics

10-05
01:43:42

#132: Acting, Munna Bhai MBBS & Bollywood ft. Kurush Deboo

Kurush Deboo, actor popularly known for Dr. Rustom Pavri in Munna Bhai MBBS, talks about the magic of acting, theatre acting vs. acting in commercial films, evolution of acting styles, what makes movies like Sholay and Munnabhai MBBS iconic and behind the scenes stories of Sanjay Dutt and Raj Kumar Hirani. Kurush: https://www.instagram.com/kurushdeboo/?hl=enSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:25 Magic of Acting & Filmmaking8:58 Evolution of Acting14:57 Evolution of Cinema Audiences18:35 Art Films vs. Commercial Films29:11 Making Movies with Iconic Characters40:45 Why Was Munnabhai MBBS Successful?52:46 Acting Case Study: Sanjay Dutt1:04:18 Dialogue Delivery1:14:56 Lego Interpretation & Meaning of Life#bollywood #munnabhaimbbs

10-02
01:17:27

#130: Acting 101 Masterclass, Filmmaking, Politics & Bollywood ft. Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub

Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, Bollywood actor known for roles in Article 15, Shahid, Raees, Zero, Tubelight, Raanjhanaa, Scoop, Tanu Weds Manu and Tandav talks about finding the truth through movies, an acting masterclass for beginners, portraying high status vs. low status, conveying the invisible with acting, breaking the stereotypes for the 'hero ka dost' roles, whether actors should get political and the problems with Bollywood and the Hindi film industry.Zeeshan: https://www.instagram.com/mohdzeeshanayyub/?hl=enSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:34 Creating Truth From Lies9:58 Why Zeeshan Fell in Love With Movies18:01 Acting 101 Masterclass: High Status vs. Low Status35:45 Acting 101 Masterclass: Conveying the Invisible43:33 Acting 101 Masterclass: The Invisible Hero52:55 Acting 101 Masterclass: Finding The Key of a Character56:57 Acting 101 Masterclass: Breaking the Hero Ka Dost Stereotype1:03:30 Should Actors Take A Political Stance?1:25:59 The Problems in Bollywood1:31:46 Lego Interpretation1:32:34 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:44:15 Legacy & Meaning of Life#bollywood

09-20
01:50:06

#129: Stand-Up Comedy 101 Masterclass ft. Atul Khatri

Atul Khatri, top stand-up comedian in India, talks about writing jokes, the structure of a joke, the purpose of standup comedy, delivery, constructing a comedy special and the economics of a comedy show.Atul: https://www.instagram.com/one_by_two/?hl=enSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:24 Purpose of Comedy7:30 Are Comedians Born Funny?11:59 Standup Comedy 101: The Structure of a Joke16:50 Standup Comedy 101: Delivery19:17 Standup Comedy 101: Writing Jokes24:45 Standup Comedy 101: Grabbing The Audience’s Attention27:46 Comparing Audiences31:20 Standup Comedy 101: Open Mics33:39 How To Construct A Comedy Special?35:06 The Economics of a Comedy Show40:09 Evolution of Comedy in India44:56 Why Don’t Comedy Troupes Last in India?47:10 Lego Interpretation47:42 Inspirations, Legacy & Meaning of Life#indiancomedy

09-13
53:15

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