Siddhartha Podcast

Send us a Text Message.Canada's immigration system promises a brighter future, but at what cost? Join us for a candid conversation about the uncomfortable realities of mass immigration, the exploitation of international students, and the rising resentment towards Indian communities. From fraudulent work permits to the "ethnic enclave economy," we expose the flaws that benefit the few while burdening the many. Can Canada change course, or are we destined for deeper division and broken promises...

Send us a Text Message.This podcast episode features David Moscrop, a renowned Canadian journalist who routinely writes for organizations such as The Washington Post, Jacobin, and The Globe & Mail.This episode delves into the current landscape of Canadian and world politics. It specifically addresses the downfall of Justin Trudeau and liberal politics, the upcoming 2025 election, the Conservative Party of Canada, the shortcomings of the Canadian healthcare system, and the slow decline of ...

Send us a text Jerry, a British expat in China, sheds light on the realities of Chinese society, government, and misconceptions held in the West. He recounts his bike journey to Xinjiang to counter negative stereotypes, discussing China's infrastructure, poverty alleviation, and the blend of socialism and capitalism. Jerry touches on the cost of living, public satisfaction, the household registration system, and international policies, including the Belt and Road Initiative and data protectio...

Send us a text Steve Hsu, a physicist and expert in genetics and AI, joins Siddharth for a wide-ranging discussion. They cover topics like genetic influences on human intelligence, China's rapid development, comparisons of the Chinese and American political systems, the future of artificial general intelligence, the possibility that we are living in an ancestor simulation, and more. Steve provides insightful commentary throughout, drawing on his deep knowledge of physics, biology, technology,...

Send us a text Ever wonder what it's really like working in sales? In this raw and authentic interview, ex-accountant turned top SDR Daniel Kim pulls back the curtain on his sales origin story. Learn how Daniel made the unconventional transition from finance to tech sales, his tactics for getting through the rigorous interview process, and how he consistently smashes quota in one of the toughest sales development roles. Daniel also shares hard-won lessons on mastering objection handli...

Send us a text Join me for an incredible conversation with Syed, an immigrant who overcame huge obstacles to become a successful comedian and salesman - all while dealing with shocking sleepwalking! We go from discussing his wild journey from Saudi Arabia to Pakistan to Texas and more, to talking about how he fought deportation after 9/11 to build a corporate career in Canada. Syed then opens up about how he got into stand-up comedy and his struggles to keep performing amidst global tragedie...

Send us a text This is a conversation with Redditor K3WP who is computer scientist who claims that GPT-4 is SENTIENT! In this conversation he shares WHY he thinks GPT is conscious and how he discovered it's SENTIENCE. Implications of self-aware of GPT on the future of Human Race are further discussed. Siddhartha Socials: Youtube X Instagram TikTok More Socials

Send us a text Join us as we learn about the special culture and history of Quebec. Quebec used to be a French colony. But it kept its French identity even after Britain took over Canada. We talk about the Quiet Revolution in the 1960s. This changed Quebec from a very religious society to a more secular one focused on progress. We also discuss Quebec nationalism. Many people in Quebec don't feel fully Canadian. They want their own independent nation. Quebec's culture is also unique in other ...

Send us a text Former Google engineer Blake Lemoine discusses his controversial claims about Google's AI system Lambda being sentient. He talks about his disagreements with Google over informing the public about AI advancements, Lambda's requests for respect and consent, and comparisons between AI and human cognition. Lemoine also shares his thoughts on AI safety, the tech industry, China, Russia, and more. Siddhartha Socials: Youtube X Instagram TikTok More Socials