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Welcome to PGX Ideas #5Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn’t have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with Baland Jalal  @DrBalandJalal  - Harvard Neuroscientist about: What Are Dreams, and Why Do We Dream?Timestamps:00:00 - Science Behind Dreams11:44 - Why Do We Fly in Dreams?14:54 - Why Do We Dream?21:30 - Why Don’t We Remember Our Dreams?25:20 - Why Does Time Work Differently in Our Dreams?29:00 - Connection Between the Physical World and Dreams33:19 - Connection Between Dreams and the Cosmos36:46 - Do Dreams Mean Something?46:50 - Connection b/t Past and Dreams54:54 - Can We Control Our Dreams?59:56 - Can We Dream While We Are Conscious?1:03:07 - Why Can’t We Return to the Same Dream?1:07:18 - Technology of Dreaming1:10:16 - Do We Only Use 10% of Our Brain?1:14:40 - Treating Depression Through Dream Technology1:17:00 - Dreams in Psychedelic States1:20:12 - Sleep Paralysis and Its Cultural Meaning1:22:36 - Cultural Roots of Evil1:30:45 - Hallucinations and AI1:33:00 - Are We All Living a Dream?1:42:20 - Cotard Syndrome1:45:15 - Dissociation and Neural Activity1:47:25 - What Is Consciousness?Enjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Raw & Real PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode I spoke to - Grant Cardone  @GrantCardone  - entrepreneur and global business expertTimestamps:00:00 - Grant on drug & alcohol addiction03:33 - How he overcame addiction07:51 - Childhood dreams & ambitions11:28 - Building his billion $ empire14:16 - Work ethic: Americans vs Indians19:48 - How to get rich23:45 - Discovering his strengths26:23 - Scarcity & hunger Mindset28:03 - Traits needed for success30:36 - Why he respects Trump34:35 - Thoughts on Charlie Kirk35:37 - Building influence & power41:48 - Applying 10x principles in life46:38 - Thinking big: vacations & wealth51:44 - Why most people fail at sales54:49 - Basic Principles of sales1:00:47 - Spirituality w/ sales mindset1:02:07 - Grant on fatherhood1:09:11 - How to build a successful family?1:16:56 - What money means to himEnjoy. — Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Ideas #5Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn’t have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with  @Andrew-Bustamante  - former CIA operative about:What does the CIA know that we do not?Timestamps:00:00 - What the CIA Knows About Human Behavior03:50 - How the CIA Understands People08:37 - How to Influence and Manipulate People15:43 - How Media Shapes Behavior18:20 - How Algorithms Control Us24:43 - Why We’re Sad and Why Society Matters29:30 - Can You Program Someone36:31 - What Drives People41:20 - Why People Lie43:18 - Why Liars Succeed52:06 - The Hunger for More56:17 - How to Create Influence1:02:03 - How Influence Differs from Manipulation1:05:33 - What is Charm and How It Helps Influence1:09:58 - How Persuasion Works1:17:39 - How to Build Trust1:25:45 - What We Can Learn from Reading People1:35:16 - Question for PrakharEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Raw & Real PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode I spoke to - Daniel Negreanu  @dnegspoker  - One of the Greatest Poker player of all time.Timestamps:00:00 - Daniel’s Feedback on Prakhar’s Game02:56 - How to Read Body Language05:23 - What Makes Daniel Great11:48 - How to Influence Someone15:17 - Dealing with Failure18:47 - Lessons from the Game22:44 - Poker vs. Chess26:42 - What Creates Charisma35:02 - Thinking Under Pressure40:02 - Daniel’s Early Life46:00 - What Losing Teaches49:26 - How Poker Has Changed57:43 - High Stakes = Better Game01:01:16 - Reading People & Poker Math01:04:23 - Dealing with Jealousy01:12:26 - What He Learned from His Woman01:15:47 - Private Games in Vegas01:20:47 - Questions for PrakharEnjoy. — Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Ideas #4Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn’t have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with Marc Theermann - Chief Strategy Officer at  ⁨@BostonDynamics⁩  about:Can robots ever come alive?Timestamps:00:00 - Endgame for Robots02:49 - Coolest Thing Robot has done 06:22 - Building trust b/w humans and robots07:39 - True power of Robots10:40 - Scientific challenges in robotics16:12 - Hard robotics problems still unsolved19:33 - Robots in Home?22:11 - Black pill moment28:15 - Why humanoids are best?32:40 - Robots and loneliness36:44 - Marc on unemployment40:55 - Fears about robots43:55 - Dangerous things about Robots45:02 - Daily life with robots in 203548:28 - Future of work in 10 years53:36 - Can robots feel?54:58 - Will robots have legal rights?56:23 - Questions for PrakharEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Raw & Real PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode I spoke to — Jordan Jonas - one of the leading survivalists and the winner of ALONE Season 6.Timestamps:00:00 - Story he hasn’t told anyone08:55 - Jordan on Thrill & Survival 15:58 - His exp. of living in Siberia 22:48 - Hardest Moments on Alone28:41 - Ki*ling a Moose for Survival 33:15 - First Experience of Hunting 45:35 - Has He Ever Seen a Yeti46:40 - He got attacked by wolverine48:56 - Surviving 66 Days alone in Arctic 54:24 - Diff b/w Loneliness & Solitude 56:40 - Living on Trains for 8 Years 01:01:04 - The Problem With Social Media 01:04:25 - What's so special about Himalayas 01:06:53 - Finding Direction in the Jungle01:09:16 - Seeing the Northern Lights 01:13:32 - His Future Plans 01:17:42 - Question for PrakharEnjoy. — Prakhar

NOTE - Some viewers are seeing the podcast open in Hindi by default.To switch to the original audio:Settings → Audio Track → English Original.Welcome to PGX Ideas #3Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn’t have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with David Buss - the leading expert on the psychology of human mating about:How do people choose whom they mate with, marry, and have sex with?Timestamps:00:00 - What He Studies04:36 - Freudian Revolution in Psychology05:55 - What Is Evolutionary Psychology09:50 - Are Female O*gasms Necessary?14:30 - Who Pays More for Bad Partners?16:21 - Long-Term vs Short-Term Relationships24:22 - Male vs Female Preferences35:23 - Media Myths About Beauty47:18 - Why Women Like Bad Boys56:32 - Why Women Choose Status01:00:52 - Lies Men & Women Tell01:06:53 - Dating Patterns in India01:11:33 - Emotional vs S*xual Cheating01:14:47 - Are Humans Monogamous?01:19:35 - Why Men Prefer Younger Women01:22:06 - How Dating Apps Changed Mating01:30:10 - Dating an AI01:33:40 - Male vs Female S*xual Preferences01:35:40 - Why Women Like Funny Men01:37:31 - David on Red Pill01:39:32 - Does he Believe in Love?

NOTE – Some viewers see the podcast open in Hindi by default.To switch to the original audio:Settings → Audio Track → English Original.Welcome to PGX Raw & Real PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode I spoke to — Hollywood Actor Kal PennTimestamps: 00:00 - Weed is Legal in the US1:59 - Snoop’s Birthday Party Story4:19 - What Snoop Is Like in Real Life5:03 - Is Kal a Stoner?9:30 - Life after Harold & Kumar18:28 - Kal is Modiji 2.019:08 - Growing Up in India vs Growing Up in the US29:54 - Why Fame Can Be Dangerous33:54 - Indian Paparazzis (Best)38:31 - Kal Talks About Coming Out as Gay57:26 - "almost got fired from the White House"01:00:00 - Inviting Obama (to a Topless Bar)01:09:37 - His Views on Bollywood01:16:40 - Gujarati Rap Scene01:20:20 - Pros & Cons of AI01:28:47 - What He Is Doing Now

Welcome to PGX Ideas #2Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn’t have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with Ben Lamm — Founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences about:What will de-extinction lead to?Timestamps:00:00 - What Is Colossal Doing?01:30 - What is De-Extinction?03:05 - Science Behind Artificial Wombs21:07 - How did they de-extinct Direwolves?32:01 - What other animals can return?35:48 - Can we revive dinosaurs?47:07 - Technologies changing the World49:03 - What if Tech had no limits?53:49 - Can we create entire new species?58:34 - 3D-Printing Food 01:02:12 - Colossal’s Business Model01:11:11 - Can We Bring Dead People Back to Life?01:17:03 - Can This Technology Backfire on Us?01:18:13 - Ben’s Biggest Fears01:20:40 - What If We End Up Creating Zombie-Like Species?01:24:15 - His Views on God & Life

Welcome to PGX Ideas #1Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn’t have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with Patrick Bet-David — entrepreneur and founder of Valuetainment about:What does it take to be successful for a man today?Timestamps:00:47 - Intro01:05 - How Patrick built his confidence05:07 - 3 simple ways to build confidence08:11 - How to find good friends and mentors13:01 - How to do hard things24:21 - Patrick Bet-David on India30:16 - What marriage actually means33:18 - Why family matters38:29 - How to use humor smartly42:36 - Why being a storyteller is powerful48:28 - Stay curious about everyone50:17 - The four keys to success57:26 - How to use AI to improve yourselfEnjoy.— Prakhar------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Watch NextIf you’re looking for human stories & emotion, go to PGX Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbxIf you want ideas, insight, and perspective, go to PGX Ideas → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAcNdrNSG8Hh78TK-5A0EJbC-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn with MeMaster the art of Conversation → https://www.artofconversation.in/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GuestPatrick Bet-DavidTwitter: https://twitter.com/patrickbetdavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickbetdavid/Website: https://www.patrickbetdavid.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PGX SocialsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/pgxpodcast/X (Twitter) → https://twitter.com/pgxpodcastLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/Clips Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@PGXClips-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow meTwitter: https://twitter.com/prvkhvr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prvkhvr/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#PGXIdeas #PrakharGupta #Philosophy #Science #Psychology #Innovation #Future #Ideas

In episode 144 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Prakhar reflects on the state of Indian podcasting - what went wrong, why it lost its depth, and how he’s building something that changes the game. As he shares his vision of taking PGX global, he opens up about creating conversations that are both deeply intellectual and effortlessly entertaining, while addressing a few of the challenges that came along the way.Recording Date: November 1, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro00:45 - Indian podcasting is getting worse02:05 - Making content for the average viewer03:57 - Why most podcast questions are bad05:13 - How creators use ChatGPT to grow06:32 - Burnout after too much content09:01 - Global journey begins09:31 - How it all started 11:16 - The year everything went wrong13:00 - What I learned 17:17 - Going back to being real again20:05 - Who Inspired Me23:43 – Making PGX both fun and deep25:26 – India’s voice in global talks26:57 – Bridging the Hindi-English divide29:06 – Building something global from India30:36 – Why India lacks real innovation32:01 – Why podcasts don’t teach anything now33:42 – Taking Indian podcasting to the world

In episode 143 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Shivender, a passionate voice on patriotism and national service, joins the conversation to share his thoughts on what true patriotism means today. He talks about his admiration for special forces, his dream to serve the nation, and his candid perspective on global leadership — including what he thinks about Donald Trump and world politics.Recording Date: September 6, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro01:13 - Growing Up in Punjab04:30 - Wolf In The Special Forces10:01 - The Reality of Army Life13:47 - Psychology of a Soldier 19:30 - Is It Easy To Kill A Man?21:43 - The Addiction Of Combat24:17 - What Drives Him Every Morning32:00 - His Dream For The Indian Air Force34:42 - Why Everything Is Trainable39:49 - His views about Genz42:40 - Patriotism & Loyalty Towards Nation49:42 - Civic Sense Lessons From Afghanistan54:38 - India’s Global Power Game1:00:42 - What He Really Thinks About Trump1:04:24 - Meeting a Russian Spy1:06:01 - Russia vs USA: Who Has Better Weapons1:08:06 - China & Pakistan Armies1:11:22 - Special Forces Gear & Weapons1:13:37 - He can’t say this on Media1:16:04 - Real War vs Reel War - The Truth1:17:36 - What Makes the Israel Army So Tough1:18:44 - Why India Needs More Entrepreneurs1:25:20 - Tech’s Secret Role in Modern Wars1:29:51 - His Advice for Prakhar1:32:15 - The Rise of Anti-India Content Online1:38:33 - Must-Read Books for Every Indian1:39:42 - Outro

In Episode 142 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Gaurav Gupta, founder of Gabit and former co-founder of Zomato, discusses the evolving health landscape in India. He shares the inspiration behind building Gabit, his vision for the future of fitness wearables, and the red flags he sees in Indian health patterns. Gaurav also explains why ignoring sleep could be one of the biggest mistakes we make in the pursuit of productivity.Recording Date: August 6, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Indian Health Patterns 05:33 - Red Flags in Indian Health 07:15 - Lifestyle Disorders in Indians 07:42 - Why Sleep is Important? 10:29 - Why Everyone Has Back Pain12:46 - How Much Does an Average Indian Walk?13:06 - Most Popular Workouts 13:40 - Are Indians More Prone to Heart Problems? 14:20 - #1 Thing to Track in Fitness 16:29 - Crazy Tech in Health Tech 18:40 - The Secret to Healthy Skin 20:29 - How Gabit Tracks Your Fitness 25:45 - Affordable Health Tech 26:43 - Value of Tracking Genetic Data 27:26 - Gaurav’s Relationship With Health 29:10 - Underrated Healthy Food32:55 - Why Regular Blood Tests Matter 34:09 - Extreme Eating Rules 36:10 - How to Spot a Winning Idea 39:36 - Are There Really Bad Ideas? 40:28 - Right Time To Pursue An Idea? 50:14 - How To Understand Customer Insight 55:55 - How Gabit Prices Its Product & Service 59:50 - Good Co-Founder vs Right Co-Founder 01:11:04 - Question For Prakhar

In episode 141 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, innovator and entrepreneur Angad Daryani joins us to discuss the science and impact of air pollution. He dives into how pollution affects our immunity and intelligence, the cutting-edge technology being built to solve this crisis, and the deeper issues of rejection and talent scarcity that shape innovation in India today.Recording Date: March 7, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro01:02 - Why Delhi Is So Polluted04:52 - Is Construction Worsening Air09:46 - Pollution Immunity: Myth or Reality?13:01 - Who will fix it?16:00 - How the Filterless Idea Began20:37 - Is Pollution Making Us Dumber?26:21 - Building Filterless Tech 30:51 - Rejections, Hustle, and No Funding36:02 - How Did Tyler Cowen Help38:41 - Can Industrial Pollution Be Solved with Indian Tech46:46 - Apple-like Air Purifier54:21 - Talent Challenges in India59:42 - Why Indian Space Companies Raise Less Money01:01:58 - Why Does India Fear Failure01:04:28 - Science Behind the Tech01:15:01 - What Is Filterless Technology?01:20:09 - Why Is Delhi’s Pollution Still Ignored01:23:28 - Why Hasn’t Anyone Solved This Yet01:29:01 - Current Challenges & Future Plans01:33:41 - Questions for Prakhar01:37:33 - Problems Beyond Pollution

In episode 140 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Baldev Puri, a seasoned detective, joins the conversation to share his experiences from years of uncovering truth behind complex cases. He talks about spotting red flags in investigations, working on high-profile cases, and his insights into the Burari mystery, revealing what it really takes to read people, gather clues, and solve crimes in the real world.Recording Date: September 1, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro01:00 - Who Cheats More: Men or Women?05:23 - Biggest Red Flags in Relationships08:33 - She Cheated for Money?!14:06 - His most difficult case17:42 - Do Private Investigations Really Work?19:06 - Is your data actually private?20:43 - Inside India’s Secret Detective Network23:30 - The Real People Who Hire Detectives25:52 - Scams in NRI Marriages28:39 - Why Divorce Is Rising Everywhere29:23 - What Most Divorces Have in Common30:35 - How Detectives Actually Gather Proof35:24 - Technology Detectives Use 39:23 - Shocking Story: Man Spying on His Ex45:42 - Body Language Secrets 48:17 - How Detectives Are Really Trained1:00:20 - Both Were Hiding the Same Secret1:01:10 - How Detectives Check Medical Lies1:02:35 - Inside a High-Profile Investigation1:05:13 - Was Sushant Singh Rajput Murdered?1:10:29 - How Much Do Detectives Actually Make?1:11:20 - Aarushi Talwar Case1:15:03 - Truth about Burari Case1:19:48 - How to Become a Detective in India1:21:04 - Prakhar’s Final Question