The Rationale

Priyanka Haldar´s own take on popularising science among the common masses. The intention is to foster scientific temperament among the non-scientific community and to the keep the spirit of enquiry alive! The TR Sparking Science segment of the show totally focusses on the significance of having a scientific attitude. The Sparking Science segment delves into the core characteristics of developing a scientific temper, which are curiosity and open mindedness. The Sparking Science segment speaks about why science needs to be popularized and also helps the listeners to adopt a scientific approach to tackle problems. We all are surrounded by science in our daily lives, but little do we understand or sometimes are also unaware of many possibilities that science has to offer to each one of us. And hence to keep the listeners updated, the channel also hosts episodes on various science topics like, Citizen Science, Autism, Space Debris, Vitamin D, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Under Water Noise Pollution and many more. All these topics are carefully handled by our subject matter experts in the TR Talks segment. They are experts in their own fields coming from across the world, and giving us all the benefit of their knowledge. The channel is deeply humbled and greatful to each one of the experts. The channel also airs annual gratitude episodes, that are released in the beginning of the year, to offer a humble Thank You to every body involved in making this podcast a success, with the core being its wonderful listeners. So keep embracing the goodness of science with The Rationale, a science popularization channel. Where Science is not just for the scientists! Priyanka Haldar´s linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanka-haldar-47608420?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B4JvjWh%2FFRhykfpjJi%2FhIgg%3D%3D

TR Sparking Science: Cognitive Illusions

Our brains do a fantastic job of interpreting the haphazard information given by illusions. Let´s talk about illusions, perception and the role of cognitive bias in shaping our decisions. Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

01-25
09:25

TR Sparking Science: Brain Rot

In 2024, the Oxford University Press declared “brain rot” the word of the year. Let us decipher this in the next few minutes.  Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

01-18
08:27

TR Sparking Science: Looking or overlooking??

Paying attention to not just the noise, but also to the silence will help us widen our perception. Today we talk about the illusion of attention, where we are blinded by our own attention. Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

01-11
06:43

The Rationale: 2026 Gratitude Episode

Happy New Year!!!! This episode is our annual dopamine dose for our very appreciative, loyal listeners and critical thinking enthusiasts.  Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

01-04
04:53

TR Sparking Science: Appeal to Authority

Are you fine with accepting information only because it was provided by a famous public figure?  Hmm, then stop by our episode today. Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

12-28
07:33

TR Sparking Science: The Muller Lyer Illusion

Truth might not always be as it appears. And therefore, the need to question and analyze the details to understand the reality.  Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

12-21
05:53

TR Sparking Science: Decision Fatigue

A tired brain can often opt for the easiest option and leads us to make impulsive decisions. Let us address our depleting mental reserves and combat decision fatigue.  Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

12-14
07:38

TR Sparking Science: Stages in developing Critical Thinking

Whether you are an amateur critical thinker or a mind master, this episode walks us through all the stages of improving our ability to make apt decisions through critical thinking. Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

12-07
08:55

TR Sparking Science: Poggendorff Illusion

Visual inputs can often lead to misjudgements. Let´s explore one such illusion to understand if Seeing is always believing. Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

11-30
07:33

TR Sparking Science: Chauffeur Knowledge

Today we start the episode with an interesting story, followed by our effort to fish out the real from the fake. Tune in to know more! Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

11-23
08:13

TR Sparking Science: Sharpening our Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is a skill to be continually practised and developed. Let us talk about how we can sharpen our ability to think critically. Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

11-16
07:56

TR Sparking Science: Non-scientific methods of knowing

You can’t be loving football just because your friends do. French fries are not your go-to carbs because potatoes are rich in it. Let’s talk about some everyday ways of knowing which lack challenge, testing or proof.  Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

11-09
08:09

TR Sparking Science: Deliberative Polling

Today we talk about a practice of public consultation that employs random samples of the citizenry to explore how opinions would change if they were more informed, a valuable development by Professor James Fishkin. Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

11-02
09:18

TR Sparking Science: Scientific Thinking to solve Social Issues

Engaging citizens in civic conversations through a scientific thinking approach ? How can this approach be useful? This is what we talk about today. Listen and decide yourselves whether you would Convince and persuade OR consider and investigate? Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

10-26
08:12

TR Sparking Science: Critical Thinking is the new Workplace skill

Understanding differing viewpoints, mediating workplace conflicts and guiding team members towards carefully weighed out resolutions. If this sounds like yourself, be proud. You are a wonderful asset to your organization. Tune in to our episode on Critical thinking, the new workplace skill. Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

10-19
08:23

TR Sparking Science: The Red Herring Fallacy

Logical fallacies interfere with one‘s rational decision making. Today we talk about one such fishy fallacy. Listen to know more! Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

10-12
08:33

TR Sparking Science: Critical Thinking in an AI-Driven World

Today we dive into the need to keep ourselves cognitively agile while embracing the digital era. Hope you enjoy!  Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

10-05
09:28

TR Sparking Science: Irrationality

In our pursuit of rationality, let’s also make an effort to understand irrationality. Hope you enjoy our episode today. Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

09-28
08:37

TR Sparking Science: Distinguishing Science from its Rivals

What if someone told you your fortunes are going to rise in the coming days; you would sure get drawn. You could also end up sharing some personal details about yourself and even shell out some money in the quest to know more about how you can attract the good fortunes. Today, our episode tries to uncover the rational from the irrational, the science from pseudoscience. Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

09-21
08:27

TR Sparking Science: Sunk Cost Fallacy

What are you upto this Sunday? Finishing a boring movie at the theatre because you paid for the tickets? Hmm, that’s what our episode talks about today. The tendency of people to make irrational decisions based on sunk costs.  Link to our website: https://trationale.com/

09-14
09:16

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Thank you

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Very nice

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