The World View

Two international business students, Machlon Watkin and Arian Shafa, talk every week about success, business, and technology. With occasional series about some fascinating books they've read.

Teaser - Success in Life - New Series!

In this Teaser, Arian explains what the new series called Success in Life is all about - as if the title itself didn't tell the whole story. 

01-19
01:14

Quantum Computing - Full Episode

This episode is about Quantum Computing. Arian and Machlon explore the area of Quantum Mechanics. We also discuss a few topics from statistics to superposition. Enjoy! Send us your thoughts: machlonandarianrecordapodcast@gmail.com Links Arian referred to: Stephen Hawking faces Paul Rudd in epic chess match (feat. Keanu Reeves): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi0BzqV_b44 Ted-Ed - What can Schrödinger's cat teach us about quantum mechanics? - Josh Samani: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1GCnycbMeA&t=161s Ted-Ed - Einstein's brilliant mistake: Entangled states - Chad Orzel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbbWx2COU0E

06-20
50:19

Lesser known Leaders - Danny Martins

Today, our two co-hosts interview a special guest; the founder and creative director at Eureka Creates, Danny Martins. Together, they discuss everything from Danny's own rags-to-riches story, to where she sees herself ( and her company ) in two, five and ten years into the future. Filled with nuggets of wisdom for aspiring entrepreneurs, listening to her story should be a must for everyone who wants to make a name for themselves.

12-07
40:44

Lesser Known Leaders - Lidiany Martins [ extended version ]

In this episode, Arian and Machlon have a special guest, Lidiany Martins, with who they are discussing her leadership styles. Further, there is also useful insight for entrepreneurs and those who seek to be an entrepreneur.  If you would like to know more about Lidiany Martins you can follow her on Instagram @dannymartins.  We are happy to hear your feedback.

12-11
49:40

21 4 21st - Nationalism ( I )

Inspired by Yuval Harari's ( NYT bestseller ) 21 Lessons for the 21st century, Machlon and Arian discuss the often-disputed topic of nationalism and whether it's an effective system of governance in the era of a globalized economy and science.

09-22
35:21

Lisanne van Bunderen - Success in Life

In this episode, we talk with Lisanne van Bunderen. A behavioral scientist, trainer, facilitator, & founder of Connectors Lab. And in short, one of the most impressive people we have got to interview on this podcast.  The topics discussed range from her company, which focuses on teaching students soft skills and relational intelligence, to Lisanne's PhD dissertation where she examined power dynamics and power struggles in teams, and everything in between.   

02-24
51:41

Bilal Moosa - Success in Life

In this episode, Arian interviews Bilal Moosa. A person with a big heart, and valuable management, consulting, and teaching experience.  Among others, they discuss Adam Grant's book Give and Take, and whether Mr. Moosa agrees with Grant's assessment that Givers, including Mr. Moosa himself, turn out to be more successful in the longterm.  Below are the main questions asked from Mr. Moosa.  Say you are at a party, surrounded by strangers. How would you introduce yourself to them? How do you define success (in life)? How did you get to where you are today -in terms of your professional life? How would you advise me, or for that matter anybody else who is listening to this interview, to achieve success (the way you see it - your version of success)?

01-27
39:43

Guns, Germs, Steel, and Beyond PT 3

In this episode, Arian and Machlon discuss why are some nations poorer or richer than other nations, in light of Jared Diamond's book, Guns Germs and Steel.

08-26
17:35

Guns, Germs, Steel, and Beyond, Part 2.5

In this episode Machlon and Arian provide supplementary information on how the African continent got conquered by a single race and how the fate of Africa was changed centuries later.

08-19
25:28

Guns, Germs, Steel, and Beyond Part 2

In this episode, our co-hosts continue the book review of Jared Diamond's outstanding book: Guns, Germs, and Steel. Arian explains why the other races where coming back to Africa. While Machlon is very interesting and keep challenging some of Arian beliefs based on the book.  

08-12
46:41

Guns, Germs, Steel, and Beyond Part 1.75

In this episode, our co-hosts dive deeper in Jared Diamond's fascinating book, Guns, Germs, and Steel. Arian paraphrases certain parts of the book with regard to Africa, and how Africa become black (that's right!) while Machlon challenges some of Arian's beliefs based on the book.

07-28
30:39

Beyond Guns, Germs, and Steel Part 1.5

Inspired by Jared Diamond's book, Guns,Germs, and Steel, Machlon and Arian continue to discuss the different races and correct some facts. 

07-15
34:08

Beyond Guns, Germs and, Steel

Inspired by Jared Diamond's book, Guns, Germs and Steel, Machlon and Arian discuss World History, approached through a scientific mindset.

07-08
37:57

Quantum Computing - Part Two

This episode is Part 2 of 2 about Quantum Computing. Arian and Machlon explore the area of Quantum Mechanics. We also discuss a few topics from statistics to superposition. Enjoy! Send us your thoughts: machlonandarianrecordapodcast@gmail.com Links Arian referred to: Stephen Hawking faces Paul Rudd in epic chess match (feat. Keanu Reeves): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi0BzqV_b44 Ted-Ed - What can Schrödinger's cat teach us about quantum mechanics? - Josh Samani: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1GCnycbMeA&t=161s Ted-Ed - Einstein's brilliant mistake: Entangled states - Chad Orzel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbbWx2COU0E

06-22
32:44

Quantum Computing - Part One

This episode is Part 1 of 2 about Quantum Computing. Arian and Machlon explore the area of Quantum Mechanics. We also discuss a few topics from statistics to superposition. Enjoy! Send us your thoughts: machlonandarianrecordapodcast@gmail.com Links Arian referred to: Stephen Hawking faces Paul Rudd in epic chess match (feat. Keanu Reeves): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi0BzqV_b44 Ted-Ed - What can Schrödinger's cat teach us about quantum mechanics? - Josh Samani: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1GCnycbMeA&t=161s Ted-Ed - Einstein's brilliant mistake: Entangled states - Chad Orzel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbbWx2COU0E

06-21
19:38

Emotion AI

In this episode, Arian and Machlon talk about what is Emotion AI, what could some of its implications be, and who is Rana el Kaliouby. Links we got inspired by: https://behavioralsignals.com/what-is-emotion-ai/

06-13
30:32

Selfish Altruism - (un)Controversial View

In this episode, Machlon and Arian discuss selfish altruism. The hosts explore the valuable notion of self-interest. Send us your thoughts - machlonandarianrecordapodcast@gmail.com!

06-03
12:54

Stoicism-II

This week, Machlon and Arian continue from where they left off, well sort of. In the second episode about Stoicism, our hosts talk about the dichodomy of control, Amor Fati, and several practical and useful lessons from stoicism, which we could all implement in our day to day life.

05-30
28:17

Mental and Physical Health | Well-being

It's an exceptional moment to be alive. In this episode, Arian and Machlon explore the notion of well-being during a pandemic.  Consequently, you may find some things which can help you to come out of this pandemic stronger and healthier than before. Send us your thoughts - machlonandarianrecordapodcast@gmail.com!

05-20
29:40

Stoicism-I

In this episode, Machlon and Arian talk about what stoicism consists of. Starting with a broad definition of this philosophical framework, they will then talk about four main virtues of this framework.

05-07
19:08

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