How often have you seen different pricing for the same products on different e-commerce platforms? Or how about different pricing for different people but for the same seat on the same flight? If you have also experienced this unfair differentiation and gotten frustrated about it, then you might find this episode interesting.

This practice is nothing but "customer segmentation" that businesses follow and this episode we have uncovered the truth behind what we believe product pricing is in the market. By gaining insights into how companies charge more and sell more, customers can understand the psychology of product pricing.

Learn how an introvert who has managed to build a vast professional network over the past 15 years, shares the secrets to successful networking. We dive into how to approach networking without feeling like you're “schmoozing” or begging for favors. We explain the two main reasons why people are bad at networking: the discomfort of talking about themselves and the aversion to small talk.

The decision further dives into the dos and don'ts of networking, and how networking is a patience game, that the true power of networking lies in providing value, fostering weak ties, and being patient with the process. Watch the video till the end to master networking skills.

Universal basic income is a guaranteed paycheck to everyone in this world. Will it eradicate poverty in India? Will the world become a better place with everyone getting fixed amount of free money? In this episode, we dive deep into this topic and discuss what will be the pros and cons of UBI. Major schemes like PDS, a Public Distribution Scheme also famously known as the Ration Card in India, and MGNREGA, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act are already implemented in the country. Can UBI be a contender for these schemes?

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Opportunity cost is one of those economic concepts that will change your decision-making forever once you understand it clearly. But it is quite difficult to grasp the concept if you just got to know the term. Therefore, we've brought you more than 10 examples in this video to help you understand it better.

Why is storytelling so important? Why do we trust stories more than facts and data? In this episode, we discuss why stories are so powerful and how they shape our minds. The ability to sell anything, be it a material thing or a narrative, simply with the power of words is both, a blessing and a curse. Stories can be captivating, inspire change and also be a danger to society in spreading misinformation. Either way, stories matter.

Are you a Baloo or a Bagheera? Sounds like a very silly question but has a deeper meaning to it. Should you try to rise in your current company or explore other companies? Should you get better at Java programming or pick up Machine Learning? All these decisions are related to the explore-exploit concept. We take up real-life scenarios and explain this dynamic concept. When should you switch from exploring to exploiting? This is answered by the epsilon fixed algorithm. Watch the video till the end to understand this algorithm and see what works best for you.

Which is the best city to live in India, or in the world, in fact? The popular opinion is that slums are a sign of a city regressing. Contrary to this belief, we discuss how factors such as increased traffic, slums & overcrowding indicate the growth of a city. While city planning is important, what are the long-term consequences of a planned city when compared to a non-planned city? What are some factors to look out for when choosing a city to settle in? In this episode, we discuss & elaborate on all these points & more.

Everyone has been hearing that correlation is not causation. But this is not necessarily a true statement. The reality is more nuanced than this plane statement. And I have some real-life examples for you to understand the distinction between the two. Learn if there is a correlation between the terms correlation and causation from the phrase correlation is not causation and how this phrase can fool you into believing things that are not true. Once you understand this difference, you will be well-equipped to avoid common fallacies surrounding that. Learn it all in this futureIQ episode.

Should you work 70 hours a week or 40 hours a week? How does stress affect our work life balance? This episode highlights the popular 70 vs 40 hour work week debate, 70 hours rallied by Narayan Murthy and 40 hours famously supported by Satya Nadella, among several other big names. But what does science have to say in this debate, and which one should you choose? Listen to us elaborate on all these questions.

Marketing & Sales often use really strong psychological tricks in order to rope you in to buy more than you need. Indicating scarcity, inciting a fear of missing out and evoking a need for social validation are some such tricks used by Marketers. In this episode, we explain these tricks with the help of real-life examples.