iT maTTers

iT maTTers

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iT maTTers episodes

  • #016: ONU, Voluntariat si Educatie | Vlad Macelaru
    In introducere Vlad descrie motivele pentru care a ales sa se inscrie pentru mandatul de 1 an din cadrul Organizatiei Natiunilor Unite, ca reprezentant al tinerilor. In cadrul acestei experiente a avut atat un rol de reprezentare, primind si transmitand informatii catre si de la tinerii cu care a intrat in contact, dar si de diseminare a informatiilor in ceea ce priveste dezvoltarea sustenabila, educatia antreprenoriala si multe altele. Desi doar un mandat de voluntariat, experientele si beneficiile pe care le-a cules dupa un an incarcat de calatorii si discutii au transformat aceasta perioada intr-o experienta unica. Voluntariatul a reprezentat mereu o parte importanta a existentei sale, desi nu foarte popularizat in Romania. Intrand putin mai in amanunt legat de voluntariat, Vlad considera ca unul dintre modurile in care acesta poate fi popularizat este prin educarea copiilor in spiritul sau, ajutat in acest sens si de exemplele parintilor. Avand propria afacere si lucrand in cadrul unor firme importante la nivel global, am vorbit in continuare despre rolul educatiei in domeniul afacerilor, competitia si lucrul in echipa respectiv elementele care diferentiaza o afacere sustenabila de una care urmareste doar o recompensa rapida. Soundtrack: https://soundcloud.com/sublabmusic/rising-from-the-ashes
    31 min
  • #015: The Art Escape | Ioan Mirea
    Ioan started developing his artistic side from an early age, bewildering his teacher with both the speed and skills he had when it comes to painting, which was his first passion. Unfortunately, although his family was aware of his talent and propensity  for drawing, he was encouraged to pursue a more "practical" career rather than an artistic one. Due to less free time, in high school he had to shift to another art form that will satisfy his urge to express himself, mainly poems, which he has been writing for almost ten years now. In his late high school he started acting on the school drama club which enabled him to not only discover more about himself but also comprehend more about human behavior, writing till now up to 6 plays. The artistic act is highly influenced by his emotions and he successfully uses it like a tool to make the changes he desires. Additionally, he depicts his drawing style, gives advice on how anyone can start their artistic journey as well as name the 3 main components that he thinks define a human being.    Soundtrack: https://soundcloud.com/sublabmusic/rising-from-the-ashes
    57 min
  • #014: Tehnologie si Start-Up | Vlad Macelaru

    Vlad Macelaru este exemplul concret ca interesele in domenii precum tehnologie, educatie, voluntariat si business sunt mai mult decat compatibile, iar rezultatul este unul care vorbeste de la sine. Vlad este absolvent al Universitatii de Applied Sciences din Olanda unde a decis sa studieze domeniul afacerilor pentru a putea avea o privire de ansamblu asupra nu doar a unui singur domeniu in care poate sa activeze. A decis sa se intoarca in Romania pentru a contribui la dezvoltarea unui mediu care sa incurajeze ideile celor din generatia sa, dar si pentru a putea exploata numeroasele oportunitati de aici. Prima sa afacere a luat nastere in Olanda - o platforma online de rezervari dezvoltata pe timpul facultatii. In prezent Vlad, impreua cu cativa prieteni au pus bazele ClarK, o firma ce a dezvoltat un prototip de ochelari AR pentru mediul industrial. Totodata, am discutat si despre ce inseamna cu adevarat un start-up respectiv nivelul educatiei antreprenoriale din Romania, dar si despre elementele cheie ale oricarei afaceri.   Soundtrack: https://soundcloud.com/sublabmusic/rising-from-the-ashes

    34 min
  • #013: Misanthropy | Dr. Valentin Dinu

    In this part of our discussion we talked about misanthropy and the root cause of all the negative feeling people have for each other. Our constant strive for perfection, desire to climb higher levels in every aspect of our lives or simply the will to feel superior to someone else are things that gradually make us less humane. Although we live in increasingly competitive environments, one should never use faith as a reason to give up or blame everything that goes wrong in his life - it's actually the other way around. Moreover, in this episode you will find out what is the only thing we need to make the shift from negative feelings to gratitude, generosity and kindness. To resume, in an utopian society, if everybody is seen and "judged" through the same "algorithms" it all comes down to competing solely with yourself. 

    Soundtrack: https://soundcloud.com/sublabmusic/rising-from-the-ashes

    35 min
  • #012: Faith and Agnosticism | Dr. Valentin Dinu
    Are we able to objectify the presence of a higher power?  We started our conversation by setting the base for agnosticism and what does it stands for. Dr Valentin Dinu explains how his faith was influenced by the books read in adolescence and how it evolved until these days when he discovered the purpose of believing in a higher power. We also argued whether faith and knowledge mutually empower as well as if faith has a positive effect on our development and upbringing or not.  The subject regarding the connection between religion and medicine was also tackled altogether with some ways of overcoming your fears.  Soundtrack: https://soundcloud.com/sublabmusic/rising-from-the-ashes.
    45 min
  • #011: Self Awareness and Happiness | Dr. Emanuel Moisa
    In this episode we talked about what are the features of a good doctor, from my guest' point of view. The balance between skills and knowledge should be one thing that we all need to invest more energy on - one way of doing that is by starting with "Why?". Taking the notion of skills even further, leadership is not a position but a skill that you develop and eventually master, unless you do not indulge yourself in patterns and matrices. Last but not least, Dr. Moisa is another living example that medicine and art can not only mix but also mutually reinforce. Soundtrack: https://soundcloud.com/sublabmusic/rising-from-the-ashes
    38 min
  • #010: Acting on The Medical Stage | Dr. Emanuel Moisa
    The conversation started with Dr. Emanuel Moisa explaining the big switch of his actual career. Then, we began to dive into the aspects of mentorship and what makes someone a good mentor as well as the impact that such a person might have on you. On the other hand, we discussed how self awareness should be the core to every decision you make so that the byproduct of everything you do is happiness. We also covered the aspects regarding competition and how it can be the most productive by simply comparing only with yourself. In addition, no matter how high your achievements are humility should always be the right attitude. Soundtrack: https://soundcloud.com/sublabmusic/rising-from-the-ashes
    42 min
  • #009: Competition and Rankings - Friends and Foes | Dr. Mihai Popescu (Part2)
    We resumed our conversation with Dr. Mihai Popescu arguing that a different approach might not always be welcomed with arms wide open, mainly because of the increased tendency of pattern thinking. Two of the most interesting questions that listeners submitted, focussing on success, hard work and change, are answered in this episode. We also talked about communication and human interaction as the most important aspect that has to be improved in the doctor-patient relationship; and not only. What he would do besides medicine, hobbies, the only thing that he would take on a deserted island and his daily routine are topics also covered. Soundtrack: https://soundcloud.com/sublabmusic/rising-from-the-ashes
    46 min
  • #008: Competition and Rankings - Friends and Foes | Dr. Mihai Popescu (Part1)
    Dr Mihai Popescu, having also an active teaching career, offers students advice on how to better choose their future medical specialty, depicts competition as a 2 way road and argues that a permanent balance has to be maintained between gaining knowledge and building up on your skills. In this episode, you will also find the most common mistake students, especially medical students, make. He also talks about the question that acted as the foundation of BAVA - Balkan Association for Vascular Access, a society he funded alongside other colleagues, which acts mainly as a teaching tool for Anaesthesia and Critical Care doctors. Soundtrack: https://soundcloud.com/sublabmusic/rising-from-the-ashes
    44 min
  • #007: Inside the Mind of a Researcher | Steven Sclan PhD (Part2)
    We resumed our conversation about creativity and intuition and we also argued about how our craving for instant gratification wipes out both of them. However, medicine and art sometimes go hand in hand, this combination leading, in some cases, to some major breakthroughs. From the research point of view, Dr Sclan argues that "When business and medicine mix, there it's never a good outcome for medicine". Apart from all of this, we also reached the topic regarding the ability to actually talk and engage with the people in front of you as one of the skills that not only doctors but also any other person working directly with people should master. Putting medicine and science aside, Dr Sclan shared some things about his hobbies, one of them being particularly unusual. Soundtrack: https://soundcloud.com/sublabmusic/rising-from-the-ashes
    49 min

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