Owen Flanagan, philosopher and professor at Duke University and NYU Abu Dhabi, talks about the philosophy of happiness, the Happiness Agenda, morality & ethics, the philosophy of Mencius, the Sprout Theory, Xunzi, Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, the Heinz Dilemma, moral nihilism and the philosophy of anger.

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1:02 Introduction

3:01 Should Individuals Aim For Happiness?

14:30 Should Nations Aim For Happiness?

26:59 Owen’s Journey Into Philosophy

38:11 Moral Philosophy 101: Is Human Nature Inherently Good or Evil?

47:30 Moral Philosophy 101: Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development & The Heinz Dilemma

56:02 Criticisms of Kohlberg’s Theory

1:00:35 Moral Nihilism & Moral Realism

1:08:36 Universal Model For Morality?

1:20:02 Philosophy of Emotions 101: Is Anger Evil?

1:28:58 Philosophy of Emotions 101: Is Anger Neutral/Useful?

1:31:53 Philosophy of Emotions 101: Is Anger Good/Beneficial?

1:34:25 Universal Consensus on Anger

1:39:48 Lego Interpretation

1:40:39 Legacy & Meaning of Life

#philosophy #moralphilosophy

Hansal Mehta, director of Bollywood movies Shahid, Aligarh and shows like Scam 1992 & Scoop, talks about his journey in films, Khana Khazana, filmmaking 101: camera lenses, colour correction, camera angles, creating characters along with the business of Bollywood, cinema vs. OTT and the problems with the industry.

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0:59 Introduction

2:29 Growing Up With Theatre & Films

10:04 Working In A Video Library

13:16 Khana Khazana

17:25 Luck & Destiny

18:25 Filmmaking 101: The Scene From Aligarh

27:44 Creative Process

30:55 Directing 101: Camera Shots & Angles

33:48 Directing 101: Camera Lens

44:16 The Purpose of Films

49:05 Timing, Audiences & Trends

51:53 Omerta & ‘Dark’ Films

53:49 Method Acting: Rajkummar Rao & Manoj Bajpayee

1:00:58 Cinemas vs. OTT

1:07:58 Big Budgets

1:11:31 PR & Marketing

1:17:05 Lego Interpretation

1:17:34 Greatest Films, Filmmakers & Actors

1:20:42 Legacy & Meaning of Life

#bollywood

Todd Reisz, architect and author of Showpiece City & Building Sharjah, talks about falling in love with architecture, the history of Dubai, Sharjah and the Middle East along with an architecture & city planning 101 masterclass: how architecture tells the story of these cities, case studies on the National Bank of Dubai, World Trade Center, Sharjah Central Souk, Sharjah Post Office, the city plan of Dubai and Sharjah and addressing criticisms of the design.

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2:33 Falling In Love With Architecture

5:15 Why Todd Started Writing About The Middle East

13:05 The History of Dubai

18:18 Urban Planning 101: The Master Plan Of The City of Dubai

24:52 The Importance of a City Plan

27:40 Form, Function & Marketing

29:33 Architecture Case Study: The National Bank of Dubai

43:57 What Is The Architectural Style of Dubai?

53:21 What Makes An Identity Of A City?

1:00:13 Architecture Case Study: The World Trade Center in Dubai

1:09:52 Addressing Criticism of Dubai Architecture

1:19:22 Urban Planning 101: The Master Plan Of The City of Sharjah

1:23:28 Sharjah In The 80s & 90s

1:29:58 Architecture Case Study: Sharjah Post Office

1:36:22 Architecture Case Study: The Sharjah Central Souk

1:41:25 The Influence of Dubai on Sharjah

1:54:58 Lego Interpretation

1:56:51 Inspirations (Greatest Structures, Architects, Books, Movies, Role Models)

2:02:46 Legacy & Meaning of Life

#architecture

Benny Dayal, singer of Pappu Can't Dance, Bang Bang, Let's Nacho, Ude Dil Befike, Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gayi, Lat Lag Gayi, Badtameez Dil and more, talks about his journey, playback singing 101 masterclass: tone, natural talent, singing dance tracks, the journey of a Bollywood song along with creating a great live show experience.

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10:49 Nostalgia & Music

16:30 Case Study: Dil Se by AR Rahman

21:52 How Do You Actually Create Music?

31:18 Music 101: Natural Talent vs. Training

36:03 Singing Voice & Tone

38:35 Benefits of Carnatic Music

44:34 Spirituality & God

46:46 Benefits of Classical Dance in Singing

51:11 The Journey Of A Bollywood Song

55:41 Does The Music Video Make the Song Better?

57:42 The Making of Kaise Mujhe From Ghajini

1:06:12 Language & Music

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1:11:24 Stereotypes in the Film Industry

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1:25:36 Legacy & Meaning of Life

#bollywood

Farooq Syed, CEO of Springfield Properties, talks about growing up in Dubai, the evolution of real estate in the city, real estate 101: how do you price a home, intrinsic value vs. speculation, what are real estate bubbles, is Dubai real estate in a bubble along with sales and negotiation tactics.

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1:55 Growing Up In Dubai

15:16 The History Of Real Estate In Dubai

20:38 Change in Buyer Profiles

26:52 Real Estate 101: How Do You Calculate The Value Of A Property?

33:07 Is There A Real Estate Bubble in Dubai?

45:11 Is Real Estate A Good Investment?

49:46 Sales 101: How To Close Deals?

58:24 How To Start A Real Estate Company?

1:05:44 Lego, Legacy & Meaning of Life

#realestate

Devaiah Bopanna, co-founder of Moonshot ad agency and former head writer of AIB, talks about his journey into writing from engineering, copywriting for beginners, the history of advertising in India, how to create viral marketing campaigns, the impact of All India Bakchod and Youtube sketch comedy.

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15:57 The History of Advertising in India

21:01 Why Don’t Advertisements Feel The Same?

23:41 The Journey Of An Ad

31:18 Writing A Cold Open

36:48 Copywriting 101: The Structure Of A Good Ad

39:52 Copywriting 101: How To Create Viral Ads?

42:32 Seeking Validation

45:28 How To Write A Comedy Sketch?

49:10 Working With Constraints

56:08 Working With All India Bakchod

58:32 The Impact of AIB

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1:02:30 Political Comedy

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1:14:59 Legacy & Meaning of Life

#advertising #copywriting #marketing

Danae Mercer talks about the 'ideal body types' in women, how social media manipulates reality, her journey, eating disorders, body positivity, criticisms of the movement and women's health.

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2:08 Media Portrayal of the ‘Ideal Female Body Type’

3:41 How Media Manipulates Pictures

7:03 The Psychology of Social Media

12:18 Danae’s Journey

14:47 Suffering From An Eating Disorder

25:52 Body Positivity & Self Love Movement

30:17 Dealing with Social Media Trolls

32:49 Addressing Criticisms of Body Positivity & Plus Size

39:30 Commercialization of Body Positivity

49:06 Lego Interpretation

49:59 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)

50:54 Legacy & Meaning of Life

#womenshealth #feminism #bodypositivity

Dr. Sanjeev K. Sharma, doctor of interventional cardiology at Eternal Hospital, Jaipur, talks about becoming a cardiology, the anatomy of the human heart, why heart attacks occur, role of genetics, lifestyle, diet, rising cases in heart disease among young and South Asians and how to become a successful doctor.

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1:39 Getting Into Medicine & Cardiology

6:22 How To Become A Cardiologist in India?

10:49 What Is The Function Of The Human Heart?

14:22 Why Happens During A Heart Attack?

20:02 What Are The Symptoms Of A Heart Attack?

29:39 Healing From A Heart Attack

31:48 Genetics vs. Lifestyle

36:50 Increasing Heart Attacks In Younger People

39:03 Increasing Heart Attacks In Indians

40:51 Diet For A Healthy Heart

43:47 Life Of A Cardiologist

47:00 Mental Health For Cardiologists

50:34 How To Become A Successful Doctor?

54:06 Legacy & Meaning of Life

#humanheart #cardiology #heartattack #heartdisease

Sunita Narain, director general of Center of Science & Environment, environmental & political activist, editor of Down To Earth, author of Conflicts of Interest and Padma Shri award winner, talks about her journey into environmentalism, the Chipko Movement, environmentalism of the rich vs. poor, equity in energy needs, Delhi AQI, air pollution and sewage in India.

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3:28 Getting Into Environmentalism

15:45 Climate Change In 20 Years

21:13 Environmentalism Of The Rich vs. Poor

37:20 Who Is Destroying Air Quality in Delhi?

46:15 Personal Cars in Delhi

54:05 Private Corporations & Capitalism

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1:10:54 Sewage & Excreta

1:19:35 Lego Interpretation

1:20:35 Wishes, Advice, Legacy & Meaning of Life

#environment

William Dalrymple, historian, author of bestselling books like The Anarchy, The White Mughals and The City of Djinns, founder of the Jaipur Literature Festival & co-host of the Empire podcast, talks about falling in love with history, the allure of Delhi, western bias in history, the East India Company, British colonialism, Koh-i-Noor, politics, morality, Marxism and cyclicality in history.

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2:41 Falling in Love With History

8:12 The Allure of Delhi

12:02 Overcoming Western Bias in History

19:10 The Importance of History

27:01 The History of the East India Company & British Colonialism

36:32 The History of the Koh-i-Noor

43:17 The Role of Morality in History

47:58 How To Write A Good History Book?

52:57 Politics & Identity Wars in History

56:20 Objectivity & Finding Universal Truths in History

1:01:25 The Rise & Fall of Empires & Civilizations

1:06:38 Marxist Historical Materialism vs. Great Man Theory

1:10:20 The Importance of Travelling

1:12:52 Empire Podcast & Increasing Popularity of History

1:15:51 Gaza, Palestine & Israel

1:16:58 Lego Interpretation

1:17:58 Legacy & Meaning of Life

#indianhistory