Open Spaces

In the tenth episode, Sanu from The Last Minute Podcast joins us. We talk about gaming, its potential benefits / demerits, gaming addiction, the social aspect of gaming, why it is so fun and much more.

Recorded: 24th September 2020

In the ninth episode, Sashwat and Varun talk about science and arts, and compare them with regards to job prospects. They talk about utility of science and arts for society, the high cost of college, differences in the college experience between the two fields, and why people pursue arts.

Recorded: 28th August 2020

In the eighth episode, Sashwat and Varun talk about Netflix, why Disney is evil, on directors they like, why they hate KJ Apa, and much more.

Recorded: 27th July 2020

In the seventh episode, Sashwat and Varun talk about how the social hierarchies when we are young matter, if they do. They talk about how gaming the 'system' can be beneficial. Additionally, they talk about the different value structures that are in place in different stages of life, and how adapting to them can be useful.

Recorded: 3rd June 2020.

In the sixth episode, Sashwat and Varun talk about how the social hierarchies in school are decided. We talk about how playing football instantly puts guys on top, how your position in a hierarchy plays a role in deciding your future, differences and similarities between school and college and more.

Recorded: 3rd June 2020.

In the fifth episode, Sashwat and Varun talk about the events of the last week, and comment on how social media affects our awareness levels - how it impacts our knowledge of events, and whether it introduces a bias or not. They address the issue of social media mobs, their effects, how our education might affect our worldview, the role of school in socialization between genders and much more.

Recorded: 8th May 2020

In the fourth episode, we start by talking about Sashwat's passion for music - his approach to production, finding balance in the studio, tips for new producers, and more. Sashwat and Varun then talk about how our social circle might be affecting us in multiple ways, whether these effects are positive or not, how we can try to avoid them, and how we can be a catalyst for positive change among our peers. They also talk about attracting the kind of vibes which may be valuable to you, and dealing with negativity among your social groups.

Recorded: 19th March 2020.

In the third episode, Varun talks to Rohit, an aspiring filmmaker and enthusiast about their shared love for cinema, and how they got interested in it. They talk about the Christopher Nolan impact, the problems with Bollywood, Netflix culture and its impact on a theatrical experience, the MCU and DCEU, problems with the Oscars, the art of film making, pursuing a career in film making and much more.

Recorded: 16th March 2020.

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In the second episode, Sashwat and Varun talk about how people always seem to make choices that ultimately land them in situations they would rather avoid - why does this happen, and how can we fix it? They also discuss the power of motivation, forming habits, the importance of practice, the seemingly counter intuitive way instinct works, and much more.

Recorded: 2nd March 2020.

In this first episode, Sashwat and Varun introduce the podcast, and have a conversation about social media. They talk about its impact on our social interactions, how intellectual discussions on social media play out, the utility of social media platforms, the relationship between social media and our social hierarchies, and much more.

Recorded: 1st April 2020