Perspective Platoon

This episode of Perspective Platoon features Albert Chin, an international student from Malaysia. We chatted about his interest in AI, the future of humans with technology, life philosophies, and much more. If this episode tickled your fancy, consider subscribing to the channel!

Note 1: Links to sources about some topics discussed are attached below.

Note 2: This episode was recorded on August 25th, 2024.

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0:00 - Opening

1:00 - Guest introduction and AI interests

10:10 - AI and its impact on the world

30:20 - Brain-Computer Interfaces and the philosophy of human existence

57:47 - Self-development and seeking the highest version of yourself

1:07:43 - Curiosity about different things

1:40:21 - Our brains are not made for social media

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Resources:

1. AI-Journalist Story: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/ai-chatbot-goes-rogue-confesses-love-for-user-asks-him-to-end-his-marriage/articleshow/98089277.cms?from=mdr

2. South Korea's Fertility Rate: https://www.npr.org/2023/03/19/1163341684/south-korea-fertility-rate

3. Behavioral Sink: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavioral_sink

4. Origin of the word "meme": https://www.britannica.com/topic/meme

5. Origin of Emotional Intelligence: https://www.ihhp.com/meaning-of-emotional-intelligence/#:~:text=The%20term%20emotional%20intelligence%20was,his%201995%20book%20Emotional%20Intelligence.

6. Ikigai: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikigai

7. Does Happiness Make You Happy? (VSauce): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nVL9nSix1A

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Listen to Perspective Platoon:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SSzKolpDLm48yKAEpoXsE

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perspective-platoon-with-prateek/id1546005340

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZTYwNmUzMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

This episode of Perspective Platoon features Robin Miranda, a mechanical engineer in the United States. We spoke about his journey to the US to earn his master's degree, the Boeing debacle, and much more. If this episode tickled your fancy, consider subscribing to the channel!

Note: This episode was recorded on August 25th, 2024.

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0:00 - Opening

1:00 - Guest introduction

17:08 - Interest in Mechanical Engineering

55:03 - Boeing flight accidents

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Listen to Perspective Platoon:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SSzKolpDLm48yKAEpoXsE

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perspective-platoon-with-prateek/id1546005340

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZTYwNmUzMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

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Perspective Platoon is a show to share stories, understand intricacies, and break boundaries! Join Prateek Shetty, as he dives deep into the background of random human beings and finds what binds us together and makes us a platoon of different perspectives.

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Random Relatability is a channel birthed with the idea of seeking relatability in a world of differences. As social media and mainstream news media are turning into juggernauts of polarization, Random Relatability aims to create a platform that celebrates the differences in thought processes and cherishes the things that make us all human.

This episode of Perspective Platoon features Angela George, an undergraduate student from Punjab, studying in the United States. We spoke about her time in the US and the influence of faith and religion in her life. If this episode tickled your fancy, consider following the channel!

Note: This episode was recorded on August 17th, 2024.

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0:00 - Opening

1:00 - Guest introduction

5:20 - Moving to Oklahoma

13:01 - Canada is OVERRATED!

15:03 - Difference between being protective and being conservative

16:28 - Time spent in Oklahoma

20:08 - The influence of religion and faith in life

39:16 - Are young people truly religious?

42:52 - Religious animosity

45:53 - Living the interpretation of religion

49:31 - Developing faith as you grow older

1:07:31 - Do people need God more?

1:15:28 - Closing thoughts

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Listen to Perspective Platoon:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SSzKolpDLm48yKAEpoXsE

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perspective-platoon-with-prateek/id1546005340

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZTYwNmUzMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

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Perspective Platoon is a show to share stories, understand intricacies, and break boundaries! Join Prateek Shetty, as he dives deep into the background of random human beings and finds what binds us together and makes us a platoon of different perspectives.

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Random Relatability is a channel birthed with the idea of seeking relatability in a world of differences. As social media and mainstream news media are turning into juggernauts of polarization, Random Relatability aims to create a platform that celebrates the differences in thought processes and cherishes the things that make us all human.

This episode of Perspective Platoon features Jason Eliot, an associate professor in the College of Business at the University of Central Oklahoma. We explored Prof. Eliot's experience in the healthcare industry as an employee attorney, teaching business ethics in an academic setting, capitalism in today's society, and much more. If this episode tickled your fancy, consider subscribing to the channel!

Note: This episode was recorded on August 14th, 2024.

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0:00 - Opening

1:00 - Guest introduction

3:20 - Law and ethics in the healthcare industry

17:02 - Devil’s advocates in conversations: not the best approach?

24:04 - Spending free time away from teaching

25:38 - Teaching students the gray area that exists in ethical decisions

53:47 - Positives and negatives of capitalism

1:21:45 - Who is responsible for upholding ethics in the media space?

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Sources:

How America Got Mean: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/09/us-culture-moral-education-formation/674765/

Dylan Mulvaney & BudLight: https://www.them.us/story/dylan-mulvaney-bud-light-drama-explained

Starbucks Controversy in India: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/20/starbucks-india-transgender-ad/

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Listen to Perspective Platoon:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SSzKolpDLm48yKAEpoXsE

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perspective-platoon-with-prateek/id1546005340

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZTYwNmUzMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

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Perspective Platoon is a show to share stories, understand intricacies, and break boundaries! Join Prateek Shetty, as he dives deep into the background of random human beings and finds what binds us together and makes us a platoon of different perspectives.

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Random Relatability is a channel birthed with the idea of seeking relatability in a world of differences. As social media and mainstream news media are turning into juggernauts of polarization, Random Relatability aims to create a platform that celebrates the differences in thought processes and cherishes the things that make us all human.

** TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses topics around suicide. **

This week, I am the solo pilot of this podcast ship. I requested folks on Instagram to ask questions and answered them in this episode.

Note: This episode was recorded on August 11th, 2024.

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0:00 - Opening

2:14 - Mental health

13:25 - Values

22:15 - Career opportunities in forensic science

28:25 - Behind-the-scenes work to upload an episode

34:18 - Motivation

46:32 - Loneliness

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Sources:

Mental Health Support (Global): https://wrestletalk.com/features/support-wrestletalk-support-each-other/

Healthy Gamer GG: https://www.healthygamer.gg/

ManTalks: https://mantalks.com/

Thwarted Belongingness: https://tinyurl.com/5n6ta6xt

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/suicide-statistics/

Perspective vs Perception: https://medium.com/@twoguyswhoblog/the-difference-between-perception-and-perspective-c9d5feea7e6b

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Listen to Perspective Platoon:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SSzKolpDLm48yKAEpoXsE

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perspective-platoon-with-prateek/id1546005340

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZTYwNmUzMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

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Perspective Platoon is a show to share stories, understand intricacies, and break boundaries! Join Prateek Shetty, as he dives deep into the background of random human beings and finds what binds us together and makes us a platoon of different perspectives.

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Random Relatability is a channel birthed with the idea of seeking relatability in a world of differences. As social media and mainstream news media are turning into juggernauts of polarization, Random Relatability aims to create a platform that celebrates the differences in thought processes and cherishes the things that make us all human.

This episode of Perspective Platoon features Jordan Walter, my classmate in graduate school. Farming, forensic science, and faith were on the docket for this conversation. We spoke about making hay (which was new to me) and explored overthinking tendencies, control, and belief in life's happenings. If this episode tickled your fancy, consider following the podcast!

This episode of Perspective Platoon features Grace Wray, a recent master's graduate and former coworker from university. We touched on many topics such as geopolitics, American politics, Disney World in the social media space, generational changes in society, and much more!

Note: This episode was recorded on June 30th, 2024, before major events and changes in the political landscape of the United States.

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0:00 - Opening

3:06 - Life after graduation

7:43 - Interest in national and global politics

20:46 - The state of “BREAKING NEWS” media and its influence

30:13 - Are people avoiding the real world?

43:22 - People are not having kids anymore

52:09 - Relationships with dogs versus humans

1:02:34 - Choice, taking offense, echo chambers, traveling, and existence

1:18:18 - Closing thoughts

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perspective-platoon-with-prateek/id1546005340

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZTYwNmUzMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

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Perspective Platoon is a show to share stories, understand intricacies, and break boundaries! Join Prateek Shetty, as he dives deep into the background of random human beings and finds what binds us together and makes us a platoon of different perspectives.

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Random Relatability is a channel birthed with the idea of seeking relatability in a world of differences. As social media and mainstream news media are turning into juggernauts of polarization, Random Relatability aims to create a platform that celebrates the differences in thought processes and cherishes the things that make us all human.

This episode of Perspective Platoon features Prateek Kalra, a computer science major at the University of Hamburg. We chatted about his time as a badminton player, Indian politics, and much more. If you liked this episode and found value in it, consider subscribing to the channel and leaving a comment below!

Note: This episode was recorded on June 16th, 2024.

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0:00 - Opening

1:00 - Guest introduction

3:12 - Shifting cultures from India to Germany

5:35 - Likes and dislikes about Germany

8:28 - Love for coffee

11:20 - Things Prateek is nerdy about

16:10 - Computer science as a career path

20:06 - Interest in computer science

22:35 - Geopolitics and the changes in India

40:52 - Hobbies and love for badminton

45:30 - Future goals and plans

56:34 - Closing thoughts

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShettyPrateek

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Listen to Perspective Platoon:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SSzKolpDLm48yKAEpoXsE

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perspective-platoon-with-prateek/id1546005340

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZTYwNmUzMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

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Perspective Platoon is a show to share stories, understand intricacies, and break boundaries! Join Prateek Shetty, as he dives deep into the background of random human beings and finds what binds us together and makes us a platoon of different perspectives.

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Random Relatability is a channel birthed with the idea of seeking relatability in a world of differences. As social media and mainstream news media are turning into juggernauts of polarization, Random Relatability aims to create a platform that celebrates the differences in thought processes and cherishes the things that make us all human.

This episode of Perspective Platoon features Nathan Gomes, a strategic communications major at the same university as me. We discussed a wide range of topics (some of which had to be edited lol). If you liked this episode and found value in it, consider following the channel!

Note: This episode was recorded on June 5th, 2024.

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0:00 - Opening

1:00 - Guest introduction

7:51 - Why choose strategic communications/public relations as a career?

8:50 - Separating truth from biased information

35:04 - The westernification of the world

39:37 - Why does Nathan’s article and work mean a lot to him?

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Nathan's Article:

https://ucentralmedia.com/halal-chicken-comes-to-uco-offering-another-option/

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UCentral Media/The Vista:

Current: https://ucentralmedia.com/

Archive: https://issuu.com/thevista/stacks

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Listen to Perspective Platoon:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SSzKolpDLm48yKAEpoXsE

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perspective-platoon-with-prateek/id1546005340

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZTYwNmUzMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

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Perspective Platoon is a show to share stories, understand intricacies, and break boundaries! Join Prateek Shetty, as he dives deep into the background of random human beings and finds what binds us together and makes us a platoon of different perspectives.

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Random Relatability is a channel birthed with the idea of seeking relatability in a world of differences. As social media and mainstream news media are turning into juggernauts of polarization, Random Relatability aims to create a platform that celebrates the differences in thought processes and cherishes the things that make us all human.

This episode of Perspective Platoon features Arya, another junior of mine from school. We chatted about his experimental milkshakes (which you can watch in the tagged video), his aspirations in animation, the animation scene in India, and more. If you liked this episode and found value, consider following the channel!

Note: This episode was recorded on June 8th, 2024.

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0:00 - Opening

1:00 - Guest introduction

3:41 - Arya’s love for milkshakes

10:05 - Interest in art and developing artistic skills

24:26 - Interest in animation

28:37 - Art and animation in India

49:53 - Inspirations in art

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pensandsketches/

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Arya's Smoothie Recipe:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeqfegLvBCg

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Listen to Perspective Platoon:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SSzKolpDLm48yKAEpoXsE

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perspective-platoon-with-prateek/id1546005340

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZTYwNmUzMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

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Perspective Platoon is a show to share stories, understand intricacies, and break boundaries! Join Prateek Shetty, as he dives deep into the background of random human beings and finds what binds us together and makes us a platoon of different perspectives.

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Random Relatability is a channel birthed with the idea of seeking relatability in a world of differences. As social media and mainstream news media are turning into juggernauts of polarization, Random Relatability aims to create a platform that celebrates the differences in thought processes and cherishes the things that make us all human.