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Your brain is lying to you — and Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman can prove it.

In this episode-by-episode deep dive into one of the most influential books of the 21st century, we unpack Kahneman's groundbreaking framework of two competing systems driving every thought, decision, and judgment you make. System 1 is fast, instinctive, and emotional — System 2 is slower, more deliberate, and more logical. Wikipedia Together, they explain why you're not nearly as rational as you think.

Each episode breaks down a key concept from the book — from the cognitive biases that hijack your judgment, to the overconfidence that distorts your decisions, to the surprising science of happiness and memory. We explore how your brain uses mental shortcuts (heuristics) that are fast but often unreliable, making you susceptible to influence in ways you'd never expect. Readingraphics

Whether you're curious about why adding detail to scenarios makes them more persuasive but less likely to be true Conordewey, or why the remembering self — not the experiencing self — has the final say on whether a moment in your life was worth it SparkNotes, this podcast will change the way you understand your own mind.

Perfect for fans of psychology, behavioural economics, and anyone who's ever wondered why smart people make terrible decisions.

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ഡോപ്പമിൻ ഡോസ് മുതൽ ഡിജിറ്റൽ ഡീറ്റോക്സ് വരെ- Part 2 interview with Dr Manu Melwin Joy

Dr. Manu Melwin Joy is currently working as Assistant Professor at School of Management Studies, CUSAT. He has published 51 research papers in reputed International Journals and Conference Proceedings. Apart from publishing articles in accredited journals, he has authored seven books with the most recent one titled "PLAYBOUR - Gamification for employee engagement". Dr. Manu was honoured by V. Sivankutty (Minister for Education and Labour) considering his remarkable efforts in giving training on the topic “Gamification for Learning and Development” to more than 1000 VHSE teachers in the year 2021. He is a recipient of prestigious awards like Vocational Excellence Award 2021 provided by Rotary International (Cochin Technopolis Chapter) and Global Eminence Award 2021 instituted by Bestow Edutrex International.He has handled more than 120 international and national sessions on gamification for corporates such as IBM, The Hindu Group, The Federal Bank, Apollo Tyres etc and educational institutions like University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Oman), Princess Nourah Bint Abdul Rahman University ( Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), international University of Humanities and Development (Turkmenistan), Alatoo International University (Kyrgyzstan), Zanzibar University (Tanzania), California Lutherian University(Iran), Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (Lesotho), Arab Open University (Oman) to name a few . Also, he had taken socially impactful gamification projects Like Project I CAN for developing a app for motivating cancer patients, Project Merry Metro engaging 6000 passengers in Kochi Metro, Gamifying 5 year LLB Curriculum of NUALS, Project Hrudayapoorvam CIAL engaging 1000 passengers in Cochin Airport, Project Guru for training 1000 VHSE teachers, Project Acharya for training 1000 Principals for APKOS (Association for Principals of Kerala Oriented Schools), Project Varna Shalabhangal for gamifying Government Children’s Home, kakkanad, Project Oppam for Gamifying HIV AIDS Awareness, Project Ayushman Bhava for creating Basic Life Support Awareness and much more. An Inspiring Talk with Dr. Manu Melwin Joy

Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means “a reason for being.” 🌱
It sits at the intersection of what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be rewarded for. Discovering your Ikigai helps bring clarity, purpose, and long-term fulfillment to both life and work. Research shows that living with a strong sense of purpose is linked to better mental health, resilience, and longevity. This video explores Ikigai in a simple, practical way—so you can start aligning your daily habits with a life that truly feels meaningful.

📘 The Power of Regret – (Malayalam)നാം എല്ലാവരും ജീവിതത്തിൽ ഒരിക്കൽങ്കിലും അനുഭവിക്കുന്ന വികാരമാണ് പശ്ചാത്താപം.പലരും അതിനെ ഒരു ദുർബലതയായി കാണുന്നു…പക്ഷേ ഈ പുസ്തകം പറയുന്നു — പശ്ചാത്താപം ഒരു ശക്തിയാണ്.The Power of Regret നമ്മൾ ഒഴിവാക്കാൻ ശ്രമിക്കുന്ന ആ വികാരത്തെഒരു വഴികാട്ടിയായി, ജീവിതം മാറ്റുന്ന ഉപകരണമായി മാറ്റുന്നു.നഷ്ടമായ അവസരങ്ങൾ, എടുത്ത തെറ്റായ തീരുമാനങ്ങൾ,“അന്ന് അങ്ങനെ ചെയ്തിരുന്നെങ്കിൽ…” എന്ന ചിന്തകൾ —ഇവയെല്ലാം നമ്മെ പിന്നോട്ട് വലിക്കാനല്ല,മുന്നോട്ട് നയിക്കാനാണ് ഉപയോഗിക്കേണ്ടത് എന്ന് ഈ പുസ്തകം പഠിപ്പിക്കുന്നു.🔹 എന്തുകൊണ്ട് പശ്ചാത്താപം മനുഷ്യരിൽ സ്വാഭാവികമാണ്🔹 പശ്ചാത്താപം നമ്മെ കൂടുതൽ നല്ല തീരുമാനങ്ങളിലേക്ക് എങ്ങനെ നയിക്കുന്നു🔹 കുറ്റബോധത്തിൽ നിന്ന് വളർച്ചയിലേക്കുള്ള യാത്ര🔹 വേദനയെ ജ്ഞാനമാക്കുന്ന മനോഭാവംഈ പുസ്തകം വായിച്ചാൽ,നിങ്ങൾ പശ്ചാത്താപത്തെ ഭയപ്പെടില്ല —പകരം അത് നിങ്ങളെ ശക്തനാക്കാൻ അനുവദിക്കും.👉 ജീവിതത്തെ പുതുക്കി ചിന്തിക്കാൻ ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്ന എല്ലാവർക്കും വായിക്കേണ്ട ഒരു പുസ്തകം.

Don’t Believe Everything You Think | Book Insights | The Inspired PodcastWhat if your thoughts are not always telling you the truth?In this episode of The Inspired Podcast, we dive deep into the powerful book “Don’t Believe Everything You Think”, a simple yet life-changing reminder that most of our stress, fear, and self-doubt comes from believing our thoughts without questioning them.This book challenges the way we see our mind, emotions, and inner dialogue—and shows how awareness can free us from unnecessary suffering.🎙️ In this episode, we explore: • Why thoughts are not facts • How overthinking steals peace and clarity • The difference between thinking and awareness • How to respond to life instead of reacting • Practical insights to quiet the mind and live fullyIf you’re feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or constantly battling your own thoughts, this conversation will help you pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.✨ Sometimes, freedom begins the moment you stop believing every thought you have.🔔 Subscribe to The Inspired Podcast for conversations that challenge your thinking and inspire conscious living.📩 Share this episode with someone who needs this reminder today.

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown is a powerful guide to living and working with clarity, focus, and purpose in a world overloaded with distractions. The core idea of the book is simple yet transformative: instead of trying to do more, learn to do less but better. McKeown challenges the modern belief that success comes from saying yes to everything and shows how this mindset leads to burnout, stress, and shallow progress.

Essentialism teaches readers to identify what truly matters and to eliminate everything else that is non-essential. Through practical examples and research-backed insights, the book emphasizes three key steps: explore what is essential, eliminate what is not, and execute what matters effortlessly. It encourages setting clear priorities, creating space to think, learning to say no gracefully, and designing systems that make the right actions easier.

Rather than promoting minimalism for its own sake, Essentialism focuses on intentional living—choosing where to invest time, energy, and attention for maximum impact. The book is especially valuable for professionals, leaders, and anyone feeling overwhelmed by commitments. Ultimately, Essentialism is about reclaiming control of your life, reducing noise, and making consistent progress toward what truly aligns with your values and goals.

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🔥 Why You MUST Step Into Discomfort | The Comfort Crisis – Full Breakdown (Malayalam)We live in a world designed for comfort…But what if comfort is slowly killing our focus, resilience, and inner strength?In this episode, Syam & Lijin dive deep into Michael Easter’s bestselling book The Comfort Crisis — a powerful exploration of why humans are becoming weaker, more distracted, and less fulfilled… and how stepping into controlled discomfort can completely transform your life.🎙️ What you’ll learn in this episode:• Why our brain craves the “easy path” — and how it traps us• The science behind discomfort and growth• How modern comfort destroys focus, grit & creativity• Real-life stories that show the power of “reaching your edges”• Simple, daily discomfort habits to rebuild mental toughness• How Malayalis can apply these ideas in the modern lifestyle💥 This is NOT another ‘motivational talk’This is a research-backed, story-driven conversation that will challenge the way you think, live, and pursue success.If you’ve been feeling:✔️ Stuck✔️ Distracted✔️ Overwhelmed✔️ Too comfortable…this episode might just be the turning point.👇 Watch now. Step outside the comfort zone. Start becoming who you’re meant to be.#ComfortCrisis #BookBreakdown #MalayalamPodcast #Productivity #MentalToughness #SyamAndLijin #Focus #Grit #SelfImprovement

Laziness Doesn’t Exist” – The Inspired Folks 🔥What if everything you believed about laziness… was a lie?In this episode, we break down one of the most eye-opening books of our time — Laziness Does Not Exist by Dr. Devon Price — and explore why what we call “laziness” is often exhaustion, overwhelm, fear, and unmet human needs.🎯 What you'll learn in this review:– The shocking truth behind the “laziness myth”– Why productivity culture is quietly burning us out– How guilt, shame, and hustle culture trap us in a cycle of self-pressure– The three hidden forces that make you feel “lazy”– Practical steps to rebuild your energy, identity, and self-worth– How to shift from doing more to living better💡 Whether you’re a student, parent, leader, or someone stuck in the “I should be doing more” loop — this episode will change the way you look at yourself forever.👥 Who we areWe are The Inspired Folks — storytellers, thinkers, and researchers helping people reclaim focus, courage, and clarity in a noisy world. Every week, we break down powerful books, ideas, mindsets, and tools that help you grow.✨ If you're tired of feeling like you're not enough… this one is for you.👉 LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE for more book breakdowns, deep conversations, and content that makes you think.