The Intelligentsia

By The Intelligentsia

Intellectual conversations with the intelligentsia.

Hosted by Mian Talha Zahid.... more

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The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.

The Intelligentsia episodes:

September 04, 2023 017 | Understanding the Philosophy of Orwell's Animal Farm Ft. George Orwell
Who was George Orwell? What philosophical concepts has he conveyed through Animal Farm? Why should you read this book?
Listen to his insights elaborated by Mian Talha Zahid, impersonating the philosopher himself.

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20min
August 06, 2023 016 | What is Wrong With Pakistan's Education System? Ft. Dr. A. H. Nayyar
Should religion be taught in schools? Do we need textbooks at all? Why is excessive military expenditure lethal?
Listen to Dr. A. H. Nayyar provides mind-boggling insights into the historical and current issues in Pakistan's education system.
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1h 16min
August 05, 2023 015 | The Historical Roots of Misgovernance in Pakistan Ft. Dr. Ilhan Niaz
What are the historical roots of bad governance in Pakistan? Why is Pakistan misgoverned? Why is the culture of arbitrariness deeply rooted in the governance of South Asia? Why did India become a democracy while Pakistan did not? What is wrong with the civil services of Pakistan? Will governance get better? Why are self-help books pure nonsense?
Tune in to the latest episode as Dr. Ilhan Niaz answers these questions and discusses his book "The Culture of Power and Governance of Pakistan".
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1h 26min
July 22, 2023 014 | The Politics of Common Sense Ft. Aasim Sajjad Akhtar
Who was Antonio Gramsci? What is meant by Common Sense? Does hard work pay off? Is absence of religion the root of all evils? What are some examples of common sense in Pakistani society? And how is it holding us back?
Tune in to the latest episode as Aasim Sajjad Akhtar answers these questions and discusses his book "The Politics of Common Sense. State, Society and Culture in Pakistan".
Link: https://youtu.be/iatiN1hGv10
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1h 17min
July 15, 2023 013 | Why Will SNC Destroy Pakistan? Ft. Dr Anjum Altaf
Why is the Single National Curriculum lethal for Pakistan? Why is the English medium of instruction problematic for our children? What is wrong with education in Pakistan? What should we do instead?
Join Dr. Anjum Altaf in an insightful discussion on Pakistan's education system.
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/uB4D4lXr9MA
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1h 16min
July 08, 2023 012 | Who was Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai aka Khan Shaheed? Ft. Ayyaz Achakzai
Who was Khan Shaheed? Why was he imprisoned before and after the Partition? Why did Ayub's regime keep him in jail for 10 years? Was he a Feminist?
Learn more about his social and political life in this conversation with his grandson, Ayyaz Khan Achakzai.
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1h 38min
July 01, 2023 011 | Deconstructing Feminism to Its Core Ft. Dr. Farzana Bari
What is Feminism, patriarchy, male gaze? Is Feminism a monolith? If not, what are the different brands of Feminism? Is it an anti-men, anti-religious, elitist, Western, and anti-family ideology?
Join Dr. Farzana Bari as she deconstructs Feminism to its core.
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1h 37min
June 24, 2023 010 | Learning Critical Thinking from Mirza Ghalib's Poetry Ft. Dr Anjum Altaf
What is Critical Thinking? What are the levels of thinking? How does Mirza Ghalib's poetry help us think critically about politics, life, religion, philosophy?
Join Dr. Anjum Altaf in his conversation on his amazing book 'Thinking with Ghalib'.
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1h 2min
June 17, 2023 009 | The Theological Roots of Extremism Ft. Arslan Wrraich
What is extremism? Who is and who isn't an extremist? Who is and Who isn't a Muslim? Why do Extremists Destroy Schools and Oppose Girls' Education? Why does a Muslim kill another Muslim? Why do Muslims Dislike America and West? What is the Solution to Extremism, Sectarianism, and Terrorism? Why don't Muslims participate in non-Muslim Festivities?
Who is and isn't a "Shaheed"? Why do Muslims Migrate to Foreign Lands for 'Jihad'? The answer to all these questions lies in 'The Theological Roots of Extremism'.
Join Mr. Arslan Wrraich as he attempts to answer all this questions in a conversation with Mian Talha Zahid.

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1h 4min
June 12, 2023 008 | Understanding Constructivism and International Relations Theories | Ft. Dr. Ahmed Ijaz Malik
Uncover the world of International Relations (IR) with Dr. Ahmed Ijaz Malik. Explore its relevance, theories, and how discourses shape global politics. Discover Constructivism and its impact on real events. Join the enlightening journey now!
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1h 45min

FAQs about The Intelligentsia:

How many episodes does The Intelligentsia have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.