It’s hardly controversial to say that everybody wants to be happy. In fact, many consider happiness their ultimate goal in life. But is the pursuit of happiness a meaningful goal? Is that the right approach to live life? We speak to Sandy Clarke, Licensed Counsellor and author 'Mindfulness and Emotions: Understanding Your Mind and the Benefits of Being Present'.

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As technology becomes a bigger and bigger part of our lives, data protection becomes increasingly important. But what do global privacy laws say about data protection? We speak to Devasheesh Bais, Fellow, Centre for International Law Research and Policy (CILRAP).

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What is the purpose of life and living? This is something that many of us tend to ask ourselves at one point or another. Ikigai is a Japanese concept referring to something that gives a person a sense of purpose. But how do you identify your Ikigai? We discuss with Dr Eugene Tee, Associate Professor in Psychology.

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Many people tend to think that we live in a world where most people are inherently greedy, selfish and evil. That when push comes to shove, we all want more for ourselves, even if it means less for everyone else. But just how true is that? We discuss with Dr Chua Sook Ning, a psychologist and the founder of RELATE Malaysia. 

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Approximately 48 hours ago, Hamas, the militant faction in Palestine, launched an unprecedented operation. Hamas fired rockets and also sent its fighters from the Gaza Strip into southern Israel. They managed to briefly take control of some Israeli settlements and took some Israeli soldiers hostage too. This is all in response to years of illegal occupation of Palestinian land by the Zionist Israel regime and the oppression of the Palestinian people. But just how crucial is this particular moment? 

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You’ve probably heard of pyramid and Ponzi schemes. They’re deceptive  investment models that promise high returns but ultimately collapse, leaving unsuspecting and often vulnerable participants with significant losses. But how exactly does a pyramid scheme work? 

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We know that language is an important communication tool. But it is so much more than that. It is part of our identity, culture and how we express ourselves. But what exactly is the relationship between language and our identity?

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Fiscal Policy is an important economic tool. It can tell us whether a government is going to be spending more or less. But how does fiscal policy work exactly and what is its significance in economic management?

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UMNO President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s recent Discharge Not Amounting to Acquittal for his Yayasan Akal Budi case has renewed calls among civil society to separate the powers of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor. But what exactly are the functions of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor?

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BFM is celebrating its 15th birthday today. In light of that, we’re walking down memory lane to bring you 15-minute snippets of conversations from the years past. Launched in May 2021, Today I Learned is an educational show that explores various topics of interest surrounding psychology, philosophy, economy, language and more.

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