Varied Interests with Tarun Betala

By Tarun Betala

Varied Interests is a show about exactly that -- the many different interests that we have which make life worth living.

Join me, your host, Tarun Betala, as we explore philosophy, history, music, m... more

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The podcast currently has 4 episodes available.

Varied Interests with Tarun Betala episodes:

October 31, 2021 3: Vanity, Specialization, & Henry David Thoreau’s Walden.
In this episode we discuss vanity and why people tend to have an overinflated sense of pride, we discuss how specialization has become a norm, Thoreau’s Walden, as well as how these topics intersect. Come listen!
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23min
October 29, 2021 2: The Life and Works of HP Lovecraft, A Reading of Dagon, and How Fame Eludes Artists
In this episode, we do a reading of Dagon, a short horror story by HP Lovecraft. We then talk a bit about HP Lovecraft, his life and his works (though not in any real detail!), and how fame eluded him during life as he died penniless. Finally, we also explore racism in works of art, cancel culture, and how people shape their artists' work in today's society.
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49min
October 28, 2021 1: Varied Interests: An Introduction, exploring Kodokushi, and how eulogies are always positive
In the premier episode, I introduce myself and this podcast. We talk about what the point of this podcast is (spoiler alert: there isn't one), about the Japanese concept of Kodokoshi, and how perfection stopped me from creating a podcast in the past.
Link to video mentioned in the podcast: https://youtu.be/gep6UGZm6h4
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35min
October 27, 2021 Varied Interests with Tarun Betala (Trailer)
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How many episodes does Varied Interests with Tarun Betala have?

The podcast currently has 4 episodes available.