The first part of this podcast was a dense discussion on Left politics. It also revolved around how Status and Privilege play a part in shaping the political scenario not just in India but in the United States as well.In this part, Prakhar and Manu discuss social media and content creation in detail.  As an added bonus, Manu Chaturvedi shares perhaps one of the most insightful and heart warming stories on intergenerational equity. Time Stamps00:00 - Introduction04:40 - Talking about the Pandemic and content creation18:50 - Uncontested fame on Social Media23:00 - Manu Chaturvedi’s touching story  40:50 - Conclusion Follow Manu Chaturvedi -On Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/manuchaturvedi/?hl=enOn Twitter - https://twitter.com/chaturvedi_manu?lang=en -Art of ConversationLearn to have better conversations with anyone. Taught by Prakhar himself. https://www.artofconversation.in/ Connect with us onlinepgradio.com@pgradio.live on Instagram Get in touch:asim@pgradio.com

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STATUS, PRIVILEGE AND THE LEFT with MANU CHATURVEDI | PGRadio Ep. 104 (Part 2/2)

Manu Chaturvedi is an independent legal practitioner skilled in legal writing and litigation. He has done his LLM in International Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. He has also been a consultant to the National Human Rights Commission of India.  In this podcast watch Prakhar and Manu discuss -  00:00 - Introduction02:26 - Manu Chaturvedi’s experiences at UC Berkeley13:45 - Mission and Function Creep19:25 - Prakhar’s experiences at Columbia26:20 - Status Enquiry and Privilege  37:45 - Comparing left politics in India vs USA42:40 - Diluted Unfreedom51:40 - Discussing Clubhouse01:10:00 - Conclusion   Follow Manu Chaturvedi -On Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/manuchaturvedi/?hl=enOn Twitter - https://twitter.com/chaturvedi_manu?lang=en -Art of ConversationLearn to have better conversations with anyone. Taught by Prakhar himself Connect with us onlinepgradio.com@pgradio.live on Instagram Get in touch:asim@pgradio.com       

STATUS, PRIVILEGE AND THE LEFT with MANU CHATURVEDI | PGRadio Ep. 104

Time Stamps00:00 - Introduction00:40 - Chanakya: The Ultimate Polymath05:17 - Does the education system want to create polymaths?08:35 - How Takshashila was a different University?15:08 - Are there any failures of Chanakya?16:30 - Chanakya's greatest social experiment: Women Empowerment21:30 - How to update Chanakya's teachings to modern life?26:26 - Dr. Pillai's journey of studying Chanakya.33:29 - Vijigishu40:00 - What are Prakhar's followers thinking?46:28 - Dr. Pillai on 12th Boards being cancelled.  51:10 - Conclusion   -?Check out the FOUNDATION TO PSYCHOLOGY workshop by Prakhar Gupta. The BEST HEADSTART you’re going to get into the world of psychology. ?Link - https://www.tagmango.com/creator/prak... LIMITED SEATS ONLY. Learn the most useful foundational subjects that will help you to get better at;?Critical thinking,  ?Decision making,?Problem-solving,?Improving your social life,  ?Handling stress and anxiety,  ?Understanding human behavior,?Resolving conflicts,?Developing self-awareness,?Managing your emotions, and much more! Whether you're a school/college student looking to step into the field of psychology, or a corporate looking to understand human behavior for better results - or just someone who is fascinated by the grand psychological realm. This is the BEST HEADSTART you’re going to get into the world of psychology. Here’s a list of few topics we will be covering across the course of 3 days of this Workshop:✅Neuroscience✅Evolutionary Psychology✅Behaviourism  ✅Freud and Psychodynamics  ✅Personality and Disorders✅Theories from the best psychologists (Freud, Pavlov, Skinner, more..)✅Social psychology,  ✅Personal psychology  ✅Biological & spiritual psychology FOUNDATION TO PSYCHOLOGY workshop by Prakhar Gupta | Your Headstart Into the World of Psychology ?Link - https://www.tagmango.com/creator/prak...  What is PG Radio?--PG Radio is your one-stop intellectual cafe. Prakhar, the host, sincerely believes that there is much to be learned always and everywhere.  Follow Prakhar as he weaves sense into dialogue and monologue, conversations and research, science and art, comedy and tragedy, poetry and prose.  Prakhar Gupta, the host of this podcast, is a student of Economics and Psychology at Columbia University in the City of New York.  He has been a student of accountancy, finance, and corporate law in the past. He shares an insatiable passion for politics, philosophy, psychology, and personal growth. Find our audio-only podcast--Spotify: https://bit.ly/pgradiospotifyApple Podcast: https://bit.ly/pgradioappleGoogle Podcast: https://bit.ly/pgradiogoogle or search for PG Radio on your favorite podcast app Connect with us--Instagram: https://instagram.com/pgradio.liveTwitter: https://twitter.com/prvkhvr For sponsorships and collabs---Mail: asim@pgradio.com === Credits:Produced by– Asim Sayed, Prakhar GuptaHost– Prakhar GuptaEditor - Rohan Phatale

Understanding Chanakya with Dr. Radhakrishnan Pillai | PGRadio Ep. 103

Time Stamps00:00 - Introduction  01:08 - Being at the top of your game03:30 - Explore-Exploit phenomenon  07:03 - Vidit's personality/game style11:10 - How Vidit got into Chess18:08 - Chess parties and streams  23:25 - One player Vidit doesn't want to play against29:20 - The process of becoming World Champion in Chess  34:05 - The G.O.A.T in Chess39:38 - The deciding moment in Vidit's Chess career45:00 - Touring stories and Chess rage54:09 - Prakhar on teaching Chess to children  55:27 - What Vidit is preparing for now56:18 - How Prakhar learnt the Art of Conversation  01:02:39 - ConclusionArt of ConversationWant to become a master in conversations?  Check out The ART OF CONVERSATION - (Use code - MAYTHEFORCEBEWITHYOU and avail 20% off on the usual price)  https://www.artofconversation.in/ What is PG Radio?--PG Radio is your one-stop intellectual cafe. Prakhar, the host, sincerely believes that there is much to be learned always and everywhere.  Follow Prakhar as he weaves sense into dialogue and monologue, conversations and research, science and art, comedy and tragedy, poetry and prose.  Prakhar Gupta, the host of this podcast, is a student of Economics and Psychology at Columbia University in the City of New York.  He has been a student of accountancy, finance, and corporate law in the past. He shares an insatiable passion for politics, philosophy, psychology, and personal growth. Find our audio-only podcast--Spotify: https://bit.ly/pgradiospotifyApple Podcast: https://bit.ly/pgradioappleGoogle Podcast: https://bit.ly/pgradiogoogle or search for PG Radio on your favorite podcast app Connect with us--Instagram: https://instagram.com/pgradio.liveTwitter: https://twitter.com/prvkhvr For sponsorships and collabs---Mail: asim@pgradio.com === Credits:Produced by– Asim Sayed, Prakhar GuptaHost– Prakhar GuptaEditor - Rohan Phatale 

THE MAKING OF A GRANDMASTER with Vidit Gujrathi | PGRadio Ep. 102

Time Stamps00:00 - Introduction  01:47 - Opening Remarks12:06 - The Intent attribution problem  18:42 - Corruption of the Social Media System  22:48 - Robbing Twitter off its intermediary status  34:00 - Skepticism towards the State's misuse of social media  40:45 - Publisher- platform debate  48:50 - Invasion of privacy vs Undermining Indian sovereignty  53:50 - Closing Remarks Kushal Mehra is the host of The Cārvāka Podcast. It is India's most popular podcast on economy, politics, geopolitics, religion, history, social issues, current affairs.  Abhijit Iyer-Mitra’s research focuses on defence issues, specialising in defence economics, technology and procurement, and nuclear dynamics. He also deals with governance issues and non-traditional security threats.  Connect with Kushal Mehra -  https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?s=20Connect with Abhijit Iyer-Mitra -  https://twitter.com/Iyervval?s=20 Art of Conversation Want to become a master in conversations? Check out The ART OF CONVERSATION - (Use code - MAYTHEFORCEBEWITHYOU and avail 20% off on the usual price) https://www.artofconversation.in/  Connect with us -- Instagram: https://instagram.com/pgradio.live Twitter: https://twitter.com/prvkhvr For sponsorships and collabs --- Mail: asim@pgradio.com  

TWITTER, WHATSAPP AND SOVEREIGNTY | PGRadio Ep. 101

Time Stamps 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Bhakti Sharma on swimming across the Antarctic ocean 04:30 - How Bhakti Sharma views her endeavors 11:50 - The meditative nature of swimming and getting over the fear of swimming 16:30 - Preparing for swims: mindset, diet and training 24:50 - Training for cold temperatures 30:00 - The downside of achieving your dreams 36:52 - The institutional neglect of sports in India 41:47 - Hyperfocus on Cricket and the state of swimming in India 47:52 - Comparing the potential opportunities in India vs abroad 58:30 - Females in sports and feminism in India 01:06:45 - Underestimating role models 01:17:00 - Conclusion Follow Bhakti Sharma on Twitter - @bhaktisharma4 https://twitter.com/bhaktisharma4?s=20  Art of Conversation Want to become a master in conversations? Check out The ART OF CONVERSATION - (Use code - MAYTHEFORCEBEWITHYOU and avail 20% off on the usual price) https://www.artofconversation.in/  Connect with us -- Instagram: https://instagram.com/pgradio.live Twitter: https://twitter.com/prvkhvr For sponsorships and collabs --- Mail: asim@pgradio.com    

Against all tides with Bhakti Sharma | PGRadio Ep. 100

Abhinav Chhikara is the founder of10K Designers, a cohort-based design education platform on a mission to make 10 thousand designers. To support this mission he founded booklets.io a book summary blog catering to designers and UI Sources, a website to find design references from real apps. He also co-authored a bestseller book on freelancing called Pyjama Profit.Time Stamps:00:00 - Introduction02:00 - The story behind 111104:05 - What is digital scarcity?08:10 - Are we in a unique moment in time today?16:25 - Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Memes23:15 - Talking about Satoshi Nakamoto and Cryptocurrencies26:58 - What are NFT’s?34:10 - The point of owning NFT’s and Monetizing ideas42:34 - Uploading your consciousness on the blockchain and the digital world53:03 - How Exclusivity and uniqueness create a cultural shift59:15 - Should you buy NFT’s?01:04:00 - What are the types of NFT’s01:08:30 - Could the stock market be losing its position in a space where investments can be institution-less01:10:00 - The crypto/ NFT FOMO01:14:26 - ConclusionYou can also watch this episode on Youtube.com/pgradioConnect with Abhinav ChikkaraInstagram: @abhinavchTwitter: @abnuxArt of ConversationLearn to have better conversations with anyone. Taught by Prakhar himselfartofconversation.inConnect with us onlinepgradio.com@pgradio.live on InstagramGet in touch:email: asim@pgradio.com

#99 - Truth behind NFTs, CRYPTO and MINTING money in 2021 W/ Abhinav Chikkara

Prakhar was invited to speak at SVC, Delhi UniversityTime Stamps:00:00 - Introduction02:00 - Prakhar’s insight on being a media entrepreneur08:23 - How Prakhar started his podcasting journey17:38 - Long form vs Short from content20:18 - The PKP story and the art of making mistakes24:41 - What could you do with your “college tag”?36:35 - Coping with parental pressure47:15 - Networking with people55:20 - Future for video editors57:54 - Quick advice to people in their twenties59:10 - Learning to manage risk strategically01:02:00 - Studying abroad vs Studying in India01:06:30 - ConclusionYou can also watch this episode on Youtube.com/pgradioArt of ConversationLearn to have better conversations with anyone. Taught by Prakhar himselfartofconversation.inConnect with us onlinepgradio.com@pgradio.live on InstagramGet in touch:email: asim@pgradio.com

LIVE FROM SVC, DELHI UNIVERSITY

Neer is an entrepreneur, product person, and all-around creative. Neer Sharma is the co-founder of HaikuJAM, a mobile game that promotes self-care through collaborative writing. The app is used by 1M people across 163 countries. Before then, he was an investment banker working in Mergers and Acquisitions. After leaving HaikuJAM, Neer started a newsletter called Patent Drop that summarizes 3 new big tech patents every week for 200,000 people. He is also advising 3 early-stage startups working at the intersection of tech, media, and creativity. He’s also experimenting a lot with NFTs, selling 3 songs in the last few weeks.Time Stamps:00:00 - Introduction00:25 - Neer Sharma’s unique window to the future: Patent Drop03:35 - Is technology or culture the driving force of the future?06:35 - Will we be giving away more data and privacy in the future?17:14 - Moving to an expression economy22:28 - Economics of NFT Art31:42 - How to identify an “upcoming wave”?40:30 - Talking about cryptocurrencies44:20 - Could crypto bypass our current government structures?53:19 - Brave new world, privacy, and digital identities01:06:15 - Neer Sharma’s random phone calls01:14:13 - Patent Drop’s research and analysis process01:21:00 - Discussing low confidence days and the flow state01:27:10 - ConclusionYou can also watch this episode on Youtube.com/pgradioConnect with Neer SharmaInstagram: @Neer SharmaTwitter: @thisisneer Art of ConversationLearn to have better conversations with anyone. Taught by Prakhar himselfartofconversation.inConnect with us onlinepgradio.com@pgradio.live on InstagramGet in touch:email: asim@pgradio.com

#98 - Crypto, NFTs and the Future w/ Neer Sharma

Ronnie and Barty are filmmakers and YouTubers based out of Manali, Himachal Pradesh. They make video content for the Internet and TV, in and around the Himalayas primarily. They have been working for the last 8 years in the mainstream film and Television industry in Mumbai. They also make addictive vlogs. Time Stamps:00:00 - Introduction00:37 - Ronnie and Barty’s content style05:45 - Taking inspiration from the lonely planet07:29 - When living your dream life becomes a routine11:10 - Does scripted travel vlogging leave room for spontaneity and the UFO experience17:32 - Living in Manali and how nature changes your perspective28:51 - How Manali changed after Kashmir became inaccessible to tourists32:49 - Ronnie’s music album37:30 - How does being on YouTube influence Ronnie and Barty’s filmmaking?47:00 - Ronnie and Barty’s life-altering story52:57 - Passivity in traveling57:21 - How YouTube is going for PrakharYou can also watch this episode on Youtube.com/pgradioConnect with Ronnie & BartyInstagram: @ronnie_and_bartyFacebook: @Ronnie & BartyYoutube: Ronnie & Barty Art of ConversationLearn to have better conversations with anyone. Taught by Prakhar himselfartofconversation.inConnect with us onlinepgradio.com@pgradio.live on InstagramGet in touch:email: asim@pgradio.com

#97 - Travelling with Ronnie & Barty​

Mudit Yadav is the founder of MY Success Coach and a keynote speaker.He has spoken to more than 415,000 people from more than 48 countries and also at multiple TEDx events about leadership and success.He is also the author of the book: Be Invincible - The mindset, skills, and habits for sustainable growth and success.Time Stamps:00:00 - Introduction00:25 - Being “raw and real” and Prakhars origin story05:45 - The journey from CA to Public Speaking14:00 - Gaining clarity in life18:00 - How to understand the depth needed in a conversation with people older than you?22:12 - Discussing generic interview questions29:50 - Trading off goals for processes42:00 - Mudit Yadav’s Public speaking process and processing feedback53:08 - Thinking in language and “hyperlocal”55:54 - Is there a secret purpose behind inspiring other people?01:02:00 - Talking about Mudit Yadav’s book - “Be Invincible”01:10:55 - ConclusionYou can also watch this episode on Youtube.com/pgradioConnect with Mudit Yadavmysuccesscoach.inTwitter: @muditspeaksInstagram: @mudit_yLinkedin:Mudit Yadav Art of ConversationLearns to have better conversations with anyone. Taught by Prakhar himself artofconversation.in Connect with us onlinepgradio.com @pgradio.live on InstagramGet in touch:email: asim@pgradio.com

#96 - Extra Ordinary Public Speaking w/ Mudit Yadav

Nitish Rajput is an Indian Digital Social Activist, Entrepreneur, and YouTuber. His popularity grew by his unique approach to political awareness which he achieves through videos on undiscussed things like lies, facts, corruption, education systems, injustice, and propaganda.Time Stamps:00:00 - Introduction01:54 - Discussing political opinions on Social media10:20 - The privilege of having a political voice16:13 - The idea of “small government”23:00 - The idea of Khalistan and Marx’s Communist Manifesto29:26 - Politics versus Policies debate34:18 - India’s importance at an international scale and foreign intervention and Indian politics43:49- Discourse in India59:11 - Why youtube is enjoyable for Nitish Rajput01:02:55 - Political decision making and their long term repercussions01:06:00 - “Sabki baat” and the purpose of conversation01:13:32 - Free speech and the “Idea” economy1:38:30 - ConclusionConnect with Nitish RajputTwitter: @nitishrajpute  Instagram: @nitishrajputeFacebook: @nitishrajputeYouTube: @nitishrajputConnect with us onlinepgradio.com  @pgradio.live on InstagramConnect with Prakhar Gupta:@prvkhvr on Twitter  email: pg@pgradio.com

#95 - Conversation with Nitish Rajput

Ankur Warikoo is an Internet entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and angel investor based in India. He was the co-founder of Nearbuy. Warikoo was previously the CEO of Groupon India.He is an active angel investor and invests in early-stage tech startups and mentors the founders on Product-Market-Fit, Talent hiring & retention, and the founder mindset.Time Stamps:00:00 - Live Streaming, audience engagement06:35 - How does the content creation process change for an older audience?12:57 - Is creating helpful content a way of healing a creator's past wounds?17:15 - Ankur Warikoos experience at ISB Hyderabad21:10 - Does the course matter or the institute?25:15 - Are management colleges becoming redundant?32:00 - Does the “ideal” form of leadership map onto the practical reality?36:30 - Why aren't Indian startups reaching their potential?40:30 - Amazon and Google’s power today43:28 - How much of the top-level entrepreneurship is people management?44:59 - The founder - creator operational difference52:58 - What drives Prakhar to create content?Connect with Ankur WarikooTwitter: @warikoo  Instagram: @ankurwarikooLinkedin: @Ankur WarikooYouTube: @warikooConnect with us onlinepgradio.com  @pgradio.live on InstagramConnect with Prakhar Gupta:@prvkhvr on Twitter  email: pg@pgradio.com

#94 - Growing with Ankur Warikoo

Time Stamps:Timestamps00:00 - Introduction00:27 - Provocative nature of Twitter01:35 - What is “String”?07:56 - The state of political discourse and nationalism11:00 - How “An open letters” political leaning evolved14:35 - Has the Godi media always existed in India?24:20 - Need for reducing government intervention32:30 - Discussing Rinku Sharma murder controversy41:12 - The legacy media and rational voice49:18 - Where did the name “An open letter” come from?52:40 - How to go about fact-finding?59:25 - How Prakhars political leaning changed through a spiritual experience?01:01:46 - Political activism on social media and the western view of India01:09:08 - How does an individual relate to politics?01:15:50 - Who runs the outrage economy?01:25:28 - How Greta and Rihanna sidelined the actual issues01:28:25 - Discussing the farm laws and the events of 26th Jan01:58:45 - Podcasting, Live Streaming, and Content Creation02:13:20 - Jordan Peterson's Zebra story02:18:14 - Conclusion Connect with An Open LetterTwitter: @AnOpenLetter001  Instagram: @anopenletter001Connect with us onlinepgradio.com  @pgradio.live on InstagramConnect with Prakhar Gupta:@prvkhvr on Twitter  email: pg@pgradio.com

#93 - Media, Politics and The People w/ An Open Letter

PG Radio is your one stop intellectual cafe. Prakhar, the host, sincerely believes that there is much to be learned always and every where. Follow Prakhar as he weaves sense into dialogue and monologue, conversations and research, science and art, comedy and tragedy, poetry and prose. Prakhar Gupta, the host of this podcast, is a student of Economics and Psychology at Columbia University in the City of New York. He has been a student of accountancy, finance and corporate law in the past. He shares insatiable passion for politics, philosophy , psychology and personal growth.

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