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The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma

Ep 359: Danish Husain and the Multiverse of Culture

Dec 11, 2023
Danish Husain, a writer, actor, poet, and storyteller, talks about his life and learnings. Topics include transformative power of art, fluidity of time, pausing and assessing during transitions, the power of resonant poetry, existential angst and search for home, acquired identities versus inherited identities, positive interactions in concrete spaces, lack of dialogue and toxic online groups, preserving cultures and languages, importance of disseminating knowledge and overcoming prejudices, politics in language and gender formulations, impact of language on reading, anxieties of identity and self-reflection, significance of form in music and performance, trade-off between artistic integrity and validation, importance of sound and rhythm in theater and poetry, Dastanghui performance art, storytelling and social media engagement, challenges faced by artists in the creator economy, pursuing a career in acting, dangers of 'follow your heart' advice, transitioning from theatre to cinema, power of sharing personal stories and shifting perspectives through art, and discussion on two poems.
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Quick takeaways

  • Different professions contribute to different aspects of our identity, with artists turning to self-reflection in their creative process.
  • Memory and understanding of time shape our narratives and reflections on the past.

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The Impact of Work on Identity

Our work shapes who we become, and different professions contribute to different aspects of our identity. Professionals like investment bankers and engineers tend to be outward-facing and focused on their work, while artists often look inward for inspiration. Artists, poets, writers, and filmmakers turn to self-reflection in their creative process, deepening their understanding of themselves and the human condition.

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