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The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma

Ep 371: Ram Guha Writes a Letter to a Friend

Mar 4, 2024
Ram Guha reminisces about past friendships and a world gone by, discussing personal writing, historical narratives, and the art of letter writing. The podcast also explores the impact of influential figures on shaping lives, challenges to intellectual work, and the importance of mentorship in writing and intellectual development.
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Quick takeaways

  • Exceptional individuals like Rukun play pivotal roles in shaping careers and intellectual pursuits.
  • Mentors like Anjan Ghosh and Ravi Dayal greatly influence personal and professional growth.

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The Impact of Influential Individuals

Individuals like Rukun and other key figures played pivotal roles in shaping lives and careers. Rukun, an influential publisher, was crucial in the speaker's life and without him, their trajectory might have been vastly different. Rukun's ability to nurture and shape ideas impacted not only the speaker but also the wider literary and intellectual spheres he was a part of, emphasizing the significance of outlier individuals like him.

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