The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma Ep 352: The Bankable Wisdom of Harsh Vardhan
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Oct 23, 2023 Harsh Vardhan, an expert on the financial sector, joins Amit Varma to discuss his life and learnings. They explore topics such as banking without banks, consulting experiences, the impact of different languages and literatures, personal journey of self-discovery, regulatory capture, optimal mix of banking and regulation, and changing perceptions of time and history. They also touch on the nature of kindness and compassion, split brain experiments, the concept of rationality, and influential thinkers for India.
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Childhood and Family Influence
- Harsh Vardhan grew up in a lower-middle-class family in Jabalpur and Nagpur.
- His father, a professor with eclectic interests, and two elder sisters significantly influenced him.
Early Exposure to Diverse Ideas
- Vardhan's father's diverse interests, from Western classical music to rationalism, exposed him to a wide range of ideas.
- This early exposure shaped Vardhan's mindset and encouraged him to explore various subjects.
Father's Contradictions
- Vardhan's father's intellectual curiosity and short temper influenced him.
- While admiring his father's wide-ranging interests, he learned to control his temper.