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Abhishek Majumdar, playwright, author of Djinns of Eidgah, Rizwaan and Pah-La and professor of theatre at NYU Abu Dhabi, talks about how we fell in love with theatre, the basics of playwriting, how to write a scene, role of language and audience and whether theatre should get political.Abhishek: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/academics/divisions/arts-and-humanities/faculty/abhishek-majumdar.htmlSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:30 The Magic of Theatre8:20 Is There Too Much Content These Days?15:36 Playwriting 101: What Is The Invisible?25:35 Playwriting 101: What Is A Society?30:48 Theory vs. Life Experiences33:13 Playwriting 101: Which Patterns Are Beautiful?36:02 How Do You Write A Scene?44:59 Realism In Theatre49:20 Role Of The Audience In Theatre56:37 Role Of Language In Theatre1:06:47 Influence Of Theatre Layouts & Shapes1:08:36 Is Theatre Respected In India?1:15:38 Should Theatre Always Send A Message?1:21:54 The Political Context In Sholay1:26:25 Why My Work Is Being Suppressed1:34:48 Lego Interpretation1:35:46 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Playwrights)1:43:39 Legacy & Meaning of Life#theatre #playwright #playwriting

Roundtable conversation on arthouse cinema, community theatre, performing arts, Bharatanatyam, Carnatic music, evolution of arts and culture in Dubai, how to create a performing arts space or arthouse cinema, the economics of starting these spaces and the challenges.Featuring:- Butheina Kazim, founder of Cinema Akil, the first independent arthouse cinema in the Gulf: https://www.instagram.com/butheinahk/- Puja Unni, founder of Spanda: https://www.instagram.com/_pujaunni_/- Gautam Goenka, founder of The Junction theatre: https://www.instagram.com/gautam_goenka/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:59 Why Is Theatre, Movies, Music & Dance Important?8:53 The Origin Story of Cinema Akil 16:09 What is Arthouse Cinema?18:56 The Origin Story of Spanda22:35 A New Approach To Bharatanatyam24:36 The Origin Story of The Junction28:25 Evolution of Art & Culture in Dubai49:52 Challenges of Introducing A New Artform In A Region1:06:58 What Is The Role Of A Theatre, Cinema & Performing Arts Stage?1:21:43 Creating A Space 1011:30:59 Economics of Starting A Theatre, Arts Space Or Cinema1:42:34 Legacy & Meaning of Life#dubai #dance #theatre #cinema

Shereen Ahmed, Miss Universe Bahrain 2024 winner, talks about how to win a beauty pageant, the pasarela walk, fitness, diet, training, mindset and her experience at Miss Universe 2025.Shereen: https://www.instagram.com/shereenahmed/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania#beautypageant #missuniverse #bahrain

“My dear fellow, who will let you?”“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania#knowtime

Richard Fitzgerald, founder of Augustus Media, Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi and SMASHI TV, talks about the evolution of culture in Dubai, how to start companies like Lovin Dubai and SMASHI TV, how to build an audience, how to make these businesses profitable, the clickbait Buzzfeed model, regulations in the Middle East and what makes successful founders.Richard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fitzyrichard/?originalSubdomain=aeSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania#media #digitalmedia #dubai #uae

Lokesh Dharmani, radio presenter at CIty 101.6 in Dubai, talks about falling in love with radio, how to become a successful RJ or radio jockey, a masterclass into radio hosting, the business of radio and the future of radio.Lokesh: https://www.instagram.com/lokeshdharmani/?hl=enSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:32 What Does Radio Mean To You?3:43 Radio Can Save Lives6:16 Feeling On-Air12:28 Working At Archies Greeting Cards15:52 Do You Need Natural Talent To Be A Radio Presenter?27:16 Creating An On-Air Persona33:22 The Story of AJ the RJ on City 101.6 Dubai37:35 Do You Need A Good Voice To Be A Radio Presenter?40:45 Preparing For A Show52:24 How Does A Radio Station Make Money?56:52 Radio Station Metrics1:04:57 Evolution of Radio in Dubai1:07:32 Future of Radio1:11:24 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:16:52 Lego Interpretation1:17:42 Legacy & Meaning of Life#radio #dubai #uae

Pascal Wallisch, professor of data science, psychology and neural science at New York University, returns in chapter two to talk about psychophysics, Gustav Fechner, stimulus vs. perception, brain diversity, psychopaths, psychedelics, movie preferences, consciousness, linguistics and the Turing Test!Chapter One with Pascal: https://youtu.be/bzFVdg6WjKUPascal: https://as.nyu.edu/faculty/pascal-wallisch.htmlSHOW NOTES:1) 'Energy, Quanta, and Vision' by Hecht, Shlaer and Pirenne: https://www.cns.nyu.edu/csh/csh06/PDFs/Hecht1942.pdf2) Brief overview of inner and outer psychophysics: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11954556/3) Paper on similarity between CNNs and neurons: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18957212/Also attached.4) Elite athletes and visual cortex: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12765616/ &https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X240007895) Paper on acid and other psychedelics and how they change perception: https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.1518377113 6) Paper on 10 emotional responses by psychopaths: https://www.foxlabnyu.com/research-projects/psychopathy7) Paper on how 5 seconds is enough when you listen to music: https://online.ucpress.edu/mp/article-abstract/40/3/220/195231/The-Whole-is-Not-Different-From-its-PartsMusic?redirectedFrom=fulltextSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:28 Entropy3:57 Gustav Fechner8:08 Psychophysics13:18 Fechner’s Law15:59 Stimulus vs. Perception23:32 Brain Diversity27:39 Psychedelics31:26 Psychopaths45:37 Movie Preferences50:28 Horror Movies53:19 Beauty & Neuroaesthetics56:56 Consciousness1:04:39 The Trolley Problem1:14:14 AI Consciousness1:17:59 Linguistics1:27:18 The Turing Test1:31:15 Physics1:36:27 Information Realism1:40:33 Lego Interpretation1:41:27 Advice & Meaning of Life#neuroscience #psychology #science

Norman Finkelstein, historian and author of books like The Holocaust Industry and Gaza: An Inquest Into Its Martyrdom, returns in chapter two to talk about navigating American politics, Donald Trump, Zohran Mamdani, the history of Nazism and Hitler, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, the history of Zionism, West Bank, Palestine Liberation Organization, Yasser Arafat and the future of Gaza.Norman: https://www.normanfinkelstein.com/Chapter One with Norman: https://youtu.be/RDQWby8XqGISUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction2:10 The Infinite Loop of American Politics17:05 The Rise of Hitler & Nazism30:26 Can Netanyahu Actually End The War?40:30 History of Zionism1:01:02 Why Do We Need A Jewish State?1:14:12 Zionism (Contd.)1:22:29 History of the West Bank, PLO & Arafat1:31:24 The Future of Gaza1:39:39 Legacy#israel #palestine #gaza

Scott Aaronson, a leading theoretician in quantum computing from the University of Texas at Austin, dives deep into AI consciousness and the philosophical implications of machine thought. He explores the intricacies of quantum computing and complexity theory, explaining the stark differences between P and NP problems. The discussion also touches on the simulation hypothesis and how proving P equals NP could redefine AI capabilities. Aaronson highlights the challenge of understanding consciousness and creativity in machines, blending technical insights with engaging ideas.

Jeffrey Sachs, economist, UN advisor, author and professor at Columbia University, talks about the importance of economics, solving hyperinflation, global world order, United Nations, governance and changes in geopolitics.Jeffrey: https://www.jeffsachs.org/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:40 The Importance of Economics9:00 How To Solve Hyperinflation?17:36 Global Governance26:25 A New Mood In Geopolitics35:38 Future & Meaning of Life#geopolitics #economics #politics