
Know Time
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Jun 6, 2025 • 38min
#118: Geopolitics, Economics, Governments Hyperinflation ft. Jeffrey Sachs
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

May 23, 2025 • 1h 49min
#117: Politics, America, Corporatism & Democracy ft. Cenk Uygur
Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks, talks about politics, psychology, corruption, corporatism, capitalism, the American political spectrum, the role played by donors and corporations, the effectiveness of the US president, democracy and mainstream media.Cenk: https://tyt.com/homeSUPPORT: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 Introduction1:49 The Game of Politics & Power18:58 What Makes A Good Politician?23:10 Cenk’s Journey & Motivations36:17 The American Political Spectrum44:42 Money In Politics49:24 Corporatism & Capitalism57:00 How Effective Is The US President In Reality?1:10:24 Can Democracy Work?1:22:51 Mainstream Media in America1:31:41 Progressivism1:39:36 Lego Interpretation1:40:40 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:42:20 Legacy & Meaning of Life#politics #usa #america

May 17, 2025 • 1h 9min
#116: Economics, Capitalism, Demonetization & Foreign Aid ft. Jayati Ghosh
Jayati Ghosh, professor of economics at University of Massachusetts Amherst, talks about the purpose of economics, problems with capitalism, problems with foreign aid, IMF & USAID, demonetization in India in 2016, Narendra Modi and feminist economics!Jayati: https://www.umass.edu/economics/about/directory/jayati-ghoshSUPPORT: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 Introduction1:19 Why Is Economics Important?5:07 Jayati’s Economic Stance7:43 Problems With Capitalism11:04 Taxing The Rich16:37 Aid, IMF & USAID24:59 What Causes A Debt Crisis In A County?38:11 Indian Demonetization of 201648:18 Power51:09 Narendra Modi55:29 Feminist Economics1:04:33 Inspirations, Legacy & Meaning of Life#economics #economy #capitalism

May 9, 2025 • 1h 38min
#115: Black Holes, Holographic Principle, Quantum Gravity & String Theory ft. Andrew Strominger
Andrew Strominger, professor of physics at Harvard University, talks about black holes, soft hair, no-hair theorem, holographic principle, anti-de Sitter space, AdS/CFT correspondence, determinism, quantum gravity and string theory.Andrew: https://www.physics.harvard.edu/people/facpages/stromingerSUPPORT: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 Role of Obsession In Theoretical Physics11:18 Falling In Love With Physics16:31 Black Hole, Event Horizon & Singularity23:00 No-Hair Theorem26:48 Black Hole Information Paradox28:07 Soft Hair38:29 Holographic Principle & Bekenstein-Hawking Entropy44:01 Anti-de Sitter Space & AdS/CFT Correspondence48:31 Information Realism54:55 Determinism1:03:02 Quantum Gravity1:15:08 String Theory1:26:24 Twistor Theory1:28:08 Lego Interpretation1:28:59 Inspirations (Books, Role Models)1:33:29 Mysteries of the Universe, Legacy & Meaning of Life#science #physics #learn

May 3, 2025 • 2h 7min
#114: Entrepreneurship 101, Startups, Funding & Venture Capital ft. Anurag Ram Chandran
Anurag Ram Chandran, entrepreneur and co-founder of Kubo Care, provides a masterclass on entrepreneurship where we cover: different motivations to become a founder, what are the different funding stages when raising capital, how to calculate valuation and equity dilution, what is venture capital, angel investors, how to stress test an idea, building a team and hiring talent!Anurag: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuragrc/Kubo Care: https://kubocare.com/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 Introduction2:49 Motivations To Become An Entrepreneur15:34 What Personality Traits Do Successful Founders Have?22:55 Finding Co-Founders36:10 Idea vs. Team vs. Timing43:10 Stress Testing 51:34 Do You Need Funding From Venture Capital?59:37 Raising Capital 101: Funding Rounds, Valuation, Dilution & Equity1:13:45 How Much Capital Do You Need?1:17:22 Giving Away Equiity1:20:46 Calculating Company Valuation1:24:35 Deciding Your Salary1:28:08 What Do VC Firms Look For?1:30:50 The Problems With Venture Capital1:38:49 Work-Life Balance1:43:32 Attracting Talent1:54:24 Lego Interpretation1:56:29 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs2:02:52 Meaning of Life#entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #startup

Apr 25, 2025 • 55min
#113: Regenerative Biology, Bioelectricity & Xenobots ft. Michael Levin
Michael Levin, developmental and synthetic biology and professor at Tufts University, talks about the links between computation and biology, bioelectricity, cancer, cognitive light cones, xenobots and regeneration in biology & medicine.Michael: https://drmichaellevin.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 Introduction1:09 Computation & Biology9:13 Bioelectricity11:57 Why Don’t Robots Get Cancer?19:08 Mind21:31 Cognitive Light Cone24:29 Universal Goal29:59 Bioelectricity (Contd.)33:57 Xenobots40:41 Regenerative Biology48:31 Memories50:54 Legacy & Meaning of Life#biology #science #learn

Apr 18, 2025 • 1h 23min
#112: Exoplanets, Extraterrestrial Life, Astrophysics & Venus ft. Sara Seager
Sara Seager, astrophysicist, professor at MIT and author of The Smallest Lights In The Universe, talks about exoplanets, biosignatures, the Starshade project, detecting exoplanet atmospheres, the Fermi Paradox and life on Venus.Sara: https://www.saraseager.com/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 Introduction1:45 Are We Alone In The Universe?3:51 Falling In Love With The Universe7:23 Exoplanets12:47 Detecting Exoplanets18:05 Starshade Project29:32 The Seager Equation32:40 Exoplanet Atmospheres & Biosignatures39:49 Life on Venus51:06 What Happens When We Find Extraterrestrial Life?54:40 Origins of Life56:46 Detecting Exoplanet Atmospheres59:04 Fermi Paradox1:04:56 Future of Space Exploration1:12:23 Lego Interpretation1:14:30 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:18:11 Mortality, Legacy & Meaning of Life#universe #astrophysics #science

Apr 5, 2025 • 1h 58min
#111: Biology, Evolutionary Development, Genetics & Mutations ft. Sean B. Carroll
Sean B. Carroll, evolutionary development biologist, professor at University of Maryland College Park, producer and author of Endless Forms Most Beautiful and Serengeti Rules, talks about his journey, DNA, genes, evo-devo, genetic switches, natural selection, random mutations and the Serengeti rules.Sean: https://www.seanbcarroll.com/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 Introduction1:44 Falling In Love With Biology7:57 What Is DNA?9:20 What Is Natural Selection?14:04 Modern Synthesis16:28 What Is Evo-Devo?38:10 Natural Selection vs. Evo-Devo48:38 Quantum Theory & Random Mutations1:00:53 A Series Of Fortunate Events1:19:45 The Serengeti Rules1:38:29 God1:45:38 Lego Interpretation1:47:11 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:52:47 Legacy & Meaning of Life#biology #evolution #science

Mar 29, 2025 • 1h 25min
#110: Jazz History, Latin Jazz & Salsa ft. Chris Washburne
Chris Washburne, Grammy-winning trombonist and professor at Columbia University, talks about the magic of jazz, his journey, jazz history, latin jazz, discrimination and racism in jazz and the origins of salsa.Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chriswashburne/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 Introduction1:37 The Magic of Jazz8:39 Getting Into Jazz12:33 How Did Jazz Become Popular?20:31 How to Listen to Jazz?28:12 A Brief History of Jazz39:19 What is Latin Jazz?42:49 The Problems With Labels & Genres51:34 The Othering of Latin Jazz57:30 The History of Salsa1:03:04 Impact of Jazz & Salsa1:08:40 Improvisation1:14:20 Lego Interpretation1:15:44 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:18:36 Greatest Jazz Players & Jazz Clubs1:21:36 Legacy & Meaning of Life#jazz #salsa #jazzmusic

Mar 21, 2025 • 3h 29min
#109: Quantum Theory, Indivisible Stochastic Processes & Philosophy of Physics ft. Jacob Barandes
Jacob Barandes, physicist and philosopher of science at Harvard University, talks about realism vs. anti-realism, Humeanism, primitivism, quantum physics, Hilbert spaces, quantum decoherence, measurement problem, Wigner's Friend thought experiment, philosophy of physics, the quantum-stochastic correspondence and indivisible stochastic processes.Jacob: https://www.jacobbarandes.com/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 Introduction1:21 Realism vs. Anti-realism27:15 Humeanism vs. Primitivism37:08 What Is Quantum Theory?41:11 What Is A Hilbert Space?44:34 What Is Quantum Theory? (Contd.)58:37 Measurement Problem & Wigner’s Friend1:04:31 The Limitations of Quantum Theory1:23:03 Quantum Decoherence1:32:29 Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics1:48:04 Problems With Other Interpretations1:57:25 Indivisible Stochastic Theory2:15:06 Probabilities & Randomness2:34:17 Philosophy of Physics2:42:35 Role of Beauty In Physics2:47:34 Criticisms of Indivisible Stochastics2:57:30 The Problem With Bell’s Inequality3:08:39 Lego Interpretation3:09:58 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)3:25:01 Meaning of Life#physics #science #learn