

Know Time
Know Time
For the ones curious about the world and everything in it, but have know time.
Join me on my quest to share stories from people of all fields, and hopefully learn a bit more about space, science, technology, philosophy, culture, history, movies, music or sport.
Join me on my quest to share stories from people of all fields, and hopefully learn a bit more about space, science, technology, philosophy, culture, history, movies, music or sport.
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Aug 2, 2025 • 2min
it's Know Time (Trailer 2025)
“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

Aug 2, 2025 • 1h 46min
#123: Media, Lovin Dubai, Digital Content & Entrepreneurship ft. Richard Fitzgerald
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

Jul 19, 2025 • 1h 23min
#122: Radio Presenting 101, City 1016 & Dubai ft. RJ Lokesh Dharmani
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

Jul 12, 2025 • 1h 46min
#121: Neuroscience, Psychophysics, Data Science & Psychology ft. Pascal Wallisch
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

Jul 5, 2025 • 1h 43min
#120: Israel, Zionism, Politics & Gaza ft. Norman Finkelstein
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

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Jun 21, 2025 • 1h 41min
#119: Quantum Computing, Complexity Theory, P vs. NP, AI & Consciousness ft. Scott Aaronson
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.

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