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KidzUnplugged founder Anisa Ismail talks about over-usage of technology in education, screen addiction in early childhood, digital detox, digital well-being, Somalia and Abu Dhabi. Anisa: https://www.instagram.com/anisa_a_ismail/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.com Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania Special thanks to Raveena Kandregula TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:28 Giving Back To Society 4:37 Somalia Will Always Be Home 9:45 Technology In Education 21:40 Growing Up Without The Internet 27:08 Technology In Education, Part II 32:06 iPads & eBooks vs. Books 38:10 Kids Should Not Eat While Watching Cartoons 39:43 Devices For Children Should Have A Purpose 41:53 Every Kid Needs An Unplug Zone In Their House 43:37 Adult Need To Stay Connected With The Kid In Them 50:00 Abu Dhabi 57:16 Lego Interpretation 59:45 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models) 1:02:25 Starting A New Life 1:06:57 Legacy & Meaning Of Life

Nobody's Famous podcast host Ali Rifai talks about the concept of fame and whether people deserve to be famous, creating his podcast, getting into impersonations and then unleashes a wide variety of voices and impressions. Ali Rifai: https://www.instagram.com/mralirifai/ Nobody's Famous: https://www.instagram.com/nobodysfamouspodcast/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.com Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania Special thanks to Raveena Kandregula TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:26 Love 9:32 Attending Choueifat Abu Dhabi 11:48 Do People Deserve To Be Famous? 18:42 Role Models 24:39 Starting A Podcast 26:19 Benefits Of Writing In Podcasting 28:44 Creating An Anti-Podcast 35:28 Why Are Some Artists More Famous Than Others? 42:54 Looking Like Jake Gyllenhaal 44:24 Getting Into Voice-Overs & Impressions 53:10 Voice Overs & Impressions Game 1:04:47 LEGO Interpretation 1:07:26 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, People) 1:11:34 Legacy 1:15:13 Meaning Of Life

Moh Flow talks about getting into rap, the hip hop scene in the Middle East, his process for writing music, growing up in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and his connection to Syria.   Moh Flow: https://www.instagram.com/mohflowmusic/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.com Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania Special thanks to Raveena Kandregula TIMESTAMPS 1:25 Influence Of An Elder Brother 6:22 Connection With Syria 11:38 Growing Up In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 18:42 Al Baik vs. KFC 20:30 Creating Music 28:21 Performing In English In The Middle East 35:00 On Money & Fame Affecting Music 39:18 Rap & Hip Hop 42:49 Working With Pusha T 46:50 Hip Hop In The Middle East 49:40 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, People) 51:53 Legacy 53:49 Meaning Of Life

Nidhal Guessoum, professor of Astrophysics at American University of Sharjah, talks about the universe, creation, the existence of God, exploring Mars and extraterrestrial life. Nidhal Guessoum: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxPtfAOwtyd_N6keP3MnVmw SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.com Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:02 Contemplating The Universe 7:53 Religion & Science 10:36 Did God Create The Universe? 22:05 Have You Ever Felt The Presence Of God? 27:54 The Purpose Behind The Creation Of The Universe 34:17 What Can We Learn From Mars? 38:37 Will It Be Good News If We Find Life On Mars? 43:56 What Would Aliens Look Like? 49:51 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, People) 55:15 Legacy & Meaning Of Life

Beyond Borders co-founder Adi Chan talks about music technology, the role of a performer in music, AI and Carnatic music. Adi Chan: https://www.instagram.com/_adi_chan_/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.com Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:53 What Is Music? 5:37 Can Music Exist Without Humans? 17:28 Purpose Of Music 18:35 Is Music Going To Change Completely In The Next Few Decades 22:37 Will Music Instruments Be Replaced By Softwares Soon? 29:22 Is Music A Conscious Artform? 33:28 What Will Music Look Like In 100 Years 36:43 Virtual Bands & Music Production 39:06 Legacy In Music 42:33 Songs Of The Future: Game Segment 47:41 Carnatic Music 50:52 Artificial Intelligence In Music 53:17 LEGO Interpretation 53:50 Positive Influences (Books, Musicians, Songs) 59:38 Legacy & Meaning Of Life

Discussion on acting, theatre, acting techniques, taking up dark roles, the process of creating art and spoken word poetry with Farzana Palathingal. Farzana: https://www.instagram.com/farzanapalathingal/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.com Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Is Acting A Conscious Artform? 7:26 The Acting School Of Life 9:49 Getting Into Theatre 12:34 Loneliness & Acting 16:29 How Much Art Is Personal? 18:40 Creativity 19:56 Taking Up Dark Acting Roles 24:17 Embrace The Ordinary 28:01 Getting Into A Character 34:01 Passion & Work 37:28 Spoken Word Poetry 40:47 Great Art From Great Suffering 44:19 LEGO Interpretation 46:22 Positive Influences (Books & Role Models) 51:27 Favourites (Movies, Actors, Directors) 55:09 Legacy & Meaning Of Life

Virgin Radio Dubai’s Priti Malik talks about the Backstreet Boys, growing up in New York City, moving to Dubai, radio, The Kris Fade Show and dance! SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 2:01 Backstreet Boys 9:06 New York City 11:40 New York City vs. Dubai 16:08 Returning To Your Roots 19:23 Getting Into Radio 20:18 Radio As An Artform 22:38 The Kris Fade Show 25:46 Celebrity Encounters 27:34 Pranks 31:04 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models) 33:20 Shah Rukh Khan & Fame 38:44 Legacy & Meaning Of Life #radio #dubai #learn

Discussion on storytelling, growing up in Lucknow, poetry, directing a Bollywood movie, working with Shah Rukh Khan and being a jack of all trades with Indian media legend Roshan Abbas. Roshan Abbas: https://www.instagram.com/roshan1970/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 2:27 What’s Next For Roshan Abbas? 3:51 Jack Of All Trades or Master Of One? 10:54 Growing Up In Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 17:00 Nature vs. Nurture 26:11 Lucknow’s Love For Poetry 28:32 Kabootar Baazi 29:46 Lucknow Food 33:10 On Children Growing Up In A Completely Different India 42:03 Mistakes I Made While Directing A Bollywood Movie 53:08 On The Script He Wrote For Abhishek & Amitabh Bachchan 56:02 Working With Shah Rukh Khan 1:03:10 The Art of Storytelling 1:11:10 LEGO Interpretation 1:12:13 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models) 1:16:31 Oscar Speech 1:17:51 Legacy 1:21:00 Meaning Of Life

Shébani talks about getting into music, her connection to Iraq, old school R&B, Usher, hanging out with The Script in Dubai, the art of songwriting and creativity.  Shébani: https://www.instagram.com/shebanimusic/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:51 What Do You Love About Music? 8:50 Iraq 16:48 Creative Inspirations From Family 22:39 Getting Into Music 25:09 Hanging Out With The Script 32:30 Combining Passion With Work 37:08 Hiding Your Identity 41:00 Celebrating Sensitive People 44:03 Flow State In Songwriting 50:30 Great Art From Great Suffering 54:29 Pushing Artists Beyond Their Limit 1:09:22 LEGO Interpretation 1:11:24 Positive Influences (Books, Role Models) 1:20:26 Legacy 1:25:20 Meaning Of Life

Discussion on yoga, meditation, consciousness, identity, simulations, martial arts and spirituality with practical yogi Anjaan. Anjaan: https://www.instagram.com/meditatewithanjaan/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:02 Your Name Is Not Your Identity 8:23 Getting Into Yoga 11:56 What Is Kundalini? 16:54 Saying Sorry 18:11 What Is Meditation? 22:13 Flow State 24:49 How To Get Into A Meditative State Of Mind? 28:10 Out Of Body Experiences 31:45 What Is Consciousness? 35:58 Identity 45:23  Science vs. Spirituality 48:39 Contemplating The Cosmos 53:29 Ghosts & Spirits 54:7 Simulation 56:31 Ninjutsu & Martial Arts 1:07:06 Yin Yang 1:10:05 Books & Role Models 1:13:28 Mortality 1:15:20 Legacy & Meaning Of Life