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Aug 5, 2023 • 55min

#61: Architecture, Design, Disability & Nature ft. David Gissen

David Gissen, professor of architecture and urban history at Parsons School of Design, talks about architecture, form vs. function, naturalism, subnatures and the architecture of disability. David: https://davidgissen.org/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! 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: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Introduction 0:58 Form vs. Function 6:11 The Origin Of The American Office Building 9:48 Purpose Of Architecture & Design 12:25 The Evolution Of The Tenement Buildings In New York 15:44 What Is Naturalism? 20:01 Naturalism Is A Mistake 27:43 What Are Subnatures? 29:32 Rapid Fire Round: Subnatures 34:18 The Architecture Of Disability 44:57 Lego Interpretation 46:22 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models) 48:14 Adolf Loos 52:04 New York City 52:57 Legacy & Meaning Of Life #architecture #design #trending
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Jul 21, 2023 • 1h 13min

#60: Acting, Broadway & New York ft. Viveca Chow

Viveca Chow talks about performing on Broadway on Miss Saigon, acting techniques and places to visit in New York and Hong Kong! Viveca: https://www.instagram.com/vivecachow/?hl=en SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! 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: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Introduction 1:03 Chasing Your Dreams 3:21 Getting Into Theatre 9:43 Broadway 14:41 Acting Techniques 17:07 What Is The Role Of A Broadway Swing? 20:18 Benefits Of Starting As A Swing 22:03 Scarcity Mindset 24:34 Sending A Message Through Art 27:30 Rapid Fire Game: Places To Visit In New York City 47:29: Rapid Fire Game: Places To Visit In Hong Kong 59:08 New York vs. Hong Kong 1:02:43 Lego Interpretation 1:04:04 Positive Influences (Movies, TV Shows, Role Models) 1:09:24 Legacy & Meaning Of Life #newyork #acting #trending
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Jul 8, 2023 • 2h 19min

#59: Illusions, Reality, Consciousness & Free Will ft. Pascal Wallisch

Pascal Wallisch, professor of Psychology and Data Science at New York University, talks about illusions, perceptions, subjective reality vs. objective reality, consciousness and free will. Pascal: https://twitter.com/Pascallisch CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! 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: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Introduction 1:14 Reality Is An Illusion 3:13 What Sounds Do Animals Hear? 7:57 Subjective Reality Is A Result Of Evolution 16:12 The Dress Illusion Explained 38:04 Yanny Or Laurel Illusion Explained 45:22 Coming To Terms With The Idea Of Subjective Reality 48:41 Challenges Of Working In Science 53:47 What Does Objective Reality Look Like? 58:30 Why Study Of Consciousness Was Taboo 1:05:40 What Is Consciousness 1:14:16 Is Consciousness Emergent Or Fundamental? 1:25:54 Numbers Are A Glimpse Of The Divine 1:28:33 Do We Have Free Will? 1:39:11 Physics Is Currently At A Standstill 1:43:27 Do We Have Free Will? (part 2) 1:47:35 Are We Living In A Simulation? 1:50:41 Does God Exist? 1:53:47 String Theory Is Untestable 1:57:06 Lego Interpretation 1:59:14 Books, Movies, Role Models (Positive Influences) 2:06:18 What Happens When We Die? 2:10:46 Legacy 2:16:11 Meaning Of Life #psychology #neuroscience #trending
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Jun 24, 2023 • 57min

#58: Goals, Psychology & Perception ft. Dr. Emily Balcetis

Emily Balcetis, social psychologist and professor of psychology at New York University, talks about the psychology of goal setting, tips and psychological tools for achieving goals, framing, growth mindset vs. fixed mindset, goal gradient hypothesis and foreshadowing failure. Emily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-balcetis-6b2853165/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support 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 TIMELINE 0:00 Introduction 1:04 Why Do We Set Goals? 5:02 How Do You Visualise Your Long-Term Goals? 11:47: Tools For Visualising Goals Better 15:04 Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset 17:16 How Do You Develop A Growth Mindset? 21:28 Tools For Achieving Goals Better 33:53 How Do You Break A Goal Into Subgoals? 39:36 Psychological Immunity To Goal Setting 42:03 Overconfidence 43:42 What Is The Goal Gradient Hypothesis? 46:01 Foreshadowing Failure 51:13 Lego Interpretation 51:48 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models) 53:12 Legacy, Objective Reality & Meaning Of Life
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Jun 3, 2023 • 1h 15min

#57: Bronx & Community Development ft. Majora Carter

Majora Carter talks about life in the Bronx in the 70s, the non-profit industrial complex, low-status communities, the politics behind low-income affordable housing projects, Robert Moses, the psychology of power and dealing with setbacks. Majora: https://majoracartergroup.com/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support 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 TIMELINE: 0:00 Introduction 1:21 Life In Bronx In The 70s 9:21 Gentrification of Bronx 11:02 Advice To Young Majora 12:58 What Are Low Status Communities? 17:16 What Is The Non-Profit Industrial Complex? 28:19 Low-Income Affordable Housing 34:07 Importance of Lifestyle Infrastructure (Third Places) In A City 36:57 Romanticizing Community Development 42:26 Dealing With Frustration 44:52 Dealing With Criticism 52:38 Impact Of Robert Moses On New York 58:24 Power 1:01:41 Using Capitalism In Community Development 1:06:05 Lego Interpretation 1:07:31 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models) 1:10:44 Legacy 1:12:55 Vision For The Future #newyork #bronx #trending
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May 12, 2023 • 60min

#56: Dance, Choreography & Creativity ft. Kyle Abraham

Kyle Abraham talks about creating movements, his process, dance techniques, creativity, death and his inspirations! Kyle: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_abraham_original_recipe/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support 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 TIMELINE: 1:11 Creating Movements 6:07 Out Of Body Experiences In Dance 11:42 Kyle’s Inspirations 18:58 Leaving A Piece Of You In Your Work 25:53 Does Great Art Come From Great Suffering?  29:38 Dance Techniques 101: Martha Graham vs. Jose Limon vs. Merce Cunningham 34:45 Vulnerability In Dance 36:47 Death 39:46 The Magic Of Dance 42:16 Does Art Need To Send A Message? 45:09 Does Dance Need An Audience? 47:07 Lego Interpretation 48:06 Greatest Dancers & Choreographers 52:10 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models) 54:44 Legacy & Meaning Of Life
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Apr 29, 2023 • 1h 32min

#55: Chess, Intelligence, Psychology & AI ft. Ben Johnson

Perpetual Chess podcast host Ben Johnson talks about chess as an art & science, intelligence, chess engines, Magnus Carlsen vs. Garry Kasparov vs. Bobby Fischer, psychology and poker. Perpetual Chess: https://www.perpetualchesspod.com/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support 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 TIMELINE 0:00 Introduction 1:14 Chess: Sport, Science or Art? 2:52 Is Chess An Artform? 8:50 Most Artistic Chess Player Of All Time 11:44 Does Chess Make You Intelligent? 14:29 Are Chess Engines Intelligent? 16:50 Does Chess Make You Intelligent? (Contd.) 19:57 Did Chess Make Bobby Fischer Crazy? 23:04 What Is Fischer Random Chess? 26:40 Why Did Magnus Carlsen Drop Out Of The World Chess Championship? 31:32 Professional Chess Needs A Revolution 35:42 Does Your Personality Influence Your Chess? 39:03 Do You Need To Be Arrogant To Be Great At Something? 42:55 Age Limit For Grandmasters 46:00 How Does Becoming A Parent Change Your Chess Playing Style? 49:55 Flow State In Chess 52:43 Poker vs. Chess 55:13 Role Of Luck In Games 57:47 Why Is Chess Popular In Certain Regions? 1:00:35 How To Become Better At Chess? 1:07:12 Bullet Chess 1:10:07 Online Chess vs. Over The Board 1:13:32 Chess Hustlers Of New York 1:16:01 Magnus Carlsen vs. Garry Kasparov vs. Bobby Fischer 1:19:55 New Chess Moves & Pieces 1:22:12 Lego Interpretation 1:22:51 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models) 1:25:27 Greatest Chess Book Of All Time 1:27:21 Music 1:28:22 Legacy & Meaning Of Life
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Apr 15, 2023 • 1h 9min

#54: Comedy, Fame, TikTok & AI ft. Sean Millea

Sean Millea talks about comedy, the psychology of fame, AI comedians & filmmakers and art. Sean: https://www.instagram.com/seanmillea/?hl=en SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support 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 TIMELINE 0:00 Introduction  1:17 Do People Deserve To Be Famous? 11:45 The Psychology Of Fame 19:55 Is TikTok Art? 20:57 Can TikTok Teach You Filmmaking? 23:33 TikTok vs. Filmmaking School 27:41 Finding Your Calling 29:46 Jack Of All Trades 35:59 The Science Of Stand Up Comedy 39:46 Studying Comedy vs. Being Naturally Funny 43:34 Greatest Comedian Of All Time 44:53 Does Comedy Need To Send A Message? 49:07 Will AI Replace Comedians? 54:03 Will All Movies Be Made By AI In The Future? 59:19 Greatest Filmmaker Of All Time 1:00:42 Favourite Movie Genre 1:01:39 Lego Interpretation 1:03:44 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models) 1:04:50 What I Learnt From Gary Vee 1:05:28 Legacy & Meaning Of Life
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Apr 1, 2023 • 51min

#53: Broadway, Aladdin, Theatre & Guam ft. Heather Makalani

Broadway actor and Princess Jasmine understudy on Aladdin The Musical, Heather Makalani, talks about her journey from Guam to New York, working on Broadway, becoming a better actor, challenges of being an understudy and also flaunts some of her impressions. Heather: https://www.instagram.com/heathermakalani/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support 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 TIMELINE 0:00 Introduction 1:02 Life Imitates Art 4:29 New York vs. Guam 7:24 Being A New Yorker 12:15 The Role Chooses The Actor 13:44 Becoming A Better Actor 16:23 Visiting Guam 20:38 Acting & Broadway 28:09 Playing Princess Jasmine On Aladdin 32:50 Favourite Scene In Aladdin 33:59 Hula Dance 35:24 Differences In The Musical Between Australia & New York 36:55 Impressions! 40:51 Lego Interpretation 42:36 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models) 46:27 Greatest Broadway Performer 47:37 Greatest Broadway Show 49:08 Legacy & Meaning Of Life
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Mar 11, 2023 • 59min

#52: Dance, Spirituality & Choreography ft. Billy Griffin

Broadway choreographer Billy Griffin talks about dance, spirituality, flow state, creativity, Michael Jackson and the tough love style of teaching. Billy: https://www.instagram.com/sillybillygriffin/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support 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 TIMELINE: 0:00 Introduction 1:07 Why I Dance 2:34 Flow State 6:09 Spirituality In Dance 9:36 Dancing For Yourself vs. For An Audience 12:29 Dance 101: Outer Work vs. Inner Work 21:04 Stillness In Dance 24:19 Can Creativity Consume You? 30:19 Debate: Can Tough Love Teaching Work? 40:30 Was Michael Jackson Pushed Too Far By His Father? 45:22 Working With Kids 47:08 Lego Interpretation 49:28 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models) 53:01 Greatest Dancers 55:24 Legacy & Meaning Of Life

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