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Waqar Ahsan
In this podcast I discuss philosophy, science and business and topics that interest me.
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Join me for an insightful talk with Dr. Jim Davies, cognitive scientist and Carleton University professor, as we delve into the science of happiness and sadness. Learn the reasons behind sadness and discover practical steps to nurture happiness in our lives.Link To His Book - (Affiliate Link)https://amzn.to/3NLxwtiLink to Dr. Jim Davies' Website: https://www.jimdavies.orgFollow Dr. Jim Davies on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drjimdaviesConnect with Dr. Jim Davies on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimdavies2Stay in touch with me in the comments below or head to...Twitter: https://twitter.com/WqrAhsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wqr.ahsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wqr.ahsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waqar-ahsan-q/
Yu-Kai Chou is an author and expert in gamification, specializing in using video game design principles to help individuals and businesses achieve their goals. As the creator of the "Octalysis Framework," Yu-Kai has revolutionized the way we approach motivation and engagement. His innovative work in gamification and behavioral design has earned him global recognition, making him a sought-after speaker and consultant.He is also a TED Talk speaker and the author of the best-selling book, "Actionable Gamification: Beyond Points, Badges, and Leaderboards."Link To His Book - (Affiliate Link)https://amzn.to/3NpZ9rSLink to his Ted Ted Talk- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5Qjuegtiyc&t=345s&ab_channel=TEDxTalksGet access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3xwnWnRuXYORRPJ2LW95cB?si=ec73e44ad16b4a20Extra Stuff:Check out Yu-Kai's website - https://yukaichou.com/Follow Yu-Kai on Twitter - https://twitter.com/yukaichouFollow Yu-Kai on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yukaichou/Yu-Kai's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yukaichouGet in touch with me in the comments below or head to...https://twitter.com/WqrAhshttps://www.instagram.com/wqr.ahshttps://www.tiktok.com/@wqr.ahshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/waqar-ahsan-q/
Chapters00:00 Intro00:30 Why Yu Kai got inspired by video games?01:36 Are video games bad for you?02:46 Why do we like games?04:15 Video games Yu-Kai Played04:35 My Dota 2 obsession05:08 Difference between single and multiplayer games06:29 How playing video games with friends can benefit07:08 Why some multiplayer video games are toxic?08:29 Why video games are so fun?12:00 What is meaning in life13:28 Is there inherent meaning in life15:51 Chinese three-year-old child dies due to gas leak16:33 Is life unfair?18:11 How considering life as unfair can be detrimental19:28 How comparison can make us miserable21:19 How comparison can bring positive changes to our lives22:42 Why video games don't overpower you at the start23:47 Framework for finding meaning in life27:20 Yu-Kai's lonely journey towards becoming a gamification expert29:44 How to know if your goal is realistic35:19 One of the biggest concerns of the video game industry35:48 How doing something makes you better at other things36:13 You need to be a lvl 60 Warcraft player to get a job?37:37 Does solving a problem give you meaning in life?37:53 Is meaning important for all kinds of goals?38:54 Next step after figuring out your goal40:18 How to create opportunities44:24 The right way to achieve your goals46:29 How to deal with failure48:27 Xiang Yu vs Liu Bang motivational story50:31 How kids fail all the time yet they don't give up51:04 Why keep on trying is the best thing you can do52:59 Why you wouldn't want an easy life53:27 Conclusion, where you can find Yu-Kai
Mark Bowden is an author who specializes in body language and human behavior. He is known for his pioneering work in nonverbal analysis of human behavior, particularly in influence and persuasion. His GesturePlane System, which involves using open palm hand gestures on the "TruthPlane" to establish trust and credibility, is a notable contribution to the field. Bowden's approach is influenced by evolutionary psychology, behavioral psychology, and embodied cognition.
He is also the President of The National Communication Coach Association of Canada and his techniques have been utilized by influential figures, including Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:21 Difference between Body language & Non Verbals
00:04:45 The definition of Non verbal communication
00:07:11 How Non verbal communication influences our daily interactions
00:09:21 How to control our Non verbal behavior
00:11:34 Improving ones personality & feelings of being fake
00:14:07 Difference between being fake and authentic
00:16:54 Taking people's advice that you disagree with
00:19:24 Advice for shy people of Estonia to communicate better
00:22:48 Reasons for Estonians being shy & Soviet Union past
00:25:20 Non verbals' comparison between Estonia & Pakistan
00:26:06 Why different societies have different kind of Non verbal behaviors
00:26:56 Universal body language signs
00:31:38 Non verbals & battle against gravity
00:33:00 People who lie show these signs
00:34:18 How interpret non verbal signals accurately
00:36:39 Culture difference and its effect on non verbal communication
00:39:11 People act reserved because they have not accepted you yet
00:40:56 How to adjust in a new culture
00:42:37 How people greet in Pakistan
00:45:54 Can you judge someone from their clothes
00:49:30 How close you are when greeting tells about the culture
00:54:29 How to build relationships using non verbals
00:58:19 How to make our body language inviting
00:59:26 Perfect business person for successful business
01:02:43 What body language is appropriate to build relationship
01:06:38 Common mistakes in terms of building relationships
01:09:25 What is charisma?
01:10:54 Secret of Ryan Reynolds' Charisma
01:12:42 How to know why someone is charismatic
01:13:36 How to be a leader?
01:16:08 Outro
K. Ryan Proctor is a criminologist and sociologist who focuses on developing a transdisciplinary criminology by integrating biological, psychological, and sociological insights.
He earned his degrees in sociology from the University of Washington and the University of California at Riverside and has engaged in diverse research on health, inequality, and criminology. He is an associate professor at Avila University and published a book on Mechanistic Criminology in 2019.
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Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:15 What is crime?
00:01:54 What is a deviant action?
00:02:25 Hunter gathering society, crime, morality and norms
00:03:17 Why certain actions are considered morally bad?
00:05:08 Why alcohol is considered bad in certain cultures?
00:08:35 Difference between morals and norms?
00:10:30 Do animals have morals?
00:11:56 Can a bad moral action, get you criminal charge
00:13:46 Why certain humans choose to do a criminal act?
00:15:40 Why may not have freewill
00:17:41 Social Control theory
00:18:44 Learning theory
00:19:28 How society influences an individual to commit crime
00:21:57 How society influences law and regulations
00:23:33 Race and crime
00:26:04 Judging people based on their appearance
00:32:12 Business world and judgment based on appearance
00:35:12 Intuition and evolution
00:36:58 Intuition to detect a bad person
00:38:11 Ryan's approach to studying crime
00:44:12 Biggest challenges criminologists facing today
00:47:23 Can we predict a criminal baby
00:49:11 Are morals human construct
00:50:39 Why there's no objective wrong or right
00:52:52 Would we consider present good morals bad in the future?
00:54:47 How governments prevent crime from happening
00:58:17 Effective ways to prevent crime
01:00:13 Reason why Immigrants commit crimes
01:01:46 Criminal mafia having trouble recruiting people
01:02:12 How lack of money breeds crime
01:04:08 Solution to lack of money
01:05:33 Gangs and violence
01:07:37 How citizens & society can help reduce crime
01:08:52 Why certain countries have lower crime rate
01:10:35 Example of a country dealing with immigration and crime successfully
01:12:23 How weather may affect crime rates
01:13:18 How video games reduced crime
01:17:12 Routine activities theory
01:18:47 Future of criminilogy
01:21:18 Why criminology discipline sticking to policy side
01:24:09 How sociologists are amazing at logically arguing
01:25:27 End
This is an old episode, hope you enjoy!
In this Podcast I have with me PHd Philosophy Lecturer at University of Tartu, María Jimena Clavel Vázquez.
We discuss, what is cognition, different concurrent theories that explain cognition and we also touched on the subject of freewill but very breifly.
This is an old episode, hope you enjoy!
In this episode I have with me Associate Philosophy Professor at University of Tartu, Alex Davies.
We discuss, what is language, what is truth, why we have disagreement and much more.
This is an old recorded episode of mine, hope you enjoy it!
In this Podcast I have with me Roland Karo, head of theology and religious studies at University of Tartu.
We discuss, what is religion and scientific reasons why we humans are innately religious. Also are we becoming less religious or more.
In this episode I have with me Associate Philosophy Professor at University of Tartu, Alex Davies.
We discuss, what is language, what is truth, why we have disagreement and much more.
In this Podcast I have with me PHd Philosophy Lecturer at University of Tartu, María Jimena Clavel Vázquez.
We discuss, what is cognition, different concurrent theories that explain cognition and we also touched on the subject of freewill but very breifly.
In this Podcast I have with me Roland Karo, head of theology and religious studies at University of Tartu.
We discuss, what is religion and scientific reasons why we humans are innately religious. Also are we becoming less religious or more.