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Conversations On India
Weekly discussion on social issues in India. Recorded live on Fridays at 6:00 PM IST over on Instagram
The podcast episode features a discussion between the host and Ishan Sharma, an AI practitioner, on various facets of artificial intelligence, particularly focusing on AI safety. The episode covers the following key points:
- AI Safety Debate: Ishan explains the concept of "Grokking" — an AI's deep understanding of data — and suggests that it contributes to mistrust in AI systems. He outlines two main camps in the AI safety debate: AI accelerationists, who downplay risks and advocate for rapid progress, and AI doomers, who emphasize the potentially catastrophic risks of AI.
- Primary Concerns: Ishan mentions three major concerns regarding AI safety: unpredictable emergence of capabilities, alignment with human values, and risks from deceptive AI.
- Safety Interventions: Various safety measures are proposed, ranging from extreme actions like pausing AI development to more moderate ones like better governance and oversight.
- Current Limitations: Ishan points out that current AI systems, like transformer architectures, are nearing their peak performance and that future advancements might require experiential learning akin to human experiences.
Recorded Sept 10th, 2023.
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Episode 85:
We talked about
1. G20 summit in Srinagar (2:50)
2. Delay in Census 2021 (14:56)
3. Balasore Train Incident (30:20)
Episode 84
We talked about two topics:
1. India Gulf relations (6:59)
2. Recent clashes in Manipur and its underlying issues (21:21)
Episode 83
We talked about:
1. India energy import bill (3:21)
2. De dollarisation (26:22)
3. Internationalisation of Indian Rupee (43:00)
In this episode we talked about:
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Finland joins NATO and its various dimensions (2:00)
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Drug regulatory regime in India (20:50)
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New Foreign Trade Policy 2023 (39:55)
India is faced with Khalistan protests because of a number of factors, including:
- Religious differences: The Khalistan movement is a Sikh separatist movement that seeks to create an independent Sikh state in the Punjab region of India. Sikhs are a minority in India, and they have a long history of discrimination and persecution. This has led to resentment among some Sikhs, and has contributed to the rise of the Khalistan movement.
- Political factors: The Khalistan movement has also been fueled by political factors. In the 1980s, the Indian government cracked down on the Khalistan movement, which led to violence and unrest. This further alienated Sikhs, and made them more sympathetic to the Khalistan cause.
- Economic factors: The Punjab region of India is one of the poorest regions in the country. This has led to high levels of unemployment and poverty, which has also contributed to the rise of the Khalistan movement.
- Foreign support: The Khalistan movement has also received support from foreign governments, such as Pakistan. Pakistan has an interest in destabilizing India, and it has supported the Khalistan movement as a way to do this.
The Khalistan protests are a serious challenge to the Indian government. The government has taken a number of measures to try to suppress the protests, but so far these measures have been unsuccessful. The protests are likely to continue, and they could pose a serious threat to the stability of India.
In addition to the factors mentioned above, there are a number of other reasons why India is faced with Khalistan protests. These include:
- The rise of Hindu nationalism in India, which has led to a perception among some Sikhs that their religious identity is under threat.
- The perception that the Indian government has not done enough to address the grievances of the Sikh community.
- The spread of misinformation and propaganda about Khalistan, which has made it more difficult to have a constructive dialogue about the issue.
The Khalistan protests are a complex issue with no easy solutions. However, it is important to understand the factors that are driving the protests in order to find ways to address them.
In this episode, we talked about1. China-Saudi-Iran axis (2:22)
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The financial system and SVB conundrum (17:41)
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Supreme court decision on appointment of the ECI (41:06)
Made with love by Shubham Vyas, Siddharath Sigroha and Raj Krishna.. Thanks for tuning it 🙌
In this episode, we talked about 1. Indus Water Treaty (2:25)
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Child Marriage (19:08)
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India France relations (43:44)
Made with love by Shubham Vyas, Siddharath Sigroha and Raj Krishna.. Thanks for tuning it 🙌
In this episode, we talked about
- Migration centric development (1:14)
- Foreign universities, India campus (26:34)
- Realignment towards FTAs (40:47)
Made with love by Shubham Vyas, Siddharath Sigroha and Raj Krishna.. Thanks for tuning it 🙌
Hey listeners, its our two year anniversary. Thank you so much for coming along. Here is our next episode. We talked about:
- India’s G20 presidency
- Solar Energy push
- Food Security policy changes
Made with love by Shubham Vyas, Siddharath Sigroha and Raj Krishna.
We began by talking about the Conference Of Parties Of the UNFCCC held in Egypt (2:44), then we talked about India’s Free Trade Agreements (18:56). Finally we ended the episode by talking about the latest iteration of the data protection bill (37:22). Thanks for tuning in 🙌
We talked about
- Death penalty and humanising criminal justice(3:31). 2. Inflation control mechanisms in India(23:17).
- Genetically engineered crops(44:27).
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We talked about: 1. The Indian Telecom Sector (4:05). 2. Rupee depreciation (22:20). 3. Global hunger index (38:25).
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We talked about:
- Internal democracy in political parties (2:48).
- Judicial accountability vs judicial independence (29:19).
- Medical termination of pregnancy (44:56). Thanks for tuning in!
We talked about the following -
- Urban Flooding (1.19).
- India Bangladesh relations (27:44).
- Indigenisation of defence (41:24).
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India at 75!
Discussing what got us here, the major issues that we face and the way ahead.
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We talked about:
- India at the CWG games 2022.
- Sports governance in India.
- Droupadi Murmu, India’s 15th president.
- India and South Asia.
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Feat. @siddharthsigroha @profvyas. Timestamps:- 1. India at CWG games 2022 (2:50). 2. Sports governance in India (14:16). 3. Droupadi Murmu, India's 15th president (32:08). 4. India and South Asia (45:21).
We talked about the following:
- Shinzo Abe and his legacy.
- Online Dispute Resolution for Indian Judiciary.
- Sri Lanka’s crisis.
Please join telegram channel @rjk158 for specific queries about UPSC prep. The channel is mantained by UPSC AIR 158 @fallen_bruce
Thanks for listening!
Featuring: @siddharthsigroha @fallen_bruce @profvyas. Timestamps:- 1. Shinzo Abe abd his legacy(2:40). 2. Online Dispute Resolution for Indian Judiciary(24:05). 3. Sri Lanka's crisis(43:40).
Talking about:-
- Assam floods.
- Anti Defection law.
- NATO in present times.
Featuring @fallen_bruce @siddharthsigroha. Timestamps:- 1. Assam floods(5:03). 2. Anti Defection Law(17:14). 3. NATO in present times(44:26)
part 2 In this part we talked about:- Indo Iran relations as well as India Afghanistan relations.
Featuring @siddharthsigroha, @fallen_bruce and @profvyas.
We talked about:-
- Competitiveness in Indian Economy.
- Democracy and sedition.
- Religious Freedom report.
Catch appearances from @fallen_bruce and @ro_han2502. Timestamps:- 1. Competitiveness in Indian Economy(4:57). 2. Democracy and sedition(24:30). 3. Religious Freedom report(42:17).
We talked about:
- The QUAD smit in Tokyo.
- Indo Pacific Economic Framework.
- World of work report by ILO.
- Tour of duty scheme for military service. ✌️
cc @siddharthsigroha @fallen_bruce @profvyas. Timestamps: 1. The QUAD smit in Tokyo(3:17). 2. Indo Pacific Economic Framework(22:34). 3. World of work report by ILO(33:25). 4. Tour of duty scheme for military service(44:28).
We talked about:
- Electoral freebies and their impact.
- Naga peace talks.
- Hindi as a national language. Timestamps:- 1. Electoral freebies and their impact(3:55). 2. Naga peace talks(36:53). 3. Hindi as national language(51:29).
We talked about:
- India's public schooling.
- India UK relations.
- Rising fuel prices in India. Timestamps:- 1. India's public schooling(1:57). 2. India UK relations(22:50). 3. Rising fuel prices in India(37:26).
We talked about:
- India Australia trade deal.
- Chinese Economic Crisis.
- AFSPA Act.
- Indo US 2+2 talks. Timestamps:- 1. India Australia trade deal(4:26). 2. Chinese Economic Crisis(19:18). 3. AFSPA Act(35:09). 4. Indo US 2+2 talks(51:02).
We talked about:
- Disturbances around India (Pakistan and Sri Lanka).
- Brewing global food crisis.
- Criminal procedure bill. Thanks @fallen_bruce for the appearance! Timestamps:- 1. Disturbance around India(Pakistan and Sri Lanka)(4:17). 2. Brewing global food crisis(30:36). 3. Criminal procedure bill(46:18).
In this episode we chatted about:
- The Kashmir Files. 2. Hijab verdict by Karnataka HC.
- Export Preparedness Index 2022.
Thanks to @machiavelleee and @saurav9507 for their brilliant insights! Timestamps:- 1. The Kashmir Files(1:48). 2. Hijab verdict by Karnataka HC(22:00). 3. Export Preparedness Index 2022(44:22).
The Holi Special
We talked about:
- De dollarization of global economy.
- India's booming creator economy
- Missile misfiring into Pakistan.
- Updates from Russia-Ukraine.
Catch a guest appearance by @ishanagarwal_ ✌. Timestamps:- 1. De dollarization of global economy(5:13). 2. India's booming creator economy(22:44). 3. Missile misfiring into Pakistan(45:18). 4. Updates from Russia-Ukraine(53:39)
Episode 58
Talking about:
- Russia Ukraine conflict.
- Online gaming laws in India.
- Hate Speech. Thanks for tuning in 🙌. Timestamps: 1. Russia Ukraine conflict(1:58). 2. Online gaming laws in India(39:22). 3. Hate Speech(52:44).
The one with @khabiasiddharth.
In this episode we talked about:
- Russia and Eastern European geopolitics.
- Brahmos defence deal with Phillipines .
- Hijab row in Karnataka. Thanks for tuning in 😉. Timestamps:- 1. Russia and Eastern European geopolitics (2:45). 2.Brahmos defence deal with phillipines (25:30). 3. Hijab row in Karnataka (46:23).
In this episode we talked about:
- All India Environment Services.
- Winter Olympics spat between India and China.
- Mental Health challenges in Covid.
- India Israel relations.
Special thanks to our guest @manjushaappari. Timestamps:- 1. All India Environment services (2:50). 2.Winter Olympics spat between India and China(16:40). 3. Mental health challenges in Covid(27:40). 4. India Israel relation(40:57).
In this episode we talked about:
- Global Minimum Corporate Tax.
- US‐Nato role in Russia .
- Manufacturing sector rebound.
- 1971 War. Thanks to @fallen_bruce for the guest appearance!
We talked about:- 1] India's refugee policy. 2] Card tokenisation norms by RBI. 3] Digital Public Goods. 4] Madan Mohan Malviya. 5] Election spending norms. Thanks to @nschoppa for guest appearance.
We talked about the following topics:- 1.Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. 2.Raising min age for marriage for girls. 3.Indian revolutionary Rajguru. 4.Bank privatization. Thanks for tunning in 😁
We talked about the following topics:- 1]Russia Ukraine flare up. 2]India Russia relations. 3]Indian revolutionary Bagha Jatin. 4]World Inequality report 2022. 4]The tragic passing of CDS Bipin Rawat. Thanks to @ro_han2502 for the guest appearance.
In this episode we talked about Indian freedom fighter Kartar Singh Saraba. G-20 presidency coming to India. Delhi's Air Pollution. Lithium reserves around the world. Barbados becoming a republic and the new civil variant, Omicron.
We talked about CBI and investigations across state boundaries and the recent leads reports. Then we talked about 5 Years since de monetization and finally we closed with a discussion on the Delhi Declaration on Afghanistan.
In this episode we talked about the fire crackers debate around Diwali celebrations. Then we moved on to India's Carbon Neutrality pledge at COP26. Then we talked about the historical personality Madan Lal Dhingara and then finally closed on the recently announced National Sports Awards. Thanks to @ro_han2502 for the special appearance.
In this episode, we started by talking about cryptocurrency and the best course of action for India, next we talked about India hitting 1 billion doses. Thirdly we covered the pegasus surveillance debacle and finally we talked about climate change leading to floods across Uttarakhand and Kerala. Thanks for tunning in 🙌
In this episode, we talked about Nuclear power, Public debt, unrest in Kashmir and the new quad grouping of India with Israel, UAE and US
After a short break, we are back again. This time we talked about the Coal shortages, Air India disinvestment, Global Hunger Index and executive misbehaviour. Time to sit back , relax and enjoy this Conversations on India!
All about food processing industry , from the difficulties to the opportunities. A very special thanks to @kuldeep_parewa for sharing his wonderful insights and actual reality at the ground level and our audience that made the talk so interesting and insightful Do Check out them and support at www.anveshan .farm
The one where @viccy028 made it! In this episode we began by talking about Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose and difference in their philosophy. Next we talked about Buddhism and had a short appearance by Vikas. Finally we talked about one of the biggest stories of the year, the agriculture sector of India.
We talk about Methanol and how it might replace oil as a source of energy. Then we talked about tribunals in India. Next we talked on the textile sector. Finally we closed with a discussion on India's boundries. Do checkout our sister podcast Mimamsa. instagram.com/mimamsa.live
In this episode we started by talking about the financial emergency that's unfolding in Sri Lanka. Then we talked about Food fortification in India, The Soxio Economic and Caste Census (SECC). Finally we discussed some shorts from the paralympics. Sit back, relax and enjoy the podcast ☺️ Check out our other podcast @prosperitypursuit based on humanity's quest for investing new technologies!
In this special episode we have one of India's best badminton players to talk about the Sports Ecosystem in India. Time to sit back, relax and listen to our conversation with @saurabhsharma56 🙌
We talked about Afghanistan, the role of the International community and what next for Afghani people. Then we talked about the recent SC judgement allowing women to get permanent commission Via NDA. Finally we talked on India's MSME sector and how it affects economic growth. Guest appearance by Raj Krishna @fallen_bruce.
We began by talking about IPCC report on climate change. Then we talked about the new Insurance bill recently passed. Next we moved onto Criminalization in politics, ISRO's recent launch failure and finally we closed by discussing the sports scene in India.
We talked about :- 1]33% reservation for women in Bihar. 2]India's UNSC presidency. 3]India's options in Afghanistan. 4]Change in retrospective taxation laws in India. 5]Updates from the olympics. Featuring our favourite guest @rajshekhar1332. ❤️
Talking about fitness, nutrition and mental health. Then we move onto the recent Carbon tax imposed by EU. Finally we close by discussing olympics and the show being put on by Indian women! Featuring a guest appearance by @shobhit1996
India's excess covid deaths, the new draft drone policy, the state of surveillance in India and Some shorts on news! Thanks for listening ❤️🙌
Discussing the following issues:- 1]G7 & India. 2]India-Israel-Palestine. 3]Twitter vs India. 4]Freedom of speech. 5]Anand and Kamath. 6]Cristiano vs Cocacola. Thanks for tuning in folks 🙌
Ministry of cooperatives, The delimitation of timebomb and it's impact on Indian federalism, Collegium system of appointments to higher judiciary posts and more! If you lived this show, Drop some ❤️ on this episode! featuring the one and only @fallen_bruce
We start talking by about the GST since it has completed 4 years in action. Next we talk about population control , it's positive and negatives. Finally we conclude with a holistic discussion on India's judiciary, it's problem and the way forward. Thanks for all the support, see you next week.
We talked about Kashmir, history, current political situation, its impact on the ground and the Kashmir economy. Then we talked about the recent drone attack on Jammu air base. Finally we discussed India's investment into Aircraft carriers and it's impact on maritime security. Sit back, relax and enjoy this episode! ✌️
Discussed the following topics- 1]Administration of Lakshadweep. 2]Priority sector lending. 3]Dairy sector in India. 4]Shorts of the week. Thanks to everyone who showed up live .Have fun listening✌️
Discussing the following topics:
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Environmental Tax
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New IT Laws/Rules
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Boosting oil seed production
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Prison reforms
Thanks to everyone who tuned in live. stay home, stay safe
Discussing the following topics:
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Indian administrative reforms
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Israel Palestinian issue
Thanks to all those who joined us today and the ones that'll watch it, please do share your inputs and check us on YouTube too.
Stay home and stay safe guys
Discussing the following topics:
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Digital divide due to Covid 19
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Supply Chair Resilience Initiative (SCRI)
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Broken sanitation system in India
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Defense expenditure in the world
Here are the sources mentioned in today's discussion:
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https://www.drishtiias.com/daily-updates/daily-news-editorials/the-broken-sanitation-system-of-india
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7DfnI0nDUo
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https://www.drishtiias.com/daily-updates/daily-news-editorials/inequalities-in-digital-world
Stay home and stay safe
Discussing the following topics:
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Assembly elections and aftermath
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SC ruling on Maratha reservations
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US waives vaccine patents
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Indian judiciary showing signs of life
Thank you to everyone who tuned in live!
Do stay at home and enjoy our episode
Discussing the following topics : 1]Net zero emissions. 2]Taxing digital services. 3]Opacity in electoral bonds. 4]Let governor's role in Delhi. Guest appearance from @fallen_bruce aka Raj krishna.
Discussing the following topics:
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Role of media in Freedom
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Women financial inclusion
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Bru tribal resettlement
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Indo Japan relations
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Some parting thoughts on the virus
Stay home and keep safe
Discussing the following topics : 1]Falling Parliament working hours. 2]Suez crisis. 3]India Bangladesh ties. 4]Egypt Israel relation. Guest appearance from @ornob_daash ✌️
Discussing the following topics. 1]Women in judiciary. 2]ECI cannot be a super government. 3]Emerging world order. Stay home stay safe ✌️
Discussing the following topics: 1]Vehicle scrapping policy. 2]Mining Laws. 3]Brahmos missiles sale to philippines. 4]India Stack. 5]New Insurance Bill.
Discussing the following issues:- 1]Latest Covid wave. 2]Freedom of navigation. 3]India's external sector. 4]Situation in Afghanistan. . Check us out on Youtube. ✌️
Discussing the folowing topics : 1]State of Agriculture. 2]Disinvestment in public sector banks. 3]Road fatalities in India. 4]Right to reject in elections. Guest appearance from @fallen_bruce aka Raj Krishna.
Discussing the following topics- 1]Citizenship in India. 2]Investment in Healthcare. 3]Personal Data protection Bill. Guest appearance from Krishna Bonus segment on Netherland.
Discussing the following topics- 1]Naxalism in India. 2]Water security in the 21st century. 3]Women led development. 4]Vaccine distribution issues. 5]EC discussing Blovkchain in voting. Fun fact: Bihar has had 2 days of monthly menstrual leave for women since 1992! ✌️
Discussing the following topics : 1]The Quad. 2]Pharma and medical devices sector. 3]Protecting Indian Telecom. 4]Promoting Native languages. @siddharthsigroha with quote of the day:"Every two weeks, A language dies"
Discussing the following topics : 1]Women in legislature. 2]Digital lending. 3]Production linked incentives. 4]Haryana : 75% reservation for locals. 5]Education sector reforms.
Discussing the following topics : 1]Regulating social media influencers. 2]Anti defection law. 3]Modernisation of defence. 4]New Media code in Australia.
Discussing thee following topics : 1]Privatizing vaccine distribution. 2]Criminalization of comedy. 3]Juvenile justice. 4]Technology, a double edged sword. 5]Pardoning powers of Governor/President. Bonus : Guest appearance by @7vikkkk.
Discussing the following topics : 1]Uttarakhand disaster. 2]Fiscal federalism. 3]Twitter vs Union govt spat. 4]Implementing infra project. Thank you so much for tuning in.
Discussing the following topics: 1]India China border disengagement. 2]Green energy initiatives. 3]Disinvestment in PSU's. 4]Disinformation as cyber security threat. Guest appearance from @viccy028
Discussion on the following topics: 1]Military coup in Myanmar. 2]Sovereign control of social media platforms. 3]Aero India show 2021. 4]Gandhi's legacy and the farmer protest. Bonus appearance from the one and only @pragyam82.
Discussion revolving around the economic survey 2020 -21.We touched issues like GDP growth, inequality, disinvestment in public companies, indexes, infrastructure and healthcare expenditure. Bonus guest appearance from @rajshekhar1332
Discussing the following topics: 1]Pardoning power : US vs INDIA. 2]G7 grouping. 3]Coal sector in India. 4]UNDP Human Development Report. 5]Agro Brain Drain. 6]National Highway and the SC.
Discussing the following topics: 1]SC on the farm laws. 2]Start up ecosystem in India. 3]MSME dwarfism. 4]India Australia relation. 5]Youth in politics. 6]Little bit of solar energy.
Discussing the following topics: 1]India and West Asia foreign policy paradigm. 2]Whatsaap privacy issues. 3]RBI monetary policy :Growth vs inflation. 4]Jammu & Kashmir:Radicalisation and development. 5]Misinformation in digital world. 6]India Diaspora. 7]SC and the farmer's law.
Discussing the following issues: 1]Women In Stem. 2]Urban Unemployment. 3]India And UNSC. 4]Ban on Religious Conversations for Marriage. 5]One Nation One Gas Grid. 6]Paris Climate Accord and Coal Burning.
Discussing the following topics : 1]Voting patterns in India. 2]Lakshadweep goes organic. 3]SC Bose legacy. 4]Inequality and covid-19
We discussed the following issues: 1]International Supply Change. 2]Dual Front Threat. 3]Climate Change. 4]Farmer's Issue.