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The Strange AttractorBridging Worlds: Technology's Impact on Society with Physicist-Turned-Entrepreneur Aqeel Akber | #8Send us a textWe recently reconnected with Aqeel Akber, a nuclear physicist turned entrepreneur and co-founder of AI and Data consultancy Thaum. 15 minutes into our catch-up at Market Lane over a batch brew, we decided to jump behind the mic for an impromptu exploration into the heart of technology's impact on society. It's not every day that you meet a kindred spirit at Burning Seed, but when you do, you're in for a dialogue that dances from the poetic ebb and flow of whale migrations to the gritty pragmatics of AI's rapid evolution. Our...2024-03-041h 21
prung stationAKBER ( EYEDUST ) : KOMINFO RONGSOK !! ILUSTRATOR JADI SUSAH BERKARYA #soundofprung Eps.35Ay bruv, the boys are back! Pada kesempatan kali ini, Sound of Prung kedatangan temen ngobrol yang berkecimpung dalam dunia ilustrasi. Selain daripada itu, sosok yang satu ini juga rupanya salah satu member dari band hc/punk asal kota Bandung. Ada yang tahu siapa dia? Okeeeeee pelase welcome Akber a.k.a Eyedust!
Pada episode kali ini, Akber menceritakan bagaimana ia pertama kali terjun dalam dunia ilustrasi. Akber juga mencoba berbagi pengalaman ia selama menjadi seorang ilustrator. Oh iya, ternyata Akber berbagi pengalaman bagaimana suatu hal dapat merubah style dari apa yang Akber kerjakan.2022-08-071h 17
The InnerFight Podcast#761: "Knock Knock" - Reawakening with Akber Naqvi"There are knocks at the door in life....." explains this weeks guest Akber Naqvi as he goes on to explain that it is up to us to decide how we react to those knocks!
This show is wild, from 9/11 to the death of a new born child to a moment of clarity in the Sahara desert in 2019 Akber talks us through some of the knocks at the door that have occurred in his life and how he has reacted to them in a way perhaps different from the way many would.
if Akber's words resonate...2022-07-071h 14
Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 86 - MaanuMaanu is a singer, songwriter, producer, from Lahore who has captured the imagination of the pop and hip-hop audiences in Pakistan. Boasting a diverse array of music, we speak about his humble beginnings, the kindness of strangers, growing under the influence initially, and tutelage eventually of some of the biggest names in the Pakistani music industry, about the primacy of hard work and about his want to encapsulate multiple genres and paradigms of expression through his music.2021-08-031h 24Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 85 - Shehzad MalikShehzad Malik is a videographer, a filmmaker, and a storyteller, he is also a member of the old guard of Pakistani Youtubers. We speak about feminism, masculinity, bullying, his approach to storytelling, stereotypes about the Sindhi culture in Pakistan, the toll of social clout on the mental health of a person, and on how the primacy of protecting one's own cognitive capital. 2021-07-302h 22Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 84 - Purnia FarrukhPurnia Farrukh is the owner and proprietor of studio IterEight, a design studio based out of Karachi. We speak about what it is to exist in an industry that is dominated by men, as a woman, about the paradigm-shifting power of a cataclysmic event, about how important it is to have something worth fighting for, and about the irksome and insidious nature of mediocrity.2021-07-231h 16Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 83 - Ariba ShahidAriba Shahid is an economics and business journalist at Profit magazine. We speak about the integral role of a healthy family paradigm in the context of empowerment, about the power and potential danger of commanding social clout, about pursuing technical skills, and the primacy of financial literacy, and about the importance of research-based writing. 2021-07-191h 36Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 82 - Wajiha Ather NaqviWajiha Ather Naqvi is a singer and songwriter, she also holds a master's degree in religious anthropology. We speak about the post-modernist preoccupation with amputating Sufism from its Islamic roots in a bid to make it more palatable, about the unlikely journey that has lead to her recording multiple records with Coke Studio, about the need to be anchored in a tradition or culture, and secure in one's own identity, about contemplating immigration, and about seeking discomfort. 2021-07-091h 28Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 81 - Shahzeb KhalidShahzeb Khalid is a teacher of film theory at The Indus Valley School of Arts and Architecture. We speak about the need to productivise one's art, about the fact that Pakistan suffers from national low self-worth, about the potency of horizon expansion, and about the power of psychic flo. 2021-07-051h 11Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 80 - Fawad KhanFawad Khan is an actor, playwright, and practitioner of 'Dastaan Goi,' a unique form of oral storytelling with ancient roots. We speak about the power and differences between traditions of oral stories and literature, the fight against entitlement, the paradigm-altering strength of theatre, the costs of stardom, the general condition of the entertainment industry in Pakistan, about actors v.s. personalities, and about the importance of prioritizing your work.2021-06-281h 19Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 79 - Kulsoom AftabKulsoom Aftab is a poet, writer, and actor. Presently she divides her time between writing plays for theatre and teaching at The National Academy of Performing Arts, in Karachi. We speak about the cathartic nature of writing, about the entertainment industry in Pakistan, about the insidious undertones of a formulaic approach to creativity, about defense mechanisms, and about the right age to begin the pursuit of acting. 2021-06-242h 12Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 78 - Sadia KhatriSadia Khatri is a writer. We speak about the dimensions of privilege, about the feminist concept of intersectionality, about tacit and non-tacit complicity in tyranny, about 'Girls at Dhabas,' about the need to tell our own stories and to right certain wrongs in our societal discourse, and about the terrifying strength of Karachi. 2021-06-201h 26Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 77 - Saif AliSaif Ali is a generalist with a knack for storytelling. We speak about his life in America as an 'illegal alien,' about the experience of being detained and then deported from America, about cognitive capital, and storytelling, about being broken and building back up, about the engine of self-hate and the plight of those who wish to understand themselves, about loss and grief, and about holding space for the humanity of others. 2021-06-163h 00Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 76 - Hira Qureshi HaqHira manages the creative space at District 19, a veritable social hub of art and culture, based in Karachi. We speak about what it is to be managing a large workforce comprised primarily of men as a woman in Pakistan, about the ethos of district 19, about the plight of musicians in the lockdown, about fostering art and cultivating artists, and about combating mistrust as it exists in the artist community in Karachi. 2021-06-121h 11Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 75 - Aun AliAun Ali is the editor in chief of the 'Bard's Review,' a philosophically inclined magazine featuring writing from across Pakistan, Aun is also the creator of the 'Phil Room,' an entity that hopes to enamor Pakistani consumers with philosophical discussion and debate. We speak about the dimensions of dogma present in Pakistan, about absolute imperatives, about Plato's political rendition of madness, about the importance of meta-linguistic inquiry and meta-cognition. 2021-06-091h 21Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 74 - Namrah SikanderNamrah Sikander is a former content writer for Teeli specializing in the creation and mechanics of memes. We speak about the potent information delivering ability of memes, about the power of despair as an engine to drive one towards their goals, the paradigm-shifting concepts housed in Albert Camus' Absurdist philosophy, and gratitude.2021-06-061h 13Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 73 - Sajeer ShaikhSajeer Shaikh is the social media manager and content editor for Mangobaaz, an online media reporting concern that has garnered both praise and vitriol for their wont to 'change the local narrative' as it were. We speak about the taboos surrounding conversations about female physiology, about the need to build contextual languages before we begin to have meaningful conversations, about body image issues, and about the primacy of immediate consequence as a barrier to crime. 2021-06-021h 56Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 72 - Faryal ZuberiFaryal Zuberi is a software engineer engaged in the tech startup scene in Karachi. We speak about the general lack of inclusivity in the tech community in Pakistan and the factors that lead to it, about the proclivity, in Pakistan, to understand the tech industry as a 'black box,' about extreme liberalism and benign conservatism, about the distinction between tolerance and acceptance, and about the power of family. 2021-05-251h 03Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 71 - Annum SalmanAnnum Salman is a spoken word poet, author of 'Sense me,' and a member of the budding PR industry in Karachi. We speak about the taboos around mental health, the socio-religious imperatives around suicide, the lack of legitimacy that writers are afforded, the power of nuanced conversations, diaspora complexes, and the liberating power of poetry. 2021-05-211h 39Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 70 - Hassaan Bin ShaheenHassaan Bin Shaheen is a law teacher, a comedian, and a rapper. Boasting a potent oratory ability, Hassaan and I speak about the chasm between 'Millenials' and 'Gen Z' musicians, about the financial wherewithal that is required to pursue art full-time, about the power of embracing one's vulnerability, about 'radical acceptance' and 'hostile positivity,' about the primacy of writing in any creative pursuit, and about decolonizing our minds. 2021-05-171h 19Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 69 - Zarmeena YousufZarmeena Yousuf is a choreographer, teacher, mentor, and is well-versed in multiple styles of dance. We speak about the irreverence with which the Pakistani entertainment industry treats production teams, the general lack of understanding in the local entertainment circuit when it comes to the nuances and varieties of dance, the general commodification and lack of respect that a dancer is treated with, and about the courage to pursue one's ambitions in spite of societal imperatives. 2021-05-131h 27Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 68 - Keenjhar KhosoKeenjhar Khoso is a motivational speaker, a real estate agent (one of the very few females in the field in Karachi), social media manager, and philanthropist. We spoke about her various projects aimed at the mitigation of poverty in Karachi, about the merits and demerits of the women's empowerment movement in general, and the 'Aurat' march in particular, and about a national apathy that appears to be on the rise in Karachi. 2021-05-091h 24Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 67 - Shahrukh WaheedShahrukh Waheed is a documentary filmmaker who has worked extensively with Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy and her company. We spoke about the sibilance between documentary filmmaking work and journalism, about telling healing stories of valor and powerful protagonists, about dealing with the victim mentality in Pakistan, about the sanctity of free speech, and about the problem with the monopolization of religiosity. 2021-05-041h 38Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 66 - Ali Abbas Naqvi & Basit NaqviAli Abbas Naqvi and Basit Naqvi are writers that have worked on projects like 'Laal Kabootar,' multiple videos for Teeli, and the upcoming web series based in and on Liyari. We speak about a writer's plight, about the legitimacy afforded to the craft of writing, about the lack of appreciation afforded to the process in Pakistan, and about the way forward for writers in particular and artists more generally. 2021-05-011h 32Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 65 - Shahjehan SaleemShahjehan Saleem is a fashion writer featured regularly in Diva magazine, he is a teacher of media sciences at Szabist, a university in Karachi, he is also a creative associate with 'talking point.' We spoke about the pornification of the societal gaze, about the taboos around conversations concerning mental health, about the beautifully terrifying world of Pakistani fashion, about the 'casting couch' culture in the entertainment industry, about our societal inclination towards personalities instead of art, and about the primacy of cultural norms about beauty in the context of who is allowed to be our hero. 2021-04-271h 17Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 64 - Murtaza AlizaiMurtaza Alizai is a director and producer for Teeli. We get to speaking about unconventional modes of education, cyberbullying, imposter syndrome and the fundamental differences between filmmaking proper and creating content for social media. 2021-04-241h 12Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 63 - Ahmer NaqviAhmer Naqvi is a journalist, writer, and storyteller. We speak about the disparity between religious sects in Pakistan, about the slur meant for Shia Muslims in Pakistan that he has reclaimed as his social media handle and moniker, about his opinions on cricket, and how he believes the end is near for the game on the international stage, about his opinion on pop music in Pakistan and how he proposes that it is elitist inherently, and about his opinion on food and how he has concluded that Karachi has the best Briyani in the world. 2021-04-211h 31Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 62 - Akbar ChaudryAkbar Chaudry is a stalwart of the budding comedy scene in Karachi. He is also an aeronautical engineer. We speak about the science of laughter, the parameters of communication, the methodology of comedy, 'benign violation,' and the power of an apparatus that one can interpret reality through. 2021-04-131h 11Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 61 - Mustafa Seth (Seth Sahab)Mustafa is a filmaker. We speak about the dimensions of love, the chasm between millennial and gen z creators, the irreverence surrounding conversations about woman empowerment, and the power of dreams. 2021-04-091h 49Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 60 - Taha GTaha G is a musician and a music producer. We speak about the democratizing power of the digital content creation technology available to musicians, about the move away from 'classical' renditions of genres in Pakistan, about the existential anchoring found in art, about what powers his music in particular, and about the taboos and stigmas still surrounding mental health in the Pakistani context. 2021-04-051h 23Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 59 - Arsalan MajidArsalan is a filmmaker and the proprietor of a content creation agency. We spoke about the romanticism associated with filmmaking in Pakistan, about the rugged flavor of filmmaking that Arsalan prefers, about his yet-to-be-released feature film 'beyond the wetlands,' about the emancipatory power of dreams, and about creating art that one can be proud of. 2021-04-021h 41Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 58 - Irfan JunejoIrfan Junejo is a content creator well known for his cinematic, stylized videography and photography, he is also touted by some as the face of YouTube in Pakistan. We speak about the irreverence with which the women's movement is treated in Pakistan, about battling imposter syndrome, about anchoring oneself in the creative process, about the insidious effects of fame, about the primacy of storytelling, and about the difference between championing a cause and recreational outrage. 2021-03-271h 46Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 57 - Muneeb AdilMuneeb Adil and I speak about the irreverence with which the women's movement in Pakistan is spoken about, about all that divides us, about the difference in the ideologies of millennial creators versus Gen Z creators, and about the age-old concept of patronage. 2021-03-2354 minKiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 56 - Zarrar KhuhroZarrar Khuhro is part of the old guard of Pakistani journalism, with a prolific career in print and electronic media and a powerful presence on Twitter. Zarrar Sahab is also the co-host of 'Zara Hat Kay,' a mainstay on the programming on Dawn News. We speak about the inherent hope present in the vocation of journalism, about the brilliant history that has preceded the latest rendition of the women's empowerment movement in Pakistan, about the cyclical nature of cynicism, about the need to move away from recreational antagonism, and about the sad reality of those who would aim...2021-03-201h 07Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 55 - Areeb TariqAreeb Tariq is a visual artist who specializes in the absolutely 'Ajeeb.' We speak about an artist's work, about the importance of multiple passive income streams, about productivizing oneself, about the primacy of the artist's portfolio, and about the role of a positive self-image in the journey of empowerment. 2021-03-161h 42Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 54 - Taha SabriTaha Sabri is the founder of 'Taskeen,' a non-for-profit organization that works towards both changing the societal stigma around mental health, and providing aid to all those who would seek it in the context of mental health. Taha is also a doctor. We spoke about all that ails the societal psyche of Pakistan, about the disparity between those who need therapeutic help and those who seek it, about the deficit in feminine energy in society that is predicated upon the patriarchal foundations of much of our cultural norms, and about the understanding of consciousness through a lense that...2021-03-1256 minKiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 53 - Babar MangiBabar Mangi is a Sindhi Rapper and Film Student. We spoke about the disparity between the clout afforded to regional musicians as opposed to musicians that produce music in Urdu, about the subversive spirit of rap, about investing in our dreams, about the importance of working hard and the power of familial support. 2021-03-081h 16Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 52 - Noreen GulwaniNoreen Gulwani is an actor, artist, poet and storyteller. We speak about the preference in the local media industry for extroverted personalities, on the implementation of capital punishment in the context of rape and murder, on the artist's plight in a world that would hope to use their art as a commodity, on productivizing art, and on the move towards 'mindless' short-form storytelling. 2021-03-051h 45Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 51 - Noor SohailNoor Sohail is a writer employed in the marketing sector in Karachi. We speak about our experiences in diaspora, about the plight of a writer in the local markets, about the wont for more thoughtful content, about our proclivity to thrive in our own mediocrity, and about the insidious effects of the 'Pakistan has massive potential,' argument. 2021-03-021h 27Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 50 - Hajra KhanHajra Khan is the long-standing captain of the Pakistani women's football team. She has also recently come out about her battles with her ailing mental health. We speak about the plight of female athletes in Pakistan, about the need for supportive and supplementary conventions where erstwhile, acts of individual brilliance have been relied upon, about the primacy of a work ethic in the context of pursuing one's dreams, and about the importance of a core group of individuals that lend you unconditional support. 2021-02-271h 15Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 49 - Ermina KhanErmina Khan is a nineteen-year-old self-taught dancer. The ferocity and power of her dance speak volumes where her words might be burdened by inhibitions. We speak about the genesis of her dance, of the tradition of dancing in the subcontinent, of the subversive spirit of break dancing, where it comes from, and why it resonates with her. 2021-02-2457 min
1 key success89-Mas'alah_ Surah-e-TAOBAH say motalliq 5-Aham ILMI-o-TAHQEEQI Points & HAJJ-e-Akber ki Tareef89-Mas'alah_ Surah-e-TAOBAH say motalliq 5-Aham ILMI-o-TAHQEEQI Points & HAJJ-e-Akber ki Tareef2021-02-191h 09Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 48 - Changez BasirChangez is an artist, carpenter, and bassist for Towers. A 'soul hop' band from the local circuit in Karachi. We speak about the local music scene, about the societal disparity that we are plagued by, about the importance of physical work as an existential anchor, and about the toxic masculine ideals that we have exhibited for a large portion of our lives, the importance of un-learning said ideals and being open to the erroneous nature of said ideals. 2021-02-171h 39Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 47 - Zain PeerzadaZain is the lead guitarist for Takatak, a Lahore based metal band that has come to prominence recently with hit singles such as 'phantom' and 'flash your bones.' Zain is also the driving force behind the band's unique video profile. We spoke about the scope and scale of metal music in Pakistan, about the exodus of musicians due to unfavorable financial conditions in the local markets, about the age-old practice of patronage and Patreon as a viable option to maintain the authenticity of art, and about the grit that he has learned to embody through his years of...2021-02-141h 13Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 46 - Preh MemonPreh Memon is a writer, blogger, independent researcher and employed in the corporate sector in Karachi. We speak about the lack of literacy on women's issues in Pakistan, about the prevalence of incorrect arguments in the general discourse, about her writings, and wont to educate people, and about the vitriol surrounding woman empowerment narratives. 2021-02-101h 21Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 45 - Basalat AliBasalat Ali is a renaissance man in the literal sense, former under 16 national level football player, breakdancer and choreographer, event planner, model, interior designer, sports manager, and an integral part of the brilliant team at 'find my doctor,' which is a startup aimed at the provision of quality healthcare across Pakistan. Basalat is also someone who has won a drawn-out battle with epilepsy. We speak about the lack of idols in the Pakistan context, about our proclivity for hero-worship, about the lack of mentorship for the youth, about the restrictive, reductive, and inaccurate language that surrounds mental health...2021-02-061h 45Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 44 MayaMaya is in her own words a 'conversationalist' who employs various mediums to tell her story. We speak about productivising art, about how an artist might sustain themselves, about the recent happenings in the 'me too' movement in Pakistan, about the deficit in our vernacular when it comes to speaking about sexual harassment, and about the need to discover oneself in the midst of the mental health crises that we find ourselves in. 2021-02-031h 50Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 43 - Roque Martin D'MelloSir Roque is a longstanding member of the A'level teaching fraternity in Karachi and has been a member of the Pakistani Air Force in the past. We speak about the lack of proper education plaguing Pakistan presently, the commodification of teachers, the future of education and vocational training in the age of artificial intelligence technology, the deficit of grit that the current generations of students and young professionals display, and the unprecedented power of belief.2021-01-311h 13Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi# 42 - Fabiha HashmiFabiha Hashmi is an emerging singer. We speak about the Pakistani music industry and it's proclivity to drive away talent, about the troubles and the struggles of an artist in the landscape of the Pakistani media industry, about working for exposure, and about the importance of a firm, rooted support system. 2021-01-281h 03
The Matrix Green PillEpisode 20 - Danielle & Akber Naqvi - We discuss the tragic story that struck them, with the loss of their daughter Zahra Beau and how they used their loss as motivation to start an incredible foundation, to ensure that no other parent has to go through tAbout Danielle & Akbar NaqviDanielle Wilson Naqvi has lived in the UAE since she was 18 years old. She has had an incredibly successful career and personal life. She worked at ITP for 6 years as Head of Marketing for the women’s group. She then founded her PR agency CSPR in Dubai for 10 years and then 2 years ago, she decided to close down her PR agency and follow her passion for travel, by starting Unique Family Travels, which is a luxury family holiday experiences agency. Akbar Naqvi has also been in the UAE for qui...2021-01-271h 04