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CognitationsEP #8 | A Child's First Words: Psycholinguistics, Development & Linguistic Communities | Alejandrina Cristia & Camila ScaffLanguage is oftentimes viewed as a paradigmatically human capacity. Indeed, we have observed no other creature exhibit linguistic abilities with the same complexity and freedom as our own. Conversely, humans are often viewed as vitally linguistic. Our diverse societies and communities seem to be knit together by the thread of spoken, signed and written words. We tell stories, pass down documents, express our joys and grievances… all by articulating our thoughts into sequences of sounds, markings or gestures. It is therefore not surprising that the first words of a child tend to be celebrated. But what goes into the ut...2024-04-161h 15CognitationsEP #4 | Neuroeconomics & Learning in Humans, Rats and Robots | Stefano PalminteriA defining feature of us humans is that we continuously adapt to our environments in order to thrive. One key component of this process is ‘learning’ the contingencies of our environment. Since the 19th century, this phenomenon has been studied under the moniker of “conditioning”, and is usually associated with Pavlov and his famed dogs. Despite the fact that this seems trivial to many today with regard to dogs and other animals, and that we cannot assume that humans, with their complex mental lives merely act with the prospect of a reward, the basic idea behind these principles has enjoyed...2023-12-141h 19CognitationsEP #2 | Cognitive Approaches To Studying Culture | Olivier MorinCulture is everywhere: it includes art, the dissemination of theories and of social norms, customs, the food we cook and eat, and so on. Culture also seems to be what distinguishes different communities, families, or entire countries and continents. Is it possible to explain such heterogeneous and complex phenomena? Can we identify the cognitive, environmental or social factors that underlie the spread of practices, norms and ideas? What is it that allows certain traditions to survive and develop, sometimes for hundreds or thousands of years?
Olivier Morin is a tenured CNRS researcher at the...2023-10-011h 08
Kafi Conversations w/ Rohan & TanayDrishti Kharbanda, Founder at Sarvani, Women Made Craft | EP 21There's absolutely no way I can summarise this entire podcast. But all I can say is that its filled with tons of wisdom and learnings from the Superwoman irl herself, Drishtee Kharbanda. Must watch for College going students.2022-08-042h 12
Kafi Conversations w/ Rohan & TanayData Analyst by Day, Viral Musician by Night | Arjun Adapalli | EP 10For the 10th Episode of Kaafi Conversations, we have with us the Harmonious Arjun Adapalli. You might be knowing him as the Shava Shava guy but we bet you didn't know that he stopped singing for almost 3 years! Get to know what profession Arjun is in, his contribution to Music, Movies he has sung in, his experience with Super Singer, Learnings, Drawbacks and how it felt talking to the Legendary Sharukh Khan!2022-01-1138 minKafi Conversations w/ Rohan & TanaySadia Yousofi 's BIGGEST Learnings from Social Media, Financial Independence, Reality Checks | EP 9In Todays Episode of Kaafi Conversations, we have with us the Gorgeous Sadia Yousofi. We talked about how she amassed a following of 350k on Instagram and how she became Financially Independent just at the age of 17. Get to know how Sadia spends her day, Social Media Struggles, Dealing with the Critics, Promotions, Collaborations, Interacting with Fanpages, her Aspirations and More!2022-01-0230 minKafi Conversations w/ Rohan & TanayDoyel Das on Bollywood Remakes, Classical Singing, Inspiration, BIGGEST Bloopers and More!On Today's Episode of Kaafi Conversations we have the Euphonious Doyel Das. We talk about her journey as a Singer and how she was able to achieve excellence not only over Hindustani Classical but also Bollywood and English songs as well! She also shared with us one of her Biggest Bloopers on Stage, Relations with Friends and Family and the process behind how she makes Reels that get Millions of Views!2021-12-2221 minKafi Conversations w/ Rohan & Tanay Pulkit Daga aka Worthytale | Financial Analyst to One of India's BIGGEST Food Vloggers!In today's Podcast we have with us, The Mouthwatering Worthytale aka Pulkit Daga. We talked about Pulkit's Schedule as a Corporate guy on the Weekdays and a Renowned Food vlogger on the Weekends. He also told us how he manages to get Millions of Views not only on Instagram but also on Youtube. Get to know how Pulkit Shoots his videos, his USP, his Observations about the Algorithm, Audience Interaction and Much Much More!2021-12-1332 minKafi Conversations w/ Rohan & TanayKetanwho on Posting for 200 Days Straight, being friends with TheMermaidscales, Making Music, Family & More!In today's Kaafi Conversations EXCLUSIVE Episode, we have with us the Amazing Ketanwho. We talked about how he started his Journey of Creating Content, Are following Trends Necessary to make it Big on Instagram, How he got a BOI (Born on Instagram) Certification, his Relationship with his Family, Managing his Account Without any External Help and More!2021-12-0625 minKafi Conversations w/ Rohan & TanayZia Mulani on Reels vs TikTok, Life in Canada, Job Culture Abroad, Being A-Listed, Collabs & MoreIn today’s s episode of Kaafi Conversations, we have with us the Gorgeous Zia Mulani. We talked about her life in Toronto, Zia's transformation from a regular girl to a Content Creator, misunderstandings about NRI's, why one should have proper work experience before finding jobs in a particular industry, do looks equal Guaranteed Success, Diwali in Toronto, the SHEER amount of CREEPS in her DMs and More!2021-11-2914 minKafi Conversations w/ Rohan & TanayZehra Ali on Lauren Gottlieb Shoutout, Underground Hip-Hop Scene, MTV Colours of Youth & MoreIn today's podcast, we have with us the Multi-Talented Zehra Ali. We talk about Hip Hop Culture in India, her Getting a big shoutout from the legendary Laura Gottlieb, Gully Boy, finding the right balance between Career and Passion, how to Convince your Parents when it comes to following your Passion and more!2021-11-2121 min
Kafi Conversations w/ Rohan & TanaySaumya Munot on Death of TikTok, BigBoss, Psychology of Making Viral Reels, and CREEPS!In today's episode, we have the hilarious Sumya Munot who is a content creator and student on Instagram. We here speak on topics ranging all the way from big creators with bad content to replying to haters. This episode is our funniest one yet, we hope you enjoy it!2021-11-1520 minKafi Conversations w/ Rohan & TanaySanjana Saxena on Nivea Partnership, Meeting Neeraj Chopra, Distractions, Learnings & MoreIn this episode of Kafi Conversation, we have a remarkable conversation with Sanjana Saxena who is the fittest guest we've had so far. Sanjana speaks about her journey in fitness from meeting the greats such as Neeraj Chopra to the Milkha Singhs of India to navigating one's own mind through the various hurdles a fit lifestyle demands we go through. We here discuss her year's long partnership with the giant Nivea as well as relationships with the ones we date and how they affect our end goals. This conversation will leave you with a new perspective on fitness, discipline, mega...2021-11-0818 minKafi Conversations w/ Rohan & TanayAvanti Tandon on her journey through the ups and downs of InstagramIn this episode of kafi conversation, we had an amazing conversation with Avanti Tandon. She spoke about her first time blowing up on Instagram, mermaidscales, consistency and decipline towards an uploaded schedule leading to burnout her sponsorships and much much more!2021-10-3118 minKafi Conversations w/ Rohan & TanayKafi Conversations w/ Rohan & TanaySee your favourite upcoming content creators from all social media platforms and get to know them in a way never seen before!2021-10-3100 min