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Future IQThe Shocking Truth About Deadlines - Why Less Time Equals Better Work! FutureIQHave you ever waited until the last minute to do your homework and finished it faster than you thought? Well, that’s because of something called Parkinson’s Law! It means you work better and quicker when you give yourself less time to finish something! In this episode, we’ll talk about why having a deadline is like having a superpower. You’ll learn how deadlines can help you stop procrastinating, get rid of distractions, and even make your brain work faster! So, let’s find out how to make deadlines your secret weapon for getting things done!2025-03-2821 min
Future IQHow The World Chooses To Be Incompetent - The Peter Principle - FutureIQIn this episode, we talk about how sometimes people get promoted to jobs they're not good at. It’s called the Peter Principle, and it happens when someone is really good at their current job but gets promoted to a higher role where they struggle. We also discuss how many businesses end up with people who aren’t really good at their jobs because of this. It might sound funny, but it happens a lot! We’ll explain how promotions can go wrong and why sometimes people stay in jobs they’re not ready for. Don’t worry, we also share...2025-03-1421 min
Future IQWhy Don’t Indian Women Work and How It Hurts the Economy - FutureIQIn this episode, we explore the question, "Why don’t Indian women work?" India has one of the lowest rates of women working, and it’s holding back our economy. Only 30% of women in India are part of the workforce, which is much lower compared to countries like China, Indonesia, or even Bangladesh. We talk about why this is happening, what has been tried to fix it, and what might actually work to help more women get jobs. We also discuss why it's so important for women to work, not just for the economy but also for their own well...2025-03-0827 min
Future IQThe Randomness of Science - Why Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) Work - FutureIQDo you know what a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) is? How and why are such trials conducted? Today, the 28th of Feb is World Science Day and hence in true FutureIQ style, it seemed fitting to talk about one of the pillars of good science - RCTs.In this episode, we speak about the need for RCTs and how they came about to be. What are the different groups/phases within Randomized Controlled Trials? How does the Placebo effect play a role within RCTs? Along with giving several examples, we also explain the different variables and baises that are...2025-02-2827 min
Future IQFeelings vs. Facts - Science of Why We Make Bad Decisions - FutureIQIn this episode, we will talk about why we make wrong decisions without realizing it—and why we stubbornly stick to them! Have you ever made a choice, felt totally confident about it, and later realized you were missing key information? Turns out, most of us do this all the time! A study from top universities reveals how overconfidence, bias, and selective information shape our thinking—and why even when given the full picture, 2 out of 3 people refuse to change their minds.We’ll break down how these mental traps work, how they’re used to manipulate us, and—most...2025-02-2116 min
Future IQWhy Too Much Choice is BAD - The Paradox of Choice - FutureIQIn this episode, we talk about how having too many choices can actually make it harder to make decisions, especially when it comes to love and Valentine's Day! Sometimes, when there are too many options, we get confused or worried we might make the wrong choice. We’ll look at fun examples, like how picking the perfect Valentine's gift or choosing someone on a dating app can feel stressful. We will also talk about why sometimes it's better to have fewer choices, so you don’t get overwhelmed or feel bad about the choices you didn’t make. So, is mor...2025-02-1420 min
Future IQA Cow on a Golf Course Taught Me How to Deal With Unfairness in Life - Future IQIn this episode, we will talk about how a cow on a golf course taught me something really important about dealing with life’s unfairness. Have you ever felt like life isn’t fair? Maybe you didn’t get what you wanted or someone was mean to you. It can feel really frustrating! But guess what? There’s a way to handle those tough moments without getting upset. We’ll learn about a simple attitude change that can help you stop worrying about things you can’t control (like that cow on the golf course!) and focus on what you can chan...2025-02-0710 min
Future IQChasing Perfection is Ruining Your Life - Maximizing vs Satisficing - FutureIQIn this podcast, we discuss two types of people: maximizers and satisficers. Maximizers always try to get the very best, like the highest salary or the perfect job, but it might make them unhappy and stressed. Satisficers, on the other hand, are okay with good enough and feel happier because they don’t stress about being perfect. We’ll show you how making better choices can help you feel more satisfied with life!2025-01-3117 min
Future IQThese Indian Constitution FACTS WILL SHOCK YOU!! Journey Of Making The Constitution - Future IQThis episode teaches about India’s independence and the Constitution that shaped India. We talk about the Indian Constitution, which is the longest and most amended in the world. Even though India became independent in 1947, it still followed British laws until 1950, when the Constitution was fully adopted. Further into the episode we also talk about how the Constitution was made, who helped write it, and the big debates that happened, like whether India’s government should be more like Gandhi’s village-based ideas or Nehru’s vision of modern cities. We learn about the role of Dr. Ambedkar, who is known...2025-01-2424 min
Future IQWhy Wishing For An Easy Life Is A MISTAKE - Why Should You Work Hard? | Future IQHave you ever thought that doing hard things might actually help you more than doing easy things? In this podcast, we explain how some of the best lessons in life come from challenges, not shortcuts. We’ll talk about why easy classes or simple solutions might not help you learn as much as you think. You'll also find out why putting in effort, even when it’s tough, can make you stronger, smarter, and more successful in the long run!2025-01-1711 min
Future IQGoals Are For Losers | Goals Vs Systems - FutureIQIn this episode, we talk about why setting goals might not be the best way to be happy or successful. Instead of focusing on goals, we learn about something called "systems". Systems are like daily habits and routines that help you improve and get closer to what you want, without always feeling unhappy or stressed. Goals might make you feel sad because you haven’t reached them yet, but systems help you make progress every day. Find out how focusing on systems can help you achieve everything you want in a better way!2025-01-1020 min
Future IQHow To Create A 10 Year Plan For Your Life - Gates' Law - FutureIQWe learn that success doesn’t happen overnight. Many people think they can achieve big goals quickly, but the truth is it takes years of hard work and small steps to get really good at something. The podcast talks about how we should think about our goals for the next 10 years, not just the next few months. If you keep trying and don’t give up, you will see huge results over time. The podcast helps you understand that patience and persistence are the keys to success, so listen the podcast till the very end to stay motivated and focu...2025-01-0317 min
Future IQYou Can Buy Happiness - Can Money Buy Happiness | FutureIQIn this episode, we talk about how money can make you happy, but only if you spend it the right way. People often say money can't buy happiness, but that’s not true. It’s not about buying things like clothes or phones, but about spending money on fun experiences, like vacations or concerts. These experiences make us happier and last longer. We also discuss how spending money to make life easier like paying for good sleep or helping others can bring more joy. So, yes, money can buy happiness, but only if you spend it smartly!2024-12-2719 min
Future IQThe Science of Happiness - How to be Happy in Life? | FutureIQYou will learn real ways to be happier. We will show you simple things that are proven by science to make you feel better. You can learn how to stay away from stress and sad feelings, and make smart choices to be happy. We will teach you easy things to do to feel good, have better friends, and be in charge of your happiness. No need for expensive teachers or coaches, just real advice that works. Watch the video and start feeling happy today!2024-12-2018 min
Future IQJodhabai’s Hidden Role in India’s Fate - FutureIQDid Jodhabai Alter the Course of Indian History? In this episode, we uncover the untold story of Jodhabai, a queen whose actions nearly reshaped the future of India. Known as Akbar's wife, her true influence stretches far beyond what most people know. From shaping Mughal policy to challenging European powers, Jodhabai’s strategic moves led to the rise of British power in India. Join us as we explore how one woman’s vision, intelligence, and daring actions could have changed India's history forever. Could Jodhabai have been the key to India’s survival as a free nation?2024-12-1319 min
Future IQYou Are Paying More Than Others | Product Pricing Psychology - FutureIQHow often have you seen different pricing for the same products on different e-commerce platforms? Or how about different pricing for different people but for the same seat on the same flight? If you have also experienced this unfair differentiation and gotten frustrated about it, then you might find this episode interesting.
This practice is nothing but "customer segmentation" that businesses follow and this episode we have uncovered the truth behind what we believe product pricing is in the market. By gaining insights into how companies charge more and sell more, customers can understand the psychology of...2024-11-3022 min
Future IQCan Introverts Network Like A Pro? FutureIQLearn how an introvert who has managed to build a vast professional network over the past 15 years, shares the secrets to successful networking. We dive into how to approach networking without feeling like you're “schmoozing” or begging for favors. We explain the two main reasons why people are bad at networking: the discomfort of talking about themselves and the aversion to small talk.
The decision further dives into the dos and don'ts of networking, and how networking is a patience game, that the true power of networking lies in providing value, fostering weak ties, and being patient with...2024-11-2222 min
Future IQIs Universal Basic Income A Good Idea? How To Overcome Poverty In India - FutureIQUniversal basic income is a guaranteed paycheck to everyone in this world. Will it eradicate poverty in India? Will the world become a better place with everyone getting fixed amount of free money? In this episode, we dive deep into this topic and discuss what will be the pros and cons of UBI. Major schemes like PDS, a Public Distribution Scheme also famously known as the Ration Card in India, and MGNREGA, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act are already implemented in the country. Can UBI be a contender for these schemes?
Further, we discuss other alternatives to...2024-11-1621 min
Future IQThis Video Will Cost You $100 Dollars - Opportunity Cost Explained - FutureIQOpportunity cost is one of those economic concepts that will change your decision-making forever once you understand it clearly. But it is quite difficult to grasp the concept if you just got to know the term. Therefore, we've brought you more than 10 examples in this video to help you understand it better.2024-11-1321 min
Future IQSell Anything to Anyone: The Power of STORIES - Future IQWhy is storytelling so important? Why do we trust stories more than facts and data? In this episode, we discuss why stories are so powerful and how they shape our minds. The ability to sell anything, be it a material thing or a narrative, simply with the power of words is both, a blessing and a curse. Stories can be captivating, inspire change and also be a danger to society in spreading misinformation. Either way, stories matter.2024-11-1115 min
Future IQAre you a Baloo or a Bagheera? Explore vs Exploit Concept - FutureIQAre you a Baloo or a Bagheera? Sounds like a very silly question but has a deeper meaning to it. Should you try to rise in your current company or explore other companies? Should you get better at Java programming or pick up Machine Learning? All these decisions are related to the explore-exploit concept. We take up real-life scenarios and explain this dynamic concept. When should you switch from exploring to exploiting? This is answered by the epsilon fixed algorithm. Watch the video till the end to understand this algorithm and see what works best for you.2024-11-0818 min
Future IQAre You Living In The Wrong City? Best City To Live In - Future IQWhich is the best city to live in India, or in the world, in fact? The popular opinion is that slums are a sign of a city regressing. Contrary to this belief, we discuss how factors such as increased traffic, slums & overcrowding indicate the growth of a city. While city planning is important, what are the long-term consequences of a planned city when compared to a non-planned city? What are some factors to look out for when choosing a city to settle in? In this episode, we discuss & elaborate on all these points & more. 2024-11-0715 min
Future IQThe Great LIE - Correlation is Not Causation - FutureIQEveryone has been hearing that correlation is not causation. But this is not necessarily a true statement. The reality is more nuanced than this plane statement. And I have some real-life examples for you to understand the distinction between the two. Learn if there is a correlation between the terms correlation and causation from the phrase correlation is not causation and how this phrase can fool you into believing things that are not true. Once you understand this difference, you will be well-equipped to avoid common fallacies surrounding that. Learn it all in this futureIQ episode.2024-11-0522 min
Future IQScience Says You Are Not Working Enough - 70 Hrs Vs 40 HrsShould you work 70 hours a week or 40 hours a week? How does stress affect our work life balance? This episode highlights the popular 70 vs 40 hour work week debate, 70 hours rallied by Narayan Murthy and 40 hours famously supported by Satya Nadella, among several other big names. But what does science have to say in this debate, and which one should you choose? Listen to us elaborate on all these questions.2024-11-0326 min
Future IQWhy You're Addicted To Shopping - Psychology of Persuasion - FutureIQMarketing & Sales often use really strong psychological tricks in order to rope you in to buy more than you need. Indicating scarcity, inciting a fear of missing out and evoking a need for social validation are some such tricks used by Marketers. In this episode, we explain these tricks with the help of real-life examples.
Loss aversion & endowment effect are some other psychological tactics that are connected to these tricks used by sales & marketing professionals to manipulate you. Robert Cialdini, a professor and renowned psychologist within the field of Marketing & Business has written a book called Influence: The Psychology...2024-11-0115 min
Future IQIs Jyotish Shastra Indian? - Origin & Evolution of Astrology - FutureIQDoes astrology really work? Have you ever wondered where the study of horoscopes came from? What exactly is Jyotish Shastra, and when or why did we start reading Kundali charts? In this episode, we dive deep into the origins of Astrology. Is it a scientific branch of study or is it plain placebo? Listen to us elaborate on the tenets of Astrology and discuss its impact on everyday life in the ancient as well as modern world.2024-10-3022 min
Future IQOnly Lucky People Become Successful - How to Get Lucky? FutureIQSuccess is always associated with luck and there's a way anyone can get lucky. Let us explain the four types of luck and how to increase each of them in this video. Find out the dependence of success on luck to understand why this is it the case. We will see quotes from successful and popular people, some concepts around luck and success, and a lot of interesting facts and information on how to get lucky.
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Future IQYour Unpopular Opinion Is More Popular Than You Think - FutureIQDo you think that your opinion is different than everyone else? Are you afraid that your opinion might be unpopular? This thought itself is much more common than you think. We take a lot of decisions in our life assuming the opinions of other people, not realising how much this impacts our day-to-day life. But we may be thinking entirely wrong about how others think. In this episode, we have explained the theory of Preference Falsification that was coined by Timur Kuran in his book “Private Truths, Public Lies: The Social Consequences of Preference Falsification”.
We breakdown the concept alon...2024-10-2522 min
Future IQStress Will Literally KILL You - FutureIQIs stress good or bad? We say it's lethal. And we have some good reasons to believe that. In this episode, let us explain to you the origins of stress, how it affects our physiology, and in what ways it can be dangerous to you. To do that, we need to understand what stress is and how it evolved in humans, why stress is useful to us or good for us in some cases and really bad for others. Let's dissect the stress to see our relationship with it.2024-10-2226 min
Future IQTruth or Lies, Facts or Fiction - Fighting Misinformation | FutureIQMisinformation & fake news are wild spread in today’s day & age thanks to the ease of access to information that we have. Whether it is social media, or newspaper articles, misleading information & lies are rampant and they shape the narratives that we believe, and warp our perspective of the world. Is it possible to escape misinformation? How can we spot fake news and trust what is real?
In this episode, we talk about the dangers of misinformation with the help of several real-life examples. It is the era of information that we live in - be it re...2024-10-1815 min
Future IQHow to Learn Anything Fast? Learning by Osmosis - FutureIQThere is a quick way of learning anything you want and most of us are already using it. The topic of discussion at hand today is learning by osmosis. How you can absorb information and behaviors of the people that surround you. Understand how you can employ this technique in your daily lives to become a better version of yourself, faster.
Hope you enjoyed FutureIQ by Navin Kabra and Shrikant Joshi. Do hit us
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Future IQRuthless Corporations ALWAYS Blame Individuals - Brutal Business Strategies Case Study - FutureIQSome evil business tactics and strategies employed by corporations can help us get a perspective on how things happen in the corporate world and why it is individuals who mostly that get the worst out of it. Let's understand some such tactics from history when companies shifted blame to individuals, try to understand why they do that, and what can be done about it in this FutureIQ episode.
More videos for you:
How tobacco manipulated the world: https://youtu.be/N8ewD023cNg
The dirty secrets of advertising: https://youtu.be/ckon1Yi0B8A
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Future IQAdvertisers Manipulated You - Ad Industry Dirty Secrets & Techniques - FutureIQThe advertising industry manipulates you in more ways than you realize. Let's understand the economic incentives of the advertising industry in this episode of the FutureIQ podcast. Find out how advertising encourages outrage and anger directly or indirectly. The reason you find
only polarizing posts on social media and traditional media outlets is probably the economics of advertising. Learn more about those to stay safe from it.
Books mentioned in the video:
Atomic habits: https://tapthe.link/AtomicHabitsBook
More videos for you:
The brilliant advertising of diamonds: https://youtu.be/EjJ4GmcgukU
The world is improving: https://youtu.be/2...2024-09-1525 min
Future IQSTUPID Weddings Will Ruin You - Here's Why Indians Still Want That - FutureIQWeddings are a total Rip-off and make no sense at all but we're still tempted to go through all the functions and spend lakhs, even crores on those occasions. Sometimes, a lot more than that when we take an example of events like Anant Ambani's wedding.
Why does this happen? Is there any evolutionary reason behind this decision of ours? Let's discuss the reason why we spend so much money on things like weddings, college degrees, art, and more. Let's understand
why we prefer status-driven things over the simpler and logical ones in
this episode of FutureIQ.
Hope you...2024-09-1315 min
Future IQHow to Win Friends & Influence People - Best Lessons from the BookHow to Win Friends and Influence People is an amazing book written by Dale Carnegie. The book presents several actionable principles that you can apply in real life to make people like you by being genuinely interested in them, showing curiosity, and providing actual value. The title may look preachy, but the principles are life-changing. Watch us discuss some of these principles in this episode of the FutureIQ podcast.
Books mentioned in the episode:
How to win friends and influence people:
https://tapthe.link/WinFriendsDaleC
Atomic habits: https://tapthe.link/AtomicHabitsBook
More videos for you:
Importance of networking: https...2024-09-1118 min
Future IQTobacco Industry BRAINWASHED the World! Genius Marketing Strategy Explained - FutureIQThe case study of how the Tobacco industry made the world think cigarettes and other nicotine products are good is one of the most fascinating aspects of marketing in the last century. We dive a little deeper into the genius and evil marketing tactics introduced by the tobacco industry that we still see in some form or the other everywhere.
Understand the correlation between smoking and lung cancer, how tobacco
companies fought the initial criticism, why doctors were recommending
cigarettes even after the evidence was against that, and more in this
episode.
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Future IQMind-blowing Science of Indian Languages - Why Sanskrit is Amazing & Mother of All? FutureIQDevanagari script is proof of why Sanskrit is one of the best languages in the world and inspired great linguists like Noam Chomsky. We've broken down the brilliance of the Devanagari script in this video to help you understand the creativity and brilliance that went through to make it work.
Get familiar with the vowels, consonants, additional words, pronunciations, and the best way to learn to pronounce each letter in the fascinating Devanagari script.
More videos for you:
Why Indian English is weird: https://youtu.be/P4TcPyEt1fg
Ancient India's advanced science: https://youtu.be/O4pL_mmUeVA
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Future IQScientist Explains Why Politics Makes You Dumb - FutureIQIs politics good or bad for you? I’d say bad. Because the data shows
that smart people make dumb decisions when there is politics involved.
Politics literally makes you dumb. Why do I think this way and why might
politics have already affected many of your decisions? Find it out in
this episode of the FutureIQ podcast.
Hope you enjoyed FutureIQ by Navin Kabra and Shrikant Joshi. Do hit us
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Future IQKnowledge or Experience - Who Will Screw You Faster? Yavakrita's Story From MahabharataKnowledge or experience? Experience or Power? Power or Knowledge? This is an unending loop. Yavakrita's story from Mahabharata will make you get your answer & make you think about the wrongs of today's fast pace, easily accessible, and cheaply available resources for getting
educated, getting work done & so on. We have heard old people say that, anything acquired without effort, does not tend to stay long along with you. This story is just the same variant of this thought. Check out this video & leave your comments & thoughts for us to
discuss.
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Future IQSuccess Depends on IQ - What is IQ, How it Works, Can You Increase it? FutureIQWhat is IQ and can IQ be increased? IQ or Intelligent Quotient score tests one's performance in various tests. The IQ test or score is designed in a way that the average person will have an IQ of 100, what do the higher or lower IQ values mean? Can IQ determine the success? Is IQ inheritable, can you increase the IQ? What are the factors that affect IQ and success? The answers to all these questions lie in the IQ scores and their interpretations. Let's understand that in this video.
Books mentioned in the video:
Multiple Intelligences: https://tapthe.link...2024-09-0122 min
Future IQAncient India Was 3000 Years Ahead of Science? Theory of Evolution Resemblances in Vedas - FutureIQThere are striking resemblances between the theory of evolution and the dash avatars of Vishnu in the Vedas. Does this mean India was way ahead of the world in terms of scientific discoveries and technology? Let's find out in this fascinating episode of the FutureIQ podcast.
Understand the good and bad things about the science of Vedas and whether you should trust everything written in Vedas and in ancient India blindly. While doing that, we also touched upon topics like Vaastu, Vedic Maths, and more. Learn everything in this single video.
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Future IQYou're Wrong About Everyone - Psychological Fact Explaining Human Behavior - Projection - FutureIQWhy does everyone behave the same way as you do? Maybe because you project yourself on everyone. This is a well-studied phenomenon called projection, and we're going deep into the psychological phenomenon with
many examples and case studies. Let's understand what it is, how it works, and how it affects your daily life, along with what you can do about it in this episode of FutureIQ.
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Future IQYou'll Die Without Bacteria - Importance & Awesomeness of Bacteria - FutureIQBacteria are way cooler than you can imagine them to be. You are composed of trillions of them and they work in coordination with your body to keep you alive. Without bacteria, a lot of things will break down, causing chaos in your body and in a world that is heavily dependent on microscopic creatures for survival.
Let's take our time to appreciate the awesome nature of bacteria and the brilliant scientific discoveries that may allow us to take advantage of these for various treatments and climate change.
Hope you enjoyed FutureIQ by Navin Kabra and Shrikant Joshi. Do...2024-08-2626 min
Future IQLies of History About Ancient Indians - Aryan Migration Theory DNA Analysis - FutureIQIs the Aryan migration theory true or false? The latest DNA study might just have the right answer to this. The study went through the ancestry of different regions, anthropomorphic, historical, archeological, and other evidence to come up with a solid understanding of the history of the Aryan invasion to understand where the Indians came from and when they did. Find out the actual history of Indians and how much Aryan DNA you have depending on which part of India you live in.
Hope you enjoyed FutureIQ by Navin Kabra and Shrikant Joshi. Do hit us
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Future IQThe Jaw-Dropping Cost of Making Things on Your Own - Efficiency of Free Markets - FutureIQThe invisible hand or the efficiency of free markets in economics explains why it would be insanely expensive to build or make simple things on your own. Things like tea, chicken sandwich and more. Let's understand how the world works in brilliant cooperation to bring objects as simple as a pencil and as complex as a mobile phone. Understand the economics behind the free market efficiency in this FutureIQ episode.
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Listen it on...2024-08-2220 min
Future IQBeauty Doesn't Exist - What Makes Something Beautiful? FutureIQWhy you find some people beautiful? Understanding how beauty works or is measured can give you a better idea on what makes some people beautiful. Can beauty be objectified in this way is another question? Let's see how we came to our beauty standards and why you find some
girls attractive in this episode of FutureIQ.
Hope you enjoyed FutureIQ by Navin Kabra and Shrikant Joshi. Do hit us up on Twitter:
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Future IQPav Bhaji is Not INDIAN - Surprising Origin & History of Indian Food - FutureIQWhy Indian food is the best? The answer lies in the weird and surprising history of the Indian food. Let's understand how our beloved spices, potatoes, and many other things that are so ingrained in the Indian culture don't have Indian origins. Most of these came quite recently in India. This is a fascinating tale of the history of Indian food and its links to many historical events worldwide.
Listen it on the podcast provider of your choice:
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Future IQAre You Not Good Enough? Imposter Syndrome - FutureIQWhat is imposter syndrome and how to overcome it? If you feel overwhelmed by your surroundings and think you're not good enough, there's a good chance that you're suffering from imposter syndrome. It's so common that even the greatest chess player and the first person to
step on the moon had it. So, what can you do about imposter syndrome to defeat it or overcome it? Find out in this episode of FutureIQ.
Videos and books mentioned in the episode:
Books:
Talent by Tyler Cowen: https://tapthe.link/TalentBook
Videos:
Magnus Carlsen insecurities: https://youtu.be/6T6LRnqHJfU
Barnum...2024-06-2818 min
Future IQHow Geography Made America The World Leader?The unique geographical position of the United States of America has a
lot to do with its superpower status than you might think. This video
covers how geography can tell you a lot more information about an area
than just different locations. Find out how oil, coal, minerals, fertile
plains, farmland, coastline, climate, and more things made the US a
superpower.
Books mentioned in the video:
Guns, Germs and Steel: https://tapthe.link/GunsGermsSteelBookD
More videos for you:
Why India is overpopulated: https://youtu.be/Sjur6Bu30YM
Geopolitics of Mahabharata: https://youtu.be/HJcg4Y265_s
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Future IQHow Evolution Creates Complex DesignsIt is very difficult to fathom how evolution works and how a unicellular organism can turn into a complex living being like a Tiger or a Human. To help you learn the theory of evolution in an effective manner, we decided to go with an example of how an eye could have evolved from just a simple bacterium. Once you understand how a complex design can be formed by evolution by natural selection, you’ll be able to apply similar logic to explain other complex designs you find in nature.
More videos for you:
Diamonds are a scam: https://yo...2024-04-1721 min
Future IQIndia's Overpopulation is not a Coincidence - Why is it The Most Populated Country?Three distinct things explain the overpopulation of India in the 21st century. The population of a country has a lot more to do with geography than any other factor. Let’s analyze the history and geography of our beloved nation to understand the causes of it being overcrowded. Understand what makes India the most populous country in the world.
More videos for you:
Geopolitics of Mahabharata: https://youtu.be/HJcg4Y265_s
India’s wealth distribution: https://youtu.be/z4Qf44Ti338
How internet works: https://youtu.be/LLpGtWpr28I
What is MLM: https://youtu.be/tX8r0KQiQEg
Epic...2024-04-1515 min
Future IQWhy You Think You Are Not Good Enough & How to Overcome it? Imposter SyndromeWhat is imposter syndrome and how to overcome it? If you feel overwhelmed by your surroundings and thin you're not good enough, there's a good chance that you're suffering from the imposter syndrome. It's so common that even the greatest chess player and the first person to step on the moon had it. So, what can you do about imposter syndrome to defeat it or overcome it? Find out in this episode of FutureIQ.
Videos and books mentioned in the episode:
Books:
Talent by Tyler Cowen: https://tapthe.link/TalentBook
Videos:
Magnus Carlsen insecurities: https://youtu.be/6T6LRnqHJfU
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Future IQNews is (LITERALLY) Driving You Crazy - The Case For Not Watching News!You need to stop consuming news to protect your physical and mental health. This week in FutureIQ we make the case for not consuming news. And that's not limited to TV news, but all forms of news that you consume. Yes. Consume less news to stay sane and protect your health!
Stay informed with Navin's Substack - FutureIQ:
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Episodes Referenced:
World is Improving - https://youtu.be/2l0jnwf-2kA
2. PEP094 Bad is Stronger than Good - Coming Soon :)
Recommended Episode:
Pollution is Making You Dumb:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANvfe_pPg-Q
Hope...2024-04-1013 min
Future IQHow can even a saint become a murderer? Exploring the Slippery Slope FallacyUnderstanding the slippery slope fallacy will help you identify it in real life and avoid its worst-case scenarios. But what is a slippery slope, and how does it affect you in real life? We’ve explained the concept of a slippery slope in this episode of the future podcast. Learn more about it in the next 15 minutes.
More videos for you:
Sunk cost fallacy: https://youtu.be/pgH79XsGlo4
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Future IQMahabharata's Geography Decided The Winner - Geopolitics of MahabharataThe geography and politics of the Mahabharata war can come to explain why Pandawas rebelled and won the war. Let's look at the map of India from that time to learn the possible politics, alliances, and other interesting things that led to the Mahabharata war and ultimately decided who would win the holy war. Let's understand the geopolitics of
Mahabharata.
More videos for you:
Why US is a superpower: https://youtu.be/NGnUTDPkWUo
India's overpopulation explained: https://youtu.be/Sjur6Bu30YM
Karmanye Vaadhikaraste: https://youtu.be/95Zi_4OthbY
Hope you enjoyed FutureIQ by Navin Kabra and Shrikant Joshi...2024-04-0819 min
Future IQThe World is Getting Better Than You Think - A Statistical Analysis of Things That Are ImprovingIs the world getting better or worse? The answer is quite complex. But there are a lot of good things happening in the world that get overshadowed by the bad ones. Which makes us feel like there is no progress and everything is getting worse than it already was. Therefore, we decided to statistically prove to you how good things are improving
in the world, how bad things are reducing, and why you think everything is getting worse in this episode of the FutureIQ podcast.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Antifragile episode: https://youtu.be/75RulJrHFMc
Book - Factfulness...2024-04-0618 min
Future IQWhy You Can't Ban Pyramid Schemes? Multi Level Marketing (MLM) ExplainedWhat are MLMs, Pyramids, and Ponzi schemes or scams? It’s an interesting question, especially considering the ongoing controversy between YouTubers Sandeep Maheshwari and Vivek Bindra. Let’s step back a little
and try to understand what exactly is multi-level marketing, is it legal or illegal, if it’s illegal, how can people still fall for such scams? All this with some interesting and fun examples in this episode of FutureIQ.
Books mentioned in the episode:
Get rich slowly: https://tapthe.link/GetRichSlowlyBook
More videos for you:
India’s overpopulation: https://youtu.be/Sjur6Bu30YM
India’s wealth distributi...2024-03-2216 min
Future IQWhy Your Boss is a Sociopath - Gervais Principle ExplainedThe Gervais principle states that most offices and corporations contain
primarily three types of people, losers, clueless, and sociopaths.
Sounds interesting, find out how the principal reasons for the hierarchy
of these people and why it matters to you. While doing that, you'll
understand the basics of corporations or corporate structure to choose
your role or avoid being a loser, clueless, or sociopath.
Books mentioned in the video:
The Gervais principle: https://tapthe.link/GervaisPrincipleBookD
Give and take: https://tapthe.link/GiveandTakeBookD
The Peter principle: https://tapthe.link/PeterPrincipleBookD
The Dilbert principle: https://tapthe.link/DilbertPrincipleBookD
Hope you enjoyed...2024-01-1916 min
Future IQWhy We Only Hear About The Winners? Survivorship Bias ExplainedThere is an explanation for why we only see success stories of
successful people - survivorship bias. Let’s try to understand what is
survivorship bias. How it affects the things we understand. What does it
tell us about success stories and should you follow any advice at all?
Let’s learn all these things with some interesting examples.
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Future IQYou Need to Improve Your Professional Networking SkillsNetworking is perhaps the most important skill for your career. To help
you understand the importance of professional networking and help you
build a better career, we're here with some examples, analogies and
stories that may convince you to improve your networking skills. Let's
understand the importance of networking now.
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Future IQNothing Comes Free - Opportunity Cost ExplainedOpportunity cost is one of those economic concepts that will change your decision-making forever once you understand it clearly. But it is quite difficult to grasp the concept if you just got to know the term. Therefore, we've brought you more than 10 examples in this video to help you understand it better.
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Watch other episodes of The FutureIQ podcast:
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Future IQOverconfidence is Natural - The Illusion of Explanatory DepthHave you ever thought that you know a thing well but diving a little
deep, you realize you don't know it as much? This is the concept called the illusion of explanatory depth. This explains our inability to
explain things we think we know a lot of. Let's see how it applies in
our lives and how you can stay avoid looking like an overconfident
person who doesn't really know anything.
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Books mentioned...2023-12-0816 min
Future IQAlmost All Steel is Radioactive - Should You Worry?Most of the steel in use these days is contaminated by nuclear
radiation. Why and when this happened is an interesting tale. Let's talk about the effects of nuclear weapons testing after the second world war on our daily lives. How the steel we use these days is contaminated, and what does it mean for you?
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Watch other episodes of...2023-12-0616 min
Future IQGood Looking People Have it Easier - Beauty PremiumDecades of research have shown time-to-time that looks matter a lot,
even at places you wouldn't expect. Good-looking people seem to get
better grades in schools and colleges. Beautiful people even get shorter
sentences if convicted? But is this just a random occuring in nature or
is there any depth to it? Let's find out in this episode of FutureIQ
about The Beauty Premium. How do good-looking people have it easier? Why
do looks matter and what can you do about it?
More videos for you:
Hot = Jerk, Cute = Dumb? https://youtu.be/r4Tl1GUeVGs
Why idiots think...2023-11-2114 min
Future IQWhy Hot Guys are Jerks and Cute Girls Are Dumb? Berkson's ParadoxDo you think good-looking people are always the worst? If yes, you need to watch this video. Learn if all hot guys are rude and all beautiful women are not smart or it's just a mental construct. Understand why we think this or why this exists in a nuanced fashion in this episode of FutureIQ.
We covered Berkson's Paradox; aka collider bias, the dumbness of
politicians, the lack of social abilities of geeks and much more in
this. Don't miss it.
More videos for you:
System 1 vs System 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIVTMooO7o4
Power Law: https...2023-11-1819 min
Future IQPollution Made you DumbThe bad effects of pollution are not limited to physical health. There
are numerous studies that have observed the effects of pollution on
human intelligence and the results will shock you. However
counterintuitive it may seem, pollution is making you dumb. Let's take a
deep dive into the topic with Dr. Navin Kabra and the funny and
sensitive RJ. Shrikant in this episode of futureIQ.
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Listen it on the podcast provider of your...2023-11-0725 min
Future IQSchools are Ruining Our Students - AntifragileAre schools making us dumber? Nassim Taleb coined a famous term a few
years ago: Antifragile. This encapsulates many concepts in nature and
other parts of our growth. The term syggests building systems that can
not only withstand the current problems, but get better with each new
problem. Hence, facing more problems improves the system.
To make our children antifragile, they need to face more difficult
situations. But schools do exactly opposite. Children get punished for
failing if they face difficult situations. Hence it encourages avoiding
such situations. Which in turn is making our children less antifragile.
The video...2023-11-0418 min
Future IQPeople Leave, That's Because of Your Brain - Dunbar's NumbersWhy you can only have 150 friends. Dunbar's numbers roughly suggest the
limits of human brains to form relationships. These numbers also
estimate the intimacy of the relationships. And this is the theory that
says that you can't have more than 150 friends, more than 5 best and the
most intimate relationships. It also tries to explain why old
relationships tend to lose their charm once you form new ones. It's a
fascinating concept, and you should definitely learn more about it in
this episode of FutureIQ.
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up on...2023-11-0419 min
Future IQThe Recipe for Making an Expert - Talent vs Hard WorkHow to become an expert? Who wins between talent and hard work? How many
hours does it take to be an expert to be successful in life? We have
discussed a very interesting concept of "Effort Shock" in this episode,
which explains how to excel in life with less effort. Just like
Bollywood songs where the lead becomes a super lead in a miraculous
song.
Check out this video, that explains whether you can become an expert
fast?
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...2023-11-0412 min
Future IQAnti-Hacking Tips By a HackerHow do they hack your email, passwords, bank accounts and more? Find out
in this episode by one of the best cybersecurity experts in India.
With nearly 3.5 lakh viruses coming out every day to harm you in every
possible way, you need to know some of the most commonly used attacks by
hackers and online security tips to stay safe from such attacks.
Learn how to keep your Email, Social Media, Bank account and other
information safe online from a cybersecurity expert in this Episode of
FutureIQ.
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Future IQKids, Leave Your ParentsLiving with family vs living alone, which is better? Should your kids
move out of home at 18 or after 12th. Living away from parents is
considered quite a struggle in India. This video might help you get to a
conclusion whether your kids should leave home and stay from family for
education or not.
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Watch other episodes of The FutureIQ...2023-11-0415 min
Future IQHave You Seen an Ad For Socks? Substitutes vs ComplementsWhat are substitute goods that dictate supply and demand in economics?
Complements and substitutes make for an interesting realization in
economics. You can start understanding the effect of complements and
substitutes on your daily life by understanding what complements are,
what are substitute goods, how complementary goods and substitute goods
are correlated and what you should know about complements and
substitutes with supply and demand in economics.
Understand all these things and more interesting economic theories in
this episode of the FutureIQ podcast with Navin Kabra and Shrikant
Joshi.
Hope you enjoyed FutureIQ by Navin Kabra and Shrikant Joshi...2023-11-0430 min
Future IQThis is How Much You're WorthIs anything worth your time? Understanding the dollar value of your time
will help you make better decisions to manage your time. It will help
you objectively decide whether something is worth your time or not.
Let's learn the concept of the dollar value of your time, how to
calculate the money value of your time and everything else related to it
that will make your life easier.
Understand the wealth distribution in India: https://youtu.be/z4Qf44Ti338
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Future IQThis Episode Will Improve Your Life - Life Lessons From Spacecraft DesignA professor of Aerospace Engineering posted an article that mentions 40
laws for spacecraft design. People soon found out that these were
applicable in other areas of life too. So, what are these laws that can
help you navigate better through the world and maybe help you gain some
insights, rules or guiding points in life? Let's find out these 40
Akin's Laws of Spacecraft Design.
More videos for you:
Understand power law: https://youtu.be/i2YrICwDR5g
Goodhart's law: https://youtu.be/OU5W-b_e8a4
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Future IQPlastic is Not That Bad ActuallyMany people believe that plastic should be banned because it is bad for
the environment. But is it true? Would we have a better environment,
systems and lifestyle without the use of any form of plastic? The answer
will shock you.
I have the data and research with me to explain if plastic is the
villain that everyone makes it to be. Or is it the anti-hero that has
dark sides but also does immense good to society? Let's find out if
plastic is good or bad, are plastic bottles or plastic bags harmful and
should be banned in...2023-11-0417 min
Future IQThis is Why Geniuses Underestimate Themselves - Dunning Kruger EffectWhy smart people think they're stupid, or why idiots are the ones most
confident about their beliefs? This observation is explained by a
phenomenon called the Dunning-Kruger effect. It explains the
overconfidence of idiots and the under confidence of the geniuses. We
see many examples of the Dunning Kruger effect in real life. And we're
going a little deep with these examples in this episode of FutureIQ.
More videos for you:
Deliberate practice: https://youtu.be/tysT6DMFGH4
The Dip: https://youtu.be/NFqC7mlZlQw
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Future IQCan't Finish Things? Watch This - The DipDo you start things and never finish them? As you might be aware, you're
not alone who suffers from this problem. Many, or almost all of us lose
interest in things so fast that we avoid completing them. This
phenomenon is known as The Dip. We've dedicated this episode to explain
this phenomenon and find out how to overcome such a situation do be able
to complete things we start and achieve better results.
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Future IQIt's Not You, Human Brain is Evolved to Make Stupid Financial DecisionsWhy do we make stupid financial decisions? The answer lies in the
millions of years of conditioning, sunk cost fallacy, loss aversion bias
and endowment effect. What do all these things mean, and how do these
affect your financial decisions? Find it out in this episode of the
FutureIQ podcast.
We've explained the sunk cost fallacy experiment with the help of some
real-life examples that you may relate to in trading, economics,
marketing, sales, gaming and many other places. Learn this now.
More videos for you:
System 1 vs System 2: https://youtu.be/DIVTMooO7o4
Dollar value of time: https...2023-11-0434 min
Future IQJust do PhDWhy you should get a PhD degree? A PhD holder will be able to answer
this question. Guess what? Navin has a PhD or doctorate in computer
science that he got from Wisconsin in 1999. Let's hear what are his
insights about the positives and negatives of holding a PhD degree and
whether is it worth the effort and time it takes to obtain the Doctor of
Philosophy in the title these days.
Episodes mentioned in the video:
The Dip: https://youtu.be/NFqC7mlZlQw
Choosing an engineering college: https://youtu.be/kUgFekrvHrg
More videos for you:
Should you go...2023-11-0419 min
Future IQBeware of DiamondsIf you're asking if diamonds or diamond jewellery worth it, you need to
watch this episode of the FutureIQ podcast. This episode will enlighten
you with the dark truth of diamonds that is hidden behind the shining
surface of the carbon structure. Learn more about how diamonds are a bad
investment, gift and the difference between lab-grown artificial or
synthetic diamonds and natural diamonds.
More videos for you:
Supply and demand: https://youtu.be/imweTGK0Myk
Costly signalling: https://youtu.be/0YEBK7eR3Ek
The article: https://tapthe.link/sellingadiamond
Hope you enjoyed FutureIQ by Navin Kabra and Shrikant...2023-10-2117 min
Future IQThe Problem with Averages & The Better AlternativePower law distribution is one of the more interesting distributions that
can be often seen in ordinary situations. The prominent examples of
power law in real life are returns on different stocks, social networks
and the number of followers on these sites, populations of countries and
the number of lies told by people.
All these things can be described by a power law. But what is a power
law? How will it help you to learn how power law works and occurs in
different situations? Let's find out all these things and everything
else you need to know about...2023-09-0433 min
Future IQOld Justice System Was Better. Or Was It?The modern legal system is far from being perfect but is it broken? So,
let's compare it with the old-fashioned justice system to get a
surface-level understanding of where the modern system fails and what
are the good qualities of the old-fashioned justice system.
Understanding the good and bads of both of these criminal justice
systems will give you a clear perspective on both.
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Future IQWe Need More Liberal Arts Colleges - Scope & ImportanceWhat is liberal arts education? Do you know someone who is confused
about whether to take arts commerce, science, maths or engineering for
higher studies after 12th standard? Have you heard the term liberal arts
thrown around such students lately? If the answer to any of these
questions is yes, you need to watch this episode.
Navin and Shrikant are breaking down the details of liberal arts
education in India in a simple, fun and accessible way in this episode.
Understand what are liberal arts colleges. Why do you need liberal arts
education? Are liberal arts colleges worthless? And...2023-07-0623 min
Future IQYou Can't Avoid Following Social Norms - Group ConformityWhat is social conformity? Why do we tend to follow some arbitrary
social rules without knowing their origins or if they're good for us?
The answer may lie in a psychological or social theory, called group
conformity. Let's try to understand what is group conformity. What is
groupism in the workplace? Why do we follow social norms? What is group
behaviour conformity? What is social conformity? The group conformity
experiment and more on group conformity.
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Future IQShould You Go Abroad for Higher Studies?Why studying abroad is good for you? If you're an Indian student,
confused to choose whether to stay in India for higher studies or go
abroad, stop right here. This video has comprehensive and nuanced
information on whether you should stay in India after 12 or
undergraduate or you should go abroad, to countries like The US, UK,
Canada, Germany and others. Find out what is the best option according
to your finances and other options for you.
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Future IQHow to Detect Fraud in Business, Accounting? Benford's Law ExplainedBenford's law easy explanation. There is a really simple law that explains how to detect fraud when there are numbers involved. It can
help you detect accounting fraud, and election fraud and help you get an idea of whether the given data has been altered or not. It's called
Benford's law, and we're talking about it in this episode of the FutureIQ podcast with Dr. Navin Kabra and RJ. Shrikant.
Let's understand what is Benford's law. How does Benford's law work?
What are the examples of Benford's law? What are the real-life
applications of Benford's law and everything else...2023-05-1612 min
Future IQCan't Make Decisions? Jeff Bezos Has Some Advise For YouImprove decision making skills with Jeff Bezos decision making process.
Jeff Bezos uses a brilliant framework to determine whether a decision
can be made quickly or whether you need to take time and think about all
the possible outcomes before enacting it. It's the framework that if
learnt correctly, can dramatically help you improve your decision-making
skills and make you faster at making difficult decisions.
Learn what is the Jeff Bezos framework for decision making and how to
transform your slow decision-making to quick decision-making skills in
this episode of FutureIQ.
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Future IQWhy People Buy Insanely Expensive Things? Costly SignalingWhy rich people buy paintings, and why some rich people are cheap? The answer lies in a concept called social signalling. Let's see what
exactly is signalling and how costly signalling affects the behavioural psychology of an individual. While doing so, we will also figure out why
poor people buy expensive things and all the other social signals that you would otherwise ignore.
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Future IQHow the Internet Works? Explained!What is internet and how does the internet work? A lot of us have misconceptions about how the internet actually works. We think of the
internet as some magical concept that is hard to comprehend for a normal person. But it's actually quite easy, and we're going to see how
exactly it works in this video.
Let's see how underwater wires connected across the seas carry the data required for your Google search and cat videos and how sharks hinder the
working of the internet.
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Future IQWill AI Take Away Jobs? | Artificial Intelligence Taking Over Jobs | A Positive ApproachAs AI taking away jobs? The ability of current-generation artificial intelligence or machine learning systems to solve complex problems and
do things that previously only humans could do makes a way for an obvious question, is this AI going to take your job?
Although there might be no definitive answer to this, we can look at the historical data and analyse how automation has changed industries and
jobs in the past. So, let's do that in this episode of the FutureIQ podcast with Dr Navin Kabra and R.J. Shrikant Joshi.
Let's try to understand the impact of the...2023-04-2526 min
Future IQLearn 10x Faster - Spaced RepetitionsSpaced repetition in learning language and improving memory. In this
FutureIQ episode, we dive deep into the concept of spaced repetition in
learning theory and how it can be used to increase memory power and
retain information for longer periods of time.
The hosts discuss the effectiveness of spaced repetition in various
fields, including language learning, math, and other academic subjects.
Listeners can expect to learn about the spaced repetition intervals
algorithm and how it can be optimized for maximum effectiveness. The
hosts also provide practical tips and tools for implementing spaced
repetition in Excel and other software programs...2023-04-2015 min
Future IQBoost Your Learning Speed - Memory ChunkingHow to memorize everything? The futureIQ podcast episode featuring Navin
Kabra and Shrikant Joshi is all about improving memory and
concentration through the technique of chunking. The episode begins with
an introduction to the concept of chunking in memory psychology,
explaining how it works and why it is so effective in improving memory
power. The hosts provide various memory chunking examples and a memory
chunking game to help listeners understand and practice the technique.
Listeners can expect to learn how to remember everything they read and
improve their memory power through a range of memory improvement
techniques, including how...2023-04-1823 min
Future IQIs Copying a Good Way to Learn? | Steal Like an ArtistIs copying bad? This FutureIQ episode begins with a question: "Is copying a bad thing?" and introduces the idea that while copying may
seem like cheating or unoriginal, it can actually lead to innovation and improvement. The episode then explores various examples from
literature, art, and real life to demonstrate this point.
Moving on to technology, the episode shows how Apple's computer was not innovative, but rather it was an improvement on existing ideas that
ultimately revolutionized the industry. Similarly, Microsoft's produces improved on the previous versions of other companies to become the most
widely used office suite.
The...2023-04-1323 min
Future IQPlaying the Game of Trust: How the Prisoner's Dilemma Applies to Your LifeWhat is prisoner's dilemma in game theory? In this episode of FutureIQ, we explain the concept of Prisoner's Dilemma in game theory, a scenario
where two rational individuals may not cooperate, even if it appears to be in their best interest. We provide an overview of what Prisoner's
Dilemma is, how it applies in economics, and what the game entails.
Using real-life examples, we illustrate how this concept applies in situations such as business, politics, and even personal relationships.
We also discuss how to win at Prisoner's Dilemma and the implications of the game for future interactions. By the...2023-04-1121 min
Future IQKarmanye Vadhikaraste Explanation, Meaning and Real Life ApplicationsKarmanye vadhikaraste ma phaleshu kadachana explanation in English. In this FutureIQ episode, we discuss the Bhagavad Gita shloka "Karmanye
Vadhikaraste" and its relevance in today's world. The shloka emphasizes the importance of focusing on our actions rather than the results, and
not being attached to external rewards or recognition.
This message is particularly relevant to leaders and celebrities, who have used it to inspire and motivate themselves and others. For example,
Mahendra Singh Dhoni embodied the message by focusing on his actions rather than the results and remains grounded and focused on his work. In
our daily...2023-04-0709 min
Future IQHow Trade-offs and Cost Benefit Analysis Work in Real Life | Sensitivity vs SelectivityWhy credit card fraud hasn't stopped in the US? How would you react if I said that the ideal amount of fraud in a credit card or similar company
should not be zero? What would you say if I can prove to you that the ideal amount of unemployment in a country is non-zero? What if I say
that the ideal number of heartbreaks is non-zero? Sounds extreme and unreal, right? Well, let me prove to you all these things in this
FutureIQ episode where we talk about selectivity vs sensitivity in any system. Let's understand how security and...2023-04-0514 min
Future IQThe Most Epic Science and Tech Breakthroughs of Recent Years That Are Revolutionizing the WorldIn this video, we explore the most significant scientific and
technological breakthroughs of the recent times. From the James Webb
Space telescope and artificial intelligence to vaccines and asteroid
deflection we delve into the incredible discoveries and innovations that
have pushed the boundaries of what we thought was possible.
We highlight the groundbreaking achievements that are changing our lives
in unprecedented ways. Discover how researchers are harnessing the
power of artificial intelligence to tackle complex problems and how the
development of newer technologies and exploring new dimensions.
We also examine how advances in medicine and biotechnology are enabling
us...2023-03-3026 min
Future IQHow to Think Like a VC and Embrace Failure in Day-to-Day LifeGain an insider's perspective on the thought processes and decision-making strategies of successful venture capitalists (VCs) in this expert-led audio presentation. Through the use of real-world case studies, you will learn to adopt the key mindset principles of the most accomplished investors, allowing you to overcome setbacks and achieve sustained success in your daily life.
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Ender's game: https://tapthe.link/EndersGameBook
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Future IQUnintended Consequences of a Data Driven World: Exploring the Goodhart's Law and Cobra EffectGoodhart's law suggests that when the measure becomes the primary target, it ceases to become a good measure. Here is Navin & Shrikant explaining Goodhart's law with different examples and proving how data can be manipulated and can cause more adverse effects than intended.
Learn about the Cobra effect, Mcnamara's fallacy and other examples of Goodhart's laws in this simple, fun and short video.
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Future IQMastering Both Your Brains | Lizard vs Human Brain for Building Habits & Achieving Success | The FutureIQ Podcast E1Based on the bestselling book by the Nobel prize-winning author Daniel Kahneman, Thinking, Fast & Slow, this episode of The FutureIQ podcast explores the complexities of the human brain in terms of System 1 and System 2.
Let's find out what is the lizard brain & the human brain, how these help you navigate through the world, what are the advantages and limitations of these two brains that we've got, and why you should know about them.
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