The Joy of Ideas

PRAVEEN KUMAR
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My podcasts would be a reflection of my perceptions about literature, music, current affairs, science, and topics of general interest.

  1. FEB 1

    Manifestation: A Perspective

    The concept of manifesting has been trending for the past few years. People from all walks of life use the term in day to day conversation. The present episode is an attempt to explore its key features.

    11 min

  2. 11/22/2025

    The Idea of Progress: A Perspective

    In the present episode I’m trying to argue that we need to redefine our concept of progress because the one we have espoused has failed to address many dimensions of human life.

    13 min

  3. 06/25/2025

    An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal The Hidden Realms Around Us

    The episode presents an overview of Ed Yong’s book ‘An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us’. It’s a book of great depth and beauty, and it transports the reader to a mysterious world, much of which is unfamiliar to us.

    14 min

  4. 05/22/2025

    Metamodernism

    The episode briefly touches upon modernism and postmodernism, and then goes on to discuss metamodernism in some detail.

    16 min

  5. 04/08/2025

    The Mind-Body Complementarity

    The brain/mind is the command centre and the body listens to it willingly, but at times it doesn’t behave as predictably as often believed. Hence, for a balanced and healthy life, a good understanding of the human body is essential.

    12 min

  6. 01/23/2025

    Brain Rot

    The episode is an attempt to explain the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024 ‘brain rot’.

    12 min

  7. 11/26/2024

    Attachment: A Defining Human Attribute

    Attachment has traditionally been considered a source of pain and suffering. In the present episode, an attempt has been made to look at it differently.

    10 min

  8. 08/24/2024

    Taylor Swift: A Phenomenon Sweeps the World

    This episode is an attempt to explore the music and persona of Taylor Swift

    14 min
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My podcasts would be a reflection of my perceptions about literature, music, current affairs, science, and topics of general interest.

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  • Creator
    PRAVEEN KUMAR
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © PRAVEEN KUMAR
  • Show Website
    The Joy of Ideas