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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 accor...

Benford'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 R...

Improve 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 di...

Why 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. Hope you enjoye...

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 f...

As 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 an...

Spaced 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. List...

How 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 a...

Is 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 comp...

What 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 illust...

Karmanye 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...

Why 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 al...

In 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...

Gain 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. Hope you enjoyed...

Goodhart'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, fu...

Based 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 t...