Forking Opinions Podcast

This is a visual podcast that tries to incorporate footages shot by its narrator, Anushray Singh; the audio-visual intermix in a "meaningful" manner may enhance the themes discussed in the podcast. Self-awareness is freedom: Though it is quite scary but necessary. The real challenge that presents itself is both explicit self-awareness but realizing the judgements that other people have of you doesn’t all translate into what and who you really are. It’s a reality that whatever actions you might take, virtuous in all its inception, they somehow will gain detractors. There will be people who may not like you despite all your best qualities; does that mean we should exercise our self-awareness to change? Well, this will just lead to self-consciousness, fear and anxiety. You can’t please anyone and everyone, but that doesn’t mean there is no validity and lessons to be learnt from others. You can find it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify by the name of Forking Opinions Podcasts!

Create a self-image in your mind through cognitive mental gymnastics of self-education, questioning and self-awareness. I learnt that admitting your shortcomings is excruciating, but it indeed develops a self-image that you can envision in your own head which isn’t a by-product of some religious dogmas or advertising machinery. Natural confidence stems from the way you look at yourself. When you look at the mirror in the morning: do you despise yourself? or do you narcissistically worship yourself? or do you look at yourself as someone you really care about? These kinds of self-questioning are the initiation for self-examination to create this self-image of yourself that you can love. This is a visual podcast which tries to incorporate footages shot by its narrator, Anushray Singh; the audio-visual intermix in a "meaningful" manner may enhance the themes discussed in the podcast. You can find it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify by the name of Forking Opinions Podcasts!

On the face value, it may seem quite simple - spread your palms, and life will place it in your hands, but in our human experience, this doesn’t really happen. In my almost twenty-five years of existence on this planet Earth, I can attest to one fact, happiness is a fleeting concept. In modern definition, the route to happiness is in its pursuit. Popular culture - movies, songs, TV and social media entrenches this pursuit in terms of working hard or hustle. This hustle is for money, a great house, a car and a loving partner. This is the basic gist of the pursuit of happiness. I hate oversimplification, and this seems greatly oversimplified.

This is a visual podcast which tries to incorporate footages shot by its narrator, Anushray Singh; the audio-visual intermix in a "meaningful" manner may enhance the themes discussed in the podcast. In today's episode, On Absurdity of Life, we discuss the anti-philosophical stance of French-Algerian philosopher Albert Camus. Through his understanding of the absurdity of human condition which he compares to the myth of Sisyphus, we may seek comfort in knowing that the meaninglessness of our lives can give us the requisite courage and hope to live in defiance; which according to Camus means feeling fulfilled in our willingness to live life.

This is a visual podcast which tries to incorporate footages shot by its narrator, Anushray Singh; the audio-visual intermix in a "meaningful" manner may enhance the themes discussed in the podcast. In today's episode, "On Meditation," I talk about the core idea behind meditation. I reflect on meditation mainly through my personal experiences; it has certainly made me more introspective, humble and calmer, to say the least. I hope this podcast can become something of value for you guys!

In this episode, we look into the philosophical insights of the Indian Netflix show Sacred Games. The show touches upon ideas of accelerationism, nihilism, Hindu mythological concepts of Satyug, Tamas and Kalyug. This show really dwells into human conditions of us vs them narrative, and our growing discontent for the world we live in and the future to come. The idea of a return to Satyug over self-worth is problematic, and the philosophies that the shows drudge upon is eye-opening and deep.

In this video essay, we analyse Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris (2011) starring Owen Wilson as the protagonist who is a passionate admirer of the city of Paris. Through his eyes, we see a city that holds the glories of the past where prominent artists of all time such as Picasso, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Dali and many other lived, worked, and partied. This video essay tries to understand how Paris work as a character rather than an exotic locational trope as seen in typical Hollywood rom-com. YouTube link of the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8NFZihQmSM Permalink

Indian Elections are one of the biggest democratic elections in the world where there are 900 million eligible voters who are voting for 543 Members of Parliament. This election is crucial in determining if the current Prime Minister Modi will be back again in power (which is very likely). This episode discusses the right-wing rejuvenation around the globe and how Modi’s India is turning into a very likely fascist regime which is supported by Hindu narrative, curbing of minority rights, media freedom and dwindling democratic institutions

In this episode, we discuss the popularity of right-wing narrative around the globe exacerbated by the election of Donald Trump. The episode also looks at Indian political climate and its leader Modi whose brand of politics has emboldened factions of society that are anti-democratic at their core.