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Ep26 - Autonomous Cars & Underlying Network Effects
IdeaNugget - March 12, 2023 07:06 - 7 minutesDo autonomous cars have underlying network effects? In this episode, your host, Mayur Ghatge does a thought experiment to see if there is an underlying network effect that'll decide who will win the market of autonomous vehicles. Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerDownload Audio File
Ep25 - Autonomous Cars: The Human Prediction problem
IdeaNugget - February 11, 2023 02:59 - 5 minutesAutonomous cars need to learn a lot from its makers. In this episode, we'll compare how a human brain works and what autonomous cars need to learn from the smartest species on the planet!
Ep24 - Science behind Peek-a-Boo!
IdeaNugget - February 04, 2023 22:52 - 5 minutesEver wondered how peek-a-boo cracks kids up every single time? How are we using the science behind peek-a-boo in our everyday life? Tune into this episode to know more.
Ep23 - Autonomous Cars: A moral machine?
IdeaNugget - December 05, 2021 08:15 - 4 minutesThere is a need to look at the future world driven by autonomous cars from the lens of moral philosophy. This episode takes the famous trolley problem from a mere thought experiment and applies to the real life situations for self driving cars.
Ep22 - Network Effects Dictating our Life!
IdeaNugget - August 06, 2021 23:47 - 4 minutesSocial media, Bitcoins, Successful tech companies, English language, Major start-up hubs are all run by an underlying network effect. This episode talks about the fundamentals of network effects and how it governs our life.
Ep21 - Batman vs Joker : All about choices
IdeaNugget - July 23, 2021 23:29 - 4 minutesOur life is all about choices we make at every decision crossroad we come at. This episode looks into the the popular backstories of Batman and Joker to see how a person can evolve into a hero or a villain from the decision he/she makes at each such crucial crossroad.
Ep20 - Is there a divine creator?
IdeaNugget - July 09, 2021 22:15 - 3 minutesFollowing from Episode 18, which discussed Nick Bostrom's simulation argument, this episode looks at the the simulation hypothesis through a scientific lens. It uses the arguments given by David Deutsch in his book, "The Beginning of Infinity", to counter argue the entire creation theory / simula...
Ep19 - Principal-Agent Problem: All about Incentives
IdeaNugget - June 27, 2021 05:26 - 5 minutesThis episode talks about the importance of incentives in human decision making. It dives into the principal-agent problem and its importance in the world of business and our daily life.
Ep18 - Are we living in a simulation?
IdeaNugget - June 12, 2021 07:36 - 4 minutesIn this episode, your host, Mayur Ghatge thinks out loud on the possibility of we being in a simulation. He discusses 3 propositions given by Nick Bostrom in his simulation argument to go into all the possibilities of we being in a simulation or not. Cheers!
Ep17 - Do minorities rule our world?!
IdeaNugget - June 05, 2021 01:08 - 4 minutesIn this episode, your host talks about how the intolerant minorities are able to eventually get what they want. He talks about the "Minority Rule" from Nasim Nicholas Taleb's book, Skin in the Game, applicability of this rule in our real world, where this rule fails, and how should the flexible m...
Show Reboot: Books n Brew is now IdeaNugget!
IdeaNugget - June 01, 2021 21:24 - 3 minutesThis show was called Books n Brew. Starting this month, it'll be called IdeaNugget! The show was about ideas from the books and some commentary on it by your host, Mayur Ghatge. Going ahead, it'll still remain a podcast about ideas but packed in a bite-size format. Most episodes will be under 5 m...
Ep15 - Dictator's Handbook (re-run)
IdeaNugget - April 30, 2021 05:26 - 16 minutesAs season 1 ends and season 2 is underway check out re-run of Dictator's Handbook. There is no difference between an autocrat or a democrat! Only difference is the number of essential supporters it needs to stay in power which defines them as either a democrat or a dictator (conventionally). Join...
Ep14 - Masala Lab
IdeaNugget - April 10, 2021 00:39 - 15 minutesJoin your host, Mayur Ghatge as he talks about the book titled, "Masala Lab" by Krish Ashok. He discusses some ideas from the book while going into the science of some ingredients, bursting some common myths and giving hacks of indian cooking. Email: booksnbrewpodcast_at_gmail.com.
Ep13 - Kafka on the Shore
IdeaNugget - March 08, 2021 06:41 - 14 minutesJoin your host, Mayur Ghatge as he talks about the book titled, "Kafka on the Shore" by Haruki Murakami. He goes through the book structure with spoiler-free plot overview and the philosophical underlaying basis to discusses the essence of the book. For listeners who have read the book, the last ...
Ep12 - Barrel Aged Beer
IdeaNugget - February 19, 2021 04:55 - 5 minutesJoin your host, Mayur Ghatge as he talks about Barrel Aged Beer. He deep dives into what exactly is barrel aging of beer, mechanism of barrel aging, and the significance of the oak used to make the barrels. Cheers! | Email: [email protected].
Ep11 - Power of Vulnerability
IdeaNugget - February 03, 2021 18:08 - 17 minutesWe often consider being vulnerable as a weakness and believe expressing emotions will not earn you your sense of belonging. Join your host, Mayur Ghatge as he talks about 3 ideas from the book titled, "Power of Vulnerability" by Brene Brown to discuss the upsides of embracing vulnerability and ex...
Ep10 - Coffee Beans
IdeaNugget - January 23, 2021 06:01 - 5 minutesJoin your host, Mayur Ghatge as he talks about two major type of coffee beans. He deep dives into the world of robusta and arabica coffee beans. He discusses their origin, difference, what to expect from their coffee and how can you consume it best! | Email: [email protected]. | Music b...
Ep09 - Atomic Habits
IdeaNugget - January 09, 2021 08:39 - 15 minutesWe often find ourselves not following through on our habits we set for ourselves but repeat the bad ones over and over again. Join your host, Mayur Ghatge as he talks about 3 ideas from the book titled, "Atomic Habits" by James Clear to discuss the importance of habits and how to build them. He d...
Ep08 - Brewing Beer: Lager
IdeaNugget - December 20, 2020 06:30 - 7 minutesJoin your host, Mayur Ghatge as he talks about one of the most popular types of beer: Lagers. He deep dives into the world of lagers with basics of brewing them, its history, different types of lagers and how can you consume it best! Email: [email protected] Music by Rahul Thombare
Ep07 - Blink
IdeaNugget - December 06, 2020 07:18 - 15 minutesA lot of important decisions in life are made unconsciously in a blink of an eye and most of them are almost always right. Join your host, Mayur Ghatge as he talks about 3 ideas from the book titled, "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell to discuss the importance of unconscious decision making. He discusse...
Ep06 - Rebel Sultans
IdeaNugget - October 23, 2020 22:21 - 17 minutesThe Deccan region is one of the most diverse, colorful and rich regions in the Indian subcontinent. It is most commonly known as home to the great Maratha warrior, Shivaji. But, this land has one of the most fascinating histories even before Shivaji. Join your host, Mayur Ghatge as he talks about...
Ep05 - A Theory of Justice
IdeaNugget - September 03, 2020 21:03 - 19 minutesJustice plays a vital role in proper functioning of any society. American Philosopher John Rawls in his book, "A Theory of Justice" conceptualizes 2 principles of justice necessary to develop a fair and just society. Join your host, Mayur Ghatge while he talks about 3 ideas from the book to under...
Ep04 - Dictator's Handbook
IdeaNugget - July 06, 2020 02:53 - 18 minutesThere is no difference between an autocrat or a democrat! Only difference is the number of essential supporters it needs to stay in power which defines them as either (conventionally). Join your host, Mayur Ghatge where he talks about 3 ideas from the book: "Dictator's Handbook" to understand why...
Ep03 - Mathematics and Humor
IdeaNugget - May 27, 2020 22:52 - 17 minutesHumor plays a vital role to bring happiness in our lives. On the contrary, mathematics is often perceived as "cold" and limiting to human emotions. In this episode of Books 'n Brew, your host Mayur Ghatge talks about three ideas from a book called, "Mathematics and Humor" by John Allen Paulos. He...
Books 'n Brew Ep02 - Jaya by Devdutt Pattanaik
IdeaNugget - May 09, 2020 18:32 - 26 minutesMahabharata is one of the great mythological epics from Indian subcontinent and has had a huge impact on the current day culture and beliefs in the region. Your host, Mayur Ghatge uses its most recent version called Jaya by Devdutt Pattanaik to discuss about the story while trying to comment on i...
Ep02 - Jaya (Mahabharata)
IdeaNugget - May 09, 2020 18:32 - 26 minutesMahabharata is one of the great mythological epics from Indian subcontinent and has had a huge impact on the current day culture and beliefs in the region. Your host, Mayur Ghatge uses its most recent version called Jaya by Devdutt Pattanaik to discuss about the story while trying to comment on i...
Books 'n Brew Ep01- Preview
IdeaNugget - May 01, 2020 23:33 - 1 minuteStarting May 2020, Mayur Ghatge brings you Books 'n Brew, a monthly podcast series about books, coffee and beer! In each episode of Books 'n Brew I will talk about a book and coffee and beer brewing techniques from around the world. Tune into Books 'n Brew for your pursuit of knowledge on books, ...
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