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In this episode, we explore the controversial science of de-extinction - the effort to bring long-lost animals like the woolly mammoth and the dodo back to life. From the wonders of CRISPR gene editing to the deep ethical questions it raises, this episode asks: are we healing nature, or playing god?

From painting on walls to scrolling through screens, this episode delves into how humans have consistently found new ways to express, connect, and stay entertained. Will anything ever top the internet?

As the days and nights pass, many of us feel the weight of exhaustion. In this reflective episode, I contemplate the feelings of burnout - the struggle to stay motivated, the quiet moments of gratitude, and the deeper awareness of those less fortunate. It’s a candid, heartfelt reflection on finding purpose and thankfulness even in the midst of fatigue and a world that feels heavy.

Went for a walk in the hot sun and was surprised to see some athletes practice hard in such high heat! This is how champions are made.

My 1st episode after a 2-year podcast sabbatical! Welcome back me :) A short contemplation about life after seeing a fly enter my room today.

It's my pleasure to introduce you to an indie hacker from the US, Bilal Tahir, who loves to code and create new businesses online. He loves his, "hobby" so much that he has 35-odd ventures launched online. In this episode, he talks about his work and journey. You can follow him on Twitter (@deepwhitman) and read his story and check out his work on https://www.hackyexperiments.com/

Loved this chat with Daniel Walsh, Founder of Reforest, an app that connects shoppers with businesses (and vice-versa), and together they aim to cut down CO2 emissions. Based in Australia, Daniel shares his passion for the environment and the excitement that follows the launch of his product. Check out their website: https://reforest.com.au/ Don't forget to download their app and start using it if you are in Australia.

I had such a great time speaking with Will Fantom of Australia, the inspiration behind the "Solo Sailor for the Disabled" campaign. He speaks about his life journey, his transition to life in the sea and his new purpose in life - a global solo sailing challenge to raise awareness and funding for his campaign Solo Sailor for the Disabled. His GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/helpwillsail?qid=1510ca7f4751a648ce134f2ba9741eaa More details about the project: https://asf.org.au/projects/disability-sports-australia/solo-sailer-for-the-disabled/

In this show, I speak with Shane Brunette, an entrepreneur from Sydney (Australia) who is the founder & CEO of a very successful company - CryptoTaxCalculator.io. He talks about his journey, the world of cryptocurrency, the taxation headache behind it and how his product helps.

In this recording, I speak with Molly Jones, who helps businesses streamline their process, tasks, and overall productivity, using the Notion app. Her consulting company: Notionology.com Her course if you want to be a Notion consultant: Notion Consultants Her custom product for design studios: The Smart Studio Solution And you can find her on Twitter too: @NotionMolly

In this episode, I speak to Jonti Horner, an astronomer, and astrobiologist at the University of Southern Queensland. He researches Exoplanets, our Solar system, and habitability, among other things. You can find him on Twitter @JontiHorner Credits: The short audio clip of the TV show which Jonti mentions in the interview is from BBC's, "The Sky at Night, The Outer Planets", 1975 YouTube link of that show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ17fvHnMpk (ALL RIGHTS GO TO THE BBC)

In this episode, Fran Portet from Melbourne/Australia talks about her startup business venture, "It Takes A Village". Managing 2 kids with a 3rd on the way, she is slowly growing her idea which was borne from her genuine desire to help those who are in the thick of things. Check out her website: YourVillage.com.au and follow them on Facebook & Instagram. She is looking out for good suppliers & vendors for her customers. So, if you have a business, contact her now!

A short 10 minute talk on whether we should be creating innovative and better ads for inspiring Australians (or anyone else for that matter) to take the COVID-19 vaccination.  The talk was inspired by a newspaper article by Russel Howcroft (@howcroft). Check that opinion piece here - Vaccine hesitancy horse has bolted. We need a powerful campaign in the Sydney Morning Herald. Here are the links of some of the interesting ads I mention on the episode: The ad from Australia: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/videos/covid-19-vaccines-how-to-stay-informed-30-second An ad from Scotland for the 18-20 year olds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezkOphHk2q8 Singapore goes disco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZzjMw5V9WU Stanford Medicine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W2PSWeDSoU India: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-M68pkX4uQ

I had an awesome time catching up with Rishi Tripathy from USA. Following his Tweets, I came to know he was leading an active life within the tech industry & building communities around education. He seemed like someone with interesting perspective on life, work & entrepreneurship, so I decided to have him on the show. Hope you like it. You can catch him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rishi_tripathy_ Recorded: Saturday, 05 September 2020

In this week's episode, I speak on 3 articles from Medium and 3 tweets, that I found interesting. The articles talk about productivity in the mornings, bad decisions to avoid and the issue with men not apologising to women.