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Vijayendra Mohanty on media, culture, and creativity. A podcast about where India came from and where it is going.
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Free will, divisive politics, and standards of evidence
Live chat where I took questions from live chat and talked about free will, divisive politics, and standards of evidence thatwe employ hen evaluating religious claims. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vimohlive/message
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Mar 15, 2023
Reason, propaganda, and religious unity
In this episode, I talked about reason, theist-atheist debates, the need to see through propaganda,and my position as an atheist on attempts by religious people to have unity and compassion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vimohlive/message
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Mar 11, 2023
Aryan Invasion, Indian Liberals, and Empathy of the Privileged
In this episode, we had callers who talked about wanting to do good but not knowing how to, we had people who supported the Aryan Invasion notion, and we talked about my own issues as a content creator. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vimohlive/message
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Mar 10, 2023
An update about this podcast by a dumdum
Something has happened to this podcast. I think you should know. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vimohlive/message
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Mar 8, 2023
In which I get grilled about atheism and belief
In this episode, instead of asking me about things, people were asking me about me and my beliefs. It was fun. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vimohlive/message
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Mar 4, 2023
Artificial Intelligence, social discrimination, and finding god
We chatted about artificial intelligence and what it means for the future of art and artists. We also dicussed caste and the merits and demerits of meditating one's way to god. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vimohlive/message
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Mar 3, 2023
A QnA session interrupted
This episode was just me reading comments and answering questions from the live chat. Then there were connectivity issues and the episode ended abruptly. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vimohlive/message
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Feb 25, 2023
Caste blind spots, farm law denialism, and atheist frustrations
In this episode we had some comprehension issues, some frustrations, and some fun.
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Feb 22, 2023
Talking Art, Authenticity, and AI with actor Zachary Coffin
Zachary the actor, director, and writer talked about art, authenticity, and being human.
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Feb 18, 2023
Caste, Contingency, and Atheism with Himanshu Kale
In this episode we had YouTuber Himanshu Kale to discuss atheism, social responsibility, and great patience.
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Feb 11, 2023
Living with depression - A discussion with Sumana
Sumana is a friend of the show and she came along to talk about living with depression and dealing with life.
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Feb 8, 2023
Sanskaari Finance and its Pitfalls with AR Hemant
In this episode we spoke with AR Hemant about money matters. Hemant is the co-author of the book THE BEE, THE BEETLE AND THE MONEY BUG: The Bankbazaar Guide to the Financial Wild.
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Feb 4, 2023
Morality, Adani, and Educational Expectations
This episode was about Adani, and morality. Separate topics of course. Because why would Adani be in any conversation about moral behaviour?
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Feb 1, 2023
Arguing with theists, Worrying About AI, and Confronting Caste
In this episode, I struggled to explain to a caller the difference between possibility and reality.
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Jan 28, 2023
Religion, art, and the dynamics of discrimination
We talked about separating art from artists, about having conversations with the religious, and about parochialism abroad.
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Jan 25, 2023
Hope, history, and imperfect heroes
In this episode we discussed the dimming of hope in desperate times, the dark side of historical heroes, and experienced technical difficulties.
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Jan 22, 2023
The impossibility of being human
A brief note about the uniquely human condition that gave rise to gods.
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Jan 21, 2023
Religion, atheism, and genetic modification with rationable
I took calls from viewers and listeners with YouTuber Abhijit Chanda, who goes by Rationable on YouTube and among podcasts.
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Jan 18, 2023
Family superstitions, Education, and Yogis in the Snow
In this episode we discussed families holding on to superstitions, someone’s education-related questions, and the matter of whether Yoga enables life in extreme conditions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jan 14, 2023
Inter-caste marriage, holy places, and offended religions
In this episode, we talked about whether marrying across caste is the best way to deal with casteism, about the difference between places having religious significance and historical significance, and about whether there are valid grounds for people being touchy about their religions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jan 7, 2023
Religious Storytelling, AI in Hospitals, and Bad Tourism
In this episode, our topics went from why the powerful think the poor are lazy, whether Artificial Intelligence will make all human work redundant, and how we Indians are often less-than-perfect tourists. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jan 4, 2023
Meghnad came to my birthday party
In this episode, I had Meghnad of with me to answer audience questions about religion, spirituality, self-help, and education. It was two solid hours of good conversation and insight. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jan 3, 2023
Mythology, magic, and human suffering
Full Transcript (auto-generated)I was going through the Mahabharat the other day and uh, I was in one of the earlier parts and I was going through the scene where King Shantanu's wife, the river goddess Ganga, takes their first baby to the river and drowns it. King Shantanu has made a promise to the Goddess Ganga, and that promise is that no matter what she does, he will not question her.So he silently watches and weeps. Later we are told that the reason the goddess was drowning the babies is because those babies were actually divine beings who had been cursed to be born on earth. So by drowning them, she was actually freeing them from their curse. After reading these scenes, I was struck by a strange thought, and that thought had to do with the kind of feelings that the scene evoked.When I was reading about the baby's drowning, I was feeling sad because obviously who wouldn't feel sad at the sight of a baby being drowned in a river by its own mother as the father of the baby watches.…
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Dec 31, 2022
Desiderata - by Max Ehrmann
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial a…
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Dec 31, 2022
The last episode of 2022
2022 is over. 2023 just began. In this episode, we talked about biases visible and invisible, how numbers don’t tell the full story, and about pain, suffering, and the brain.Happy new year 2023 everyone! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Dec 28, 2022
Satire, society, and good ways to have conversations
In this episode, people brought up the movie Don’t Look Up, the documentary the Social Dilemma, and matters that have to do with having conversations on privilege and power. Good fun. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Dec 24, 2022
Religious pride, caste denial, and political preferences
In this, the 145th episode of the show, we got callers who wanted to discuss caste, religion, careful speech, and political parties. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Dec 21, 2022
AI and the future of the artist
AI art and related new mechanisms are going to revolutionise the world. But what will be the cost of this revolution and will the artist of today be standing tomorrow, after this storm has passed. What will change? What will be lost? How can we prepare?Vinayak Varma is an artist and editor. He is the person behind the science fiction anthology Strange Worlds, Strange Times. He shares his despair and his hopes in this chat about artificial intelligence, art, artists, culture, and the future. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Dec 17, 2022
Caste, lived experience, and insensitivity
This episode had us talking about plenty of caste and Reservation-related points. We also talked about separating art from artist, and about proving god using argument from contingency. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Dec 7, 2022
Atheism, caste, and social justice
This episode was about caste, and the conversation went in all sorts of directions, including eugenics FFS. We also discussed atheism, science, and politics of opportunity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Dec 3, 2022
Identity, caste, and power structures
In this episode, we talked about privilege and power and how those from oppressor backgrounds can try to get past the barriers created by their ancestors. We also spoke of ideology, liberal biases, and belief not being a pathway to knowledge. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Nov 30, 2022
Caste, Covid, and climate change
This episode was chaotic but still managed to find order in there somewhere. I went into topics I did not want to and emerged into other topics that I wished I could spend more time on but couldn’t. All in all, an interesting episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Nov 28, 2022
Monologue: How to start your digital detox
A brief note I wanted to share about digital detoxes and how to actually do one without leaving social media.I have very recently actually been on a little bit of an attempted detox. My Twitter account is just parked on Twitter. I don't feel that going back to Twitter. My Instagram account is still active, but I'm not actually using Instagram on my phone. I have removed the app from my phone. I'm using Instagram, the way people use Facebook.I'm logging into Instagram from the desktop computer's browser, and I'm just using Instagram from there. This reduces 24x7 stress that I experience because of social media, but it also helps me continue using Instagram because it is at the end of the day, one of the places through which I get my messages out, including this podcast episode, by the way.And there's something specific that I wanna talk about. It's digital detoxes and digital minimalism. I've been reading a book by Cal Newport called Digital Minimalism. It's about building focus in a wo…
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Nov 26, 2022
Atheist unity, secularism, and the definition of god
In this episode of the show, our conversations went from unity among rationalists to anti-caste mindset to finding god using meditation to secularism as a guiding principle of India. All in all, a very packed episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Nov 23, 2022
The end of social media? (ft. Meghnad)
Meghnad is a journalist, podcaster, and an avid social media user. I invited him over for a chat about Twitter, Meta, and other social media platforms and the ways in which our engagement with them affects our lives. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Nov 19, 2022
Elon Musk and Twitter blues
Twitter is on the brink. And the reason is that its new owner is a petulant manchild. In this episode of the podcast, I talk about what’s happening at the world’s most powerful social media company and what it might mean for all who use the tool. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Nov 12, 2022
Bakarmax brings adult animation to India
Cartoonist Sumit Kumar and writer Adhiraj Singh are preparing to unleash their new animated show Aapki Poojita on unsuspecting Indian audiences. We got together to chat about their project, their journeys till this point, and the state of animation in India.You can support the project on Kickstarter here.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bakarmax/aaapki-poojita-a-desi-animated-show-by-bakarmax This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Nov 9, 2022
Dave Farina on science, superstition, and sanity
In this episode we chatted with Dave Farina of the YouTube channel Professor Dave Explains. The conversation took us from Science communication, to abiogenesis, to quantum consciousness, to Naturalism as a worldview, to whether the internet is a net positive or negative. I also asked him about my two favourite mysteries - does math exist? and does free will exist? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Nov 2, 2022
QnA session - Indian politics, democracy, and hope
In this episode, we didn't take calls as I was not feeling well. But I did read some comments on culture, democracy, and the future of India. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Oct 29, 2022
Bad arguments, good fun, and god himself
In this episode, we talked about claims, evidence, and truth. We also talked about good and bad reasons to take up a religion. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Oct 26, 2022
Language, culture, and English-speaking privilege
Note: Certain parts of this episode have been removed in order to protect someone's privacy.In this episode, we talked about language, English speaking privilege, Bombay privilege, going back to school, and the future of atheism. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Oct 22, 2022
Caste, privilege, and the supernatural
In this episode, we went through caste matters, defining the supernatural, and patterns of privilege. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Oct 19, 2022
Religion, reality, and common good
In this episode we talked about religion, the nature of reality, and about morality stemming from common good. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Oct 15, 2022
Big bang, a conscious universe, and religious art
In this episode we talk about the claim that the big bang did not happen, that the universe is conscious, and that a lot of art is religious in nature. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Oct 12, 2022
Buddhism, conversion, and mental health
In this episode, we discussed the variety of reasons behind religious conversion, and the tendency of rationalists to overreach into mental health territory. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Oct 8, 2022
Religious conversion, quantum technobabble, and the definition of god
This episode we talked technobabble, quantum quackery, religious morality, and religious conversion. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Oct 5, 2022
Power, privilege, and mythological entertainment
This episode took us from a long conversation about subjective experience, to one about caste and privilege, to another one about Brahmastra, Adipurush, and Bollywood's challenges with fantasy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Oct 1, 2022
Material reality, belief in spirituality, and future of Indian rational thought
This episode saw us go through some deep s**t. We discussed Materialism as a world view, atheism as a social movement, and the future of irreligious activism in India. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Sep 28, 2022
Materialism, Idealism, atheism, and pseudo-history
This episode had callers bringing up philosophy, propaganda, counter-propaganda, and even the very nature of reality. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Sep 24, 2022
Belief, Reservations, Capitalism, and being apolitical
In this episode we had callers come in and talk about their religious beliefs, about their opinions on Reservations, Capitalism, and even on how being apolitical is actually political. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Sep 21, 2022
The future of atheism, the nature of gods, and political templates
This episode had us going from atheism to mythology to relationships to AAP being BJP part 2. Lots of people joined and lots of diversions were taken. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Sep 16, 2022
Leftists, Bharat Jodo Yatra, and counter-propaganda
In this episode we talked about Bharat Jodo Yatra, the reason behind the Left not being more popular, and Type 4 civilisations. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Sep 15, 2022
Woke culture, Vikram Betaal, Ayn Rand, and Tolkien
This episode we discussed Woke culture, Vikram Betaal, Ayn Rand, and Tolkien. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Sep 14, 2022
Communism, communalism, Spider-Man, and revdi culture
This episode we took calls and spoke to a bunch of listeners about topics as varied as Capitalism, Communism, MCU, Kejriwal, and Indian politics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Sep 13, 2022
India's future and the ways we get there
In this episode we talked about the future of India, and the hopes and despairs that attend it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Sep 12, 2022
Divisive politics, patriarchy, and Islamophobia
This episode we talked about politics, power structures, and the need for sensitivity in dealing with cultural faultlines. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Sep 6, 2022
Religion, community, and dhakosla ka ghosla
This episode had us talking about religion and its presumptions, specifically, the one about it being the only source of community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Sep 5, 2022
Religion, atheism, and indoctrination
This episode was, after a long time, a return to the core theme of my show - atheism. Good fun conversations were had. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Sep 2, 2022
Rings of Power, House of the Dragon, and She-Hulk
In this episode, we mostly discussed shows and movies and general fantasy stuff. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Aug 11, 2022
The personal, the political, and the mental with Aiman and Taranga
This episode I had two guests - Aiman and Taranga with a lot of experience in social work and therapy between them. We talked of mental health, dealing with ideologically different families, and the psychological impact of religious considerations in family and social settings. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Aug 8, 2022
Religion, atheism, and sensitivity
This episode was a freestyle chat about religion, religious excuses, and atheism sometimes becoming insensitive. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Aug 2, 2022
Vimoh Live episode 100 - memories and nostalgia
This was a celebration episode for my YouTube live stream. Many community members joined and there was a lot of nostalgia. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jul 29, 2022
Why the rich think the poor are lazy
This was a chill stream but it mostly became about power and privilege and the myth of "poor will stop working if they have money". This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jul 27, 2022
Meghnad on podcasting, gaming, and journalism
I had an Instagram conversation with Meghnad. The audio is mobile quality, so apologies in advance for that. But it was a good talk. Hope you enjoy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jul 25, 2022
The problem with the millionaire mindset
Desi YouTube is full of motivational content and advice about how to become a millionaire from YouTubers who are desperately trying to become millionaires by feeding off the collective obsession with millionaires. Let's talk about this toxic culture. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jul 24, 2022
The meaning of success
A few short thoughts on success I wanted to share after watching a few success advice videos on YouTube. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jul 21, 2022
The problem with professionalism
Today we talked about how the concept of professionalism ends up being a smokescreen for the Capitalist way. Also discussed were work culture and exploitative offices. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jul 14, 2022
Mental health, anti-natalism, and the human condition
This episode wasn't supposed to be about anything, but it ended up being about existence itself. We discussed our place in the cosmos, anti-natalism, and other deep s**t. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jul 13, 2022
Spiritual promises are low-hanging fruit
This episode was about how spiritual babas make vacuous promises that are both low-hanging fruit as well as entirely unattainable in order to run their dhandha of babagiri. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jul 11, 2022
Let's talk about trolls
This episode was about trolls and trolling and how to deal with them. I have a cold and so there are a lot of interruptions and pauses. Sorry about that. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jul 8, 2022
Chill talk about anime, detective series, and old TV serials
This episode was about chilling with friends. We talked about TV shows, anime, and detective series. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jul 6, 2022
The myth of cancel culture and the endangered powerful
This episode was mostly about cancel culture and how the powerful and privileged whine about being oppressed when all that is really happening is outrage. We also talked about representation, Miss Marvel, and stand-up comedians. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jul 4, 2022
Talking to relatives, Indian history, and a world without money
This episode went all over the place - from casting couch to Hindu history to privilege and power and speculation about a world without money. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jun 30, 2022
Tradition, freedom of expression, and whitewashing oppressive practices
This episode, like every other episode, was about power structures. We talked about savarna whitewashing of casteism and about why tradition is often at odds with those who say new things. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jun 29, 2022
Deities, definitions, caste, and conspiracy theories
This episode was quite a ride. We went from the definitions of political labels, to speculations about celestial beings to caste denial to Transphobia to parenthood to conspiracy theories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jun 28, 2022
Time to talk about hurt religious sentiments (again)
Last month, a Hindu woman was accused of hurting the religious sentiments of Muslims. She is yet to be arrested. This week, a Muslim man has been arrested for hurting Hindu religious sentiments. There is a lot to unpack, because the power structures involved are a mixed bag. So let's talk about blasphemy once again. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jun 27, 2022
Content creation advice for you
In this episode, we talked about content creation. Running or restarting a YouTube channel, the importance of editing skills and equipment, and the nature of this line of work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jun 24, 2022
Roe vs Wade, Brahminical patriarchy, the Shiv Sena hang-up
This is a Friday night stream. Most conversations were with listeners and viewers. We did talk about some current issues, but it was mostly fun. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jun 23, 2022
Star Wars, belief, and a random discussion about the supernatural
This episode was mostly about Star wars and Obi Wan Kenobi, but someone called in wishing to debate god and the supernatural. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jun 22, 2022
Let's talk about a replacement for religion
In recent times, a lot of good atheist activism has come to the fore. But what is the best way forward? Do we spend a lifetime telling people religion is bad? Or do we offer alternatives to the religious way of life? Let's discuss this. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jun 20, 2022
Liberal hypocrisy and why the RW isn't our only problem
Liberals, at least Indian Liberals, tend to sometimes act in ways that are at least Right Wing adjacent in their destructive power. Liberal circles are often in denial of Islamophobia as well as Casteism in their own ranks. And because this needs to be talked about, that is what this episode is about. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jun 18, 2022
Urban superstition, apolitical apathy, and spiritual excuses
This episode was about a behavioural superstructure that allows for discriminatory societies to exist and spread. It has to do with providing people excuses to remain detached from an active civil life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jun 15, 2022
The future of my podcast
This episode was about the live stream / podcast and some content formats I want to experiment with. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jun 8, 2022
What makes religious sentiments so important?
In this episode we talked about blasphemy and why laws about it need to go. We also talked, as usual, about caste, privilege, and social change directed at a better future. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jun 4, 2022
Race, caste, privilege, and denial
This episode had us go through a ton of caste-related topics. We also talked about Star Trek, Star Wars, racism, and diversity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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May 14, 2022
Aiman on separating art from artists
Sat down for a discussion with my Instagram friend Aiman about separating art from artists and all that is tangentially related to this matter. In recent times, we have come across multiple instances of authors and creators who used to be loved by everyone, come out as bigots and supporters of discrimination. This is a discussion between me and Aiman about what can possibly be the right thing to do in times like this. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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May 7, 2022
AMA session: TV shows, atheism, and books
An off-the-cuff episode episode after a long time with no agenda. We talked about all manner of topics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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May 4, 2022
The vanity of spiritual people
In this episode we talked about the chip on the shoulder of people who define themselves as spiritual, despite spirituality not having a clear definition. We also got into gaming a little bit. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Mar 23, 2022
Abby Philips on Ayurveda risks and the uselessness of Homoeopathy
This episode had a shitty beginning (literally) and then got better as we talked about the importance of modern medicine and the threats to it from culturally sanctioned superstitions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Mar 12, 2022
Religionism, feminism, equalism, stupidism etc.
This issue had us going from religious behaviors to memelord atheism to feminism denying equalism and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Feb 26, 2022
Charismatic babas, overconfident atheists, and the Hindu multiverse
In this episode, conversations with listeners spanned the multiverse. We talked about agnostic atheism, why people fall for baba claims, and whether scripture says caste is assigned at birth. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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Jan 20, 2022
The attention economy is destroying us
A single man spreading hate pretending to be many people is a problem, but it is also a symptom of a much bigger problem. And that bigger problem has to do with a much older strain of cultural damage we have suffered when ads started pretending to be reality. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vimohlive.substack.com
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