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Deliberation is essential for the development of new knowledge. The process of unpacking the causes and consequences of an issue lead to active learning and well-thought-out decision making. NISTH seeks to provide a platform for active discussion on dual perspectives, by leading researchers from across disciplines, to explore global challenges outside the box! Join our expert speakers as they discuss and deliberate on the subject contention.
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In this episode of the NISTH ThinkOut Podcast, we (Assoc Prof Sulfikar Amir), meets with Professor Benjamin Horton, a Leading Voice in Climate Change Research and Advocacy. He is the Director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) and a Professor at the Asian School of the Environment, NTU. Beyond his scientific contributions, Prof. Horton is …
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NISTH Societal Fellow, Dr Nurul Amillin Hussain in conversation with Michael Fam Chair Professor at NTU, Prof. William Chen. NISTH ThinkOut Podcast on 'Food for thought', is an insightful discussion between the newest NISTH Fellow, Assoc Prof Nurul Amillin Hussain and Prof William Chen. Prof. Chen is a distinguished academic and the Michael Fam Cha…
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Public Speaking Tips 101 - Getting Started & Scaling with Speaking Agent Joe Johnston│Conversation 67
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Speaker, Consultant, and Agent Joe Johnston shares tangible advice on how to break into the speaking industry and grow into a $10k speaker. He differentiates between story, expertise, and problem-solving, and the different "categories" of speakers. Joe shares advice on overcoming the fear of public speaking. Reach out to Joe & MII Joe's Instagram M…
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This episode of the NISTH ThinkOut Podcast dives into the influence of AI on various aspects of our lives and if we can control its growing dominance. Our host, Assoc Prof Sulfikar Amir speaks to Dame Wendy Hall, about the discovery of the world wide web and its growth over the last 3 decades. The onset of AI and most recently ChatGpt has opened th…
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Astrologer, Sarah Goldsmith, reads my natal chart LIVE on the podcast! We talk about the history of astrology and its different approaches, the effect of Saturn on one's placements, timeline techniques for calculating relationship probabilities, the correlation between past lives and present karmic cycles, and much more. A highly fascinating, inter…
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What really is this whole "purpose" thing?! Walking you through a 3-phase journey from pain, to plan, to purpose to demonstrate how you are uniquely designed to be of service. We dive into acknowledging our past, creating actionable steps for healing and new decisions, and creating acceptance and embodiment for our ourselves and our stories.…
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For those of you who are familiar with our monthly debate series, this is a new variation, the ThinkOut Podcast series, which seeks to dwell deep into the personal journey, research and future progress of leading researchers and academics, industry experts and societal influencers, to better understand the motivations and prospects of their field o…
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Executive Founder of Wonder Tree, and Co-author of The “Why” Behind Classroom Behaviors and Creating Sensory Smart Classrooms Dr. Taylor and I sat down to discuss neurodivergence in the classroom, modalities for effective emotional regulation, personal stories on mental health struggles in relation to the education system, and more. Connect with Dr…
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In the age of technology, it is no secret that our health has become inseparably intertwined with the technology that surrounds us. Biomedical technology has seen an exponential rate of growth in the past decades, extending life expectancies, combating illnesses, and generally improving the quality of our lives. Indeed, the development of medical t…
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In this episode, Christine Marie joins me in sharing her inspiration behind writing Breaking Free and stepping into her power. We dive deeper into developing individualism as women, our "Dark Night of the Soul" stories, breaking behavior patterns, and more. TW: Today's episode contains content around abuse, domestic abuse, mental illness. Connect w…
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Robots have become an integral part of our lives, interacting with us, directly or indirectly. The pandemic has increased our dependence and acceptance of robots in our daily lives. From bringing us to our tables at restaurants to allowing for touch-free elevator buttons, the robotic technology has made some of our activities seamless and less labo…
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The NISTH Medical ThinkOut, is a series of healthcare-centred expert discussions on a wide range of topics, from the crossroads of medical science and all other disciplines, addressing global issues. The inaugural ThinkOut, seeks to delve into the field of Microplastics and how it is affecting our health, directly or indirectly and what kind of tec…
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Sitting down at the Maa Yoga Ashram in Rishikesh, India with Ayurvedic doctor and philanthropist, Dr. Amrit Raj. As a teacher of Miss Universe 2021, Princess of Monaco, and armies around the globe, Dr. Amrit Raj travels the world with a mission of spreading peace and joy to help individuals live a disease-free life. We discuss transitioning from th…
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NISTH Symposium: Modeling Social Complexity for Public Policy – the case of School Segregation
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Complex Systems span a wide range of different application areas but exhibit common systemic behaviours that emerge through the interactions of simple elements. This systemic behaviour can only be understood by holistic analysis that necessitates viewing the system as a dynamic collective of individuals. In this talk I’ll explain and demonstrates w…
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Amy Lohr is the author of Like the Sun at Midday, a creativity coach, and the host of the In Full Color podcast. She shares her creative process in publishing Like the Sun at Midday. We chat what it means to navigate the multidimensional expression of art & identity through physical, spiritual, digital realms and what it looks like to be a consciou…
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What is Climate Science? Why is it important? How do we effectively communicate it to future generations? Climate Science investigates the structure and dynamics of the earth’s climate system. It seeks to understand how global, regional, and local climates are maintained as well as the processes by which they change over time (Stanford Encyclopedia…
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Wearable Music & Transacoustic Violins : New paradigms of participatory & relational wearable computing
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The experiential poetics of “wearable music” offers a body-centric motivation of playfulness and wonder that contrasts with traditional discourses of control and mastery. Wearable music invigorates the possibilities for creating less spatially bounded and less individualistic, collaborative, room-scale musical instruments, fostering participatory t…
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What if your virtual self was authentically you? Extimacy is a concept defined as externalized intimacy — showing how one feels on the inside to the external world. Extimacy is expressive wearable technology whereas biosensors monitor physiological states and translate feelings into visual, auditory, and or tactile displays. Embedded in fashion, th…
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The Metaverse has arrived, Hello classes in VR, Goodbye Zoom fatigue.. J/K! - Rabindra (Robby) Ratan
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Can you guess one truth against the two lies in this talk title? [Spoilers ahead] The meatverse may have become enamored with the concept of the metaverse during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the term “metaverse” is three decades old and the concept even older. What is so meta-different now? Do we finally have access to an interconnected universe of i…
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The Interactive Organisms Lab leads new explorations of organisms-device symbiosis by blurring the lines between living forms, design, and technology. This talk will present novel interfaces in/around the skin such as Beauty Technology (electronics embedded into cosmetics), Body Modification Technologies (biosensors into tattoos or dental orthodont…
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Metaverse is the internet built by game developers. – Ryan Gill (Co-Founder & CEO, Crucible) So, is the Metaverse a big game room? Will it be a passing fancy, a new form of entertainment or will it change the world of communication and interaction? Well, the Metaverse or the Web 3.0, is defined as a network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social co…
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Is the Holy Grail of modern medicine, Genomics? Genomics is the study of all of a person’s genes (the genome), including interactions of those genes with each other and with the person’s environment*. While it has significantly altered the way researchers, scientists and clinicians develop diagnostics, therapeutic strategies and treatment options, …
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With the extensive use of social media platforms, most if not all of our online activity/content is subject to algorithms managed by a few key players. Algorithms are shaped based on our search results and browsing history. It has been found that online content has caused offline harm in many occasions, from the Myanmar coup to the riot at the US C…
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Olympic Swimmer and Mindset & Performance Coach, David Karasek, joins us to talk about his experience in discovering spirituality and quantum physics to transition out of corporate into coaching and content creation full time. He defines quantum sports psychology, and we chat law of vibration, practicing gratitude, building confidence, and connecti…
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Pandemics have pushed societies to change and adapt to ‘new normals,’ reshaping the use of existing spaces and in (re-)creating new ones. For example, after the cholera outbreak in the 19th century, London cleaned up the Thames and built sewer networks and outdoor public spaces. Unfortunately, COVID-19 is unlikely to be the last pandemic. What can …
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TW: Abuse Dr. Kumar, also known as Cosmos, and I discuss healing from karmic lessons, how to interpret physical signs (angel numbers, synchronicities, recurring letters/dates), and shifting our mindsets when deciphering circumstances in our external environments. They offer physiological tips on how to check in with oneself, as well as questions to…
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Genomic Citizenship, The Molecularization of Identity in the Contemporary Middle East, is an anthropological study based on ethnographic work in Israel and Qatar, and explores the relationship between science, particularly genetics, and national identity. NISTH Fellow and Author, Asst Prof Ian McGonigle will discuss how he came to the topic, his re…
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Hiba Siddiqui shares her story in overcoming cultural stereotypes, generational expectations, and mental health challenges as an Indian Muslim swimmer. As early as freshman year of high school, Hiba tried out for the swim team, became the first-time athlete in her family, and graduated from high school as swim captain in 2021. Here we chat embarkin…
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No vaccine is a 100% effective against a said infectious disease. High vaccine uptake helps to achieve community-level immunity and significantly lowers the risk of disease. However, there is always a small percentage of the population who are vaccine hesitant and become a potential impediment to widespread community uptake. Attitudes towards vacci…
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On a mission to serve 400 million people and open 10 schools, Robert Astwood shares his vision for uprooting the modern day education system, including Robert's Humanization and Organic Intelligence (HOI) principles in creating a holistic approach to education from the ground-up. We chat "future money" versus "now money", embodying the future versi…
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Entrepreneur, podcast host, and activist, Alisha Gupta, walks us along her journey in starting her podcast series, What Cause Inspires You, a grant-winning podcast featured by NBC News. After navigating through hardships of her own, Alisha decided to publicly take a stand against cyberbullying, expanding her impact to young listeners across the glo…
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This debate is jointly organised by NISTH and the DesignLab from the University of Twente (UT), Netherlands. Two UT experts Prof Peter-Paul Verbeek and Dr Sabine E. Wildevuur, will share the stage with Dr Natalie Pang and Assoc Prof Hallam Stevens. Prof Verbeek and Dr Wildevuur will bring the Netherlands perspective while Dr Pang and Prof Stevens s…
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Entrepreneur and life coach, Paul Shepherd, shares his journey in navigating jobs, running businesses, and experimenting with spiritual healing modalities to discover his true identity and purpose. After spending $500k+ on personal development, he learned that the answers lie within. We compare mainstream personal development advice versus personal…
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Camille Martin, Registered Dietician and CEO of Love to Lose, joins me in discussing how to tune into one's intuition when exercising and eating, stop food from controlling us, develop a holistic lifestyle and reframe the way we speak to ourselves & our bodies. We touch on mindful eating, the emotional elements of digestion, cultural norms around m…
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Joe Wehbe and I share our experiences with finding resistance in resonating with the American and Australian public school systems, traditional work expectations, and conventional lifestyle preferences. We chat the dangers of living a "6/10 life", gaps in the education system, the value of material experiences, the power of small decisions, along w…
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Monk Rishi Chidananda shares his journey in transitioning from investment banking into monkhood to spread the teachings of the Gita around the world. We discuss shedding the spiritual ego through love, creating purpose through being in the present moment, duality of darkness and light, the power of equanimity, reframing success, bringing spirituali…
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Medical Intuitive, Julie Ryan, shares her experiences in developing a range of psychic abilities, connecting to our past lives to heal present day trauma and illness, speaking to her spirit guide Pope Clement VI, explaining spirituality to children, and more! DISCOUNT CODE for Julie's Book: RISING20 Connect with Julie: Website: askjulieryan.com Ins…
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Productivity and systems Coach, Athena Sayaka, shares her neuroscience mind to discuss methods of system-creation. She walks us through goal-setting and habit-formation processes to facilitate behavior change. Along the way, we talk authentic marketing, book-writing, and the value of claiming your unique perspective in a seemingly saturated market.…
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Digital technology has dominated all aspects of human activity. Healthcare is no exception. Technologies that allows effective health management, disease diagnosis, timely monitoring, formulating policies on population health, digital technologies for health, or digital health, are having a profound effects on how health services are delivered and …
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how it feels to go through an awakening in college, losing friends and relationships, and reinventing yourself to gain more blessings
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Jani Rad, TEDx speaker, host of the What's on your Mind podcast, and healthcare professional talks navigating cultural barriers around mental health, pursuing side hustles alongside a day job, and conceptualizing the idea of success. Reach out to Jani Instagram: @janirad.me What's on your Mind Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-on…
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Toni Jones, artist of Affirmations for the Grown Ass Woman, joins us to discuss embarking on the journey of inner work through music. Toni speaks on how her passion for the behavioral sciences and writing allowed her to make a career switch into becoming a full time affirmations artist. Her work is designed to all who are ready to take steps toward…
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RTT Transformational Therapist & Mindset Coach Maegan Aleece shares mindset reframing techniques, making content around mindset and manifestation, and the hypnotherapy process along with its long term benefits, Reach out to Maegan: https://linktr.ee/maeganaleece Maegan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maeganaleece/…
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Climate change is now an inevitable result of human activities. The effects of planetary warning are already beginning to be experienced across the globe. Changes and intensifications in weather patterns and rising sea levels are causing wildfires, flooding, and other disasters. Future effects are likely to include crop failure or displacement, mas…
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Changing the Narrative around Therapy within the POC Community│Therapist Shani│Conversation 15
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Shani, therapist and mental health content creator, joins me to discuss the importance of sharing stories as therapists/clients, shifting the narrative around therapy, and finding value in leaning into vulnerability and discomfort. Reach out to Shani! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshaniproject/TikTok: @theshaniprojectPodcast: https://podc…
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The world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is evolving at exponential speed. As companies and businesses begin to invest big money into AI and machine learning, governments are quickly assessing the need to put in regulations and frameworks to suit their country’s principles. While some experts stress the need to regulate AI, especially in its impac…
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Marketing consultant Tereze Konopecka joins me in discussing our journeys and take-aways from Seth Godin's Akimbo Emerging Leaders Program, the importance of being honest in business, eliminating the stigma around marketing, and future projects around the corner!
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Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Desi Community│Writer & Content Creator Janani│Conversation 13
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Janani, founder of The Indian Standard, content creator, and mental health advocate, and I discuss how mental health is addressed amongst the Desi community today. We delve into personal stories and share our takeaways from college experiences, challenges in sharing our views on social media, along with advice on tuning into your inner self. Reach …
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Lost in Translation: The Implications of Cross Cultural Language Exchange│Vineeta Parupudi│Conversation 11
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Vineeta Parupudi, host of the Rowdy Rani podcast, joins me in discussing the long-term effects of linguistic discourse between first-generation Indian Americans and individuals of previous generations. We share our personal experiences with unhealthy verbal and nonverbal language, limiting rhetoric and narratives, and brainstorm potential reframes …
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Daria Tsvenger, Forbes-featured mindset expert and life coach, joins me in chatting about creating your ideal reality, loving what you do rather than doing what you love, understanding that the future is another present moment, and the flow of spiritual energy across one's personal and professional life. Connect with Daria: thedreamsprint.com IG: @…
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