Unconventionals Punjabi Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In Episode #36, we uncover the harsh realities of most famous pirates beyond the myths and legends. From ancient sea raiders to the infamous privateers of the 17th and 18th centuries, we explore the true stories of pirates who defied empires, sought fortune on the high seas, and lived by a brutal code in a world of adventure and danger.

00:00 - Origins of Sea Raiders

08:27 - Privateers

11:32 - Colonial Expansion

24:28 - Francis Drake

26:05 - Hernán Cortés

27:37 - False Flagging

28:31 - The Pirate Code

30:19 - Port Royal

31:51 - Most Ruthless Pirates

34:06 - Sugar & Tobacco

34:45 - Pirate Weapons

37:54 - Buccaneers

39:28 - Blackbeard: Legendary Pirate

44:25 - Marooning

45:56 - Royal Navy vs. Pirates

47:11 - Captain Kidd

50:05 - Pirate Queens

57:10 - Pirates and Culture

58:13 - Henry Morgan

01:01:11 - Aurangzeb’s Treasure Ship

01:02:52 - Black Bart

01:03:04 - Decline of Piracy

01:08:57 - Pirate Myths Debunked

01:12:33 - Maritime Courts

01:13:12 - Modern Piracy

01:15:28 - Ching Shih

01:16:31 - The Gentleman Pirate

01:17:31 - Final Thoughts

In this episode #35, we dive into the fascinating world of Cognitive Biases, the mental shortcuts/Mental traps that often lead us to poor conclusions and decision making. We explore biases like the Spotlight Effect, where we believe others are more focused on us than they really are, and the Halo Effect, which causes us to judge someone’s whole character based on one positive trait. Understanding these cognitive biases help to improve critical thinking and eliminate thinking errors.

00:00 - Cognitive Biases

03:53 - Spotlight Effect

06:51 - Halo Effect 

10:44 - Anchoring Effect 

11:04 - Peltzman Effect

11:40 - Rosy Retrospection 

12:28 - Peak End Bias

13:17 - Negativity Bias

13:57 - Hindsight Bias

15:01 - Dunning–Kruger Effect / Authority Bias

17:32 - Confirmation Bias

20:00 - Survivorship Bias

21:46 - Forer Effect

23:45 - Framing Effect

24:41 - Contrast Effect

25:20 - Decoy Effect 

26:34 - Zeigarnik Effect

29:13 - Sunk Cost Fallacy

31:24 - Self-Justification Bias

33:00 - Bandwagon Effect

34:12 - Availability Cascade

36:31 - Gambler's Fallacy

37:11 - Clustering Illusion 

38:06 - Bystander Effect

39:42 - Illusion of Truth

41:37 - Focusing Effect

42:41 - Extension Neglect

43:18 - Hyperbolic Discounting

44:05 - Diagnosis Momentum

44:46 - Misinformation Effect

46:16 - Ostrich Effect

47:18 - Therapeutic Nihilism

48:02 - Black Swan Fallacy 

49:57 - Environment Amnesia

50:35 - Functional Fixedness

51:11 - False Consensus Effect

52:09 - Declinism 

54:52 - Familiarity Bias

55:36 - Affinity Bias

56:30 - Mere Exposure Effect

57:44 - Benjamin Franklin Effect

58:57 - Law of Triviality

01:00:03 - Fundamental Attribution Error

01:01:33 - Egocentric Bias

01:02:23 -The Knowledge Curse

01:03:12 - Positive side of Cognitive Biases 

01:04:41 - IKEA Effect

01:06:03 - Hoarding Disorder

01:06:24 - G. I. Joe Fallacy

01:08:30 - Tourism Optimism Bias

01:09:44 - Peak End Bias

01:11:38 - Serial Position Effect

In this Episode #26, we explore the history and impact of nuclear weapons, from the Manhattan Project to the Cold War and present-day nuclear affairs. Learn about thermonuclear bombs, the nuclear arms race, and the devastating power of ICBMs and EMP weapons. We also delve into system glitches and war scenarios. Understand the stark reality of nuclear war, its aftermath, and the urgent need for disarmament. Timestamps 00:00 - Manhattan Project 02:10 - Einstein and Germany 04:06 - TNT, Hiroshima & Nagasaki  06:24 - Thermonuclear bomb 08:09 - Nuclear Race 08:52 - Nuclear Triad, ICBMs 11:33 - Launch Phases, Nuclear Warheads 15:06 - Damage 17:45 - EMP Weapon, Operation Starfish Prime 21:44 - Submarines are hideous  22:34 - Upgrading ICBMs 23:30 - Nukes Pilling up 25:40 - Nuclear Deterrence  25:58 - Industrial Military Complex 27:41 - Richard Nixon  29:30 - West vs East 31:24 - Cuban Missile Crisis  32:27 - Interceptors  40:07 - TSAR Bomb 43:08 - Satellite Detection 44:07 - Near misses/System glitches 46:04 - Reality of Nuclear War 53:30 - Aftermath 55:27 - War Maneuvers & Consequences  57:53 - India 01:04:43 - Safe Places 01:06:58 - Fantasy vs Reality  01:07:52 - Nuclear Winter 01:09:30 - Bunkers 01:10:44 - Why Exaggerate? 01:12:00 - Dodging Interceptors  01:12:37 - DARPA 01:14:37 - Devastation  01:15:47 - Disarmament 

In Episode #25, we delve into Alexander’s final conquests, from the iconic Battle of Issus to the strategic sieges of Tyre and Gaza. We explore his enigmatic encounters with  an Oracle, the pivotal Battle of Gaugamela, and the dramatic murder of Darius III & Bessus. Witness Alexander's triumph at the Battle of Hydaspes against Porus and debate around it. Also, covering his legendary return through the harsh Gedrosian Desert, and the lingering question: was he a tyrant or a hero? Finally, we confront the mysterious circumstances surrounding Alexander's untimely death in 323 BC. Timestamps 00:00 - Previously covered 02:26 - Scorched Earth Policy 05:47 - Battle of Issus (333 BC) 14:48 - Sieze of Tyre 19:14 - Sieze of Gaza 21:19 - Entering Egypt 21:47 - Oracle Of Ammon 24:47 - Power Hungry? 27:28 - Defeat of Sparta 29:17 - Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC) 41:21 - Burning of Persepolis 46:24 - Murder of Darius ||| 47:15 - Mutiny among Macedonians 49:44 - Alexander’s Character 51:29 - Bessus Killed 52:32 - Sogdian Rocks & Roxane 56:36 - Battle of Hydaspes/Jhelum (326 BC) 01:04:29 - Did Porus Win? 01:14:50 - Army Withdrawal  01:15:36 - Gedrosian Desert 01:18:35 - Reaching Babylon & Aftermath  01:22:20 - Alexander’s Death (323 BC) 01:23:21 - Cultural Stories 01:23:58 - Tyrant or Hero? 01:26:31 - Genghis Khan vs Alexander

In Episode #24, Step into the ancient world of Macedonia, nearly 2300 years ago, exploring King Philip II's transformative reign alongside Greece, Sparta and other reigns. Discover the Hellenic League's intricacies, Philip's military reforms like the phalanx formation and sarissa spear, and his wife Olympias's influential role and Greek Gods. Dive into Alexander the Great's upbringing under Aristotle, the dramatic events surrounding Philip II's assassination, and Alexander's swift ascension to power. Unravel the logistics of Alexander's army, pivotal battles like Granicus, and legendary moments such as the Gordian Knot. 00:00 - Intro 03:10 - Sources 05:11 - Early Macedonia 11:43 - Philip || & Regional Disputes 15:47 - Hellenic League 17:38 - Philip ||’s Military Reforms 19:24 - Phalanx & Oblique Order 25:34 - Sarissa & Wedge Formation 30:40 - Hoplite 31:19 - Alexander’s Early age 36:33 - League of Corinth 38:52 - Family Feuds 41:51 - Philip || Assissination 45:46 - Olympias & Greek Gods 46:41 - Greek Heros & Troy 48:35 - Alexander, Heir to Throne 50:56 - Securing neighbouring regions 56:00 - Alexander’s Army Logistics 59:56 - Entering Asia Minor 01:05:47 - Battle Of Granicus (334 BC) 01:14:13 - Coastal Conquests & Naval Fleets 01:15:15 - Gordian Knot 01:16:02 - Upcoming Battles

In Episode #23, We explore Flat Earth theory, from the historical insights of Eratosthenes and Samuel Rowbotham to the psychological phenomena of confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance, we unpack the complexities surrounding beliefs about our planet's shape. Furthermore, we explore intriguing connections to conspiracy theories, including Anunnaki lore, flat earth models.  IN DEPTH

What is Flat Earth? - Origin - Eratosthenes - Confirmation bias - Cognitive dissonance - Coriolis Effect - Samuel Rowbotham writing Zetetic Astronomy - Azimuthal equidistant projections - Anunnaki Lore - Operation paperclip - NASA - Aviation Industry - Conspiracy theories - Zeta Reticuli

In our latest episode #22, we delve into Kartar Singh Sarabha's life and his role in India's independence struggle with the Ghadar Party. From his upbringing in Punjab to forming the Ghadar Party in California, we uncover Sarabha's journey. Despite facing hardships, he ran the Ghadar newspaper and planned a revolt against British rule during World War I. Sarabha's arrest and execution in 1915 marked the end of his life, but his legacy of courage continues to inspire us. IN DEPTH: Kartar Singh Sarabha schooling, personality (1896 to 1912) - His trip to California - Racism - Berkeley University - Meeting Ghadari Baabe, Baba Sohan Singh Bhakna, Lala Hardayal, Jwala singh Ji and many others - Ghadar Party and its Plans - Sarabha running Ghadar Newspaper - Sarabha learning to fly Aeroplane - Komagata Maru/Budge Budge incident(April 1914) - World War 1(1914) - Ghadar Party planning for mutiny against British government during WW1 - Spy William Hopkinson - Michael O’ Dwyer - Sarabha Homecoming (1914)- Saraba being backbone of Party - Mishriwala Pull Incident (27 November, 1914) - Hijacking Military Camps - Spy Kirpal Singh - Arrest of Sarabha at Sargodha (March 2, 1915) - Court Trial/Death Sentence  - His Legacy and Inspiration.

We dive into the mysteries of the paranormal in our latest episode #21. From historical perspectives on witchcraft to modern-day investigations into sleep paralysis, we cover it all. Join us as we discuss multiple personality disorder, hysteria, Sigmund Freud's influence, famous artworks like Henry Fuseli's "The Nightmare," and the science behind phenomena like ghosts and grief hallucinations. We'll also examine cases such as the Indianapolis case and the Dybbuk Box, alongside scientific studies by researchers like Dr. Giulio Rognini, offering both skepticism and wonder in our exploration of the unexplained. IN DEPTH: The Indianapolis case (Latoya Ammons case), Houska Castle, Dybbuk Box, grief hallucinations, Christopher French study, Dr. Giulio Rognini's study of robots creating feelings of ghostly presence, multiple personality disorder, hysteria, paranormal phenomena during the Renaissance and Middle Ages, Sigmund Freud's theories, sleep paralysis, Eugene Asrinsky, stages of sleep, Henry Fuseli's "The Nightmare," infrasounds, Vic Tandy, spiritualism, the Fox sisters, power of suggestion, Michael O'Mahony, ghosts, debunking, scientific explanations of the unexplained, witchcraft, Reginald Scot's "Discoverie of Witchcraft" book, David Blaine, and the Salem Witch Trial.

In this episode #20, embark on a journey into the life and mind of Leonardo da Vinci, a Polymath. We delve deep into his iconic paintings such as the enigmatic "Mona Lisa" and the monumental "Last Supper," and many others, uncovering the talent behind each stroke. We unravel da Vinci's multifaceted brilliance, from his mastery of engineering and human anatomy to his revolutionary insights into astronomy, sculpting, and weapon creation and many more things. Explore his techniques, his insatiable curiosity documented in his notes, and his use of mirror scripts and divine proportions. Through the lens of the Renaissance era, we examine da Vinci's early years and the profound lessons we can glean from his unparalleled legacy. 00:00 - Renaissance Era 04:09 - Early Age 08:27 - Polymath 09:36 - Mirror Script 12:23 - His Work 25:19 - Golden Ratio 29:19 - Famous Paintings 45:40 - Ahead of his Time 47:10 - Codex Leicester 49:07 - Bronze Horse 51:58 - Da Vinci Code/Conspiracies  55:07 - Identifying his work 01:07:29 - Lessons

In this episode #19, we explore the world of social media, examining its advantages and drawbacks. Join us as we explore recent studies on social media's effects on teens, the human brain, habits, echo chambers, cyberbullying, FOMO, self-esteem, troll farms and more. From the emerging concept of the metaverse to the prevalence of online scams, we'll discuss it all while considering the delicate balance between freedom of speech and the benefits of social media. Stay in for a compact yet comprehensive look at the complexities of social media usage. #socialmedia #UnconventionalTalks #PunjabiPodcast #ThoughtProvoking #PunjabiDiscussions #UniquePerspectives #ExpandYourHorizons #bestpunjabipodcast #punjabivlog #punjab