In this podcast episode, we will talk about the residual behaviors that our ancestors passed down to us that might be detrimental in the modern world we live in.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unjustified-true-beliefs3600/exclus

Work Life Balance

Mar 22nd, 2022 29m 59s

Real People Real Talk, about work-life balance and how to achieve it. Is it circumstantial or is it a personal choice and what can we do about it? In this podcast, we share some personal strategies to avoid burnout.Support this podcast at — htt

Day & Night Dreams

Jan 19th, 2022 40m 16s

In this episode, we explore how important are dreams and what affects our dreams. We ventured into dream psychoanalysis. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unjustified-true-beliefs3600/exclusive-content

Is self help helping us?

Dec 9th, 2021 48m 8s

In this episode, we question the requirement for the self-help industry, being a 40 billion dollar industry, does it actually help in moving the needle in your personal transformation and self-actualization. Support this podcast at — https://r

Game theory in real life

Oct 24th, 2021 39m 57s

We talk about how to apply game theory in real life, from board games to business interactions. We also understand the limitations that prevent us from using game theory in real-world circumstances. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.c

How sports help in character building?

Oct 8th, 2021 45m 9s

We talk about the effects of sports on the psychological development of individuals. The different things we can learn from playing team sports and individual sports. How these learnings can be applied to other parts of our lives. & is competit

The cycle of health, wealth & love

Aug 3rd, 2021 32m 36s

What's important to you, health, wealth or love? How are they related? Does focusing on one improve the other two? We'll be discussing these questions on our new episode of unjustified true beliefsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com

Algorithms for everyday decisions

May 29th, 2021 36m 6s

How do we make decisions in our daily lives? Are there any algorithms behind the decisions we take? and finally, can we optimise those algorithms?In this episode, we examine our own thinking and understand the default algorithms we use in our e

Alternative to corporate nine to five

Apr 11th, 2021 27m 40s

This week we're joined by Shaurya Srivastav. Who's a full-time stock trader and Youtuber. We'll test the beliefs of how easy or difficult is it to have an alternative work-life?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unjustified-true-be

Lifehacks from Bhagavad Gita

Mar 3rd, 2021 42m 56s

There's timeless wisdom in the ancient Indian text Bhagavad Gita, which is said to hold the answers to human existence's most profound questions. This week, with our friend Akash Verma's help, we'll examine this ancient text and extract any pra

How travel changes us?

Feb 8th, 2021 48m 9s

Humans have been travelling for centuries. We travel for different reasons, be it relaxation, try out new food and culture, make stronger bonds with friends, or discover ourselves. In this episode, we will talk about the allure of travelling an

Neuroscience for happiness

Feb 2nd, 2021 1h 4m

This episode discusses the four happiness chemicals, namely dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins. Which are responsible for our happiness, we also discuss ways to hack these chemicals so that we can feel happier more often and at will.

Do first impression last?

Jan 9th, 2021 42m 32s

This week we'll be discussing some dilemmas around looks: If most of our communication is non-verbal, then looks matter a lot. But we're advised not to put too much emphasis on looks. Secondly, it is said that beauty is in the beholder's eye, i

Understanding Bayes Theorem

Dec 26th, 2020 41m 59s

Understanding this complex world is difficult, thus having the right tools to make sense of this complexity is essential. This week we'll talk about Bayes Theorem and see how it can help us to form better decisions in life.Support this podcast

Procastination

Dec 19th, 2020 37m 38s

We all procrastinate, big things or small. But is procrastination all that bad? Can it be used mindfully? If it's a problem in your life, what are some strategies to overcome it? These questions and many more on this topic will be discussed in

Law of attraction

Dec 12th, 2020 58m 56s

One of the core belief in the times we live in is the belief of spiritual manifestation. This week we'll rationalise this thinking and investigate the underlying factors supporting this belief.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unj

Memory biases

Nov 22nd, 2020 1h 8m

How much can we trust our memories? Are they always an accurate representation of the truth? In season two of Unjustified True Beliefs, we will delve into some of the memory-related biases that humans have. It is said memories dictate our behav

Zeitgeist- Season 1 Recap

Nov 5th, 2020 1h 18m

Bonus episode: If you've missed the entire season one of UTB, don't fret we have a summary for you of all episodes of season one . Covering behind the scenes from season one in this Zeitgeist episode.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.

Wisdom of the crowd

Oct 31st, 2020 1h 5m

Wrapping up the season with one of the core beliefs behind the podcast. Wisdom of the crowd is a framework we use in everyday life for our decision making but is it suitable for all situations, or are there other frameworks for better decision

Are cultural stereotypes true?

Oct 23rd, 2020 1h 12m

The issue of profiling and stereotyping is prevalent in today's society, but is it true? Why do we have this unconscious bias towards people different from us? What are some ways we can be more accepting and open towards humanity no matter wher

The twelve Jugian archetypes

Oct 17th, 2020 1h 10m

We wear different masks in society, depending on the whom we are interacting with our behaviour is different. In this episode, we attempt to understand our personalities based on the twelve archetype framework proposed by Carl Jung. We discuss

Is it easier to pay attention to what we believe in?

Oct 8th, 2020 1h 27m

In this episode, we discuss many aspects of attention and focus. With numerous things craving our attention daily, how do we decide where we should pay our attention? Are we getting polarised as a society based on the customised media that we a

Do we live to eat or eat to live?

Oct 2nd, 2020 1h 5m

Warning: You'll feel hungry after listening to this episode. So have your favourite dish next to you while listening. In this episode, we discuss the beliefs around veganism, vegetarianism and different types of diet plans available in the mark

Do TV shows and movies shape who we become?

Sep 23rd, 2020 1h 10m

Your fashion choice to your hobbies and your future partners' media has a huge impact on our personality and behaviour. TV shows you watch when you were young or even till date can influence all your behaviour. We live in a world where we're al

How do we know when we are wrong?

Sep 18th, 2020 1h 1m

It gets difficult to know when we are going wrong in life maybe because of some actions or some inactions. In this podcast, we try to identify some indicators to do our course correction and talk about some qualities be can adopt to figure out