Forking Opinions Podcast

Self-awareness is freedom

This is a visual podcast that tries to incorporate footages shot by its narrator, Anushray Singh; the audio-visual intermix in a "meaningful" manner may enhance the themes discussed in the podcast. Self-awareness is freedom: Though it is quite scary but necessary. The real challenge that presents itself is both explicit self-awareness but realizing the judgements that other people have of you doesn’t all translate into what and who you really are. It’s a reality that whatever actions you might take, virtuous in all its inception, they somehow will gain detractors. There will be people who may not like you despite all your best qualities; does that mean we should exercise our self-awareness to change? Well, this will just lead to self-consciousness, fear and anxiety. You can’t please anyone and everyone, but that doesn’t mean there is no validity and lessons to be learnt from others. You can find it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify by the name of Forking Opinions Podcasts!

On Happiness

This is a visual podcast which tries to incorporate footages shot by its narrator, Anushray Singh; the audio-visual intermix in a "meaningful" manner may enhance the themes discussed in the podcast. In this episode I talk about “Happiness,” which is complicated. On the face value, it may seem quite simple - spread your palms, and life will place it in your hands, but in our human experience, this doesn’t really happen. In my almost twenty-five years of existence on this planet Earth, I can attest to one fact, happiness is a fleeting concept. In modern definition, the route to happiness is in its pursuit. Popular culture - movies, songs, TV and social media entrenches this pursuit in terms of working hard or hustle. This hustle is for money, a great house, a car & a loving partner. This is the basic gist of the pursuit of happiness. I hate oversimplification, and this seems greatly oversimplified.

On Absurdity of Life

This is a visual podcast which tries to incorporate footages shot by its narrator, Anushray Singh; the audio-visual intermix in a "meaningful" manner may enhance the themes discussed in the podcast. In today's episode, On Absurdity of Life, we discuss the anti-philosophical stance of French-Algerian philosopher Albert Camus. Through his understanding of the absurdity of human condition which he compares to the myth of Sisyphus, we may seek comfort in knowing that the meaninglessness of our lives can give us the requisite courage and hope to live in defiance; which according to Camus means feeling fulfilled in our willingness to live life. You can find it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify by the name of Forking Opinions Podcasts!

On Meditation

This is a visual podcast which tries to incorporate footage shot by its narrator, Anushray Singh; the audio-visual intermix in a "meaningful" manner may enhance the themes discussed in the podcast. In today's episode, "On Meditation," I talk about the core idea behind meditation. I reflect on meditation mainly through my personal experiences; it has certainly made me more introspective, humble and calmer, to say the least. I hope this podcast can become something of value for you guys!

Forking Opinions#18 Thoughts on right-wing, Modi, Trump and related ramblings!

Forking Opinions#18 Thoughts on right-wing, Modi, Trump and related ramblings! Forking Opinions is a podcast where its host Anushray rambles and babbles about things, people. ideas, philosophies etc he finds interesting. In this episode, we discuss the popularity of right-wing narrative around the globe exacerbated by the election of Donald Trump. The episode also looks at Indian political climate and its leader Modi whose brand of politics has emboldened factions of society that are anti-democratic at their core.