Beyond the Present Podcast

BTP podcast is proud to present the polyglot edition, short programs focused entirely on learning foreign languages. Daniel Molgan’s upcoming book is meant to help you become fluent in your chosen foreign language(s) and the programs in this new edition will cover various aspects of foreign language learning in short informative episodes. In the first program as part of the polyglot edition you are introduced to the concept of knowing why you should learn a foreign language and how should you take the first steps on the path to fluency. You can subscribe and listen to BTP podcast on iTunes, Podbean, and GooglePlay.

Almost everything in the Information Age has to either undergo change to become compatible with the new reality or risk going extinct and education is no exception. In this episode of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and Poujix join Kenny to discuss a new and refined approach to education in a manner befitting the 21st century. What are the main responsibilities of education and educators in the 21st century? Why is there a decline in passion and zest in education and what could be done about it? How can we transform the field of education and make it compatible with the contemporary world?These are but a few of the questions discussed in this episode of BTP podcast. 

It is said that the best decisions are made logically but does that mean that we can simply switch off our emotions to make our decisions? In this program as part of the Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the logical and emotional hemispheres of the brain and why we need to rethink the whole concept of logic vs emotion as the human essentially runs on emotions and being logical is nothing more that controlling and managing emotions and not switching them off. Striking a balance between your logical and emotional mind is the key to reaching fulfillment in life so listen to this program to learn to do just that.  

The concept of warfare taking place in the outer space was one of the most popular and sought after trends in the 20th century entertainment but the concept of humanity raging war in space is not far from reality in the 21st century especially after the recent announcement of a US Space Force by the Trump administration.In this episode of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and Poujix join Emaad to discuss the consequences of mixing politics with space exploration. How does politicizing human presence in space affect the decisions of the leaders of nations? Could humanity go to war in space? What will a space war between two or more nations look like? Could space force save humanity from space danger such as asteroids? These are but a few of the questions discussed in this episode of BTP podcast and if you want to know how future wars will look like then do not hesitate to listen to this program. 

The New Year is upon us and in this Christmas special Danny discuses the ins and outs of New Year’s Resolution as part of the solo edition of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast. If you want to know how to set the goals that will make 2019 one of the best years of your life then you need to give this 15 minute program a listen. 

We all admire the heights reached by athletes but the truth is that often  the major contributing factor to the success obtained by top athletes is their way of thinking and emotional makeup. In this episode of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and Poujix join Ishaan to discuss the ins and outs of an athletic mindset.What is an athletic mindset? How does one acquire the emotional resilience found in top athletes? How can one develop discipline, consistency, and grit on the way to victory? How can we build a competitive edge in what we do? These are but a few of the questions discussed in this episode of BTP podcast and if you want to know why kids love athletes then listen to this program while running on the treadmill! 

The holiday season is upon us and most of us are now wondering what gifts to buy our loved ones. We at Beyond the Present Podcast consider books to be one of the best gifts to ever give or receive and as a result in this program as a part of the Let’s Talk edition of BTP podcast Danny and Poujix offer their book suggestions for this holiday season. From the unease feeling caused by reading Homo Deus: A Brief History of Future and Fear: Trump in the White House to the awe inspiring moments when reading 21 Lessons for the 21 Century and How Democracies Die to the enlightenment felt by The Laws of Human Nature and Rich Dad Poor Dad 20th Anniversary Edition the books that we recommend for the holiday season have all the potential to change your personal and professional lives for the better and if personal transformation and self-study are concepts that you find interesting then you should give this program a listen.

Despite all the benefits that we enjoy in the modern world humanity is concerned regarding its wellbeing or even survival endangered by threats such as global warming, artificial intelligence,  asteroids, but the biggest threat that most of us have overlooked is the menace caused by super bugs! In this episode of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and Poujix join Emmy to discuss the next biggest crisis that is expected to afflict human health care in the coming decades. What are super bugs and where do they come from? What are the dangers posed by super bugs? How can we prevent being infected with super bugs and keep them at bay? Why does the world politics needs to step away from privatized health care and shift towards a more universal health care system that has the means necessary to deal effectively with health hazards like super bugs?If you are health conscious then please go wash your hands and then come back and give this episode of BTP podcast a listen.

Living in the complex world of communication with massive amount of data generated daily one wonders what's to happen, how can one remain secure and what the future entails? These questions and what DataX is trying to accomplish are explored in conversation with Govind.
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Ever since the first man walked on the moon humanity’s interest in space exploration and colonizing other plants has led to the creation of many works of fiction from Star Wars and Alien to Mass Effect and Gravity but how much of what are depicted in such masterpieces is accurate? In this episode of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix joins Emaad to discuss all things astrophysics and delve deep into space exploration.What is astrophysics and how is it applied to our lives? How is space exploration technology being developed and what is its future? How could humanity live on other planets? Could we send our children to school on Mars?!These are but a few of the questions that are answered in the first part of the space exploration program as part of Beyond the Present Podcast. How many astrophysicists does it take to change a lightbulb on Mars? If you want to know then give this episode as the first part of our space exploration program! 

Most of us agree that learning a foreign language is indeed useful but not all of us are aware of the subtle changes that learning a foreign language makes in our personality and behavior. 
 
In this program as part of the Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and Poujix discuss how learning foreign languages can affect one’s personality and hint at the Danny’s upcoming book The Polyglot Guidebook: How to Become Fluent in Speaking Foreign Languages set to be released on April 27th 2019. 
 
A language is not just a means of transferring your ideas to someone else, it is a new window for looking at the world and in this program you will find out why that is the case. 

We all admire those who are committed enough to their visions and convinced enough to try to realize those visions which is why founders and entrepreneurs have received so much attention in the media these days. In this episode of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix join Meghavi Patel, founder of the nonprofit Animal Care Zone (animalcarezone.org) to discuss what it takes to become a founder of an organization, company, or small business and what it takes to lead one’s team toward a common goal.
 
What is leadership and how does it differ from management? What are the required characteristics to become a founder? How should we deal with the obstacles and difficulties of management and leadership? 
 
These are but a few of the questions discussed in this episode of BTP podcast and even if you have the slightest interest in entrepreneurship, leadership, or management then this episode is meant for you.