Beyond the Present Podcast

In a world where due to our hyper connectivity we are sharing more and keeping fewer secrets, the issue of privacy remains as one of the major concerns for most of us not only online and on social media but also in our personal and professional relationships. In this program as part of the Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the issue of personal privacy online and off by analyzing how our sharing culture despite its merits in terms of reaching a wider audience has actually taken away our privacy and they also offer solutions on how we can protect our privacy when interacting with the people around us. Privacy is a fundamental human need and in this program you will learn how to satisfy this very need. 

One of the prominent factors that determines whether or not you can achieve long term goals is how motivated you are, but what if your goal is not to just remain motivated but to make others motivated?In this episode of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix join Ishaan to discuss the ways by which we could motivate the people around us.What is motivation and how can we be motivated? What are the ways by which motivation can be shared with or aroused in others? Why your social circle and daily habits have so much to do with your level of motivation?These are but a few of the questions discussed in this episode of Beyond the Present Podcast and if you or someone you care about needs motivation then this episode is right for you!

 
Long term thinking makes the difference between a reactive life where the the events of the outside world determine your experiences and results versus a proactive life where you get to choose how to live according to your own design. 
In the third program as part of the Solo Edition of Beyond the Present (BTP) Podcast Dan talks about why in order to be happy in the present moment we actually need to think long term by first designing a vision for our future and then making decisions in the present moment based on that future ideal. They say if you don’t know where you are going any road will get you there, in this brief program you will be reminded of the importance of knowing your destination before starting the march!  

If someone were to tell you that he or she would prefer to spend some time alone you would probably think that the individual has a serious problem or is suffering from depression; however, spending time alone to reflect has been practiced by some of the greatest men and women throughout history. In this episode of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix join Ali to discuss the ways in which we could enjoy spending time alone.What are the benefits of spending time alone to reflect on the events of our lives? How does our distracted world interfere with reflection? How can we spend our time alone based on our unique personality and inclinations?These are but a few of the questions discussed and answered in this episode of BTP podcast and whether you are someone who hates being alone or someone who spends most of her time alone then this episode can tilt your mind and give you some good idea on how to spend your time alone!  

From health, lifestyle to burning man, challenges of today and tomorrow, Poujix sits down with Lars to discuss range of topics.
Role of selective lifestyle and health conscious living, burning man - this event in the heart of Nevada, climate change, cyber security and terraforming planets are among the topics.
Lars is a developer, technologist, futurist with a passion to advance humanity for the better. As a relentless reader Lars is always looking for books on the shelves of bookstores to read all the while championing the experimental world ...

We all know of the benefits and prevalence of vaccination but what if you were told that there are people who think of vaccination to be a propaganda designed to harm the world population and have formed a union that opposes vaccination! You probably think such a thing is impossible but you will be surprised to know that Anti-vaxxer is now officially a term coined to refer to  such individuals who harbor such beliefs! In this episode of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix join Emmy to discus the Anti-vaxxer phenomenon and what the people who endorse it have in common. Is vaccination harmful? What message are anti-vexxers trying to convey by opposing vaccination? What do anti-vexxers, intolerant cults, and vegans have in common?! These are but a small portion of issues addressed in this episode of BTP and if you are interested in understating human irrationality then this episode is definitely for you.

A mere search on the internet regarding World War 3 brings about millions of articles and news headlines which could make the most optimistic among us believe that another World War is coming but is that truly the case? In this program as a part of the Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the recent changes in modern geopolitics and whether or not the threat of a Third World War is real. They  go in depth regarding the current relationship between the United States, Russia,  China and the nations in the Middle East and how the current upheavals might affect the lives of the people around the world. If you are concerned about another World War breaking out then the chances are you watch a lot of news so do yourself a favor and turn off the TV so as to instead give this program a listen! 

 
No matter how much we appreciate stability in our lives there will be times when we have to inevitably face with chaotic situations that might afflict our personal and professional lives, hence, not knowing how to deal with the periodic storms in life can leave us unprepared to make the right calls. 
In this episode of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix join Govind to discuss the ways in which we can deal with uncertain and chaotic moments that test our strength of character. What are the best ways to deal with chaotic situations? How could chaos or uncertainty actually be a good thing? How can we recover after having gone through tough and trying times? These are but a few of the questions that the BTP crew will answer in this episode and whoever you might be, you are either in a crisis right now, have survived through a crisis, or are about to enter one which is why this program is good meant for all! 

They say children cry for it and adults die for it, that is right, approval is something that humanity as a species is designed to value and nothing expresses approval more than giving others a sincere compliment! In this program as part of the Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix dive deep in the art and science of compliment to help the audience grasp this sensitive social issue.What is the art of compliment and how does it differ from the science of compliment? What are the evolutionary reasons behind approval seeking among humans? How can we give relevant compliments to others so that it is well received? These are but a few of the questions answered in the latest program as part of the Let’s Talk edition of BTP and you are recommended to give this program a listen if you really want to learn how to make friends and influence people! 

The rapidly developing science of AI has already affected all industrial fields but how will AI affect the way we seek medical treatment? In the 26th episode of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix join Ali to discuss the future of medicine and how it will be affected by the field of Artificial Intelligence. How could AI affect the livelihood of medical professionals? Could AI be integrated with medicine the same way autopilot technology is intertwined with the field of aviation? Would you accept being operated by a robot or by a human? These are but a small portion of issues addressed in this episode of BTP podcast and whether you are into technology, medicine, or futurism this episode has something to offer you! 

Ever since you were a child you were told by your parental and authority figures to avoid making mistakes but did you know that this mindset stays with us as adults and is the number one reason why many of us don’t achieve our full potential in life?!In NLP it is said that there is no such thing as a failure, only feedback, and in the second solo round of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny briefly discusses the importance of changing our attitude towards failure and instead embracing them as necessary learning experiences that will pave the way to success and prosperity in the long term.If you want to accelerate the progress made towards your goals then double your failure rate but before that give this short program a listen!  

The issue of climate change has been discussed in the media for years yet the action taken to control global warming has proven utterly insufficient! In this episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Marvin to talk about the reality behind climate change, the severity of damage already done to the climate, and the gravity of repercussions if we don’t take any action to turn things around.What is climate change and what has caused it in the first place? Is there any hope to control climate change? What are the best solutions to protect our planet and reduce global emission? These are but a few of the questions answered in this episode of Beyond the Present Podcast and if you care even remotely about the future of our planet then this episode is definitely for you!