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Future IQ

Videoschool Media

It contains a nuanced and factual description and objective analysis of some of the most influential scientific, psychological, and philosophical principles that dictate an individual’s lifespan. Get ready to get your mind blown with this fact-based, conversation-style podcast show intended to inform and entertain you in equal parts.

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00:23:11

Why Surge Pricing Feels Wrong (But Might Be Right)

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2025/07/04

Ever wondered why your Uber fare doubles when it rains, or why Wendy’s decided to try AI-powered surge pricing for burgers? Is dynamic pricing just another way for companies to squeeze more money from you — or does it actually help fix hidden problems in the market?In this episode of Future IQ, we dive into the surprising truth behind fixed prices vs dynamic pricing. From the Supreme Court of India questioning hospital rates, to Goa effectively banning Uber and Ola, to movie tickets that once sold

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00:13:37

You're Not Supposed to Be Good at Everything - Circle...

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2025/06/27

Warren Buffett didn’t build his fortune by knowing everything he built it by knowing what not to touch. In this episode of Future IQ, we dive into one of the most underrated mental models: the Circle of Competence.What exactly is your circle of competence? Why does knowing your limits make you more effective, not less? And how can this simple idea help you avoid bad decisions, wasted time, and unnecessary stress not just in your career, but in your personal life too?We explore powerful real-life

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00:21:09

If You're Failing You're Growing - Quantity = Quality...

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2025/06/20

We often believe that legends like Picasso, Beethoven, or even great entrepreneurs became great because they focused on quality. But the truth is the opposite; what made them great was quantity. These legends produced hundreds, even thousands of mediocre or outright bad works. Picasso made over 50,000 pieces of art, most of which you've never heard of. Beethoven composed dozens of forgettable pieces before hitting the timeless ones. Why? Because the only way to get to the masterpiece is to make

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00:20:06

ChatGPT Can Make You Dumb OR Smart - You Choose |...

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2025/06/13

Real intuition can’t be taught—but it can be trained. In this episode of Future IQ, we explore the idea of “Fingertips Feeling”—that sharp, almost invisible intuition that top performers rely on in fast-moving, high-stakes situations. And yes, it applies to how you use ChatGPT too.Through real-world case studies—including the fascinating Dutch Car Buyers experiment and examples from war strategy, business, and software—we show how deep, intuitive decision-making works better than logic alone in

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00:16:31

The Internet Is Making You Stupid - Echo Chambers &...

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2025/06/06

You think your career is stuck because of a lack of skills — but the real reason might be your WhatsApp groups. Or your news feed. Or your content choices. In this episode of Future IQ, we expose how the algorithm is rewiring your brain, killing your curiosity, and turning smart people into angry, distracted versions of themselves.From the toxic power of outrage-driven platforms to the silent danger of echo chambers, we break down why what you consume is more important than what you know — and

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00:14:38

Finishing Every Book is a Waste of Time - 6 Hacks to...

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2025/05/30

Think you're too busy to read? So is Bill Gates, yet he manages to finish 50 books a year. So what’s really stopping you? In this episode of Future IQ, we unpack the surprising truth you’re not bad at reading — you’ve just been taught to do it wrong.We challenge everything you think you know about books. Why forcing yourself to finish a boring book is a waste of time. Why juggling multiple books isn’t chaotic — it’s smart. Why audiobooks and AI reading companions might be the key to finally building

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00:12:19

Why Doing Nothing Makes You More Creative - The...

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2025/05/22

Stop scrolling. Get bored. Get brilliant.Would you rather sit quietly for 15 minutes… or zap yourself with an electric shock?Believe it or not, most people choose the shock. In this episode of FutureIQ, we explore the hilariously tragic truth about boredom—why your brain would rather be electrocuted than be left alone with its own thoughts. But what if boredom isn’t the villain? What if it’s the unsung hero of creativity, focus, and emotional intelligence?We dive into bizarre experiments,

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00:18:47

Follow Your Passion is Terrible Advice and Here's Why...

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2025/05/15

Follow your passion is terrible advice. And yet people passionately follow this advice. Interestingly enough, this idea of following your dreams was not so popular till the 1990s, after which it has been a widely romanticized notion. And we're here to bust this myth today.In this episode, we give many different arguments as to why this is terrible advice along with several real life examples. Being passionate about something will not always result in success and can in fact be the source of one’s

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00:24:07

Why Superstition is Smarter Than Science -...

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2025/05/08

In a world where rational thinking and modern logic dominate, could we be overlooking the hidden wisdom of ancient traditions? In this video, we explore how being too rigid with modern science can sometimes lead us to making irrational decisions that cause more harm than good. Chesterton's Fence, an ancient concept, reveals why rejecting old traditions may actually put us at risk. Are we truly smarter than our ancestors, or have we simply forgotten the life-saving lessons they passed down through

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00:22:00

Rohit Sharma Lost 12 Tosses in a Row - Fixed or...

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2025/05/01

Rohit Sharma loses 12 coin tosses in a row. A Philippines lottery draws only multiples of 9. An ayurvedic doctor claims he can guarantee a male child — just take his "ancient" medicine through your left nostril during the 9th month of pregnancy. Sounds suspicious, right? But here’s the twist: what feels like a conspiracy might just be random.In this episode of Fooled by Randomness, we dive into the null hypothesis — a powerful concept from scientific thinking that helps you separate real

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00:19:20

We Eat With Our Eyes - How Your Taste Buds Are...

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2025/04/25

Can you really trick your taste buds? In this episode of Future IQ, Navin and Shrikant dive into the fascinating world of taste perception, revealing how color, smell, appearance, and texture influence what you think you’re eating. Whether it’s the crunch of a chip or the color of your plate, your sense of taste isn’t as reliable as you think. From surprising taste psychology research to real-world examples of taste trickery, learn 6 science-backed ways your senses can fool your brain—and how chefs

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00:16:21

Believing is Seeing - How Bayesian Priors Trick Your...

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2025/04/19

Do your beliefs shape what you see, hear, and think? Discover how your brain edits reality using Bayesian priors, the placebo effect, and weird brain tricks like the McGurk effect. This isn't just about illusions — it's about how your entire experience of the world is filtered through what you already believe. In this episode of Future IQ, we explore how your mind doesn't passively receive information — it actively predicts it. What you see, what you hear, even what you taste can all be

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00:18:39

From Instinct to Insight - How Do We Really Decide?...

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2025/04/11

Do you really believe in facts? Or are you just believing what you want to believe? In this episode, we talk about something called Bayesian Updating – a fancy way of saying how your brain mixes your past beliefs (priors) with new evidence to make decisions. But here’s the twist: your priors (like what your family, school, or culture told you) can change how you see the evidence! We use a fun example with an aptitude test and talk about how your bias can sneak in, even if you think you're being

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00:22:27

You’re in a Cult. You Just Don’t Know It Yet - FutureIQ

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2025/04/04

Some people say cow pee can cure COVID and that the Ganga river is always clean, even if there’s poop in it. That sounds kinda crazy, right?? But many people believe it — even important people like politicians and scientists!In this episode, we talk about why people believe weird stuff and how sometimes, being part of a group makes you say silly things just to fit in. Like saying Ronaldo is better than Messi (even if you secretly like Messi more). We also talked about how telling the truth can get

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00:21:33

The Shocking Truth About Deadlines - Why Less Time...

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2025/03/28

Have you ever waited until the last minute to do your homework and finished it faster than you thought? Well, that’s because of something called Parkinson’s Law! It means you work better and quicker when you give yourself less time to finish something! In this episode, we’ll talk about why having a deadline is like having a superpower. You’ll learn how deadlines can help you stop procrastinating, get rid of distractions, and even make your brain work faster! So, let’s find out how to make deadlines

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00:25:38

Your Brain Has a Cheat Code... It’s Called a List -...

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2025/03/21

Want to be more productive and less stressed? This episode shows you how simple checklists can help you get things done faster, reduce mistakes, and focus better. Learn how habits like creating to-do lists, using the Eisenhower Matrix, and following systems like Getting Things Done (GTD) can make your life easier. Whether you’re trying to reduce stress, stay organized, or get more work done in less time, checklists are a game-changer! Listen now to see how you can use this simple trick to organize

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00:21:45

How The World Chooses To Be Incompetent - The Peter...

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2025/03/14

In this episode, we talk about how sometimes people get promoted to jobs they're not good at. It’s called the Peter Principle, and it happens when someone is really good at their current job but gets promoted to a higher role where they struggle. We also discuss how many businesses end up with people who aren’t really good at their jobs because of this. It might sound funny, but it happens a lot! We’ll explain how promotions can go wrong and why sometimes people stay in jobs they’re not ready

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00:27:12

Why Don’t Indian Women Work and How It Hurts the...

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2025/03/08

In this episode, we explore the question, "Why don’t Indian women work?" India has one of the lowest rates of women working, and it’s holding back our economy. Only 30% of women in India are part of the workforce, which is much lower compared to countries like China, Indonesia, or even Bangladesh. We talk about why this is happening, what has been tried to fix it, and what might actually work to help more women get jobs. We also discuss why it's so important for women to work, not just

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00:27:15

The Randomness of Science - Why Randomised Controlled...

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2025/02/28

Do you know what a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) is? How and why are such trials conducted? Today, the 28th of Feb is World Science Day and hence in true FutureIQ style, it seemed fitting to talk about one of the pillars of good science - RCTs.In this episode, we speak about the need for RCTs and how they came about to be. What are the different groups/phases within Randomized Controlled Trials? How does the Placebo effect play a role within RCTs? Along with giving several examples, we also

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00:16:56

Feelings vs. Facts - Science of Why We Make Bad...

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2025/02/21

In this episode, we will talk about why we make wrong decisions without realizing it—and why we stubbornly stick to them! Have you ever made a choice, felt totally confident about it, and later realized you were missing key information? Turns out, most of us do this all the time! A study from top universities reveals how overconfidence, bias, and selective information shape our thinking—and why even when given the full picture, 2 out of 3 people refuse to change their minds.We’ll break down how

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