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Today I Learned

BFM Media
Malaysia
ASEAN
Psychology
Mental Health
Emojis
Parenting
Planet Of the Apes
Deepavali
Crying
Personality Tests
Primate Intelligence
Linguistics
Emotional Expression
Turn-Taking
Perfectionism
Myanmar
South China Sea
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Orangutans
Human Domination

The world is in debt, but who are we in debt to? Pro-wrestling is fake, so why do we love it? These are the kinds of discussions we have on Today I Learned -- a weekly show exploring a plethora of topics, to satisfy your curious mind!

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Sandy Clarke
Co-author of The Tyranny of Speed
Episode: Why We Should Learn to Take a Pause
Jack Sim
Founder of the World Toilet Organization
Episode: Flushing Out The Truth In Our Public Toilets
William Dalrymple
Travel writer, broadcaster, and author of several award-winning histories of India.
Episode: What Ancient India Gave The World
Azif Azhuddin
Political researcher at Iman Research
Iman Research
Episode: Navigating The Political Divide
Kamal Hasis
21-year-old international relations student at the University of Nottingham, Malaysia
University of Nottingham, Malaysia
Episode: Navigating The Political Divide
Shankar Kandasamy
Head of the Bharatanatyam Faculty at the Temple of Fine Arts
Temple of Fine Arts
Episode: What is Deepavali?
Ivy Philip
Founder of EmployAble, with a background in developmental and educational psychology, focusing on supporting neurodivergent talents and training employers.
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Sharon Seah
Senior Fellow and Coordinator at the ASEAN Studies Centre
ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
Episode: ASEAN for Beginners: What It Is and Why It Matters
Soraya Carol
60-year-old listener who posed the question about aging well
Episode: Seniors, Live Out Your Best Lives

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Lim Hsu-Ann
Host of Today I Learned

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Why We Should Learn to Take a Pause
Q: How do we live our lives a bit differently?
Focus on being intentional about your time and seek pockets of rest even in fast-paced environments.
Why We Should Learn to Take a Pause
Q: Is imposter syndrome a common side effect of the tyranny of speed?
Yes, many experience anxiety related to feeling inadequate as they struggle to keep up with demands.
What Ancient India Gave The World
Q: Can you give us a little sense of how you tackle that in your book?
Gold mining specifically is incredibly important. It's one of the things that the Indian sailors are looking for when they come here.
What Ancient India Gave The World
Q: What is it that drew you to come through to this, you know, kind of modern metropolis, as we like to believe it is, but via our very ancient Lombar Bujang?
I've spent the last five years trying to make sense of the way that ideas from India diffused out over the world.
Flushing Out The Truth In Our Public Toilets
Q: What are some of the very basic requirements for a clean and safe public toilet?
Basic requirements include employing a professional cleaner, ensuring ventilation, and providing good maintenance.

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