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Ready to have your mind blown? 🎇 In this episode of the Kintu Parantu podcast, we sit down with the brilliant Indian scientist and author, Gauhar Raza, to dive into his latest book Mythakon Se Vigyan Tak. Spoiler alert: it’s all about why India’s future might just be hanging by a thread if we don’t get our act together when it comes to science and rational thinking.
From ancient myths that refuse to die to modern-day superstitions that drive us crazy, Raza doesn’t hold back.
He talks about the importance of scientific literacy, how myths compete with science in today’s India, and why ignoring science could send us spiraling into a very dark place. 🌌
But it’s not all doom and gloom! We also chat about Aryabhatta (yep, the guy who first said the Earth rotates!), the surprisingly accurate Hindu Panchang system, and how India has done better in science than many other developing countries.
Plus, there’s a good dose of irony as we discuss why so many NRIs love democracy in the West but shy away from it back home. 🤔
If you’re into science, social issues, or just love a good intellectual debate, this episode is for you. Tune in, and let’s explore why scientific temper is not just important but essential for India’s future. 🚀
Order your own copy of Mythakon se Vigyan Tak!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction to Gauhar Raza on Science and Society
1:30 - Why Media Professionals Are Afraid of Science and Rational Thinking
6:10 - Science in Everyday Life: How It Affects Us All
12:12 - Why People Are Scared to Question Beliefs and Superstitions
19:47 - What Makes Something Science: The Importance of Being Disproven
23:56 - How Every Society Creates Myths to Explain Nature
32:35 - Mythology vs. Science: Why They’re Competing in India Today
39:35 - Why India Depends on the West for Scientific Progress
44:01 - India’s Success in Science Compared to Other Developing Countries
47:10 - How Social Investments Shape India’s Scientific Development
48:01 - Government Changes in NCERT Science Books and Their Impact on Education
51:24 - What Pakistan’s Struggles Teach Us About Ignoring Science
53:49 - The Influence of Religious Leaders in Indian Education
58:31 - Religion and Science: How They Answer Different Questions
1:01:55 - Aryabhatta: The First to Declare Earth’s Rotation
1:06:11 - Hindu Panchang: An Accurate Ancient System
1:08:53 - Caste System: How It Holds India Back in Science and Society
1:11:18 - The Indian Constitution’s Role in Challenging Caste Hierarchy
1:13:00 - The Dangers Faced by Rationalists in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India
1:14:49 - Can You Love Science Without Giving Up Faith?
1:15:51 - Why India Doesn’t Celebrate Its Scientists Like It Used To
1:16:41 - Why Do We Break Coconuts Before Scientific Events?
1:19:05 - The Contradiction of NRIs Supporting Democracy in the West But Not in India
1:20:44 - Why Are Science Institutions Closing Down in India?
1:22:31 - The Consequences of Delaying Scientific Progress in India
1:25:31 - Why Scientific Thinking Is Crucial for India’s Future
1:28:47 - Writing ‘Mythakon Se Vigyan Tak’ for Hindi Readers
1:30:55 - Why Publishers Were Hesitant to Publish ‘Mythakon Se Vigyan Tak’
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