http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/ The Amateur Answers podcast is a series of thought-provoking discussions between Nikhil and Jordan, who hope to discuss and shed light on bigger questions that don't have clear answers. Podcast Generator 2.7 - http://www.podcastgenerator.net Fri, 29 May 2026 17:46:43 -0500 en Your copyright notice http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/images/itunes_image.png http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/ The Amateur Answers podcast is a series of thought-provoking discussions between Nikhil and Jordan, who hope to discuss and shed light on bigger questions that don't have clear answers. Amateur Answers with Nikhil and Jordan © 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved. © 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved. amateuranswers@gmail.com clean Nikhil and Jordan discuss when it’s okay to point out the flaws in our friends’ judgments. We also touch upon the silent agreements we have in friendship and balancing our natural inclinations with our goals. To continue and wrap up the discussion of the previous episode, Nikhil and Jordan discuss when it’s okay to point out the flaws in our friends’ judgments, and what kind of relationships allow for that type of communication. We also touch upon the silent agreements we have in friendship and balancing our natural inclinations with our goals.

]]> Nikhil and Jordan discuss when it’s okay to point out the flaws in our friends’ judgments. We also touch upon the silent agreements we have in friendship and balancing our natural inclinations with our goals. http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-23_s5p2.m4a http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-23_s5p2.m4a 20:00 amateuranswers@gmail.com (© 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved.) © 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved. self development, goals,relationships no Sat, 15 Dec 2018 17:20:00 -0600 Jordan and Nikhil dive into why our biology causes us to self-sabotage when making goals for ourselves. We also discuss how we self-preserve by choosing to not recognize flaws in ourselves, and when it’s okay to do so. In this episode of the podcast, Jordan and Nikhil dive into why our biology causes us to self-sabotage when making goals for ourselves. We also touch upon methods to remain accountable to one’s goals. We also discuss how we self-preserve by choosing to not recognize flaws in ourselves, and when it’s okay to do so. 

]]> Jordan and Nikhil dive into why our biology causes us to self-sabotage when making goals for ourselves. We also discuss how we self-preserve by choosing to not recognize flaws in ourselves, and when it’s okay to do so. http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-23_s5p1.m4a http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-23_s5p1.m4a 21:49 amateuranswers@gmail.com (© 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved.) © 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved. self development, goals no Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:20:00 -0600 Nikhil and Jordan discuss methods for developing the moral compass of children from a young age. We also touch upon ways to build connections between an individuals actions (ex. recycling) and their effect on the world. To continue the discussion of the previous episode, Nikhil and Jordan discuss methods for developing the moral compass of children from a young age and methods that have been used historically to achieve this. We also touch upon ways to build connections between an individuals actions (ex. recycling) and their effect on the world.

]]> Nikhil and Jordan discuss methods for developing the moral compass of children from a young age. We also touch upon ways to build connections between an individuals actions (ex. recycling) and their effect on the world. http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-23_s4p4.m4a http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-23_s4p4.m4a 19:09 amateuranswers@gmail.com (© 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved.) © 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved. culture,morals,society no Sat, 08 Dec 2018 17:21:00 -0600 Nikhil and Jordan discuss the ethics of using financial incentives to create net positive effects on society. We also outline and upon the two incentive mechanisms, internal and external, and how they can be used to create positive action. To continue the discussion of the previous episode, Nikhil and Jordan discuss the ethics of using financial incentives to create net positive effects on society. We also outline and upon the two incentive mechanisms, internal and external, and how they can be used to create positive action.

]]> Nikhil and Jordan discuss the ethics of using financial incentives to create net positive effects on society. We also outline and upon the two incentive mechanisms, internal and external, and how they can be used to create positive action. http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-23_s4p3.m4a http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-23_s4p3.m4a 23:27 amateuranswers@gmail.com (© 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved.) © 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved. culture,society,ethics no Fri, 07 Dec 2018 17:21:00 -0600 Nikhil and Jordan discuss possible reasons why we lean toward indifference by default when faced with world issues. We also touch upon how the shift away from tribalism could have played a significant part in that shift in mindset. To continue the discussion of the previous episode, Nikhil and Jordan discuss possible reasons why we lean toward indifference by default when faced with world issues. We also touch upon how the shift away from tribalism could have played a significant part in that shift in mindset.

]]> Nikhil and Jordan discuss possible reasons why we lean toward indifference by default when faced with world issues. We also touch upon how the shift away from tribalism could have played a significant part in that shift in mindset. http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-23_s4p2.m4a http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-23_s4p2.m4a 17:30 amateuranswers@gmail.com (© 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved.) © 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved. culture, society,sociology no Thu, 06 Dec 2018 17:21:00 -0600 Jordan and Nikhil talk about we we sometimes struggle to see people in authority (ie. our parents) as people and how that changes in the transition to adulthood. In this episode of the podcast, Jordan and Nikhil talk about why we sometimes struggle to see people in authority (ie. our parents) as people and how that changes in the transition to adulthood. We also explore how we constantly trust that others will make the right decisions for us and if that’s the best way for things to be done.

]]> Jordan and Nikhil talk about we we sometimes struggle to see people in authority (ie. our parents) as people and how that changes in the transition to adulthood. http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-23_s4p1.m4a http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-23_s4p1.m4a 18:03 amateuranswers@gmail.com (© 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved.) © 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved. culture,society,sociology no Wed, 05 Dec 2018 17:21:00 -0600 To continue the discussion of the previous episode, Nikhil and Jordan talk about the advantages and disadvantages of using micro-signals and why they exist in the first place. To continue the discussion of the previous episode, Nikhil and Jordan talk about the advantages and disadvantages of using micro-signals and why they exist in the first place. We also discuss why we don’t always communicate directly and how it can be a good thing to embrace the ambiguity.

]]> To continue the discussion of the previous episode, Nikhil and Jordan talk about the advantages and disadvantages of using micro-signals and why they exist in the first place. http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-21_ep4.m4a http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-21_ep4.m4a 21:48 amateuranswers@gmail.com (© 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved.) © 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved. sociology, technology, culture no Wed, 17 Oct 2018 17:19:00 -0500 To continue the discussion of the previous episode, Nikhil and Jordan talk about why we are not direct in our communication with friends. To continue the discussion of the previous episode, Nikhil and Jordan talk about why we are not direct in our communication with friends, from defining the relationship itself to what we expect from our friends. We also discuss whether or not it’s okay to stay in ambiguity as we create a “friendship hierarchy.”

]]> To continue the discussion of the previous episode, Nikhil and Jordan talk about why we are not direct in our communication with friends. http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-21_ep3.m4a http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-21_ep3.m4a 18:58 amateuranswers@gmail.com (© 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved.) © 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved. sociology, technology, culture no Tue, 16 Oct 2018 17:19:00 -0500 Nikhil and Jordan discuss the use of micro-signals in passive aggression and reasons for why this happens. To continue the discussion of the previous episode, Nikhil and Jordan discuss the use of micro-signals in passive aggression and reasons for why this happens. We talk a bit about how we sometimes determine self-worth relative to others and how our experiences can change by changing our value system.

]]> Nikhil and Jordan discuss the use of micro-signals in passive aggression and reasons for why this happens. http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-21_ep2.m4a http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-21_ep2.m4a 12:27 amateuranswers@gmail.com (© 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved.) © 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved. society, technology, sociology no Mon, 15 Oct 2018 17:19:00 -0500 Nikhil and Jordan discuss the non-verbal signals we send others and how these “leakages” tell us more about others and reveal more about us then we’re consciously aware of. In this episode of the podcast, Nikhil and Jordan discuss the non-verbal signals we send others and how these “leakages” tell us more about others and reveal more about us then we’re consciously aware of. We also discuss why we trust our own instincts over what a person says verbally earlier in a relationship with them.

]]> Nikhil and Jordan discuss the non-verbal signals we send others and how these “leakages” tell us more about others and reveal more about us then we’re consciously aware of. http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-21_ep1.m4a http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-21_ep1.m4a 16:57 amateuranswers@gmail.com (© 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved.) © 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved. society, technology, culture no Sun, 14 Oct 2018 17:19:00 -0500 To continue the discussion of the previous episode, Nikhil and Jordan talk about why it’s so hard to say “this isn’t okay.” We also discuss whether it’s okay to spread and enforce our opinions on others. To continue the discussion of the previous episode, Nikhil and Jordan talk about why it’s so hard to say “this isn’t okay.” We also discuss whether it’s okay to spread and enforce our opinions on others. We also dive into a thought experiment, “If you could choose to forget something, would you?”

]]> To continue the discussion of the previous episode, Nikhil and Jordan talk about why it’s so hard to say “this isn’t okay.” We also discuss whether it’s okay to spread and enforce our opinions on others. http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-21_e2p3.m4a http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-21_e2p3.m4a 21:33 amateuranswers@gmail.com (© 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved.) © 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved. technology, society, people, culture no Sun, 07 Oct 2018 17:20:00 -0500 To continue the discussion of the previous episode, Jordan and Nikhil talk about how we decide which groups should be censored and how artificial intelligence could play an unbiased role in this process. To continue the discussion of the previous episode, Jordan and Nikhil talk about how we decide which groups should be censored and how artificial intelligence could play an unbiased role in this process. We also discuss how we as a society can come to a conclusion about what is and what isn’t okay. 

]]> To continue the discussion of the previous episode, Jordan and Nikhil talk about how we decide which groups should be censored and how artificial intelligence could play an unbiased role in this process. http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-21_e2p2.m4a http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-21_e2p2.m4a 21:31 amateuranswers@gmail.com (© 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved.) © 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved. technology, society, people, culture no Sat, 06 Oct 2018 17:20:00 -0500 In this episode of the podcast, Nikhil and Jordan talk about how our personalities change in different groups, and when it’s considered lying. In this episode of the podcast, Nikhil and Jordan talk about how our personalities change in different groups, and when it’s considered lying. We also dive into a discussion about how we form groups, what defines the common characteristics of their members, and how cliques form within them.

]]> In this episode of the podcast, Nikhil and Jordan talk about how our personalities change in different groups, and when it’s considered lying. http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-21_e2p1.m4a http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-21_e2p1.m4a 15:10 amateuranswers@gmail.com (© 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved.) © 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved. technology, society, people, culture no Fri, 05 Oct 2018 17:20:00 -0500 *This episode was recorded during our first attempt at podcasting and is here for archival purposes* Nikhil and Jordan discuss why people have an inherent need to keep their whole selves to themselves. *This episode was recorded during our first attempt at podcasting and is here for archival purposes*  Nikhil and Jordan discuss why people have an inherent need to keep their whole selves to themselves.

]]> *This episode was recorded during our first attempt at podcasting and is here for archival purposes* Nikhil and Jordan discuss why people have an inherent need to keep their whole selves to themselves. http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-21_why_do_we_want_privacy.m4a http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-21_why_do_we_want_privacy.m4a 24:42 amateuranswers@gmail.com (© 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved.) © 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved. Sociology,Technology,Culture no Wed, 26 Sep 2018 17:20:00 -0500 *This episode was recorded during our first attempt at podcasting and is here for archival purposes* Jordan and Nikhil discuss the flaws of human systems and how we are manipulated to follow them. *This episode was recorded during our first attempt at podcasting and is here for archival purposes* Jordan and Nikhil discuss the flaws of human systems and how we are manipulated to follow them.

]]> *This episode was recorded during our first attempt at podcasting and is here for archival purposes* Jordan and Nikhil discuss the flaws of human systems and how we are manipulated to follow them. http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-21_what_makes_human_systems_complicated_how_are_we_being_manipulated_to_follow_them.m4a http://23.101.129.139/podcastgen/?name=2018-12-21_what_makes_human_systems_complicated_how_are_we_being_manipulated_to_follow_them.m4a 36:29 amateuranswers@gmail.com (© 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved.) © 2018-2019 by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta. All Rights Reserved. Society,Technology,Culture,Sociology no Tue, 25 Sep 2018 17:19:00 -0500