3 Techies Banter #3TB

Ever thought math was just about memorizing formulas? Think again! We're joined by a wizard (crowned by the Unseen University!) and legendary mathematician Professor Ian Stewart. We dive into why math is the secret engine of everything—from your GPS to the internet—and how it's inherently fun if we just stop "destroying the fun." Prepare for mind-bending paradoxes, the story of the life-saving equation written the night before a duel, and why we all need to see "Math Inside" stickers on the world. Get ready to see the hidden magic in the numbers all around you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weight loss is the modern-day quest for eternal life. But are drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro the magic formula we've been waiting for, or a dangerous shortcut? In this episode, we sit down with renowned endocrinologist Dr. Ambrish Mithal to separate fact from fiction. We dive deep into the science behind these "miracle" drugs, exploring why weight loss is so hard, the role of our brain and culture in obesity, and the crucial difference between using these medications for cosmetic reasons versus treating a serious health condition. Get a balanced, expert perspective on the side effects, the long-term implications, and who should really consider this path. It's a fascinating conversation that cuts through the noise on one of today's most polarizing topics. 00:00 Highlights of the Episode 03:00 Introducing to Dr. Ambrish Mithal 04:36 The Obsession with Weight Loss 12:47 Cultural Influences on Obesity 14:54 Debunking Weight Loss Myths 19:45 The Role of Continuous Glucose Monitoring 27:13 Natural and Surgical Weight Loss Methods 28:54 The Role of Exercise in Weight Loss 30:06 Strength Training and Muscle Preservation 30:40 Should You Use Weight Loss Drugs? 31:30 The Weight Loss Revolution: Ozempic and Beyond 36:18 Addressing Concerns and Side Effects 40:32 Long-Term Use and Lifestyle Changes 44:32 The Cost and Accessibility of Weight Loss Drugs 47:27 Social Impacts and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the GPS in your delivery app to the weather forecast that saves your picnic, space tech is the invisible force that already runs our world. We journey from the Cold War's flag-planting race to today's $600 billion gold rush, where private companies and nations like India are turning the cosmos into a construction zone. We'll explore how space evolved from a superpower's trophy case to a startup's playground, with rocket launches getting 97% cheaper and a 90-year-old Captain Kirk finally getting his seat. Meet the pioneers who built satellites for social good, not just showmanship, and peek into a future of microgravity manufacturing and cosmic debris cleanup. Plus: why your phone needs GPS but your remote doesn't, what the "Great Filter" says about our cosmic loneliness, and what happens when we litter in orbit (spoiler: a minefield for satellites). One planet to rule them all – if we can stop cluttering the sky and start looking beyond it. 00:00 Highlights of the Episode 01:24 Today's Topic: Space - The Final Frontier 06:46 India's Space Journey 09:57 Global Space Race and Economics 23:38 Space Technology Trends 33:06 Fun Space Trivia and Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you say if we told you that tuning yourself to a metronome is better for your health than that gym membership? We sit down with Tanuja Gomes, the founder of Furtados School of Music, who convinces us that formal music education isn’t scary or snobby—it’s a friendly on‑ramp for toddlers, teens, busy parents, and “I‑wish‑I‑started‑earlier” adults. If you can boil water, you can keep a beat. Tanuja tells us how the simple act of signing up for music teaches consistency, discipline, and the underrated art of showing up. Our conversation has the usual light-heartedness of three friends chatting. Tune in. This episode might be the calling you were waiting for to start your musical journey from today. Do we detect feet tapping suspiciously in the rhythm of 1-2-3-4? 00:00 Highlights of the Episode 01:22 The Role of Music in Personal Development 02:27 Welcome to Three Techies Banter 02:47 Meet Tanja: CEO of Furtado School of Music 03:25 The Journey of FSM 04:05 Impact of Music Education 06:44 Challenges and Achievements 08:44 Changing Landscape of Music Education in India 14:23 Careers in Music 15:54 Popular Instruments and Gender Preferences 18:00 Music Education Across Age Groups 19:57 Late Age Learning and Personal Stories 22:18 The Power of Music in Child Development 22:47 Music's Impact on ADHD and Depression 26:51 Tech Innovations in Music Education 29:58 Gamified Learning for Young Musicians 31:09 Trends in the Music Industry 37:14 Encouraging Musical Talent in Everyone 40:54 The Universal Appeal of Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who teaches AI how to see and recognise? Definitely not a techie in a cool office in Silicon Valley. Most likely, it is a homemaker from a marginalised community in rural India who does this tedious work for very low pay. In his debut feature film "Humans in the Loop," director Aranya Sahay explores this vital detail that got left out of the "AI Revolution" marketing materials. The film follows Nehma, an Adivasi woman from Jharkhand who takes a job labelling data for AI systems. Turns out, teaching machines to recognise the world is a lot like raising a kid; except this kid absorbs prejudices from centuries of Western datasets, with no plan to augment it with context-specific knowledge. Esp. not from the labellers :-). The film has won major accolades, including Best Film at the Bengaluru International Film Festival and Grand Jury Prize for Best Feature at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles. Have fun watching the episode! Nishtha Manchanda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishtha-manchanda-3b6b421b? 00:00 Introduction to the Film's Context 01:40 The Paradox of AI and Simple Tasks 02:21 Government and Civil Society's Role in AI 02:55 Future of Technology and AI 03:42 About the film 'Humans in the Loop' 04:32 Exploring Data Labeling and Its Implications 06:12 AI as a Child: A Philosophical Perspective 08:05 Challenges and Realities of Data Labeling 13:00 Bias in AI and Its Consequences 17:51 AI in the Film Industry 23:36 Global Reactions to AI and the Film 26:04 Ethnographic Insights and AI 26:27 Tech Reactions to the Film 27:46 Unexpected Audience Reactions 28:09 Women and the Emotional Impact of the Film 29:57 Community and Cultural Representation in AI 32:45 Government and Civil Society's Role in AI 35:41 Future Projects and Superhero Films 36:05 The Journey of the Film 36:50 Story Culture and Film Funding 39:08 Indigenous Life and Environmentalism in Film 40:46 Superhero Films in India 42:18 Film Screenings and Audience Engagement 43:50 Concluding Remarks and Future Endeavors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices