The Why Coordinate
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The Why Coordinate
The weekly podcast where we discuss the why behind human society and behavior, lessons from pop culture and our own experiences to lead a more intentional, efficient and happy life.
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Special Episode: From Quiet Revolution To Awkward Family Dinner: A Brief History Of Quebec-Canada Relations
In this very special episode Anagh & Ash dive into the history of Quebec and the province's relationship with the Rest of Canada. Did you know Quebec...
Ep #45 - Why is hustle culture so toxic?
This week we are joined by Manjeet Singh (IG: @manjeetsinghbanga), to talk about the rising trend of hustle culture, why is it so toxic and how should...
Ep #44 - Why understanding entrepreneurship can help you understand politics?
🎙️ This week we are joined by resident economist Connor Fraser (ig: @realconnorfraser), to discuss the parallels between entrepreneurship strategy and...
Ep #43 - Why can making dinner be such a chore?
🎙️ This week we have Lara Brodeur joining us to talk about even as someone who loves to cook, making a regular night dinner is one of her least favour...
Ep #42 - Why should you read fiction?
In today’s episode, we are joined by Evgeniya ‘Jenny’ Kim (IG: @jenya___kim) to discuss why reading fiction is so important. We also talk about Harry...
Ep #41 - Why do messages without emojis seem rude?
🎙️ This week we’re joined by Raghav Kanotra (ig: @raghavkanotra) to discuss the importance of emojis in our lives. Even though for many years people h...
Ep #40 - Why do bad memories fade?
This week we are joined by Olufunmilayo “Funmi” Orunmuyi (IG: @msfumz ) to talk about why do good memories stay and bad memories fade? We share our pe...
Ep #39 - Why do humans search for meaning in life?
This week we are joined by Chandan Sejekan (IG: @protege.of.life) to talk about why humans seek for meaning in life? We talk about how while the past...
Ep #38 - Why you need to try meditating?
🎙️ In this week’s episode we are joined by special guest Akanksha Singh (ig: @diamondasaura) to discuss her journey into meditation. Akanksha is a vet...
Ep #37 - Why do nice guys finish last?
🎙️ Ep 37: Now streaming
This week we’re joined by a very special guest - Pritika Poddar (ig: @pritika_poddar. In this episode, we try to underst...
Ep #36 - Why is it so hard to apologize?
❤️ This valentine’s week we have returning guest, current academic teammate and my partner Ash Sengar (ig: @ashsengar23) joining me for a special epis...
Ep #35 - Why is it so hard to keep your New Years resolution?
It’s been a month since the new year started, how’s that new year’s resolution holding up? Today we are joined by another ex-academic teammate Mahima...
Ep #34 - Why does life get better with age?
After a long hiatus and scraping two through terms of Business school, we are back with season 2 joined by a special guest and ex-academic teammate St...
Ep #33 - Why do people decide to leave their hometowns?
With all of us finally settled in Toronto, this is an interesting one - why do we move away from our homes? Today we discuss the reasons to move, as w...
Ep #32 - Why is emotional intelligence more important than IQ?
Entering our MBA's, we have all heard of the IQ vs EQ debate - which is more important? Today, along with our guest Deepika Jain (IG: @i.deepikajain),...
Ep #31 - Why do we think of others the most when they’re gone?
Missing someone is natural - whether it's a friend who has moved across the world, or an ex who you aren't in touch with, or a family member who has p...
Ep #30 - Why do we choose success over happiness?
Is it easy to define what happiness is? Or what success is? Both are subjective and both are ever changing - yet, which is the more important one? Tod...
Ep #29 - Why do we crave social validation?
Why does receiving praise or a compliment feel so good, especially in a group setting? Have you ever wondered why we seek social validation and accept...
Ep #28 - Why do fresh graduates rush into investment banking?
In today's episode we are joined by Yvonne Yang, an Investment Banker at a bulge bracket bank based out of London. We discuss what exactly is investme...
Ep #27 - Why do we love reality TV?
When we talk about Reality TV - we term it as a "Guilty pleasure". Whether it is a dating show like The Bachelor, or a game show like Survivor - reali...
Ep #26 - Why knowing about finance can save your life?
From mortgages to loans, and from investments to taxes - managing our personal finances has become an integral aspect of our lives. Money touches ever...
Ep #25 - 25 for 25
Has it really been half a year since we started this absolutely random mad-ride? It definitely did not feel like it and time flew by, all thanks to ou...
Ep #24 - Why they don't want you taking a gap year?
Ever had to explain that employment break to a recruiter? Or go through extra effort to write an essay to explain a gap year for your business school...
Ep #23 - Why is picking a life partner in today's day and age so difficult?
"We are all a little weird and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join with them and call our mutual weirdness - love"....
Ep #22 - Why is high school one of the most awkward periods of most people’s lives?
Memories of high school either bring tears of joy or shivers of fear - but why this varied reaction? From talking about teenage pregnancy to dealing w...
Ep #21 - Why is reading such an important habit to develop?
"Reading is to the mind what Exercise is to the body" - this quote perfectly summarises our guest Kevin Li's feelings towards reading - something that...
Ep #20 - Why would you quit your job and travel full time?
We've all dreamt about just quitting our jobs, and letting go of all inhibitions and travelling across the world. But is it such an easy thing to do?...
Ep #19 - Why do we compare ourselves to others, especially those immediately around us?
Have you ever wondered why do we compare ourselves to other people, even when it makes us unhappy? Is it to benchmark your own successes with respect...
Ep #18 - Why do we watch recipe videos on YouTube that we never plan on making ourselves?
Have you ever watched a complicated recipe video on YouTube that you had absolutely no intention of recreating in the kitchen? Today we are joined by...
Ep #17 - Why is cold networking a concept in society to find a job?
Can you remember the number of cold emails sent out to strangers, or the number of hands shaken at networking events? We all know that networking is k...
Ep #16 - Why do we end up rewatching Friends instead of the thousand other shows on Netflix?
We all have our favorite shows to binge on, again and again and again. Sometimes, we prefer to watch something familiar instead of exploring a new sho...
Ep #15 - Why are some societies individualistic while others are communal?
Having moved from India to Canada, our guest Abhishek Warrier (IG: @adventuresofawarrier) had noticed some stark differences in the societies and cult...
Ep #14 - Why is motivation a myth? Or is it?
Have you ever been at a crossroad in life, in which you need to decide between something you "want to do" vs something you "have to do"? What do you c...
Ep #13 - Why is friendzone a concept in society?
We have all either friendzoned someone, or been friendzoned ourselves. The word "friend" is supposed to be positive right? But why is being "friendzon...
Ep #12 - Why is Tiktok so popular?
TikTok really saved our lockdown phase, didn't it? Although established since 2016, TikTok took over the world in 2020. You could spend hours drowning...
Ep #11 - Why do we still believe in God in the 21st century?
Having grown up in a scientific academic background in our teenage years, we were explained about most of the natural phenomenon that occur around us...
Ep #10 - Why do strangers support you more than the people you know?
Have you noticed that in many cases, it is strangers who seem to support you in your ambitions more than your friends do? Why would strangers who have...
Ep #09 - Why do we stop doing things we loved as children?
Do you remember the fun times we spent as children - cycling around the block, swimming at the beach, or playing video games at your friends place? Ha...
Ep #08 - Why are nightclubs awkward but parties fun?
Who doesn't love a good party? Getting together with friends with some great music, food and drinks - something we all look forward to after a long we...
Ep #07 - Why are even the good stereotypes destructive?
We've all heard this - people being called "good at math" just because they're Asian, or women being called "understanding and warm". How is it possib...