Why Degrees Don’t Make Us Wise: On Thinking, Learning, and Dialogue
"The aim of education is not to fill a vessel but to light a flame.” - Plutarch
I used to equate intelligence with having degrees, having answers and top grades. Now I think it’s more about asking better questions.
Now I think it's about thinking slowly, deeply, with humility and self-awareness, and to be able to sit in discomfort with ideas we disagree with.
It's more about taking the time to have integrity in gaining knowledge through reading and writing. Since, reading helps us hold complexity; writing helps us hold ourselves accountable.
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1 Oct 2025
Video Diary 1 - 'Life is What YOU Make it' & A Stream of Consciousness
This is entry one of my video diary series.
This will be a raw, mostly unedited and imperfect series of videos.
It is an exercise project with the purpose of removing barriers of perfectionism, fear of failure, procrastination and writer's block that I've put up for myself in my projects.
Expect opinions and thoughts on socio-political and cultural topics, commentaries on art and media, and other things that I may just want to speak about.
Do not expect highly polished products.
But do expect something of highly value that you'll be able to take.
I won't produce anything that people won't gain from.
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10 Nov 2024
Journey into a Software Development Career as a South Asian Woman
Aman discusses her experiences as a South Asian woman navigating Hong Kong's education system and ultimately pursuing a career in software development in this interview episode.
10 Nov 2024
Money and Financial Skills in Our 20s
Emi Gurung joins host Kamaria to discuss financial skills, budgeting techniques, and their love-hate relationship with money in their twenties, highlighting self-discovery through financial management in this interview episode.
10 Nov 2024
Who are DeenxDunya? - An All Female Initiative to Empower Women
Aneeza, founder, and Yousra, social media manager, at DeenxDunya discuss their all-female initiative to empower women through faith-based discourse, revealing the project's origins, planning, team dynamics, and future aspirations in this interview.
2 Apr 2021
The Epidemic of Domestic Violence in the Pakistani Community
The host explores the prevalence of domestic violence within the Pakistani community, examining misogynistic marriage practices and interpretations of Quranic verses.
10 Jul 2020
Anti-Black Racism and Colourism in the Pakistani Community with Komal and Inka
Guests Komal Ashfaq and Inka Rosi explore anti-Black racism and colorism within the Pakistani community, highlighting varied experiences based on skin complexion in this interview episode.
10 Mar 2020
Part 2 Racism in Hong Kong with Komal and Zulakha
Komal and Zulakha discuss racism's impact on Hong Kong's education system and its role in academic segregation of ethnic minority students in this interview.
4 Feb 2020
Racism in Hong Kong with Komal and Zulakha
Komal and Zulakha share their personal experiences and perspectives on facing racism in Hong Kong in an interview, offering listeners valuable insights into this pervasive issue.
29 Sept 2019
Make-Up, Beauty Industry and Self-Esteem with Sandy and Puja
Host discusses make-up, the beauty industry's impact, and self-esteem with Sandy and Puja in this interview episode, exploring ways to build confidence beyond physical appearance.
14 Sept 2019
Youtube Dramas, Advertising and Influence with Komal Ashfaq
Komal Ashfaq discusses the evolution of YouTube, focusing on advertising's impact and the content consumed by young audiences in this interview with the host of Woman, Asian & Bloody Immigrant.
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