Know Time

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For the ones curious about the world and everything in it, but have know time. Join me on my quest to share stories from people of all fields, and hopefully learn a bit more about space, science, technology, philosophy, culture, history, movies, music or sport.

Publisher

Know Time

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Oct 2020

Latest episode

18 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

206 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Oct 2026

   #195: Natural Language Processing 101, Arabic, Linguistics, AI & LLMs ft. Nizar Habash

   How do computers understand human language? What is Natural Language Processing (NLP), and why is Arabic so challenging for artificial intelligence? In this episode of Know Time, we speak with Nizar Habash, a leading expert in Arabic Natural Language Processing, about linguistics, computational linguistics, AI, machine learning, and Large Language Models (LLMs). From the foundations of NLP to the technology behind modern AI, this conversation explores how machines process language, how linguistic knowledge helps computers interpret meaning, and the challenges of building AI systems that work across languages and dialects. In this episode, we discuss: - Natural Language Processing (NLP) explained: how computers work with human language - The relationship between linguistics, computer science, and artificial intelligence - Why Arabic presents unique challenges for NLP and AI - Arabic morphology, dialects, and the complexities of language processing - How machine learning enables computers to analyse and generate text - Large Language Models (LLMs): how they relate to NLP - The capabilities and limitations of modern language technologies - The future of Arabic NLP and multilingual artificial intelligence Nizar Habash shares insights from his research into Arabic language technology and explains how linguistics and computer science come together to build more capable language-processing systems. Whether you're interested in AI, ChatGPT, linguistics, Arabic, computer science, machine learning, or the technology behind Large Language Models, this conversation offers an accessible introduction to Natural Language Processing.Subscribe to Know Time for long-form conversations with leading scientists, researchers, authors, and thinkers. Nizar: https://www.nizarhabash.com/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join Merch: https://know-time-shop.fourthwall.com/ PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Merch: https://know-time-shop.fourthwall.com Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 2:09 Introduction 3:23 The Beauty of Language 7:30 Language & Identity 14:35 Creating A Language 26:21 Arabic 101: Orthographic Ambiguity 34:26 Arabic 101: Morphological Richness 40:01 Arabic 101: Phonological Variation 43:34 Arabic 101: Hominems 45:22 Arabic Dialects 50:26 Arabic & Arab Identity 57:18 Language, Peace & Unity 1:02:50 The Purpose of Language 1:13:41 The History of Natural Language Processing 1:25:10 How Does An LLM Work? 1:32:02 Why Do LLMs Hallucinate? 1:37:44 The Poverty of the Stimulus Argument 1:44:47 How Do We Learn A Language? 1:47:49 Arabic Tokenization 1:53:42 Arabic Machine Translation 1:57:50 Do LLMs Create Their Own Language? 2:02:47 Bias in AI Models 2:13:05 Sentient AI 2:18:18 The Limits of Language & Cognition 2:25:24 Lego, Inspirations, Legacy & Meaning of Life #naturallanguageprocessing #computerscience #artificialintelligence #ai

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   10 Oct 2026

   #194: Theatre & Acting Masterclass ft. Kumud Mishra & Shubhrajyoti Barat

   What makes a great actor? How do actors build a character, find the truth in a performance, and bring a script to life? In Know Time #194, acclaimed actors Kumud Mishra and Shubhrajyoti Barat go deep into the craft of theatre and acting. They discuss the fundamentals of performance, character-building, stagecraft, rehearsals, working with directors, finding emotion in a scene, and the differences between theatre, film and other forms of acting. This conversation is a masterclass in acting and theatre, drawing on decades of experience across the stage, cinema and television. If you're interested in acting, theatre, Indian cinema, performance, storytelling and the craft of becoming an actor, this episode offers an in-depth look at what happens behind a great performance. 🎙️ Guests: Kumud Mishra & Shubhrajyoti Barat 🎧 Episode: Know Time #194 Kumud: https://www.instagram.com/kumudkmishra/?hl=en Shubhrajyoti: https://www.instagram.com/shubhrajyotibarat/?hl=en SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join Merch: https://know-time-shop.fourthwall.com/ PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Merch: https://know-time-shop.fourthwall.com Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 1:37 Introduction 3:48 The Purpose of Theatre 9:43 Shubhrajyoti’s Journey 18:41 Kumud’s Journey 25:52 Theatre 101: Theory & Fundamentals 38:26 Acting 101: Homework & Prep 48:06 Influence of Personal Life 52:42 Realism in Acting 59:57 Acting 101: The Hidden Story 1:05:30 Acting 101: Accents, Slang & Language 1:11:12 Theatre vs. Cinema 1:17:17 Acting vs. Stardom 1:22:38 Lego Interpretation, Legacy & Meaning of Life #theatre #acting

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   7 Oct 2026

   #193: Sociology 101, Soviet History & Russia ft. Georgi Derluguian

   What is sociology, and how can it help us understand society, power, class, revolutions, and history? In this episode of Know Time, sociologist Georgi Derluguian joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the foundations of sociology, Soviet history, Russia, the collapse of the USSR, social class, nationalism, revolution, and the forces that shape modern societies. Georgi Derluguian is a sociologist and professor whose work explores historical sociology, the Soviet Union, Russia, the Caucasus, nationalism, social movements, and global political economy. Drawing on history and sociology, he explains how societies change, why states and institutions evolve, and how the Soviet experience continues to shape Russia and the wider world. We discuss: Sociology 101: What exactly is sociology? How societies, institutions and social classes develop Marx, Weber and the origins of modern sociology Understanding the Soviet Union through sociology The Russian Revolution and the Soviet system Why the USSR collapsed Russia after the Soviet collapse Nationalism, class and political power The Caucasus and the legacy of the Soviet Union How historical sociology helps us understand Russia today Georgi Derluguian is a professor of sociology and a scholar of historical sociology, with extensive research on the Soviet Union, Russia, nationalism, social movements and global political economy. Subscribe to Know Time for conversations on history, philosophy, science, politics, culture, society and ideas. Georgi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgi_Derluguian SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join Merch: https://know-time-shop.fourthwall.com/ PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Merch: https://know-time-shop.fourthwall.com Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 1:41 Introduction 2:50 Structure vs. Agency 12:01 The Great Man Theory 28:36 Georgi’s Journey 39:42 The History of Sociology 51:30 Why Did The Soviet Union Collapse? 1:08:18 Do Nations Have A Destiny? 1:15:45 World-Systems Perspective 1:22:11 Bias in Sociology 1:30:36 Lego & Meaning of Life #history #sovietunion #sociology

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• Norman Finkelstein
• Scott Aaronson
• Jeffrey Sachs
• Cenk Uygur

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YouTube

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Engagement

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