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What I Heard

What I Heard


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What I Heard is a collection of insights drawn from influential voices shaping our era. With a commitment to embracing diverse perspectives, this publication creates a tapestry of intellectual exploration. Featuring interviews with figures like Slavoj Zizek, Vijay Prashad, and Mahathir Mohamad, the book delves into fundamental questions, unravelling the complexities of politics and exploring the interplay between ideology and reality.

The inclusion of voices from diplomats, politicians, and academics, including Ali Sabry, Rhodri Jeffries-Jones, Sivarama Ramanathan, Dayan Jayatilleka, Sampath Amaratunga, Sivakolundu Srisatkunarajah, Muhammad Saad Khattak, Demet Şekercioğlu, and Tareq Md Ariful Islam adds depth to the narrative. Carefully curated from years of discussions, these 25 interviews represent a commitment to capturing varied perspectives from different walks of society. What I Heard invites readers to immerse themselves in the symphony of ideas shaping our contemporary world.

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In our evolving AI-driven world, the concept of "Artificial Idiocy" prompts questions about machine capabilities. In "Hegel in a Wired Brain," Slavoj challenges the idea that AI can excel not just in computation but also in making productive mistakes. Drawing parallels between human intellect and the creation of French dishes or fine wines through errors, Slavoj argues that machines lack the essence of human intelligence-the ability to turn mistakes into creative evolution. In seduction and groundbreaking ideas, he asserts that utilizing mistakes for progress is uniquely human.

Simultaneously, historian Vijay Prashad explores post-colonial challenges, revealing struggles for sovereignty in newly independent states. Emphasizing the persistence of old colonial powers and economic interconnections, Prashad uncovers a recurring narrative of battles against dependency, seen from Chile in the 1970s to various historical instances.

Amid these explorations, political leader Dr. Mahathir Mohamad discusses his enduring rivalry with Lee Kuan Yew in "Conversations with Mahathir Mohamad." Reflecting on their complex relationship during Singapore's merger with Malaysia and subsequent expulsion, Mahathir illuminates the clash between Lee Kuan Yew's aspirations and Malaysian politics, leading to Singapore's departure. Looking back, Mahathir reflects on Lee Kuan Yew's tears as a symbol of a lost leadership opportunity, encapsulating the intricate dance of power and ambition in political legacies.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798876040527
  • Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 367 gr
  • ISBN-10: 8876040528
  • Publisher Date: 22 Jan 2024
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 270
  • Spine Width: 14 mm
  • Width: 140 mm


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