What Problem Does Art Solve? w/ Anand Gandhi | PGRadio ep. 76

[@ashwathish]

Now that you have invited Anand, I start following you.

[@lifeofh2286]

I saw Anand Gandhi’s Ship of Theseus and Right here, right now, and didnt take long to realize that this guy is at a different level when it comes to story telling. Keep pushing the envelope Prakhar.

[@vivekra]

Most Indians view cinema as a form of escapism and when they are confronted with something different the mind rejects it instantly. Anand Gandhi is one of the best in India but I wish he would have less of a fascination with obscure stuff. Look at the film makers he names - Bela Tarr, Haneke's white ribbon, Roy Andersson.

[@manastewari9404]

I think Anand better described what he means by art succeeding science in his appearance at Kamra's show. It is simplistic but, as Anand said while recounting his childhood anecdote, metaphor is something that transcends quantification, in the sense of quantification being able to impart meaning to us. He gives the example of reading something like, "What's darker than kajal (kalank), what's heavier than the earth (sin)" etc and appreciating the communicative power of a metaphor for the first time. This idea is in some sense similar to the idea of what lies beyond Turing numbers in theoretical computer science and mathematics, that is transfinites, Church-Kleene ordinal and all the other associated concepts. It's exciting that these concepts could potentially be able to describe unquantifiable but cognizable and meaningful communication.

[@saiganeshmenon2946]

Very well articulated.

[@vinayakdhyani4676]

This type of podcast is what we crave for. They make us think ponder brainstorm..

[@saurabhparihar8503]

Good choice of people Prakhar Bhai all praise for you .

[@shigufihaideri7905]

WOW! Beautiful stimulations and amazing 'Flow' state! Have been following Anand Gandhi for some time now yet in this episode the conversation did move a level up in Intellectual stimulations. Shout out to your intent and content! 🤗👏

[@gitaguha]

It’s wonderful to listen this interview!

[@ashumanchauhan1410]

Great job mate. Just a humble suggestion: I know you know Hindi, just study a little bit more of the vocabulary -- read some short stories by Premchand, perhaps -- and then go on to interviewing folks in that langauge as well. There's lot many Hindi-speakers I know who want to hear intellectual thought and you'd hit that sweet, sweet niche.

[@bloobfew3499]

yess thats a really great suggestion but can you name some people who can be on the show

[@god1770]

Anand speaks hindi beautifully...I guess this was a mutual settlement on linguistic...

[@mihirnath6946]

Thank you for such an engaging conversation!! Imo Anand Gandhi is the most important Indian filmmaker till date. A small note, your question about the rhythm in Parasite seemed a bit off.

[@utopianguy]

Anand Gandhi says he finds Martin Scorsese's Cinema more closer to Avengers. I wonder what he thinks of Taxi Driver.

[@fincholaantarsese861]

It's not about the direction. It's about the . Anand is way away from violence. Martin Scorsese movies are on the other side of the spectrum.

[@utopianguy]

@@fincholaantarsese861 I have heard Anand praising Paul Thomas Andersen for making Hard Eight at the age of 26 and Hard Eight is certainly not "away from violence" So certainly violence is not the reason Anand dislikes Scorsese.

[@suyashawasthi1]

You should try to do a podcast with Faizan Mustafa. His articles are great.

[@shekhardas2740]

It's always a pleasure listening to Anand Gandhi, the "joke" apart.

[@kritikumari6689]

Hiii, found your channel few hours ago. It's wonderful . Keep it up.

[@streetlifeindia]

Thoroughly enjoyed this talk.

[@TheBhumbak]

Suggestion for next guest -> Dr. Suraj Yengde

[@shiva_kondapalli]

Wonder what Anand thinks about Shane carruth and whether he likes films like upstream color or Primer. Also Charlie Kaufman!

[@kevinclovis1556]

Enjoying your talks Prakar.Way to go.

[@mayursawale1555]

Anand Gandhi- the man from future... from kyu ki saas bhi kabhi bhahu thi to the insignificant man...

[@KaranSingh-ol8id]

Listen you junkies, how a true artists express themselves, the way he conduct his thoughts and compile his arguments in a consumable manner is brillant. And court, ship of thesis, pyasa are my top 3 Indian movies ever.

[@dhyeyy]

prakhar bhai op work ❤️

[@bhavymeghwal]

If you come out of movie with discomfort and and can't make peace without thinking more about it, thats the cinema anand gandhi

[@himanshu8619]

Wow for both of you

[@SP-ho5lr]

Slavery has been transformed into capitalism and corporate jobs. Economic struggle continues to exist. Slavery in its best form provided economic guarantee, and did not prevent a person to pursue his passion.

[@TheBhumbak]

Great talk

[@rohaansahu2924]

Can any one explain, what he means by aglae economics

[@saritatandon3609]

also have a sesion with kunal shah

[@abhishekbisht5215]

Maja aa Gaya 🔥🔥🔥

[@vipulshivmore3764]

Enjoyed it👍 thanks

[@thatmilkywayguy5456]

Man had predicted Bollywood's fall 42:20

[@inspirationmotivation1501]

thanks

[@TheBhumbak]

New experience lead to newer model of the world, now you can call this model all new, different one, or you can say updated one

[@harshit73]

❤

[@daneilpatro2776]

U had sai deepak and Ashish Dhar ( upword yt channel) There's a channel string , good growth and perspective, The recent videos exposed RGF(rajiv Gandhi foundation) Can we have him on pg radio

[@SoumenMishra123]

@43:00

[@vedant8196]

Why haven’t you monetised your channel yet? 😅👀

[@soorajnair150]

Kyu bhai hamko sunne dena free mai

[@tanmayyadav7798]

Please do one with a comedian

[@mayankmalik8792]

There are 666 Likes and I don't wanna break this pattern what should I do

[@harshit73]

it's broken, now you can like the video

[@minuteexamprep675]

12:29

[@pavansomwanshi4914]

28:00

[@bablumalla5190]

46:23

[@xdfckt2564]

I watched Ship of Theseus and thought, if it's only 'evolutionary biology' and cells, let me kill myself and end this meaningless shit once and for all. Naa hogi pain, na pleasure. And the pain of closer ones? They too will turn dust one day.

[@TheBhumbak]

Amit Shah is Jain 😂😂