Name: Should we take Celebrities Seriously?
Uploaded: 2021-02-09T16:11:51+00:00
Duration: 1 h 31 min 50 s
Description: In this monologue, I want to talk about this new trend where celebrities from all across the globe keep opining on different subjects from Climate Change to local politics in other countries. Should w

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In this monologue, I want to talk about this new trend where celebrities from all across the globe keep opining on different subjects from Climate Change to local politics in other countries. Should we take these celebrities seriously? In a world where bluster is relevant and expertise is taboo what role are celebrities playing? Are they adding value to the overall discourse? Or, are they actually creating more confusion?

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00:00 Intro
04:10 Should we take celebrities seriously?
08:35 In what domains can we take celebs seriously?
09:55 Vaccinations and Celebrities
15:41 Social Science Studies and the impact
20:21 Policymaking
23:04 Disinvestment and policy adjustment
24:07 Celebs and Eminent personalities
26:25 Indian Government Response
27:19 Indian sportspersons and their response
28:26 Celebrity Culture
29:22 Q & A Session
01:30:31 Closing Comments