Deepak Disagrees

Hosted by @iDeepakVS

[Deepak Disagrees @DeepakDisagrees]

In 1989, @FukuyamaFrancis's "The End of History?" argued a Hegelian narrowing of politics to liberal democracy.

@LantPritchett, in hindsight, says the promise nations would become democratic & liberal was always fragile. So, what follows the liberal idea?
https://t.co/8f3JC4g8oj

[Murali @grumpeoldman]

Ep 12: Free, universal healthcare! | Murali Neelakantan with @DeepakDisagrees on how to fix India’s healthcare https://t.co/6vY0NS9PJo via @YouTube

[Bhargavi @bhargavizaveri]

Really enjoyed recording this podcast with @DeepakDisagrees on the philosophy and ethics of vegetarianism, where I (try to) defend one proposition: <i>Animal sentience deserves moral consideration.</i>

We discuss why sentience is the foundation for morality, where do animals sit on the spectrum of intelligence, consciousness and sentience, is there a moral obligation to maximize animal happiness, why pet ownership is not immoral, why I owe nothing to future generations, and entertain many more thought experiments.

Listen here: https://t.co/GYTtMzKxfN

[Deepak Disagrees @DeepakDisagrees]

What do we owe animals?

@bhargavizaveri believes that sentience, not species, is what should count morally. But what is sentience? And how would we prove that an animal has it?

We discuss animal suffering, pet ownership, wild animals and more!
https://t.co/6mkfvaAMfu

[Pranay Kotasthane @pranaykotas]

Just finished listening to this fab episode. Deep discussion on the intellectual foundations of intellectual property.

[Deepak Disagrees @DeepakDisagrees]

Testament to how much @matthan loves a good argument: This is our longest episode so far, and the first one to cross the three-hour mark 🥳

[Rahul Matthan @matthan]

I love nothing more than a good argument, and in this episode of Deepak Disagrees, @iDeepakVS and I argue about property - both tangible and intangible - ownership, rights and the incentive to create.

Spotify: https://t.co/7LBpcIPGkG
Apple: https://t.co/aTS5U9sCbp

[Deepak Disagrees @DeepakDisagrees]

Do you own what you create?

@matthan believes intellectual property is not like real property. But if you spent years writing a book or developing a drug, don't you "own" that?

We discuss the idea of ownership, IP, and whether AI training is copying 🤖
https://t.co/PJxL70Fqpi

[Deepak Disagrees @DeepakDisagrees]

It was awesome having you there @shraddhaha!

And the recording from our event is now out: https://t.co/AzIKcgA8ps

[shraddha @shraddhaha]

this city truly has a niche for everyone - even those who spend their friday evening discussing federalism?

[Deepak Disagrees @DeepakDisagrees]

In 2026, we no longer find federalism controversial. In this episode with @kaapi_croissant, Deepak tries to change that!

Does federalism make politics dysfunctional? How exactly to federalise? And why do states need to be part of a nation?

Tune in! 💭
https://t.co/1xyTA8mjei

[Deepak Disagrees @DeepakDisagrees]

What are you doing this Friday? 👀

Our first ever live event is happening on 27th Feb from 6-9 PM at @urban_solace in Bangalore!

Deepak will be disagreeing with @kaapi_croissant on federalism. Expect plenty of back-and-forth &amp; audience Q&amp;A 🙂

Register: https://t.co/e4JUufXVVw

[shraddha @shraddhaha]

weekly substack post

what is a state, and when is state intervention justified?

https://t.co/m6ehVFUET0

[Deepak Disagrees @DeepakDisagrees]

Are you a nationalist? Should you be one?

@pranaykotas says nationalism gets a bad rap from liberals. It's unavoidable and can be a force for good.

But what is a nation? Doesn't nationalism breed exclusion? And are liberals really not nationalists? 🤔
https://t.co/2gWdSl59sh

[XKDR Forum @XkdrF]

Hear our co-founder @ajay_shah in conversation with @iDeepakVS on the principles of free movement of goods, services, capital, and labour - across borders.

[Pavithra Manivannan @PavithraM_]

What stayed with me from this episode wasn’t just the debate on autarky, but the reminder that in policy, ideology often has to yield to pragmatism.
Also, a pleasure to hear @ajay_shah think aloud in conversation with a sharp young interlocutor - worth a listen!

[Deepak Disagrees @DeepakDisagrees]

Why would self-reliance ever be a bad idea?

@ajay_shah (founder @XkdrF) believes that autarky is a bad idea. Free trade is good, borders should be porous, and countries should not aspire to do everything domestically.

Tune in for another fun episode!

https://t.co/PivHLOMdZp

[Deepak Disagrees @DeepakDisagrees]

What happens to your love for a book when its author turns out to be problematic?

@ShephaliBhatt argues that art and artist are inseparable. You can’t celebrate one without the other.

But is it fair for the art be judged by its creator’s flaws? Tune in!

https://t.co/EbYwRlbZnr

[Bala Devarajan @bala_devarajan]

Always a pleasure listening to @grumpeoldman talk about healthcare

[Deepak Disagrees @DeepakDisagrees]

We'd love some feedback! Did episode 12 with Murali Neelakantan (@grumpeoldman) change your position on healthcare? Vote below on where you stood before vs. after.

[Murali @grumpeoldman]

Can we disagree without being disagreeable? Does it help further the discussion? Can I persuade @DeepakDisagrees about Universal free healthcare in India? Let me know.

[Deepak Disagrees @DeepakDisagrees]

Should people to suffer and die because they can't afford treatment?

Murali Neelakantan (@grumpeoldman) argues that India must have free &amp; universal healthcare. But what is healthcare? Is profit a bad incentive? And does the state do more harm than good?
https://t.co/FkdjeA7ZFx