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ਸਿੰਘਾਂ ਦੇ ਥੱਪੜ ਅਤੇ Blind Faith: Questioning Our Own People.
04 November 2026

ਸਿੰਘਾਂ ਦੇ ਥੱਪੜ ਅਤੇ Blind Faith: Questioning Our Own People.

Kaka Balli Punjabi Podcast

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Should you defend your team even when you know it's wrong? In this episode, I talk about why a uniform, a title, or a group identity shouldn't decide what we believe is right or wrong.Starting from two viral incidents, we look at belief systems vs ideas, traditions we follow without questioning, and the psychology of group mentality. We also explore East vs West: freedom, family time, work-life balance, food culture, and what it means to live between two cultures.In this episode:- Belief systems vs ideas, and why beliefs are so hard to discuss- The lab coat experiment, based on Stanley Milgram's obedience studies- Karva Chauth and other traditions we never question- Group mentality and mob behavior- Science vs religion: why we need both- East vs West: freedom, family, and work-life balance- Bhai Kanhaiya Ji's story of seeing a human being, not an enemy- AI as a toolMy bare minimum: call right "right" and wrong "wrong," whoever is involved. Respectful conversation is the first step, and for me, the last.Corrections: China heavily restricts, but does not completely ban, religious activity and education for minors, as I said in the episode. The Andes plane crash mentioned was a Uruguayan flight (1972), not Argentine. The Pentagon 90-day ration claim is unverified.Disclaimer: This episode discusses real incidents and religion. I critique actions, not any community or faith. These are my personal opinions and thought experiments, and my views can change.Have you ever defended your own team even when you knew it was wrong? I'd love to hear your thoughts.Follow the show so you don't miss new episodes.