Ep. #287: The dr. T projecT & Things Worth Knowing, with Shawkat Toorawa

10/07/2025 28 min
Ep. #287: The dr. T projecT & Things Worth Knowing, with Shawkat Toorawa

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Episode Synopsis

For 15 years, Professor Shawkat Toorawa has offered "three things worth knowing" from literature, music and general knowledge, no strings attached.

Each week during the academic year, "Dr. T" delivers a curiosity booster shot for anyone who wants to partake. It's his gesture toward true liberal arts and an ever-expanding appreciation of the rich and diverse world around us.

A delightful discussion creating and connecting dots. Join us for a conversation all about why "should know" and "worth knowing" are so very different; cultural literacy and the fabricated division of "high" and "low" culture; the many gifts of sharing interests; and what's to be gained from a little constraint.

Shawkat Toorawa: https://shawkutis.weebly.com

Theme music by Sean Balick; “Rabbit Hole" by Love & Weasel, via Blue Dot Sessions.

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