24 episodes
A Whole Lotta Gray Anish Anandaram
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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Discourse today is incredibly polarized. People view issues through a binary lens - you’re either completely right or completely wrong. You’re either a good person or a bad person. The problem with this is that it ignores just how complicated the issues that govern our beliefs really are.
That’s why, in a world which increasingly looks at socio-political, economic and cultural issues through a black or white view, this podcast seeks to cut through the noise and get to the most intricate parts of each issue.
Presenting to you, “A Whole Lotta Gray” with Anish Anandaram.
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Denying the existence of reverse racism contributes to Eurocentricism
We've all heard some version of, "White people can't be victims of racism, as racism is prejudice + power, not just prejudice"
Anish debunks this notion and proves how this inadvertently contributes to eurocentricism.
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What's the difference between Slavery & Indentured Servitude?
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A key tool used by European colonizers to build the "New World" was unpaid and largely involuntary labor from slaves. However, a good chunk of work was also done as a result of pretty much unpaid and pretty much involuntary labor from Indentured Servants. In this short pisode, Anish goes over the distinction between both groups. -
How can we reform traditional education? In conversation with Shreyans Sancheti
On this episode, Anish is joined by Shreyans Sancheti, the Co-Founder of BlueLearn, which is one of India's hottest EdTech startups.
This episode is a complete must-listen as Anish & Shreyans delve into a plethora of topics, ranging from the importance of individual perseverance to community building to the India Growth Story, among others.
From making the coveted Forbes 30 under 30, to being an avid reader with a knack for problem solving, Shreyans is definitely an individual worth hearing from- especially on how to successfully build a multimillion dollar business all while effecting real-world, practical change.
You're better off listening to this one than otherwise, so if you enjoy it please share it with whoever may be interested!
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Survival Of The Most Adaptable with Jayanth Sharma
With a passion for both wildlife and photography, Jayanth Sharma has managed to merge the best of both worlds by making a name for himself as one of the best wildlife photographers on Earth.
From Southern India to the Antarctic, Jayanth walks us through his life story and the lessons learned along the way- the importance of communication, how to run your own business and most importantly, being adaptable to whatever hurdle life throws at you, among a whole host of others.
This is most certainly a must-listen to episode with Anish and Jayanth covering a plethora of globally relevant topics including, but not limited to, the Darwinian nature of life and the new AI revolution which has taken our planet by storm.
Tune in to what is an EPIC listen EXCLUSIVELY on A Whole Lotta Gray!
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Artificial Intelligence & Cultural Resurgence with Sharad Sharma
On this episode, we were joined by Mr. Sharad Sharma, the Co-Founder of iSPRT- India's highly reputed technology think & do-tank.
He has a vast array of professional experience in elite leadership positions ranging from Bell Labs to Yahoo (where he was the India CEO for R&D).
A passionate tech and product evangelist, Sharad shares his insightful takes on all issues pertaining to India's Growth Story, including, but not limited to, the need for indigenous AI models and products coming out of India, the strengths of Indian culture and civilization and of course, the revolutionary UPI payment infrastructure which sets India apart from the rest of the globe.
This is a MUST WATCH episode if you're passionate about learning all things India, Technology & Policy!
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In conversation with Charlotte Littlewood: Calling out Colonial Amnesia & False Narratives
This episode's guest is Ms Charlotte Littlewood, a fellow at The Henry Jackson Society- a UK based think-tank concerned with protecting the values of freedom and democracy in modern society.
Ms Littlewood has undertaken projects that focused heavily on women’s rights and tackling domestic violence problems. Additionally, she's served as a Counter-Extremism coordinator for an East London borough on behalf of the UK government. Alongside this, she has also consulted for Muslims Against Antisemitism, working towards greater tolerance and cohesion between communities in the UK. She's also conducted extensive study involving Hate-Crimes against British Hindus, a topic where there exists little to no scholarly literature.
This is a must-listen to conversation between Anish and Charlotte- covering a whole host of topics, including, but not limited to, the dangers of neglecting fact-based evidence in order to pander to certain people, the travesties and selective amnesia associated with Empire and why Hindus tend to get a bad rap.