A Whole Lotta Gray
By Anish Anandaram
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.
A Whole Lotta GrayJun 17, 2021
Denying the existence of reverse racism contributes to Eurocentricism
Anish debunks this notion and proves how this inadvertently contributes to eurocentricism.
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What's the difference between Slavery & Indentured Servitude?
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
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! Anish's Instagram: @anish202blr Sharad's Twitter: @sharads
In conversation with Charlotte Littlewood: Calling out Colonial Amnesia & False Narratives
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.
Empowering India's waste-pickers: A conversation with Nalini Shekar
In conversation with Arvind Tiwary: Does tech have the potential to break up centralized control?
3 undeniable benefits of NFTs
We the People of India solemnly swear to remove the word “Socialist” from our preamble
Conscious Capitalism: A Blank Aspiration?
Let’s talk about Bullfighting
Why A Whole Lotta Gray: Problems worth solving are never black or white.
The Fault In Our Schools, Banks & Newspapers
Capitalism v Socialism: An Obsolete Debate
Crypto, networking & evolution: How Rahul Rai co-founded a multi-million dollar business
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A riveting conversation with 24-year old Rahul, who quit his Morgan Stanley job to help set up a crypto fund during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, said crypto fund (Gamma Point Capital) was acquired by another crypto behemoth (BlockTower) for a whopping $35 million.
This episode highlights the story of Rahul's entrepreneurial success in such a niche field and at such a young age; it's a conversation you definitely don't want to miss.
Equal parts driven and humble, Rahul shares his thoughts with us on a vast array of topics, ranging from the aversions people harbor toward cryptocurrencies, the new digital art fad in NFTs and the importance of pursuing your passion while forging relationships with people who share your interests.
If you're in need of your daily dose of motivation, this is an episode you absolutely do not want to miss! An hour of seamless conversation, which is sure to arm you with knowledge that'll hold you in great stead for the future.
Presenting to you, on this episode of A Whole Lotta Gray with Anish Anandaram, Rahul Rai.
You can follow him on his instagram @rahul_rai121
...and check out his blog at https://rahulrai-gamma.medium.com
You'll definitely learn a thing or two about finance and crypto.
Enjoy the episode and happy listening!
The Mind-Body Connection with Claudia Cavazza!
The role of Indic identity in the Indian growth story: A conversation with Sai Deepak
International reform: How can we change the world?
Is privacy the ultimate resource? In conversation with Rahul Matthan
Data Privacy & GDPR: Jane Murphy
Is Greta Thunberg the Real Deal?
A Whole Lotta Gray is a podcast where we discuss socio-political, economic and cultural issues. In today’s times, these discussions viewed as black or white, when in fact, they are a whole lotta gray. From Greta Thunberg and the climate crisis to the dangers of communism, we cover a wide spectrum of issues.
In this episode, we cover the issue of solving the global climate crisis and if Greta Thunberg is the real deal or if she is merely media hype?
We discuss:
- How Greta got started and a timeline of what she has done up until recently
- If she deserved to win the International Children’s Peace prize
- Past and current International Children’s Peace prize winners and nominees
- The effect of climate change on our planet
- What her plan is going forward for climate change
- How Greta’s activism should progress from here for it to be more impactful
If you liked this episode, please subscribe to the show. You can also get in touch with me via the official website at https://wholelottagray.com
Smashing the Indian Patriarchy? Start with Sex Ed.
A Whole Lotta Gray is a podcast where we discuss socio-political, economic and cultural issues. In today’s times, these discussions viewed as black or white, when in fact, they are a whole lotta gray. From Greta Thunberg and the climate crisis, to the dangers of communism, we cover a wide spectrum of issues.
In this episode, we cover the issue of the abysmal state of sexual education in India and three key areas where we can begin investing our time, energy and resources toward solving what is a highly pressing problem.
We discuss:
- Allowing free access to sex education and explicit content
- The state of sexual education in one of India’s top cities - Bangalore
- The implications of the porn ban in India
- Dispelling the “cultural myth” of the taboo against sex ed and sexually explicit content
- Discussing the role of households in sex ed
- Ensuring that “feminist movements” or “women empowerment movements” are not restricted exclusively to privileged, urban and elite circles
If you liked this episode, please subscribe to the show. You can also get in touch with me via the official website at https://wholelottagray.com
The Dangers of Communism
A Whole Lotta Gray is a podcast where we discuss socio-political, economic and cultural issues. In today’s times, these discussions viewed as black or white, when in fact, they are a whole lotta gray. From Greta Thunberg and the climate crisis, to the dangers of communism, we cover a wide spectrum of issues.
In this episode, we explore the very real dangers that come with endorsing an ideology like communism, and just how devastating it has been in practice, throughout human history.
We discuss:
- The lack of awareness about communism
- The sheer disparity between intent and outcomes arising from communist ideologies
- Communism compared to Nazism
- The origins of communism
- Why democratic countries should work toward marginalizing communist ideologies from the mainstream
- What makes China different when compared to other communist countries
If you liked this episode, please subscribe to the show. You can also get in touch with me via the official website at https://wholelottagray.com