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Send us a Text Message. I speak to Ajay Binani, a voracious reader who is building a readers’ club. I speak to him about the book ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’. He vouches for the book. He says it has helped him pay attention to things that matter in life. I show up to the conversation a little sceptical and silly. Do you like the Innocence Theory Podcast? Tell your friends, support ITP on Patreon, and have your boss sponsor an episode. Guest: Ajay Binani Ajay’s Reading club Producers: Arjun & Dinesh Cover Art: Akshay Joshi

Send us a Text Message. Why is noise cancellation so impressive? How does it feel to experience the luxury of a preferred audio environment? If the quality of the soundscape is an indicator of a thriving ecosystem, what could be so off about urban spaces that a certain technology feels essential? In this segment, we delve into soundscapes and how they transform when transitioning from an urban setting to a natural environment. Note: This episode contains sounds that cannot be accurately represented by speakers. Please use headphones Soundscape conservation Authors: Sarah L. Dumyahn & Bryan C Pijanowski https://www.researchgate.net/publication/225714699_Soundscape_conservation Seema, trek lead https://www.instagram.com/explorewithsemi?igsh=MWMyaTFoencybWNo Host: Dinesh Kumar C www.linkedin.com/in/dnshkmrc

Send us a Text Message. Boredom is a common feeling we experience, despite the abundance of activities available to us. James Danckert, a cognitive neuroscientist who studies this state, breaks it down to help us understand its causes, meaning, and how to move out of it constructively. Guest: Dr. James Danckert https://uwaterloo.ca/psychology/profiles/james-danckert Host: Arjun & Dinesh https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunshrivatsan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dnshkmrc/ Sound Design: Abhinav Suresh https://www.linkedin.com/in/silentree42/ Cover Art: Akshay Joshi https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshay-joshi-43384a168/ One sec app: https://one-sec.app/

Send us a Text Message. “How does the activity of sending a kid to preschool fit into the eventful life of a working parent?” Kruthika Rao, a writer and a mother to a toddler, takes us on a journey through her parental emotions at play in this hilarious memoir. Featuring: Kruthika Rao https://www.linkedin.com/in/kruthika-rao-b6147115/ Episode Cover Design Artist Akshay Joshi https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshay-joshi-43384a168/

Send us a Text Message. Visiting a new place can be an exhilarating experience for most of us. It challenges our assumptions about the world in which we live. Our host, Arjun, an amateur traveller, takes us through such an experience. We chat about how the environment presents itself to a curious visitor, the details that would go unnoticed otherwise, and how interesting conversations take place in unlikely places. Music "Covert Affair" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "I Knew a Guy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Send us a Text Message. Toothpaste, vaccines, Spider-Man, paperclips, music, doorknobs, and soda cans are seldom viewed from an intellectual property standpoint. This is due in part to their triviality or frequent occurrence. Rohan Turior, an Intellectual Property attorney, breaks down the world of patents for us to truly appreciate the system that safeguards the interests of researchers and creators.

Send us a Text Message. In part 2 of this series, we speak to Dr. Himani Nautiyal, a primatologist and field researcher. We peek into some intriguing traits like socialization, mating characteristics and affairs of these mysterious creatures, and plausible explanations for their unapparent actions. The conversation opens us to the threats the Himalayan Langurs face due to habitat destruction and the efforts taken by the research team to mitigate them. Guest: Dr. Himani Nautiyal LinkenIn: linkedin.com/in/himani-nautiyal-390500214 Project website: http://himalayanlangur.com Media: https://www.natureinfocus.in/animals/living-with-langurs https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/black-bears-and-langurs-strike-a-strange-bond/article24842901.ece Host: Dinesh Kumar C Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dnshkmrc/

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Himani Nautiyal, A Primatologist and a field researcher, has been studying the Himalayan langurs for over 10 years. We speak to her to know about these interesting species, their personalities & quirks, and the challenges they face due to habitat destruction. We also peek into the subject of primatology and it's influence on shaping the definition of ‘what it is to be human’. Guest: Dr. Himani Nautiyal LinkenIn: linkedin.com/in/himani-nautiyal-390500214 Project website: http://himalayanlangur.com Media: https://www.natureinfocus.in/animals/living-with-langurs https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/black-bears-and-langurs-strike-a-strange-bond/article24842901.ece Host: Dinesh Kumar C Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dnshkmrc/

Send us a Text Message. Migration, a natural reality to people and species alike. Meru Vashisht, a poet and an activist, dives into her emotions at play while leaving a familiar place once for all. An emotional palette most of us go through but seldom pause to process. Meru Vashisht Instagram https://instagram.com/thevivaciouspoet?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Medium https://meruvashisht.medium.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/meruvashisht/

Send us a Text Message. This episode is part 2 of a two part series. We speak about Chandrayaan 3 mission. What happens after the landing and once the dust settles down? Why some of these experiments are on board and what is it that we are trying seek from the edge of scientific frontier? We just ask Jatan Mehta. He is the author of two fascinating Newsletters - Indian Space progress — and The Moon Monday. If you started of with this episode you will do just alright but the part 1 on the moon is interesting by itself. Reach out to us at listen@innocencetheory.com Jatan’s Blog https://blog.jatan.space Chandrayaan 3 experiments https://blog.jatan.space/p/chandrayaan-3?utm_source=%2Fsearch%2FChandrayaan%25203&utm_medium=reader2 Why we explore the moon? https://blog.jatan.space/p/why-explore-the-moon How are lunar mountains different from earth mountains? https://science.thewire.in/the-sciences/lunar-mountains-craters-landing-sites-solar-system/ The story of water being found on moon https://blog.jatan.space/p/ultimate-guide-to-water-on-the-moon Lumps in the moon’s gravitational field https://blog.jatan.space/p/the-moons-lumpy-gravity-field Tool to explore the PSRs https://quickmap.lroc.asu.edu/query?extent=-21.6741319%2C-48.3039112%2C-3.1485562%2C-38.9146241&id=lroc&highlightFeatureId=0&showTerrain=true&queryFeature=1&queryOpts=N4IgLghgRiBcIBMKRAXyA&layers=NrBsFYBoAZIRnpEBmZcAsjYIHYFcAbAyAbwF8BdC0yioA&proj=10 Lunar South Pole atlas https://www.lpi.usra.edu/lunar/lunar-south-pole-atlas/#illustrations Nasa spinoff https://spinoff.nasa.gov About Episode cover: Near surface temperature modelled for moon's South Pole. https://repository.hou.usra.edu/bitstream/handle/20.500.11753/1336/SPole_85S_DLREallT_v20190829.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we gaze at the moon, rediscover our romantic cosmic neighbour, — is it as pleasant as it seems or is it a hostile place with a violent past. What’s the story of moon mountains, gravitational lumps and permanent shadow region(PSR)? What’s the story of water in moon, where is it present and how did we come to know. More importantly why is the moon a great candidate to decipher our cosmic origin. Listen to the two part series - to learn a little deeper about the moon and the context of Chandrayaan 3 mission to truly appreciate the endeavour. What does all of these missions mean to us, as a citizen of the planet. Where and how are we going to go in the next few decades from a space travel standpoint. We lay it all out - in this simple yet inspiring conversation with Jatan Mehta. Reach out to us at listen@innocencetheory.com Jatan’s Blog - https://blog.jatan.space Why we explore the moon -https://blog.jatan.space/p/why-explore-the-moon How are lunar mountains different from earth mountains- https://science.thewire.in/the-sciences/lunar-mountains-craters-landing-sites-solar-system/ The story of water being found on moon- https://blog.jatan.space/p/ultimate-guide-to-water-on-the-moon Lumps in the moon’s gravitational field-https://blog.jatan.space/p/the-moons-lumpy-gravity-field Tool to explore the PSRs- https://quickmap.lroc.asu.edu/query?extent=-21.6741319%2C-48.3039112%2C-3.1485562%2C-38.9146241&id=lroc&highlightFeatureId=0&showTerrain=true&queryFeature=1&queryOpts=N4IgLghgRiBcIBMKRAXyA&layers=NrBsFYBoAZIRnpEBmZcAsjYIHYFcAbAyAbwF8BdC0yioA&proj=10 Lunar South Pole atlas-https://www.lpi.usra.edu/lunar/lunar-south-pole-atlas/#illustrations Nasa spinoff-https://spinoff.nasa.gov About episode cover: (Moon rendered in green) Topography of Earth's moon generated from data collected by the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter, aboard NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, with the gravity anomalies bordering the Procellarum region superimposed in blue. The border structures are shown using gravity gradients calculated with data from NASA's Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission. These gravity anomalies are interpreted as ancient lava-flooded rift zones buried beneath the volcanic plains (or maria) on the nearside of the Moon. Gravity Gradients Frame Oceanus Procellarum Photojournal: PIA18822 Image Credit: NASA/Colorado School of Mines/MIT/GSFC/Scientific Visualization Studio Published: July 9, 2018 https://moon.nasa.gov/resources/267/gravity-gradients-frame-oceanus-procellarum/

Send us a Text Message. Hosts of Innocence Theory, Arjun and Dinesh reflect on their one year of podcast journey. Their learnings from the conversation with their guests and their future plans for the podcast in this episode of season 1 recap Way of rope(rope art) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v7GRNb2jn0&list=PL4Ycx0E3Y66casujC4vtNIBvxybKmBjQa&index=1 Rhishav's levitation trick https://youtu.be/SQ1GwboppYI Episode 1: How furious should I be for a cancelled flight? https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PeYVIXgKeuszxOTY35XjR?si=PJC4LlcgQemOx55Cc3SPmQ Episode 2: How realistic is to work from an exotic location? https://open.spotify.com/episode/2V68hNx8Ughg78zg1VBsRd?si=uyD-RfOgTpSQF1ygUVdpxg Episode 3: When to patent, copyright or trademark https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Bh6HuzbBmnb1wq0ITrcZl?si=eyZC2OITQ16z-LKlj71OWA Episode 4: Surviving of water for a week https://open.spotify.com/episode/18nj4B4lsG6wGod9Qf3g1A?si=EmFejm3FQc-p51PJAVmm1Q Episode 5: A window into the world of a magician - Part 1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0tFYbciTInjpay92F4jlyf?si=HWMozeo3S4mddLk1qkSffA Episode 6: A window into the world of a magician - Part 2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/67kAKPIPZXl0p9urHftOkR?si=iv28ajImRlWB2RHFo83RPw Episode 7: A kinder side to questioning https://open.spotify.com/episode/4yhFDDhlXCb2o690v1Jo0n?si=NkMyepbQRWe1YIZhnnl8wQ Episode 8: Exploring the transformative power of a 7-day water fast https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dCW25ZBt0q9dI3O2tMhM9?si=iSUoUXCSTsSJAez-kSmMzw Episode 9: A conversation with our older selves https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ebeNnd4DYNvB9gSta4TKZ?si=R2im9FBeTqi_o2W4szQ-OQ

Send us a Text Message. Growing old is inevitable but seldom visualised. In this conversation with Karthikeyan, a designer and researcher , We attempt to inquire about life beyond the prime adulting years, asking how to approach aging? An exercise that navigates blindspots in our imagination while we visualise our later years, designing your end game is also equally fun. Join us in this interesting conversation with a progressive approach towards growing old.

Send us a Text Message. Tarun shares his experience of fasting and how subjecting himself to an extreme condition profoundly impacted his food habits, ultimately leading to a renewed appreciation for simple food. 'Self-Eating Cell' Research Wins Nobel in Medicine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws0mOmfC9EU Nobel lecture: Yoshinori Ohsumi, Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Uu9feq0fR0 From Stage 3 Colon Cancer to NO Cancer Detected in 4 Months https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzPrxku1x5Y Tarun's 7 day Vlog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH0ISTnC9rY Tarun's Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DCT_EATS

Send us a Text Message. Kevin talks about the idea of asking questions in a way that creates space for introspection. He speaks about his newsletter "The kind questioner" that extrapolates this idea to address complex challenges faced at national scale. "The kind questioner" https://substack.com/profile/64222580-the-kind-questioner?utm_source=%2Finbox&utm_medium=reader2-nav "Yes Loyalty... but to whom first" https://kevinadesouza.substack.com/p/yes-loyalty-but-to-whom-first?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=reader2

Send us a Text Message. Rhishav speaks to what it means to perform magic at a professional level. His approach towards self doubt, fails on stage and unfriendly audience. He breaks down a classical illusion and why it's so effective. A window into the world of a magician Part 1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0tFYbciTInjpay92F4jlyf?si=G0X8t2h9QMuk967DJdmthA&dd=1

Send us a Text Message. Rhishav speaks about his childhood. How the feeling of wonder a child experiences shapes him to practise diverse interests like climbing trees, parkour and hypnotherapy. Even nudging him to pursue an unconventional profession like magic. a heartfelt conversation with a bit of magic in between. Levitation trick link https://youtu.be/SQ1GwboppYI

Send us a Text Message. A closer look into the experience of a seven day fast and some concepts of interest like weight-loss, ketosis, autophagy that are at play. 'Self-Eating Cell' Research Wins Nobel in Medicine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws0mOmfC9EU Nobel lecture: Yoshinori Ohsumi, Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Uu9feq0fR0 Tarun's 7 day Vlog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH0ISTnC9rY Tarun's Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DCT_EATS

Send us a Text Message. Toothpaste, vaccines, Spider-Man, paperclips, music, doorknobs, and soda cans are seldom viewed from an intellectual property standpoint. This is due in part to their triviality or frequent occurrence. Rohan Turior, an Intellectual Property attorney, breaks down the world of patents for us to truly appreciate the system that safeguards the interests of researchers and creators.

Send us a Text Message. The new normal of working remotely is familiar experience to most of us since the pandemic . Some may have even flirted with the idea of living the exotic digital nomad experience. Join us as Abhinav Gupta shares his experience and nuanced insights on working remotely in an post pandemic world.