Innocence Theory Podcast
Enter the world of simple genuine heartfelt conversations, connecting with people through their stories. Innocence Theory is where we explore the role of design thinking in nudging climate action. Your favourite podcast sprinkled with insights and occasional facetious humour. Brought to you by two childhood buddies, rediscovering everyday life as it happens.
Episodes
36 episodes
#36 Trusting Treated Water - A city's struggle for clean water (An Inflection Point episode by Innocence Theory)
In this episode of Innocence Theory, we speak with Vishwanath to rethink how water actually works in a city like Bengaluru.Instead of asking whether cities are running out of water, the conversation asks a more uncomfortable qu...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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45:05
#35 How Furious Should I Still Be for a Cancelled Flight (Repost)
In this early Innocence Theory episode, Dinesh shares a travel nightmare sparked by a cancelled flight. A late-night message. A reassuring link. A promise to reschedule. Except the link leads nowhere. Just like the flight.The ep...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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21:33
#34 A.I. Music, We Got This Wrong (An Inflection Point episode by Innocence Theory)
In this episode, Arjun and Dinesh unpack what happens when the act of making music is no longer entirely human.From the neuroscience of creation — dopamine, oxytocin, and the state of flow — to the platforms banning artists caught betwee...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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53:17
#33 Inflection Point - Its not personal, its just business
Welcome to a brand new season of the Innocence Theory Podcast! Our Inflection Point Series dives deep into moments where everything changes—across creativity, design, technology, world events, and sustainability. In this kickoff episode, we ble...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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14:01
#32 Environmental Law in Action : Turning Snakebites into Policy Reform
It is estimated that annually 58000 people die of snakebites in India. The WHO considers snakebite envenoming a neglected tropical disease (NTD). Yet, the issue receives less attention.Meet Shubhra Sotie, an environmental lawyer who was ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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51:14
#31 Jakkur lake and the life it supports
Often seen as intruders in our homes; butterflies, spiders, ants and termites are rarely appreciated for the role they play in the environment.This episode is a field recording of a walk organised by Science Gallery Bengaluru. We uncove...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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45:46
#30 Back to school
Back to schoolAfter a long time, we return to school—different places, different roles, different seats in the classroom.In this episode, we discuss our shared (and wildly different) experiences in stand-up comedy, improv, teachin...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:13:17
#29 Snakebites and the fight for rural health
Snakebites in rural India kill six people every hour, yet the issue remains overshadowed by its urban counterpart. Sumanth Bindumadhav, Director of wildlife programs at Human...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:05:34
#28 The deception behind sustainability claims
Is your favourite eco-friendly product really as green as it claims to be? In the world of sustainability, not everything is what it seems. This episode takes a look at greenwashing—when companies falsely promote products as environmentally fri...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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56:35
#27 Sides to human-elephant conflict in Karnataka
Human-elephant conflict often grabs attention due to the destruction it causes, with media coverage highlighting the immediate losses for both people and elephants. However, the real story is far more complex. Beyond the headlines, what does li...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:31:15
#26 Drums of the Jungle: Uncovering Chimpanzee Life [Audio Journey]
Intelligence, knowledge, society, culture—these are often seen as exclusive human traits, setting us apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. But what if we’re wrong? What if the sounds in the natural world hold more truth than we can accept?...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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27:31
#25 Repost: The Moon & Chandrayaan part 1/2
Join us as we revisit the historic success of Chandrayaan 3 on its first anniversary. Relive the moments that made the lunar mission a global milestone!In this episode we gaze at the moon, rediscover our romantic cosmic neighbour, — is ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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43:22
#24 Climate change | Leveraging your skills for a greener future
Climate change impacts nearly every sector, creating a surge in opportunities within sustainability jobs. As the world approaches environmental challenges, a significant portion of the workforce will inevitably shift towards this vital space. B...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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33:04
#23 Why gloves did not work?
Have you ever traced the path of your toilet sewage pipe? In this engaging episode, we explore the world of sanitary workers through design researchers who immerse themselves in their daily lives. By understanding the real challenges sanitary w...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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30:41
#22 Climate Change | role of human emotions in climate action
There is a growing sense of fatigue due to the alarming reports on climate change, compounded by the increasingly extreme weather conditions we experience. We participated in a course called ‘Knowledge2Action’ that exposed us to the different f...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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31:41
#21 Why should I read | Tuesday's with Morrie
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 c...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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25:20
#20 Noise cancellation & songs from the Himalayas
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 certai...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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7:53
#19 Exploring Boredom: Insights into a State of Mind
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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47:18
#18 Narration | Notes from the park | A new parent’s experience with a pre-school
“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....
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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10:15
#17 Fruits, ice, and dispensary - the experience in Canada
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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15:34
#16 Repost: When to patent, copyright or trademark?
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 Proper...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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32:47
#15 Story of a primate research project in the Himalayan region - Part 2/2
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 explanation...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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13:14
#14 Story of a primate research project in the Himalayan region - Part1/2
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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53:27
#13 A poem and a poet - What is leaving really like | Meru Vashisht
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 p...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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3:34
#12 The Moon and Chandrayaan - Part 2/2
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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