Ep 54 w/ @krishashok - Busting Myths with Intriguing Science | Change Catalyst

Hi everyone, In this episode of Change Catalyst by Attitude Makeover, I am thrilled to be joined by Ashok Krish, an insightful and accomplished author of Masala Lab: The Science Of Indian Cooking, a book that seamlessly blends candid anecdotes with insightful culinary science. Krish also serves as the Global Head of Digital Workspace at Tata Consultancy Services in Chennai.
The episode begins with a captivating journey through Krish's early years, as he maneuvers through his experiences traveling from city to city, immersing himself in the rich tapestry of beliefs and customs that vary across India's diverse regions. Growing up in a family steeped in music and culinary traditions, Krish developed an innate ability to identify and embrace the cultural influences that have shaped generations, shaping his own identity and perspectives. Krish further delves into the process of selecting myths to debunk, shedding light on the chasm between scientific research and public perception.
In India, where the Vedas are revered as religious scriptures and Sanskrit is regarded with unwavering reverence, Krish challenges the notion of animal cruelty embedded within these sacred texts. He meticulously dissects the ancient Hindu scriptures, revealing how they often condone or even encourage the harming of animals.
Navigating the intricate web of Indian culinary traditions, Krish unravels the myths that have long shrouded the practice of food production, even in vegetarian and vegan settings. He unveils the sobering truth that no form of food production is entirely devoid of animal cruelty, a reality often obscured by the comforting veil of religious fundamentalism. He astutely illustrates that Indians possess a remarkable ability to navigate the ethical complexities surrounding their dietary choices, often finding ingenious solutions that align with their religious beliefs and personal comfort zones.
In a thought-provoking conclusion, Krish challenges the conventional wisdom that equates debate with the pinnacle of learning. He asserts that in today's information-saturated world, mere argumentation often fails to foster genuine understanding or shift deeply entrenched beliefs. Instead, he advocates for a more nuanced approach to discourse, one that emphasizes empathy, critical thinking, and a willingness to embrace new perspectives.
As Krish champions the power of self-reflection in guiding informed decision-making, the entire episode emerges as a compelling testament to the transformative power of inclusivity in fostering personal growth and collective understanding.
Tune in Now!
00:00 Introduction: Meet Krish Ashok, an avid myth-buster and Global Head at TCS who will make us look beyond the veil of misconceptions
01:45 Unveiling The Mosaic of Childhood: A Multi-City Perspective on Stereotypes and Self-Identity for Krish
04:39 Navigating The Sea of Misconceptions: Charting A Course For Effective Myth-busting
08:08 Science Through The Lens Of Public: Krish Elucidates The Disconnect Between Research and Public Perception
09:44 Deep-Rooted Convictions: Why Do We Have The Inherent Power of Having Strong Beliefs?
10:14 Cultural Nuances and Mythbusting: Exploring The Regional Variations in People's Perception
13:51 The Blindfold of Misinformation: Krish shares how mainstream media distorts reality and shape our beliefs
15:47 The Social Choreography of Eating: How History and Movements Shape Our Food Choices
18:25 Reflections from the Mirror of Time: Using The Past To Shatter Myths and Discover Personal Truths
19:46 Beyond Our Perception: Krish Delves Further Into The Silent Struggle and Epidemic of Animal Cruelty
24:21 Rethinking Reverence: Unveiling The Paradox Of Animal Sacrifices in Sanskrit and Vedic Culture
26:20 Culinary Crossroads: A Journey Through Time And Space To Unveil the Geographical And Historical Influences On Food Choices
28:43 The Illusion Of Depth: Krish Explains How Social Media's Shortcut Culture Fosters Clickbait and Misinformation
32:06 The Echo Chamber Effect: Cancel Culture's Amplification of Aggression and Erosion of Civil Discourse In India
32:59 The Paradox Of Persuasion: Transforming Debate From A Battleground Into A Catalyst For Learning and Understanding
37:00 Navigating the Labyrinth of Societal Expectations and Religious Beliefs: The Indian Struggle for Validation and Self-Discovery
41:01 Myth-Busting 101: Krish Unravels The Tapestry of Misconceptions By Empowering Critical Thinking
46:27 Beyond The Layers: Who's Ashok Krish And How He Deals With The Fluidity of Self
50:13 Closing Words And What's Attitude Makeover for Krish?
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[@kzn2412]

This guy has single-handedly helped me in busting all the myths that have been unquestionable before. Thank you Krish Ashok and thank you to the host for inviting him!

[@AttitudeMakeover]

Thank you 🙏

[@gbhaskar4703]

The anchor and the speaker dont intimidate and give their views in a soft and authentic manner...well spent time for me....keep up the good works @attitude makeover

[@AttitudeMakeover]

Your words truly touched me; they mirror the essence of Attitude Makeover. Thank you for noticing the genuine curiosity and open dialogue that form the soul of our conversations.

[@gbhaskar4703]

@@AttitudeMakeover Welcome. Its evident from the volleys in the conversation that the speaker is lead gently to share his views. 100% for authencity...keep them coming !

[@AP-eb8hd]

For a person who heads a global unit, doing this is amazing...

[@AttitudeMakeover]

He sure is

[@vinita2109]

This was soooo good!!! Not only about food but also about life - genuinely thanks !!!

[@AttitudeMakeover]

Thank you Vinita

[@nikilinamohanty1624]

It's not only Italian, in India(Odisha) we mix yogurt and fish together for cooking.

[@mufasa6018]

Simple symphony to my obsessive knowledge seeking mind .🎉 loved the conversation.

[@AttitudeMakeover]

Thank you 🙏

[@BPantherPink]

Just found you now because of finding Ashok a few days earlier...Liked n Subbd, instantly to your channel too. You speak wonderfully and your shoulder movements and head tilts...make me very weak in the knees ❤🌹

[@sharank]

hands off creepy old man

[@hema_raghu]

Good conversation. His views resonate with me so much. More than the dietary rationale, its the indoctrination around food that is held dear by many families, give them meaning, cause friction at all levels. And we just need to say, "relax folks, food aint bite" 😂

[@AttitudeMakeover]

Thank you for your insightful comment. It's heartening to see you resonate with the conversation about food's deeper cultural and emotional significance. Your perspective enriches the dialogue, reminding us all that food is a unifying force, woven into the fabric of our traditions and relationships.

[@majormajor7925]

I'm afraid of glucose.

[@annamalaian0711]

If anybody is watching Krish Ashok for the first here, they are gonna misunderstand your position, explanation on plant based diet, animal based diet, white bread vs sourdough bread.

[@AttitudeMakeover]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts after watching the full episode. I’m curious to know more about your feedback. Could you please elaborate on it?

[@annamalaian0711]

@@AttitudeMakeover yes. I have watched a lot of his videos. This video makes him look like he is promoting animal based diets and white bread, which he really is not. Sour dough bread is better than white bread. Plant based diet as much as possible is better. However, he makes a caveat, which is really important, that it’s not possible for everyone to afford either of those. So, it’s okay to have white bread and animal based diet. It’s not bad at all. But if you can afford, which a huge proportion can’t, go for sourdough and plant based as much as possible. This was his message in many places.

[@AttitudeMakeover]

@@annamalaian0711 thank you so much for the clarity. I understand the comment well now!

[@krishashok]

Thanks! @@annamalaian0711 It's rare for people to listen to long form across many videos to understand a PoV in great depth, and you are right! Money can buy better quality food, but only upto a point. You can still eat healthy without blowing up a lot of money

[@chappanagent]

Without a doubt the guy is woke/lefty but appreciate his info.

[@KarthikS30712]

Are you brother and sister?

[@AttitudeMakeover]

Ha ha - Barring the grey hair, no blood relation here

[@BPantherPink]

​@@AttitudeMakeover Your hair, your smile, your very deep gazing attitude...everything of you coming through the screen, is oh so...

[@akshatshankar1335]

Cow is killed at the end while hen is not. Hen is tortured all through his life. Cow is not supposed to be kept in the cage

[@shaileshsingh1536]

I will go by my traditional way of cooking because it is in my gene to digest and be disease free . Every thing in allopathy blames stress for disease then why each army personel should be patient

[@NirmalKad]

Funny the guy just has pedestrian understanding of anything and then preachers his beliefs as if its the truth..

[@sarada141]

I have recently started watching him. Just curious why you say so? Please explain why you think so. I want to make sure I am not wasting my time watching him. Thanks.

[@NirmalKad]

Hmm I think you need to watch him and make your conclusion rather than take it from me.. After all everyone needs to hear both sides before concluding if it makes sense to you..

[@sarada141]

@@NirmalKad of course That’s right. But just point out few things that made you come to this conclusion.

[@NirmalKad]

You know what just to reply to you am having to watch it again coz I had already forgotten all about the video 😅.. but am wondering are you really waiting for me to reply for you to watch the video?.. what I think though is you have watched it and made up your conclusion.but just for the fun of it..here is where I digress. I lost it when he started talking nonsense about Ramayana but I understand he was trying to put forward his point about importance of story telling is to human evolution but then he could have considered any other example rather than talk shit about something he doesn't believe in.. He talks a lot about myths and beliefs but what research has he done to be so sure that what he says is the truth what he is doing is talking about his own beliefs as if it's truth. Indian culture both culnary or otherwise is ancient and although it may not have follwed the same approch a modern scientist does to find truth it has been optimized with the rights and wrongs and if the guy was actually scientific in thinking the fair approch would be saying "this is what I think from a logical point of view or from my testing etc" but not say everything else is wrong. To me that approch is wrong.. And added to that talking shit about Hindu scriptures just to create controversy for views...

[@NirmalKad]

​@@sarada141 but that's just me and my limited narrow mind thinking his way of analysis is with pedestrian understanding of concepts. Hope you understand where am coming from now..

[@saumyamishra6631]

Products of overanalysis & overthinking 😂

[@The05091952]

Sir, I am shure you are getting lots of followers and haters too