Amish Tripathi on Western AI Bias, Erased History & Decoding Dharma | Revamp Ep 7

Revamp - a platform by and for the souls who look at their lives and say, 'I want to do more.' Follow Shobhit and Sreejan (Co-founders of Evam Labs) not just talk about change; but dissect the anatomy of the Pivot. Whether you're embarking on a new journey, switching careers, changing cities or overhauling your mindset, the beginning of your next great reinvention is here. About the guest - Amish Tripathi is a bestselling, award-winning author, broadcaster, film producer, gaming entrepreneur, and former Indian diplomat. Renowned globally for his legendary Shiva Trilogy and Ram Chandra Series, his books have sold over 8 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 21 languages. A graduate of St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, and an MBA alumnus of IIM Calcutta, Amish spent over a decade in corporate banking before writing his record-breaking debut novel. He has also been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of York in recognition of his significant contributions to literature and culture. 00:00 Podcast Recap & Revamp Intro 03:32 The B-School Debate: IIM Calcutta vs. Ahmedabad vs. Bangalore | How Much of the book are History vs. Pure Imagination? 06:42 Why Modern Education Disconnected Indians From Their True Cultural Texts 07:05 Valmiki Ramayana, Ramcharitmanas & The Ideal Balance of Rigidity and Flexibility 08:00 Order vs. Freedom: Understanding the Masculine and Feminine Ways of Living 09:33 Are We Worthy Descendants of Our Ancestors? 11:56 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj & The Unspoken History of Banning Slavery 14:18 Storytelling, Video Games & Reviving Ancient Dharma for a Global Audience 15:59 Western AI Bias: How OpenAI Misinterprets Indian History 19:59 What is Dharma? Balance, Action, Consequences & Modern Morality 23:51 Nuance in a 30-Second World: Why Indian Culture Embraces the Gray Zone 25:59 The Case for Believing in Our Ancestors 29:30 The Missing Sanskrit Manuscripts & Funding Ancient History Scholarship 33:32 Short-Term Gratification vs. 100-Year Vision: Why Rootedness Matters 35:54 The Loneliness Epidemic, Modern Family Breakdown & Western Jungle Morality 41:50 Overcoming Anxiety & Career Flux: Why Tough Times Create the Greatest Generation 46:31 From Corporate Banking to Bestselling Author: Amish’s Career Reinvention 51:48 Navigating Personal Tragedy, Loss & What Kept Him Going 55:25 High-Society Networking vs. True Relationships: The Family Bulwark 57:32 Book Recommendations, Literary Prizes & Storytelling Philosophy 01:02:01 The Grandmaster Review & Drawing Emotion in Storytelling 01:04:12 Rapid Fire: Favorite Pilgrimage, Kedarnath Walking Journey & Guest Recommendations Check us out - Website - revampbyevam.com Instagram - / revamp0fficial Linkedin - / revampbyevamlabs X - https://x.com/Revamp0fficial