Do We Care about Cows | Nope w/ Kunal Kamra ft Arvind Kannan | 054

Arvind Kannan is an animal-rights activist known for breaking down the philosophy behind veganism with clarity and zero moral grandstanding. In this episode, he walks us through the ethics, logic, and everyday choices that shape compassionate living. Expect sharp insights, practical takeaways, and a perspective that challenges how we think about the world — and what’s on our plates. Timestamps: 0:00 – Opening 0:22 – What veganism actually means (not just food) 1:59 – Why people resist veganism 3:20 – Biology, evolution & why humans love meat 5:55 – Food, pleasure & social conditioning 6:18 – Religion, media & normalization of animal use 7:56 – Common myths about veganism 9:24 – Why change is hard (and why people still do it) 10:19 – Milk: choice or exploitation? 12:40 – Dairy industry realities explained 13:10 – Veganism as a moral litmus test 14:08 – Medicines, hypocrisy & practical limits 16:14 – “Imperfect vegan” vs doing nothing 17:25 – Who is hardest to convince? 18:31 – Family, culture & willful ignorance 19:49 – Food vs clothing: why food is hardest 21:24 – Animal rights vs climate ethics 22:28 – Vegan food myths & Indian cuisine reality 24:24 – Protein, taste & processed vegan foods 26:18 – Commitment fear & moral consistency 27:22 – Are animals morally inferior? 29:04 – Intrinsic value vs usefulness 31:13 – Taste vs justice 33:00 – Violence we don’t see but fund 35:06 – No ethical way to farm animals 36:45 – Where accountability stops 38:51 – “Don’t pay for cruelty” principle 40:14 – Why activism still matters 41:43 – Lab-grown meat & future alternatives 43:32 – Egg industry realities 46:29 – The talk that changed everything 49:41 – Convenience vs conscience 50:18 – Indian vegan brands to know 51:13 – Is Virat Kohli vegan? 52:41 – How to start veganism in India 53:35 – Closing thoughts Credits: •⁠ ⁠Research Head: Anirban Bhattacharya •⁠ ⁠Camera Operator / Mixing and Mastering / Intro Music — ‪@Mahansangeet‬ :   / hi_mahan   • Camera Operator / Video Editor / Intro Animation — ‪@RevantTalekar‬ :   / revanttalekar   •⁠ ⁠Camera Operator / Guest Logistics Coordinator — ‪@VybhavSharma‬   / vybhavsharma   •⁠ ⁠Production Assistant — Haran Shetty