On Second Thought with Komal Mirani
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“The future is already here—it’s just not evenly distributed.”Everywhere you look, fragments of the future are already visible—not just in AI that generates and robots that operate, but in the ways we learn, build, express, and connect.In classrooms reshaped by screens. In architecture that adapts to climate. In culture that’s remixed in real time. In tools designed to make the world more accessible, more human.These shifts aren’t universal yet, but they’re out there. And if we pay attention to the edges, we can start to understand what’s coming next.I’m Komal Mirani, and that’s what On Second Thought is about—your window into the ideas and innovations reshaping our world.Through conversations with the people imagining, building, and questioning what’s next, this podcast makes the future feel a little more tangible—something you can understand, participate in, and help shape.
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The podcast delves into themes surrounding technology, culture, education, and media, with episodes such as exploring the evolution of the Indian internet and discussing the impact of infinite content on attention spans. It emphasizes understanding cultural shifts, future innovations, and the intersection of creativity and technology.
“The future is already here, it’s just not evenly distributed.”
Everywhere you look, fragments of the future are already visible—not just in AI that generates and robots that operate, but in the ways we learn, build, express, and connect.
In classrooms reshaped by screens. In architecture that adapts to climate. In culture that’s remixed in real time. In tools designed to make the world more accessible, more human.
These shifts aren’t universal yet, but they’re out there. And if we pay attention to the edges, we can start to understand what’s coming next.
I’m Komal Mirani, and that’s what On Second Thought is about—your window into the ideas and innovations reshaping our world.
Through conversations with the people imagining, building, and questioning what’s next, this podcast makes the future feel a little more tangible; something you can understand, participate in, and help shape.
What does it mean to live a life guided by curiosity, taste, and intuition?
In this episode, I sat down with Malini Malik, co-founder of General Items in Bangalore and founder of Come Away, to explore a life shaped by art, travel, and trust in the process.
Growing up as an army kid, Malini’s world was defined by movement: each new place leaving behind textures, colors, and memories that quietly built her aesthetic sensibility. With a background in art history and textile design, she began her career at Chumbak, working at the intersection of design and sourcing before finding her own voice as a curator and cultural entrepreneur.
The conversation traces her leap into entrepreneurship with General Items—a design-led store that celebrates the beauty of everyday objects and the emotional resonance of craft.
Malini reflects on building something rooted in thoughtfulness and joy, the art of curation, and the confidence that comes from trusting the universe to guide your path.
It’s a story about taking the plunge, noticing deeply, and living a life rich in experience and meaning.
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