The past was glorious. A future disrupted by technology is almost here. But India still awaits its technology-based prosperity. With deep-rooted inequalities, disinformation and corruption running through the veins of the Indian society, it’s hypocritical to pretend that technological solutions can solve all our problems. We are also relatively unprepared for the genuine challenges technology presents. While the benefits of technology are numerous, the challenges have the potential to magnify existent biases, exacerbate social and economic inequality, and break the social fabric.
Reluctant Technophiles: India’s Complicated Relationship with Technology sheds light on what technology can solve and what it can’t. Drawing from the discussions of ancient religious text, quantum computing, Greek mythology and current events, the book tries to find the sweet spot at the intersection of technology, policy and society.
Targeted Age Group:: 18 and over
What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
It is clear that technology is a big part of Indian life today. Paanwallahs and rickshawallahs use cellphone, Aaadhar card, and internet. At the same time, the superstitions and the discriminations continue. Godmen thrive. Modern day India reports lynchings, horrific sexual violence, and riots.
All of this leads one to ask: What is the relationship between technology and the Indian society? How does the uniqueness of Indian society impact attitudes towards technology? How does it impact access to technology? How does it affect technological innovation? Conversely, how is technology uniquely impacting Indian society? What unique opportunities and challenges does technology present in India? What path should India tread if it must rely on technology to become a better, more prosperous nation.
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