Technology may also create a new kind of inequality- Kiran Karnik

Pune, February 20, 2019 : ‘‘Looking at the aspects of technology like genetically designed babies, it can be imagined having people who possess some superhuman like qualities in future. But this may lead to a different kind of inequality as the richer will become smarter or look good with the help of technology. This can create a new kind of
cast system,’’ Said Kiran Karnik, Former Director, ISRO and Former President, NASSCOM, in an event organized by Pune International Centre (PIC) today.

In the event that took place in COEP, a book named ‘evolution :

Decoding India’s Disruptive Tech Story’ written by Karnik was unveiled. Dr. Anand Deshpande, Founder, Chairman and MD, Persistent Systems, Pradeep Bhargava, President, MCCIA, Prof. Sangeeta Kale, Member, PIC and Prashant Girbane, Honorary Director, PIC were present among the dignitaries for the event.

After the book release, Anand Deshpande conducted interaction with Kiran Karnik.

Technology has created wonders, but has created problems too like the nuclear war and climate change, said Karnik. ‘‘Thinking about the ultimate solution to some problems, human species may move to some other planet in future. Or just like the developed countries push their polluting stuff to underdeveloped countries, humans can move all
the polluting industry to some other planet and earth can become cleaner again! ’’

In the future, rather than humans and robots coexisting, there is a possibility of them to become One at some point and the philosophical question of self identity may arise, Said Karnik.

Karnik said that he has tried to touch the aspects like advancements in Education, Health and Banking & Finance and its impact on the society and also on the attitude, behavior and culture. The book also talks about India’s achievements in the field of Atomic Energy, Space and IT which are recognized worldwide and emerging sectors like
Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Data Analytics, Genetics and Biotechnology.