Modi asserts that AI development is incomplete without India’s talent, highlights rapid 5G rollout, and stresses ethical Indian leadership in global tech.
Ray maps the intertwined cycles of debt, politics, and technology, arguing that the biggest future conflict will be a tech‑centric rivalry between the U.S. and China. Nations that manage debt, stay politically stable, and invest in self‑reliance will thrive, while excessive leverage creates systemic risk.
India's lack of jet engine test facilities creates critical dependency on foreign partners and severely limits indigenous development capabilities.
Comparing India's successful nuclear submarine program with struggling aerospace projects reveals key lessons for managing complex defense technologies.
Sanjiv Bchandani draws parallels from computer adoption in the 1980s to argue that while AI will transform jobs, historical precedent suggests net employment may not decline if India adapts proactively.
Harari explores how artificial intelligence is poised to transform religious authority structures by surpassing human capabilities in scriptural interpretation and creating new forms of spiritual intimacy.