The recent directive from the Supreme Court, urging Samay Raina and three other comics to platform disabled achievers, strikes a profound chord with me. It's a powerful statement that shifts the narrative from viewing disability as a 'social burden' to recognizing the immense potential and contributions of individuals who deserve to be celebrated.
This resonates deeply with my long-held belief in leveraging technology and platforms for a greater societal good. Years ago, I pondered the intricate balance between individual privacy and the "larger Societal Good" in my blog, Supreme may Propose : Technology will Dispose. The question I posed was whether the collective benefit should sometimes prevail, especially when dignity is preserved and enhanced. This current mandate from the Supreme Court is a compelling example of such a pursuit of societal good, using influential voices and platforms to uplift.
I remember discussing Microsoft's "Seeing AI" app in my post, Seeing AI through Google Glass ?, noting how it could interpret emotions and identify people. While initially exploring the privacy implications of such pervasive AI, the underlying capability of technology to "see" and "understand" can be harnessed for tremendous positive impact. Imagine using such interpretive power not just to know about individuals, but to identify and showcase their unique talents and achievements, breaking down barriers of perception.
My thoughts on empowering the unemployed and making India a "SKILL CAPITAL of the World" as expressed in Need of the Future ? No, need of NOW !, align perfectly with this directive. Platforms, whether digital or comedic stages, become crucial conduits for talent. Just as I envisioned "Wormholes across the World" in my blog Will Holograms beat H1B visa ban ? to bridge geographical distances for work, these social platforms can create similar "wormholes" for voices and stories that might otherwise remain unheard.
The core idea I want to convey is this — take a moment to notice that I had brought up the thought of technology serving "Societal Good" years ago. I had already predicted the challenge of ensuring platforms contribute positively, and now, seeing how the Supreme Court has guided this, it's striking how relevant that earlier insight still is. Reflecting on it today, I feel a sense of validation and also a renewed urgency to revisit those earlier ideas, because they clearly hold value in the current context of building a truly inclusive digital and social landscape. Samay Raina (LinkedIn) and his peers, with their significant reach, are now tasked with a powerful opportunity to redefine public perception and create space for these essential narratives.
Regards,
Hemen Parekh
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