Sunil Malhotra, Author, ‘YOGAi – Interplays of Yoga and Artificial Intelligence’
- Sunil Malhotra is the author of “YOGAi”, a book exploring the interplay between yoga and artificial intelligence.
- He is also the founder and CEO of IDEA Farms, a design and technology company.
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Overview
In this insightful episode of “The Brand Called You,” Sunil Malhotra, author of “YOGAi,” discusses the intersection of yoga and artificial intelligence (AI). He explains that his interest in yoga grew during COVID-19, leading him to explore its deeper aspects beyond physical practices. Malhotra emphasises that yoga is an “inner technology” helping individuals understand themselves, which aids in engaging with AI. He argues that true happiness and fulfilment come from selfless acts, citing Ratan Tata’s anecdote about finding joy in giving wheelchairs to disabled children. Malhotra envisions a future where technology and spirituality converge at the human level, advocating for a balanced view of AI as a tool rather than a source of fear.
00:44- About Sunil Malhotra
- Sunil Malhotra is the author of “YOGAi”, a book exploring the interplay between yoga and artificial intelligence.
- He is also the founder and CEO of IDEA Farms, a design and technology company.
- He is the author of The First Principal, a montage of memories of the late academic entrepreneur, Prof. P S Mani Sundaram.
07:04- How can yoga help us better understand and engage with AI?
- Yoga teaches us to observe the mind objectively, which can aid in comprehending the inner workings of AI systems.
- Its holistic perspective encourages a systemic understanding of AI’s impacts and interconnections.
- Its practices cultivate present-moment awareness, helping us engage with AI advancements adaptively.
21:33- What do you envision as the future of the relationship between technical, technology, and spirituality?
- Technology and spirituality are converging towards the common ground of the human being, the only sentient being capable of knowing the truth.
- Technology represents the outer aspect and spirituality is the inner aspect of the human experience, finding harmony at the human level.
- Just as electricity is a ubiquitous tool, I envision AI and other technologies becoming useful tools to enhance our lives, if used wisely
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- Sunil Malhotra is the author of “YOGAi”, a book exploring the interplay between yoga and artificial intelligence.
- He is also the founder and CEO of IDEA Farms, a design and technology company.
- He is the author of The First Principal, a montage of memories of the late academic entrepreneur, Prof. P S Mani Sundaram.
