A recent breakthrough in neurosurgery has been achieved at Dr. Rao's Hospital in Guntur, India, where a team of skilled surgeons successfully performed a minimally invasive brain surgery using the innovative BrainPath technology. This landmark procedure marks a significant milestone in the field of neurosurgery, as it introduces a cutting-edge surgical technique to India, paving…
Late last year, Gartner put out a list of 10 strategic technology trends for 2024. For enterprises, one of them would be of great interest — "Augmented-Connected Workforce" or ACWF. In an era where technology and human ingenuity intersect more than ever, this strategy for "optimizing the value derived from human workers," as Gartner puts…
The insurtech sector in India is fast emerging as a favorite for investors, as new players attempt to take advantage of a largely unexplored market in a nation where a majority lack insurance coverage. India’s insurance industry is the tenth largest across the globe, markedly low given the country’s population of almost 1.43 billion. This…
Consider this: the human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons, each forming about 10,000 synaptic connections to other neurons. This means there are over 100 trillion connections in your brain, all working in concert to produce thoughts, emotions, and conscious experiences. The complexity of these networks is staggering, and yet, we've only begun to understand…
Technoplasticity and Neuroplasticity. These two profound, transformative forces are currently reshaping our world, poised to define the course of human development and progress in the coming years. While technoplasticity represents our increasing ability to adapt to and shape technology, neuroplasticity underlines the malleability of the human brain in response to experiences and learning. In this…
Have you ever daydreamed about cruising the streets in a sleek Tesla? Well, who hasn't, right? Picture yourself behind the wheel of that cutting-edge electric marvel. But here's a chilling thought: What if your dream ride could be hijacked without anyone even laying a finger on it?
Imagine hackers having the power to control physical…
Ever since the first human stubbed a toe and thought, "Ouch, that's decidedly not ideal," we've been on a relentless quest to cheat death and make life a little bit (or a lot bit) more comfortable. Immortality enthralls the human imagination and has seeped into the annals of our myths, literature, and now, our laboratories.…
Brains — marvelous mushy masses that hold the key to our uniqueness. Naturally, the emergence of Brain Computer Interface (BCI) has sparked a growing concern for neurorights, a movement that prioritizes individual liberties and psychological well-being over the blind and relentless pursuit of "ultimate happiness." Neurorights encompass the principles of cognitive liberty, mental privacy, mental…
Picture this: a loved one needs a new liver, but there are no donors available. In the past, this would have been a death sentence, but with bioprinting, doctors can create a new liver using our own cells. No more waiting for a donor, no more risk of rejection. This could soon become our…
Apparently, my job is in danger. And so is yours. We have all seen those social media posts and viral articles listing the different kinds of jobs that will be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI). From software professionals and content writers to seasoned strategy consultants — the sword seems to be hanging on every sort…