Dear Jeyamohan,
I watched your talk about the relationship between human beings and machines. It addresses a very real problem of our time. This is not merely a physical or psychological issue; it is also a spiritual one.
Today, we are in a strange situation where machines have become an extension of our bodies. We already depend on devices such as pacemakers, and in the near future we may become increasingly integrated with technology. In a sense, we could evolve into something like cyborgs—part human, part machine.
This development raises serious questions about human identity. Who are we when our bodies and minds are closely connected to machines? Are we gradually becoming thinking machines ourselves? Since machines operate through standardization, what will happen to human personality and individuality? Will the future bring a struggle between technological standardization and our desire to preserve our unique selves?
These questions seem likely to become some of the most important philosophical and spiritual challenges of the coming age.
