Jalgaon: Technology Must Be Aligned With Mindfulness And Human Values, Says Prof Priti Agrawal
Jalgaon: “Technology grants us unprecedented capabilities and speed. However, wisdom, values and self-awareness are essential to determine the direction in which these capabilities are utilised. Therefore, the integration of mindfulness, spirituality and technology is not merely a topic for discussion but a necessary approach for balanced and sustainable human development in the future. Aligning…
Jalgaon recently hosted the third National Conference on Mindfulness, Spirituality, and Technology, with a focus on balancing modern technology with mindfulness and spiritual values. Prof Priti Agrawal, the conference chairperson and Director of G. H. Raisoni Institute, emphasized the importance of integrating mindfulness and spirituality in the rapidly evolving technological era.
She stressed that while technology offers unprecedented capabilities, wisdom, values, and self-awareness are essential to determine its proper usage. Prof Agrawal highlighted that AI and digital tools can aid in understanding mental health needs, facilitating meditation, and supporting mindfulness practices. However, the proper use of technology requires introspection, awareness, and spiritual values, especially in an era marked by stress, instability, and constant digital engagement.
The conference attracted over 300 researchers and saw the submission of more than 90 research papers, covering various themes within the conference's tracks. Chief guest Parth Sarathi Prabhu, a manager at the ISKCON temple, underscored the need for coexistence between spirituality and technology, noting that technology's positive use demands introspection and spiritual values in the face of modern challenges.
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