Patiala, 27 July (Press Ki Taquat)
Two-day International conference on “Posthumanism, Cybernetics and Human Rights” organised by School of Languages and Public Relations Cell, Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University (JGND PSOU), Patiala concluded with the Valedictory session. The second day of the conference commenced with Plenary session. Dr. Rajesh Kumar, IGNOU; Dr. Shveta Dhaliwal, Thapar School of Liberal Arts; Dr. Jasleen Kewlani, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab and Mr. Saurabh Malik, Deputy Legal Editor, The Tribune, shared literary, political, sociological, legal and journalistic perspectives on the exponential technological advancement and myriad interactions between man & machines. While delving into the Digital modern, Dr. Rajesh talked about the open education resources and democratization of knowledge. Dr. Shveta Dhaliwal elaborated on the Challenges to Human Rights in the age of Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Jasleen Kewlani explored the socialization and family patterns in the age of burgeoning robotics. She raised a concern regarding the cyberwaste in the years to come and the need to effectuate cyber policing. Mr Saurabh Malik examined the concern for liability of posthuman entities for damages to man. He also dwelled on the transgressions of artificial intelligence that could threaten mankind.
The Validictory session was presided over by Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Vice-Chancellor, JGND PSOU. Prof. Bootheina Majoul, University of Carthage, elaborated on the precarious protagonists in Posthuman literature in the valedictory address. She focussed on the crucial role of writers and philosophers in unveiling human subjugation and ethical degradation. “Their faction philosophy about human existence forewarns humanity. As writers use parody and intertexuality, they entail prophecies and revelations,” said Prof. Majoul. Prof Tejinder Kaur, RIMT, congratulated the researchers for presenting papers on emerging areas in Posthumanism and Human Rights. Dr. Navleen Multani, Head, School of Languages & Director, Public Relations Cell, JGND PSOU extended a vote of thanks.
A total of 50 papers by academicians, research scholars and professionals were presented during the conference that marked commemoration of 75 years of India Independence (Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav) and G20 Presidency of India.
