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The Future of Criminal Rehabilitation: Brain Implants and Ethical Challenges

by ZipchiragCriminal Rehabilitation, Ethics in Criminal Justice, Future of Law Enforcement, Neuroscience and Technology, Restorative Justice June 25, 2024June 25, 2024No Comments

Imagine a world where prisoners can be made to experience their crimes from their victims’ perspectives, potentially fostering remorse and reducing reoffending rates. This is the intriguing yet controversial promise of a concept called Cognify, a brain implant designed to create AI-generated memories of crimes from the victim’s viewpoint. While this technology remains speculative, it …

Designing a Reusable Space Debris Jaali: Materials and Considerations

by ZipchiragAerospace Engineering, Space Debris Mitigation, Space Technology, Sustainability in Space March 4, 2024March 4, 2024No Comments

Introduction: Space debris poses a significant threat to satellites and spacecraft in Earth’s orbit, with millions of pieces of debris ranging from defunct satellites to small fragments. To address this issue sustainably, innovative solutions are needed. One such solution is the concept of a “jaali” or mesh-like structure deployed in space to capture and contain …

Data Royalty: Your Personal Data, Your Right to Compensation

by ZipchiragData Privacy, Digital Economy February 28, 2024February 28, 2024No Comments

In today’s digital age, personal data has become a valuable commodity, often collected and utilized by companies for various purposes without much consideration for the individuals it belongs to. This raises the question: Shouldn’t individuals be compensated for the use of their personal data, just like creators are compensated for their work? Enter the concept …

Unmasking the Threat: Fake AI Faces and VKYC Risks in India – A Case Study”

by ZipchiragData Privacy, Fraud Prevention, Technology and Security January 30, 2024January 30, 2024No Comments

In the fast-paced evolution of India’s digital landscape, the rise of fake AI-generated faces poses a serious threat to Virtual Know Your Customer (VKYC) processes. Let’s delve into a real-life case to understand the implications. Case Study: Ananya’s Virtual Identity Challenge (Name Changed) Ananya, a Mumbai-based professional, recently faced the harsh reality of identity theft …

Unveiling the Carbon Footprint of Your Inbox

by ZipchiragGreen Living December 15, 2023December 15, 2023No Comments

When we hit ‘send’ on an email, it might not seem like a big deal, but it actually has an impact on the environment. Here’s why: Why Emails Matter: How Much it Adds Up: What We Can Do: Email Impact Around the World: Understanding how our emails affect the environment can help us make choices …

The Corrupting Influence of Power on Human Behavior

by ZipchiragUncategorized September 7, 2023September 7, 2023No Comments

Power has always been a coveted and complex aspect of human society. It can take various forms, from political authority to economic control, and even influence within social circles. While power can be harnessed for positive change, it often has a corrupting influence on individuals, leading them down a path of moral compromise and unethical …

Stay in your limit

by ZipchiragUncategorized May 14, 2023May 14, 2023No Comments

Just a simple conversation: Friend: You always say, ‘car lo aur nikal jao.’ Have you done this before? Me: Yes, for 25 days. ‘Where did you go?’ ‘Just wandered from Bus to Bus, in search of me.’ ‘Like, roadways?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘Non-AC?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘Looking at you now, it doesn’t seem believable.’ ‘I did it, but what …

A dried leaf from Keral

by ZipchiragArt and Artist, People and Life January 21, 2023January 21, 2023No Comments

Carrying my purse of prejudice, listening to adults shout their opinions for the benefit of the cafeteria when their child interrupts them, “Mumma, can I just say one thing?” O dear child, I assume you will be asking the party to turn down the volume. Alas, I am disappointed. So naturally, I preferred the quiet, …

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Meaningless Theatre

by ZipchiragArt and Artist December 4, 2022December 4, 2022No Comments

‘How’s the drama?’ any 9-5 person I would meet after a gap would think it’s a nice way to question, taunt and laugh at the same time. This question used to infuriate me, back in 2012, when I was 18 and recently shifted to Ahmedabad. There was a friend, who, when found out about my …

6E Times

by ZipchiragEntrepreneurship October 3, 2022October 3, 2022No Comments

My daily routine involves juggling balls. Not plastic or organs, but balancing different business ventures, each with a female business partner. My mother, my friend and so on. The end of each day is good. Even if the meeting in the evening went bad. We try to create unique architectural designs (Arch & Curve); help …