Kirjahaku

We live in the world where nothing is difficult, if there is a market. There is therefore the dilemma of want and need. Technology wants what life wants. Using technologies, it seems, it is possible to do anything and produce anything. The centre of gravity of the engineering profession is shifting. The world wants confident engineers who can foresee and manage the unknown and unexpected problems. Engineers are expected to understand global issues, and the nuances of working in a culturally diverse space. They are expected to appreciate, more than before, the human dimensions of emerging technologies. There are many questions, such as - Do I take pride in designing a thing and manufacturing it, as I take pride in packaging it? Are we cultivating the right kind of engineering mindset? What must a general engineering toolkit contain? Are there enough challenging jobs in the manufacturing industry to attract good engineers? Is it right to allow the creation of future elites who have augmented themselves with artificial intelligence and genetic engineering, without inventing a way to manage their superhuman abilities? Can there be better engineering than life itself? Should we be optimistic about the future of technology? Are we working harder than we are required to work? Can technology improve work-life balance? Is society ready to accept exponential development challenges? These, and many such issues are the concerns of science, engineering, technology and society. This book is an attempt to deliberate upon these issues for the welfare of humankind.Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This title is co-published with New India Publishing Agency.

In this collection of essays, the author traces trails of footprints from the edge of today to the precinct of yesterday. The essays are about the author's journey in the academic and professional world of engineering, as Professor, Researcher and S&T administrator. It is about SOUL, School of Upna Life, a school where knowledge is not a burden, learning is not dictation, and incoherence is heard. It is about a school where mirrors can turn into windows. It is about knowledge and ignorance. It is about happiness. It is about a dormant film-maker. It is about an antifragile city. It is about the engineering of a complete man. It is about a Renaissance Man. It is about idle conversations one has with himself.

Once known to be the most important industrial hubs, West Bengal has slipped from its higher position to a middling position in the national map. In spite of high intellect and virtues, the state has significantly dropped in educational ranking resulting in the youth moving elsewhere for their higher studies since the time of beginning of nineteen seventies. "Kal Aaj Kal" revolves around the story of Navendu, born in a poor family, meritorious in intellect, who left his native place at an early age for higher studies and how his progress stays unaffected by the hurdle of life.

Hope, mind and the spirit of man work when nothing works. When one doesn't know what to do with his time, one does many things. One thinks of having an unknown companion. An unknown companion doesn't flood you with what he knows. But you have the freedom to flood him with whatever you deem fit. You can write to him on 'whenever-whatever' basis. You can write to him in the true spirit of writing. You can write to him in a gloomy night to bring you moonlight. The author presents to the readers his occasional writings. It contains a few algorithms of life, and that includes the spirit of man, faith and health, psychological yoga, the wisdom of the third age. It's about an unvanquished mind. The seemingly delinked write-ups have a common link with the author.

The modern world is characterized by a seemingly endless array of possibilities, thanks in large part to the advancement of technology. However, this very same technology has also created a dilemma, as individuals must now grapple with the concepts of want and need. In many cases, it seems that anything is possible with the aid of technology, yet it remains unclear whether these advancements are truly beneficial or not.The landscape of the engineering profession is evolving, with the focus shifting towards cultivating confident engineers who are capable of anticipating and managing unforeseen challenges. These professionals are expected to possess a deep understanding of global issues, as well as the nuances of working within a culturally diverse environment. Additionally, they must also be attuned to the human dimensions of emerging technologies, which is an area that requires increasing attention.There are numerous questions that must be addressed, such as whether or not designing and manufacturing a product is as commendable as packaging it, and if the engineering mindset is being cultivated in the right manner. Furthermore, what should be included in a general engineering toolkit, are there sufficient challenging job opportunities in the manufacturing industry to attract top talent, and is it ethical to allow the creation of superhuman beings through artificial intelligence and genetic engineering without devising a means to manage their abilities?The future of technology is a subject of much debate and speculation, with many wondering whether or not society is working harder than necessary, whether technology can truly improve work-life balance, and if the community is ready to face the challenges associated with exponential growth. These issues, along with many others, are of great concern to the fields of science, engineering, technology, and society as a whole.This book aims to provide a comprehensive examination of these concerns with the ultimate goal of promoting the well-being of humankind.

We live in the world where nothing is difficult, if there is market. There is therefore the dilemma of want and need. Technology wants, what life wants. Using technologies, it seems, it is possible to do anything and produce anything.The centre of gravity of engineering profession is shifting. The world wants confident engineers who can foresee and manage the unknown and unexpected problems. Engineers are expected to understand global issues, and the nuances of working in a culturally diverse space. They are expected to appreciate, more than before, the human dimensions of emerging technologies.There are many questions, such as - Do I take pride in designing a thing and manufacturing it, as I take pride in packaging it? Are we cultivating the right kind of engineering mindset? What a general engineering toolkit must contain? Are there enough challenging jobs in the manufacturing industry to attract good engineers? Is it right to allow the creation of future elites who have augmented themselves with artificial intelligence and genetic engineering, without inventing a way to manage their superhuman abilities? Can there be better engineering than life itself?Should we be optimistic about the future of technology? Are we working harder than we are required to work? Can technology improve work-life balance? Is the society ready to accept the exponential development challenges? These, and many such issues are the concerns of science, engineering, technology and society.This book is an attempt to deliberate upon these issues for the welfare of humankind.