A Paean to Learning to 'See' by Tarun Khanna
Explore a thought-provoking lecture on the importance of learning to 'see' and analyze human behavior through interdisciplinary approaches. Delve into examples from Indian history, including the Partition of British India and the Maha Kumbh Mela, as well as contemporary social issues like youth unemployment and chronic diseases in developing countries. Discover how basic analytics can reveal overlooked patterns in human behavior and the value of consilience in academic research. Examine the challenges faced by developing countries in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and learn about potential policy initiatives to encourage cooperation between communities, universities, industry, and government. Gain insights from the speaker's experiences with the Boston and Bengaluru ecosystems, and participate in a Q&A session to further explore these concepts.