What do you think of Quantum Computing?

Quantum Computing has the potential to revolutionize the industries.The vast increase in power could revolutionize fields such as medicine, space exploration, and artificial intelligence. Quantum computers are more human-like in their problem solving approach, and that will make them better able to complement human tasks.

How do you view Game development as a career?

Excellent career in today’s time. It helps you develop your creative and programming skills. I recommend starting with something that doesn’t involve coding, such as Scratch, or Game Maker. They both offer tutorials and ample resources to teach yourself and explore your creativity.

What do you think of the recent advancement of 3D printing industry?

The main strength of 3D printing lies in the fact that it gives you the freedom to make customized products.3D printing is already being used in making customized dental caps, prosthetic eyeballs and femur and facial reconstruction for a fraction of a cost of the traditional manufacturing components.

This technology will lead to a paradigm shift in the coming 2-3 decades in the manufacturing where design will become the key and not the manufacturing method. This is probably too futuristic, but then I am quite confident of the same.

–Aashima Nagpal

1. Wearable technology is in trend today. Should it be allowed in schools?
2. How can educational simulations augment current curricula and inspire new curricula?
3. Should tablets be introduced in schools in order to go paperless?
4. How do you rank India in the world of technology?

1. Wearable Technology is trendy but I don’t think it is required in schools. This generation has a high level of technology quotient and we find them misusing wearable technology instead of using it purposefully.
2. Educational simulations are very inspiring. They give a new meaning and depth to subject understanding and enhance student interest. They also inspire curriculum enhancements and modifications as it helps a learner to explore and navigate his/her learning capacity.
3. Tablets are already being used in schools, though not on a very large scale. The concept of going paperless has already begun as it is the need of the hour. We have to take the owe of saving our planet and schools can play a protagonistic role.
4. India is way behind in this ranking. It is nowhere near the world leaders such as The USA, Japan and Germany. Even China, Russia and The UK are ahead of India. We have talent but lack necessary infrastructure to tap that talent. Maybe by the next decade we will see a vast change in our ranking. I pray to God that it takes place sooner than expected.

-Romi Sharma

What are your thoughts on increasing number of startup companies?

The increase in number of startups indicates that more and more people are coming up with innovative solutions and ideas, which leads to better use of technology by the masses and also generates employment opportunities. It also leads to free thinking and unfollowing of  stereotypes in business. A startup allows better growth and learning for an individual.

How do you compare e-commerce and physical commerce?

E-Commerce allows flexibility to an individual to buy and trade at his or her convenience of time and location. Leads to less overhead expenditure and access to unlimited stock. E-commerce has definitely brought about a revolution but the charm of the physical commerce stays on, as it allows interaction with people and prevalence of seeing is believing culture.

What are your views on social media’s influence on people?

Social media is a double edged sword. It has brought more awareness, unity amongst people and mass sharing of thoughts and views. It also leads to miscommunication and generating panic due to it. Overall it depends on an individual and his responsibility towards society.

-Hema Jain