We can not be slaves to technology, says Deepak Chopra – Techworld

To Indian self-help guru, one must take care that the technology not in use

The doctor and Indian guru Deepak Chopra did alerts the increasing role of technology in our lives during the opening of Sage Summit 2015 in technology and innovation event held this week in New Orleans, USA.

During an unusual conversation leadership with US former secretary of state, Colin Powell, which was mediated by the CEO of Sage, Stephen Kelly, Chopra highlighted the growing importance of so-called disruptive technologies in the market and in society today.

“Look for disruptive technologies everywhere,” said Chopra as he showed not one but two smartwatches on their wrists.

For the self-help guru, we can not let the technology in use. “We must be careful not to become a slave to technology. She has power and you need to be in control, “said Chopra, who also pointed out that it is necessary to use the technology very selectively to avoid being used for bad purposes.

Global

Chopra also highlighted how companies increasingly need to be aware of the impact of globalization on their business. “We must know that our business and our clients are global, no matter the size of your company. You may have customers and employees everywhere, “he said, citing as examples technology companies in Silicon Valley that have employees in different parts of the world.

_{* The journalist traveled to New Orleans at the invitation of Sage}