Satyarthi calls for ‘Compassion Quotient’ at IIT (ISM) lecture

Delivering a centenary lecture at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, he said compassion should go beyond empathy and translate into responsible action.

Satyarthi also advocated the idea of “compassionate AI”, stressing that technological advancement must be aligned with ethical responsibility and human values.

He cautioned against growing indifference in society and urged students to combine knowledge with empathy to become agents of change.

The lecture was part of the Abanish Chandra and Binapani Sinha Memorial Lecture Series instituted by alumnus Mihir Sinha.

Institute Director Sukumar Mishra, who presided over the programme, highlighted the need to align scientific progress with societal welfare.