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Philosopher-poet Jernail Singh Anand releases essays on modernity's 'ethical blank'
A wise writer named Dr. Jernail Singh Anand has written a new book called 'Conversations with the Infinite.'
The book is a collection of essays, which are short pieces where someone shares their ideas and thoughts.
Anand has written more than 200 books, and he has won many awards.
In this book, he says the modern world has a big problem: people care too much about machines, work, and money, and not enough about being kind and fair.
He even made up a funny word, 'laptopicarians,' for workers who are always on their laptops, even at night.
He thinks it is not fair that these workers have no time to rest or take care of themselves.
He wants schools to teach children how to be good people, not just how to get jobs.
He also wants writers and artists to stand up for what is right.
His book is written in simple words so that everyone can understand it, like having a chat over evening tea.
Dr. Jernail Singh Anand's 'Conversations with the Infinite,' Book I of his Post-Truth Trilogy, is a collection of essays, articles, and reflections on contemporary life.
Anand argues that modernity suffers from an 'ethical blank' caused by technology, corporate culture, and market-driven education.
The book coins the term 'laptopicarians' for the new digital labor class facing 24/7 servitude without rights, healthcare, or self-respect.
Anand calls for 'ethiquettes' in writing, a parallel ethical education system, and a 'Spiritual-Ethical Dialectic' rooted in Sarbat da Bhala (welfare of all).
Written in lucid, jargon-free prose, the work aims to bring big ideas 'from the library into the living room.'
- Who
- Dr. Jernail Singh Anand, a philosopher-poet with over 200 titles and awards such as the Charter of Morava and Seneca.
- What
- Published 'Conversations with the Infinite,' Book I of the Post-Truth Trilogy, a collection of essays critiquing modernity's 'ethical blank.'
- Where
- Exact publication location is not specified; the book's critique is set against the reality of India's expanding lower-middle-class workforce.
- When
- Publication date is not specified in the article.
- Why
- To challenge the moral complacency of contemporary times and argue that knowledge without wisdom and progress without restraint are dangerous.
Key facts
- Book title
- Conversations with the Infinite
- Series
- Post-Truth Trilogy (Book I)
- Author
- Dr. Jernail Singh Anand
- Format
- Collection of essays, articles, and reflections
- Author's body of work
- Over 200 titles
- Core diagnosis
- Modernity suffers from an 'ethical blank'
- Coined term
- Laptopicarians
- Proposed remedy
- 'Ethiquettes,' parallel ethical education, and a Spiritual-Ethical Dialectic
Quotes
Dr. Jernail Singh Anand
Author and philosopher
“"Anand unequivocally suggests that knowledge without wisdom is dangerous; progress without restraint is self-defeating."”
thehansindia.com
“"technology is now seated in the chair of the boss, and men are sitting around it with laptops in their hands."”
thehansindia.com







